To increase understanding of what has gone before, in order to explain where we are today
To understand that there are different interpretations of the past
To see how history is constructed from many very varied sources which are all around us
History has a significant contribution to make to the improvement of all children's literacy skills, work is aimed at studying, understanding and using text and pictorial material. Links are made with the Hampshire educational service and artefacts are regularly brought into school for the children to enjoy handling sessions. This is also enhanced by touring historical drama groups performing in school.
Use is made of visits to local sites e.g. Mary Rose, HMS Victory, D Day museum in South sea, South sea Castle, the SEARCH museum in Gosport.
Ancient and modern history are studied from year 1 to year 6 including Greeks, Egyptians, Medieval Realms, Celts, Romans , Saxons, Vikings and Victorians. In year 7 and 8 we follow Common Entrance examination requirements via an in depth study of Tudor England and Stuart England as part of ' the making of modern England 1485 - 1750.
