If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree.

Michael Crichton

Aim

Our primary aim is to encourage a love of the subject and to open up the wonder and magic of the past.  History is packed with excitement, drama, mystery, action, danger, romance and a few grisly details.  Children can indulge their vivid imagination and natural curiosity as they uncover our extraordinary past.  It is a fascination that should never leave them.

Approach

In the Pre-Prep department, the children learn about History through a series of themes including Homes, Toys, Exploration, Brilliant Britons, The Great Fire of London and Seaside Holidays in the past. They will also be taught about the lives of important historical figures, focusing on a range of diverse figures who changed History.

In the Prep department, a growing interest in, and love of, History is developed through studying various ancient civilisations including the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Ancient Greeks, Shang Dynasty and Ancient Mayans. British History is studied through topics including The Tudors, Normans, Victorians, WW1 and WW2.

History is brought alive through the lavish use of artefacts, pictures, photographs, maps and documents. Lessons often include audio-visual materials and incorporate role-play activities, research projects and ICT. Children’s learning is also supported by visits to Compton Verney, The Ashmolean Museum, France and Mary Arden’s Farm.

What will my child study?

• Year 1 – Toys/Homes of the past, Arctic Inuit history and the History of Warwick
• Year 2 - The Great Fire of London, Brilliant Britons and Seaside Holidays in the past
• Year 3 - Ancient Egypt, Stone Age-Iron Age and Ancient Maya
• Year 4 - Ancient Greeks, Romans in Britain and British Royalty from 1066 to the present
• Year 5 - Windrush, WW1 and Anglo Saxons and Vikings
• Year 6 - The Shang Dynasty, WW2 and the role of women