Richard III display

If you're in the library this week, keep an eye out for the Richard III display detailing aspects of his life, death and legacy throughout history. In addition to this there is a competition running (open to all students but aimed more at years 7-9), in which students must complete a quiz and design a pro Richard propaganda poster. Deadline day is Friday the 17th of May. And if for any unthinkable reason you still need convincing to take part, then yes there will be prizes.

GCSE options

Thankyou to everybody in year 8 who came to the options evening last night. We hope we were able to tell you all about the course and convinced you that GCSE History is the right subject for you. But if you do need any extra information, don't be afraid to ask any member of the History department. Or if you wish to gain a more personal insight from a student's perspective there is a whole host of sixth formers and current GCSE students who will be more than willing to answer your questions.

Educational television programmes

Two rather interesting programmes have been on television over the past week, first of all there was Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons which looks at the origins of Stonehenge and its purpose (now available for viewing on 4oD). This was followed by Dan Snow's A history of Syria which looks at the origins of conflict in the region and the impact of French and British colonial influence (now available for viewing on BBC iPlayer)

As an addition Dan Snow has produced a series looking at historical battlefields and would be educational for those with an interest in military history (and Year 7 pupils given that one of the battles studied is the battle of Hastings)

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