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 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...
The Parthenon
Year 3 have been looking at Greek architecture in History. We have looked at the remains of the Parthenon and with the help of Amardip’s book we have been able to see what it would have looked like in Ancient Greece. The children worked collaboratively in groups of three to create their own Parthenon...
Visit to Vile Victorians
Don’t forget your blazer on Thursday morning as we are off to see the Vile Victorians in Tunbridge Wells.
Roman Day
A big congratulations to all Year 4 who came into school dressed as Romans for their Roman Day. During the day they all had a go at designing and painting their own shields for battle. They used tiny ceramic tiles to create a beautiful mosaic photo frame and learnt how to use Roman numerals. In the afternoon...
