Stone Age Investigators
Within the disciplinary knowledge below, the motivations and consequences that have defined an individual's legacy are revealed and the complexity of leadership within historical contexts has supported our pupils’ substantive knowledge of a significant turning point of a period in history. This element of learning, has encouraged pupils to explore the historical significance of this person and their enduring capacity to inspire subsequent generations, redefining the course of human progress within an inclusive society.
Starting History with a Bang - EYFS
Reception have developed their understanding of the past and present by exploring old and new objects. They have enjoyed investigating these items in their role play area. Additionally, Reception learned about the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, as well as the significance of Remembrance Day, as part of their history lessons.
Changes in Local History - KS1
Year 1 have explored the past and present as it relates to their local area. They compared historical and contemporary objects allowing them to identify changes over time. Building upon this, pupils made comparisons between the Cutty Sark, a relic of the past, and the modern Thames Clipper. This hands-on learning was enhanced by an enriching local area trip, where the children were able to observe both of these contrasting modes of transport in person.
Stone Age Assembly - LKS2
Year 3 have enriched their Stone Age learning through diverse, cross-curricular activities. These have included using stories like 'The Stone Age Boy' and the film 'Early Man’ to inspire writing, creating art inspired by cave paintings, and crafting Stone Age jewellery. Parents were invited to join their children in building Stone Age shelters and trying their hand at fire-making. Year 3 successfully presented their historical knowledge to the school in a Stone Age class assembly.
Saxons & Vikings - UKS2
Lessons in Year 5 have focused on building both substantive and disciplinary knowledge, with students working towards answering two key enquiry questions within their Anglo-Saxons and Vikings topic. Additional wider curriculum activities, such as a Viking workshop and a trip to the Docklands museum, have further enhanced student engagement and deepened pupil understanding of the topic.
