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
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...
Year 6 visit the British Museum!
This half-term Year 6 have been investigating the history of Ancient Islamic Civilisation. We were lucky enough to take a trip to the British Museum to see their Islamic Gallery and many other amazing sections of the museum!
Digging for information with the Museum of London
A virtual visit to the Museum of London helped year 3 dive into their Stone Age - Iron Age topic this week. We learnt more about prehistory by becoming archaeologists for the afternoon and investigating the Havering Hoard. As well as other activities, Hepworth and...
Stone Age to Iron Age
Year 3’s new topic this half term is Stone Age to Iron Age. Students will be learning how society and people’s lives changed between the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age as they ponder whether humans survived or thrived during this time in our history. Parents and...
Year 4 Trip to the Tower of London
This week, both year 4 classes took an amazing trip to the Tower of London. It was our first 'proper' trip since the pandemic started, and we were all so excited to be able to travel to our local area of interest. We have been learning all about the Tower this...
Year 6s Roaming the Poplar Rates Rebellion
On Wednesday we went on a trip to roam places that were involved in the Poplar rates rebellion. In total we walked 3.2km! First we put on our vests and left the school through the office. On our way we encountered St Mary’s and St Joseph's church. Next to the church...
Black History Month 🌍
Hokusai class: "We listened to our assembly about Floella Benjamin and we took the time to look at Black History Month in our own class too. This term we will place important events on our timeline and learn about Nelson Mandela. Later in the year, we will learn about...
