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
A Fun Autumn in Peggy Angus
By Nurun and Akram This week in history we created our double page spread. We did the double page spread all about the Poplar Rates Rebellion and the key figures Minnie Lansbury ,Susan Lawrence and George Lansbury. After we completed our double page spread our parents...
A tour of our community
Year 3 took a stroll around the local sites to walk the 1951 Festival of Britain route around our community. Setting off and returning to school The children spotted the Festival Star logo in surprising places and on key buildings as they sketched pictures and made...
Year 2 – Community – Autumn 1 Term
This term in year 2, we have been learning about the emergency services in our community and comparing them with the emergency services in the past. First, we learnt about 21st century fire fighters by reading a non-chronological report and writing our own, we then...
Year 4 trip to the Tower of London
On Thursday, year 4 went on a trip to the Tower of London. We had a fantastic time and learnt so much. Here are some of the things we learnt, enjoyed or want to learn more about. "I learnt that the ravens are kept at the Tower of London to protect it and so it won't...
Year 5 Trip to the London Docklands Museum
Today, we went on a trip to the London Docklands. (Sadiya) First, we went to Langdon Park and took the DLR to West India Quay. We walked through the Docklands to the museum. (Tasnim A) The Docklands Museum was a former warehouse and the London Docklands were the...
Our Trip to the Clocktower
On Thursday, Year Three had the privilege of visiting the clocktower. Here is what the children had to say about the trip: 'We went to the clocktower and I saw houses and lots of shops. Me and my group saw a man called Simon and he was very nice. We felt excited, also...
A short trip to a local landmark
Children in year 3 enjoyed their first trip of the year today. We were met by a representative of Telford Homes who was our guide for the day as we climbed the staircase of the tower and found out about it's significance to our community. Amelia: "I visited the...
The Romans beneath our feet!
On Friday, Hokusai journeyed underground at the Guildhall Art Gallery to find London's Roman Amphitheatre. Having reached 6 metres below street level, the class used their skills as archaeologists to examine artefacts and ancient ruins from 2,000 years ago! Our two...
DLR Docklands History Competition
We were very pleased to hear that one of our year 5 children came second in a recent DLR Docklands history competition. Natasha from Kahlo Class won with a brilliant double page spread she had created, full of interesting facts on the Docklands. She received a voucher...
Year 3’s new half-term
Our new topic this half term is the Romans. Students will be exploring who they were as they ask themselves how this empire changed Britain over the centuries. Parents and carers: This knowledge organiser is a summary of the key facts and essential knowledge that...
