History

Testimonials

“I thought the Kings and Queens were so complicated before....looking back now they’re actually really easy to understand – they were all horrible! This has to be my favourite era of history to learn” Year 7 Student

“Your lessons have helped my son settle in at Goffs so much – he looks forward to history and can’t wait to complete the home learning. Thank you for working so hard to provide (my son) with the resources so that he doesn’t feel left behind and so that he feels like he has a voice amongst his peers” Year 7 Parent

“The best part for me was completing the project on the Holocaust; I loved the opportunity to access different people’s views on the event and to untangle the causes behind this tragic episode in history” Year 8 student 

“Thank you so much for arranging such an amazing trip. My son hasn’t stopped talking about it, and I know he will remember his experience for many years.” Year 10 Parent
 

“The trip was the best experience I have had at school – it has linked my learning in lessons to real life as well as becoming closer to my friends. Berlin was so much fun; I can’t wait to visit it again and am jealous of my little brother who has a chance to go with school next year!” Year 10 Student 

“Being able to lay a poppy wreath at the Menin Gate for Goffs in front of thousands of people........that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you so much for selecting me to do it” Year 9 Student

“I will choose to study A-Level history because of the teachers – I am absolutely confident that they are the best people to get me what I need to get into university.” Year 11 student

“History lessons are always engaging and fun, no matter which teacher I have had. I know exactly what I have achieved, and what I need to do to get a higher grade.” Year 9 student

“My teacher ‘diagnosed’ my issue with timing in exams, and ensured that I had 1-on-1 assistance to tackle it, not giving up on me until I mastered it. I wouldn’t have got my A Grade without this support” A Level student

“My favourite lesson was the Battle of Hastings re-enactment – even though it was 2 years ago we always talk about how fun it was play-fighting with our wooden swords and shields!” Year 9 student

“History is the subject where I am confident in my opinion, and my teacher gives me and all of us the chance to voice them” Year 8 student