'Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.’
Robert F Kennedy
Our History Leader is Katie Carter.
We are archaeologists. We are researchers. We are story tellers.
A historian studies the past through analysing evidence. They use the interpretation of this evidence to help them understand why things happened and identify the consequences on history. Historians develop awareness and understanding of how peoples’ and communities’ actions affect others. This encourages respect for diversity and recognises the need for a just and equitable society.
This aligns with the D and W of our curriculum intentions (see Curriculum page).
Historical knowledge and understanding are developed specifically through:
Historical skills are developed specifically through:
Enrichment activities aimed at ‘Inspiring ambition’ include: