The History National Curriculum criteria involves the use of sources as evidence, investingating the content of the sources and considering the content of when and where the sources were produced and by whom. Also, pupils need to appreciate that interpretations based on these sources vary and themselves change over time.

To practice these skills and concepts, year 9 students study the battle of the Somme and the role of the British commander Haig to assess the quality of his leadership and the success of the British army fighting on the Western Front. Were the British soldiers "lions led by donkeys" or has the leadership of Haig been unfairly criticissed?

Here are some of the sources used by Year 9 students when they consider their answers.

History Quiz Board

There is now a ‘History Quiz Board’ in the corridor on the 1st floor of the new wing. It will have a monthly question for years 7, 8, 9, and another for years 10 and 11. If you think you know the answer write it along with your name and form and post it in the box in the humanities office. The last Friday of the month a correct entry will be picked out and the winner will receive a small prize.

This months questions are:

Key Stage 3
What was Hitler’s mothers name?

Key Stage 4
How high was the Berlin Wall

The History department took a group of GCSE pupils to Berlin in February half term this year. It was an extremely successful and fun trip and has received positive feedback from all pupils.

The photos will be posted on the site within the next few weeks but we would like to ask if any pupils have any photos or stories that they would like to put on the website please email: sdarani@hallmeadschool.com and we will collate them together to form our story of the Berlin Trip 2007.