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History is a subject that makes a real contribution to the education of our children, aids their individual personal development and contributes to their awareness of society and the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen. In other words History provides the pupil with a wide range of relevant skills and knowledge, encouraging an inquisitive nature and contributing to their sense of identity.

History is taught by class teachers in Calvi and Year 3, but from Year 4 forms (aged 8) these subjects are taught by specialists in their own classrooms. In these, as in other subjects, we work to Common Entrance and Senior Scholarship curricula, but we believe firmly that exam success is not enough and that children's interest in and enthusiasm for learning and enquiry is of the greatest importance. The History department's principal aim is the developing of enthusiasm for the subject, encouraging an enjoyment of the sense of story in the children, as well as those skills vital for academic success, such as evaluation of evidence and analytical and narrative essay writing. The syllabus is flexible and dynamic, offering the opportunity for genuine cross-curricular study, most especially in respect of co-ordination with other academic departments. The children are able to learn through a variety of media, and all the department's teachers use ICT resources, including Powerpoint presentations and audio-visual materials. The department enjoys an excellent academic record, at both Common Entrance and Scholarship level, and expects its pupils to move on to their senior schools with an appreciation of evidence and essay-writing techniques, which will serve them well when they move onto their GCSE course.
 

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