In Year 5 and 6 the children are expected to become more independent in their ability to ask and answer questions about the past. Using primary and secondary sources, they form and articulate opinions about democracy in Ancient Greece and the treatment of evacuees during the Second World War.

Our History Curriculum days allow the children to become fully immersed in a theme or topic to experience life in role as a person from that era. We have covered sources of evidence from WW2, History of Music through the decades, Stone Age Day, Greek Day, Egyptian Day and many more.

At St. Aidan’s, History is thoughtfully interwoven throughout our curriculum, providing children with diverse opportunities to explore and demonstrate their historical understanding. From creating prehistoric pottery in Year 3 to composing original myths and legends in Year 5, pupils engage with the past through a rich variety of creative and academic methods. There are also numerous opportunities for pupils to extend their historical research at home and to share their findings with their peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment. We are deeply committed to nurturing a lifelong passion for history, encouraging children to make meaningful connections between the past and the present. In doing so, we aim to inspire them to draw lessons from history that will inform and influence their understanding of the world and their role within it.