History

History is a strong academic subject that opens a variety of opportunities to future jobs

and studies.  Employers and universities see history as a robust academic subject rich

in skills, knowledge and understanding.

In History you learn to look at events and people from the past and find the impact,

relevance and trends that are in the world today. It is fun, fascinating and varied, with

opportunities to explore - not only what has happened in the past – but how it has made

today, and what it could mean in the future.

The variety of ways to learn skills for life and work is wide.

You will learn and develop key skills such as collaborating with others and critical

thinking skills; where your work to develop the ability to remember key events, facts

and information, understand the reason for events and the impact they had, apply your

knowledge to analysing and evaluating historical sources.

You will develop your communication skills through a variety of technology used in

your learning and life such as video, PowerPoint, Sway, digital texts and digital research.

Throughout the year you will be given opportunities to display and bring forward your

personal responsibility skills. This will include the expectations of time management

and high attendance as well as a displaying a self-motivating work ethic and attitude

through independent learning and research projects.