Our Vision
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” (Marcus Garvey)
History is a well-resourced and dynamic department. Students are actively engaged in a fascinating exploration of a range of Historical topics. Students hear exciting stories about the past, are involved in a range of learning activities and investigate how the past has shaped the world in which we live today. Exam students experience high quality learning and teaching which is evident in the excellent exam results.
Staff
Mrs K. Newman, (Head of Department), Mrs D. Purvis and Mr A. Simms
Topics studied at Key Stage 3:
Year 8
What is History?
The Normans
The Normans in Ireland
The Medieval World
Religious Change in Britain (Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary Tudor)
Year 9
Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
Spanish Armada
English Civil War
The Great Plague
The Williamite Wars
The Slave Trade and the debate today
Year 10
Act of Union
Third Home Rule Bill and opposition to the Bill
World War One
Suffragettes
The Partition of Ireland
The Rise of Hitler
The Holocaust
The Atomic Bomb
The Black Civil Rights Movement
CCEA GCSE History
Year 11 – unit 1 (60% of final GCSE grade)
Germany 1933-45
Northern Ireland 1965-98
Year 12 – unit 2 (40% of final GCSE grade)
International Relations: 1945-2003
CCEA A-Level History
Year 13
Unit 1 – Germany (20% of final A level grade)
Unit 2 – Russia (20% of final A level grade)
Year 14
Unit 1 – Clash of Ideologies 1900-2000 (20% of final A Level grade)
Unit 2 – Partition of Ireland 1900-1925 (40% of final A Level grade)
Extra-Curricular Visits / Trips
Key Stage 3 trips include a trip to Carrickfergus Castle in year 8 and a visit to the Somme Centre in Conlig in year 10. GSCE and As Level students have the opportunity to meet and listen to a talk by someone who experienced and survived the Holocaust. In year 14, students have the opportunity to visit Dublin for an open top bus tour and a visit to Kilmainham Gaol.
