Individuals and Society

We are thrilled to share with you the engaging and thought-provoking journey our historians are undertaking. Throughout this term, our students have been exploring pivotal questions that encourage them to think critically about the past and its lasting impact on the present.

Our Year 7 students have explored the question: Who posed the biggest threat to the monarchy during the medieval period? Through their study of events such as the Peasants’ Revolt, they have examined how ordinary people challenged authority and demanded change, shedding light on the tensions between the monarchy and the population in the Middle Ages.

In Year 8, students have tackled the complex history of the British Empire, questioning how the injustices it inflicted across the globe ultimately contributed to its decline and shaped its legacy. Through this exploration, they have engaged with themes of power, exploitation, and resistance.

Meanwhile, Year 9 students have been grappling with the causes of the Second World War, debating the extent to which Hitler was responsible for the outbreak of the conflict. Their study has encouraged them to consider broader political, economic, and social factors, and to reflect on the dangers of appeasement and unchecked power.

Across all year groups, our historians continue to develop their ability to analyse, question, and empathise—skills that are essential not only in the study of the past, but also in understanding the world today.

We are excited to share the insightful and challenging journey our geographers have embarked upon this term. Through the exploration of real-world issues and environments, our students have been developing their understanding of how physical and human processes shape the world around us.

Our Year 7 students have investigated the question: Why are the biomes in Africa so different from each other? By examining the continent’s diverse climates and ecosystems, they have gained an appreciation for the complexity of Earth's biomes and how both natural factors and human activity influence them.

In Year 8, students have explored the theme: What happens when the land meets the sea? Through their study of coastal processes and landscapes, they have considered how the sea shapes our coastlines and the challenges communities face in managing and protecting these ever-changing environments.

Meanwhile, Year 9 students have tackled the question: What happens when humans live in hazardous places? Focusing on extreme weather events, they have explored the impact of natural hazards on people and places, and how different societies respond to these increasingly common challenges.

Across all year groups, our geographers continue to grow as global citizens—analysing, evaluating, and reflecting on the interconnected nature of our world and the pressing environmental issues of our time.