History is who we are and why we are the way we are.
A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time. National Curriculum for History, purpose of study
Year 1’s Inspiring Visit to the Young V&A
Hello! At the end of our term in which we learned about toys, Goldsworthy Class enjoyed a bright and exciting day out at the Young V&A Museum. It was our first time travelling by bus as a group! The children were full of enthusiasm and ready to explore a space...
What were some of the key causes and consequences of WW2?
by Adam This half term, we learnt all about WW2. I loved it. It was so interesting to learn the causes and consequences. CAUSES: The peace treaty treated Germany very harshly after WW1 leaving them furious. in 1933 Hitler became Germanys leader. in 1939 he decided to...
Our theme: why have toys changed over time?
This term, Year One have been exploring the exciting theme “Toys Then and Now”, learning how toys have changed over time and what they can tell us about the past. Through discussion, exploration, art, and teamwork, the children have developed their historical...
Our visit to the Imperial War Museum
by Amaar and Liam This half-term our topic is World War 2, and our big question is: What where the causes and consequences of World War 2. Our first trip took place on Wednesday 7th of January to the Imperial War Museum. We saw different types of guns, tanks and...
🎄⭐️Christmas Party And More In Tagore Class🎄⭐️
What a fantastic Autumn term it has been in Year 2 Tagore Class! The children have worked incredibly hard and shown great enthusiasm across all areas of learning. Thank you for bringing in snacks, children happily munched away! The children had a wonderful Christmas...
Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life Through Dance
This week, Lichtenstein Class welcomed visitors from Wales into our classroom to see how we brought Ancient Egypt to life through movement.. Together, we explored The Landmarks Game — an activity where the children used their bodies to recreate famous Ancient Egyptian...
Sparks of learning; Bonfire night fun!
This half term, Reception have been learning about Bonfire Night as part of their history topic. We learned all about Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot of 1605. The children loved learning and singing this rhyme; 'Remember, remember, the 5th of November.' To celebrate...
Poplar Rates Rebellion
This half-term, the children have been learning all about the Poplar Rates Rebellion. At the end of the half-term, they produced a fantastic double page spread which answered the guiding question: What is the significance of the Poplar Rates Rebellion. Highlights of...
History and timelines
This week, children used the events they have learned about so far in key stage one to build a timeline. We discussed using different intervals and what else is needed to make a timeline useful: The children worked collaboratively to sequence events and began to...
Roaming the Rates Rebellion: Walking in the Footsteps of Local Heroes!
This week, Hadid class went on our local community walk and discovered many of the key spots that marked the 1921 Poplar Rates Rebellion. Poplar baths Lansbury Heritage hotel Walking through the tunnel at Poplar DLR London museum of Docklands After much walking, we...
