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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.
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...
