Senior Department | History
The History Department is an important and successful department, staffed by a team of experienced and enthusiastic teachers, whose policy is to encourage a long term interest in the subject and to promote a wider education in communication, problem solving, moral values, citizenship, personal and social behaviour, cultural and leisure pursuits, and an understanding of the political and economic background of Modern Society.
Our main aims are :
- To catch the interest of the pupils and motivate them by sound and stimulating teaching, using a variety of different teaching methods and resources such as ICT and Television
- To develop Historical Knowledge, an understanding of History, a range of Historical Skills, and high standards of oral and written communication and presentation.
- To incorporate in our courses as much of the National Curriculum Key Stage 2 & 3 Programme of Study as is possible.
- To encourage further reading and research, and an awareness of the value of visits to Museums, Historical Sites and Exhibitions.
- To achieve the best possible academic results for each pupil in the Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations at 13+.
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
FORM 2 : Ancient History : Egypt and Ancient Greece.
FORM 3 : British History 55BC – 1066AD : Romans, Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
FORM 4 : British History 1066 – 1272 AD : Medieval Realms : Normans and Plantagenets.
FORM 5 : British History 1272 – 1547 AD : Medieval Realms and The Making of the United Kingdom.
FORM 6 : British History 1547 – 1649 AD : Tudors & Stuarts : The Making of the United Kingdom.
We intend that all pupils will enjoy History as a subject, and that we can help them develop their individual talents.
