Humanities

Our Humanities curriculum engages students in the study of History, Geography and Religious Education, with eight periods per cycle, including one lesson of Religious Education each week. These subjects are taught as separate topics by the form teacher, allowing for greater continuity and the development of written and verbal language skills within the class.

Through Humanities, children explore diverse cultures, both past and present, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. They are encouraged to develop respect, empathy and an awareness of their environment and local communities.

From Years 4 to 6, students take on a more independent role in their learning, with opportunities to complete independent projects alongside the topics taught. At the end of each unit, their knowledge and skills are assessed. A wide range of resources is used to support and enrich their learning experience.

Year 3 Topics

• Dinosaurs
• Ancient Egypt
• Christianity
• Weather
• Stone Age to Iron Age
• Local area.

Year 4 Topics

• Invaders and Settlers (Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings)
• The United Kingdom
• Rivers
• World Religions (Islam and Sikhism).

Year 5 Topics

• Ancient Greece
• Tudor monarchs
• Life in Tudor times
• Map skills
• Climatic extremes
• Individual project: tropical climate
• Hinduism
• Christianity.

Year 6 Topics

• Victorians
• Judaism
• Environment
• World War II.