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
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...
Hirst’s Half term full of Achievements
This half term was particularly busy for Hirst Class. Alongside all our learning, we also took the KS2 SATs and were very proud of ourselves and each other. Here are some of the highlights: We have continued to work with O'Keeffe Class every Friday afternoon. We read...
Exploring the Thames in Hadid Class
This half term our geography learning has been based around rivers, specifically our own River Thames. We have investigated the question 'What has changed and what has stayed the same about the River Thames?' Arissa Ahsana Zainab H Fatima Remayssa Amelia Ibrahim...
Van Gogh’s End of Spring 2
Van Gogh have had an amazing half term learning all about the Vikings in History and Geography. Here are some of the wonderful work the children produced in History and Geography. Below is their work from Maths this half term as well their cooking lesson with Chef...
All about the Vikings
This term in Riley Class we have been learning all about the Vikings. Our big question this half term was: 'Who won the battle between the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings? We loved learning about the Vikings and how their paths intersected with the Anglo-Saxons. Read a...
Year 3’s new half-term
Our new topic this half term is Ancient Civilisations. Students will be learning about the development and successes of The Ancient Sumer, The Ancient Egyptians, The Shang Dynasty and The Indus Valley as we consider the similarities...
Mud Larking Around
Today we went to the Old Royal Navy college for mud larking near the River Thames. We were looking for pieces of treasure from 2000 or less years ago. We all found: seashells; interesting rocks; old bricks; horse/cow bones; oyster shells; clams; Victorian tiles; bits...
Year 6 Trip to the Imperial War Museum
Today we went to the Imperial War Museum. I had lots of fun learning new and interesting facts. My friends and I really enjoyed exploring the bunker bed. I am very grateful I went on this trip. - Zainab K Because our topic is World War 2, we went to the Imperial War...
