Latest Geography News
Subject Philosophy
As in all things the Geography Department follows the school’s philosophy policy as laid out in the Teaching and Learning policy. However further to that it is important to ask the question "Why do we need to teach/learn Geography?"
Aims and Objectives
The main aims of the teaching of Geography at Copthorne are: 1 to provide an integrated framework which allows continuous development of the subject throughout the school. 2 to develop in the pupil a strong interest in their immediate surroundings, spreading to the world at large.
Programmes of Study
Geography is seen as a key subject at Copthorne and is taught as a stand alone subject throughout the Prep school and remains a core subject for us at CE and Scholarship. The subject is taught by specialists from Year 4 up with the Head of Department teaching all forms from Year 5.
Postcards to Lord Carnarvon
3KW watched a fascinating clip about the discovery of the Pharoah Tutankamun’s tomb buried deep in a pyramid in Egypt in 1922. Howard Carter, a famous archaeologist, persuaded Lord Carnarvon to sponser the expedition. Shortly after he returned to England on business Carter made his now famous discvery....
Egyptian Day in Year 3
3KW had a wonderful afternoon with Stephen, an Egyptian Explorer, who came to visit for the day. He told us stories about the many Gods which the children then acted out and a little bit about life in Ancient Egyptian times. They enjoyed the story of how the dead bodies were mummified and seemed to...
Kieron revisits Celtic times
Year 4 have been learning about the Romans and Celts in History. Kieron Escott in 4TP was so inspired by what he learnt about the Celtic way of life that he went away and designed and built a Celtic Settlement over 4 days. His attention to detail is fantastic with him even dressing his Celtic farmer...
Year 3 Trip to Preston Manor
The year 3′s are looking forward to their visit to Preston Manor on 25 May. They are all busy researching their costumes – will the teachers really be dressing up in Victorian dress? They have all applied for a job at the Manor and written their letter of application in their best Victorian...
