History
General Aims of the History Department
The History Department’s aim is first to enlarge a child's knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding and thus their awareness of moral values and capacity for enjoyment. Second, to enable the students to enter the world after formal education is over as an active participant in society and a responsible contributor to it, capable of achieving as much independence as possible.
In addition, we aim:
- to provide students with the historical perspective they will need to look at and understand human society.
- to develop in students an understanding of historical terminology and concepts which will enhance their appreciation both of past and of contemporary events.
- to nurture in students the skills necessary to examine and evaluate evidence in all its forms and to make informed judgements.
The History Department believes itself, by the very nature of the subject of History, to be ideally placed to enable pupils achieve all of the following:
- develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks;
- acquire understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast changing world;
- use language and number effectively;
- develop personal moral values, respect for religious values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life;
- understand the world in which they live, and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations;
- appreciate human achievements and aspirations.
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Departmental Scheme of Work
In its selection of historical content, the department is concerned to achieve breadth, balance, relevance and continuity. We presently provides courses that will develop pupils' knowledge of historical developments that we feel are important and interesting.
The course covers:
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The Department teaches the following examination course:
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Staff
- Mrs C M Neal, Subject Leader
- Mr A G BrooksTyreman, Director of Student Performance
- Mr S A Hutchinson, Head of School (Personnel)
- Mr A A McAdam
- Mrs H Morgan, part-time
- Mr B Steele, Assistant Headteacher (Tertiary and Community)
- Miss A Wilson, NQT, temporary
