VALUES WEEK HISTORY COMPETITION

The school values are Faith, Character, Community, Compassion and Intellect. As you know, this year the value we will be focusing on is Intellect. Participating in this competition will broaden your historical knowledge while also developing important skills of reflection, research, curiosity and resilience.

This is an extra-curricular project, which means you will have to find time for it outside of lessons/clubs. You will have a set amount of time to complete the project. During Values Week, your entry will be displayed, and you will have an opportunity to showcase your work to the rest of the school.

Key Dates

27th February - launch of the competition

27th March - meet with Mrs Marsden-Wilkins to discuss your progress (venue TBC)

22nd May - meet with Mrs Marsden-Wilkins to discuss your progress (venue TBC)

15th June - all projects must be submitted to Mrs Marsden-Wilkins

Week of the 19th of June - Values week begins and you will present your work

During Values Week your work will be judged, with the winners in each year group receiving a prize worthy of the Value of Intellect.

YEAR 7

Objective: Examine the different types of castles between 1066 and 1500

• Research the history of castles using a variety of resources

• Explain the development of castles over time

• Show your understanding of why changes took place over time

YEAR 8

Objective: Who was the greatest Tudor monarch?

• Research the lives and reigns of the various Tudor monarchs

• Explain the actions and policies of the monarchs

• Evaluate their reigns and decide who the greatest Tudor monarch was

Year 9

Objective: What was the biggest turning point in WWII?

• Research the events of three crucial moments in WWII

• Explain the outcome of these events and their impact on WWII

• Evaluate the events and decide which was the biggest turning point in WWII