History

 

 

EYFS

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Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

 

Chronology

Chronology is a key area of our history curriculum. Our 'big timeline' allows children to make links between topics and different periods of time.  

              

 

Vocabulary

Each topic has key vocabulary built into lessons which are reviewed and built upon throughout the years. Much of the language children learn is transferable and this allows them to make links between the various periods of history studied. Children are given time to use the historical vocabulary they have learned through oral tasks such as explaining what a word means or a historical concept or in written tasks such as non-chronological reports.

 

What about black history? 

Black History and the histories of non-Caucasian groups form an integral part of our curriculum throughout each year and are very much a part of a child's journey through history at St John's.

Each year, children learn about the positive impact that diversity has had on Britain through a three-week class study. For example: Black Pioneers, Windrush, Fight for your Rights.

In the summer term, we celebrate diversity through class topics based on the cultural studies of a particular country. These topics aim to teach children the rich and diverse cultures that the St John's community is lucky to have. The children will learn about the music, food, art and literature of their key country and our community comes together to celebrate Cultural Day, a highlight of our school calendar!

We also celebrate Black History Month in October and each year we focus on a different theme.