Aims
The aims and objectives of the Prep School History Department are as follows: To develop an enthusiasm for and interest in History; To develop awareness of the past and of the way in which the past impinges on the present and the future; To prepare pupils for the Common Entrance Exam at 13+ in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school;
Core Skills in History
The history department uses as a rough guide the programme of study outlined in the National Curriculum for the subject, though we do try to take this further. The knowledge, skills and understanding are to be taught as follow ...
Rationale
History is the memory of mankind. It gives us a foundation and context from which we proceed with our lives in the present. It gives us a sense of our identity, community and culture and puts us in a framework from which we can relate to the rest of the world.
Year 4 Viking Shields
To finish off our History project this term we have made Shields and Long Boats. We spent sometime researching how they were probably made on the internet and in books. We hope you like the finished results!
History in Year 4 – Anglo Saxons
Early Anglos Saxons were pagans and had their own gods. They believed in magic and superstition. Conversion to Christianity spread as missionaries were sent by Pope Gregory from Rome. Once the king or queen was converted, Christianity was established for all their subjects. Bishop Aldheim was also a...
Year 4 Visit Copthorne Junior School
Roman Day The Year 4s were invited to our local primary school to take part in a Roman activites morning. There were six activities – mosaic making, archaeological dig, army formations, Roman banquet, bread making and Roman numerals. On arrival we were split into 6 teams and we circulated around...
History in Year 4W
To finish off our topic on the Romans we looked at some of the beautiful mosaics that they made. We had a wondeful day creating our own water colour versions which are in the class room for you to admire. A few are attached with this. Mrs Wade
