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25/11/24

Our Winter Showcase of performing arts is on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Tickets available now on ParentPay. Don't miss! pic.twitter.com/9AmiaDqs3B

17/09/24

“I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem (left), who came to us from John Donne Primary. Come and see our school for yourself. Open Event dates at https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/Iz3TJ5fDEr

17/09/24

Students on our new Performing Arts Bursary pathway met Mr Edwards this morning to map out their pathways for the year. They will receive free musical tuition, major roles in the school performance and courses with our artist in residence, Molly Burrows. https://t.co/pw61lPrnoc pic.twitter.com/mYxxbMUw6a

12/09/24

Year 7 students Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William look back on their first two weeks of secondary school. The five came from different primaries: , Torridon, Bessemer Grange,  and . Read what they say at https://t.co/DF7GtlB2p0 pic.twitter.com/8dsGBTQkH0

12/09/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26th September 2024, 5pm-7pm.We also have drop-in mornings from 8.40-10.30am on:Monday 30th September 2024Tuesday 1st October 2024Wednesday 2nd October 2024Details https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/ZREuYAZP1r

22/08/24

Mr Brett pictured with Stanley, who achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and Lucas, who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for our best ever results. https://t.co/8HL05iUS1j pic.twitter.com/EYkcMWoEvW

22/08/24

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are celebrating achieving the Academy’s best-ever results this morning.Students gained a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s across their subjects. Full story https://t.co/8HL05iUkbL pic.twitter.com/ieGFL9vC5u

18/08/24

Harris Academy East celebrates A-level and success with student securing job at @DeloitteUKhttps://t.co/bG4cSWkHgF pic.twitter.com/1Mxh5DdxxH

15/08/24

Amy (pictured with Mr Chan) is taking up a place on the Harris Apprenticeship, an exciting brand-new programme in HR, Talent Acquisition and Finance. pic.twitter.com/9VZAPNBZ6v

15/08/24

Mr Brett and Mr Ingham pictured with Robiq, Elijah and Markell - all going to the University of Leicester after achieving their great results. pic.twitter.com/RKP2QmrThZ

15/08/24

More of our students than ever before have gained places at Russell Group universities including Nottingham, Exeter, Kings College London, Bristol and Southampton. Ryan (left) is going to SOAS to read law, while Sky is going to the University of Exeter to study Business. pic.twitter.com/GkUmaTPS6B

15/08/24

Students at Harris Sixth Form at East Dulwich are reaping the rewards of two years of hard work as they collect their results today. At A-Level, 40% of entries achieved A*-A grades. In Technical Levels in Sport and IT students averaged a Distinction + grade overall. pic.twitter.com/jsvVqviR2X

11/07/24

We hosted a fantastic summer concert yesterday, organised with meticulous care and passion by the ever-dedicated Ms Bee.The event was a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent of students from Years 7-12 and a true celebration of our school's vibrant musical culture. pic.twitter.com/1wc2r4AUGi

10/07/24

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has scored a major win by clinching the 2024 EY Foundation Impact Award for Southern Education Partner.Announced yesterday, this award highlights the school's positive impact on the community in Southern England. https://t.co/zgJnFv6HP5 pic.twitter.com/8ImbNGi33l

02/07/24

The 30th anniversary of the opening of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London was the occasion for 30 of our Year 8 students to attend a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the theatre recently. pic.twitter.com/1mPxaGAVpe

26/06/24

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is proud to have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, meaning that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria for world-class advice and guidance. https://t.co/jcBZUJMPk5 pic.twitter.com/CGxkWnJ8Fk

17/06/24

Summer Showcase, 10th July, 6.30pm - Get Your Tickets! pic.twitter.com/VJYChQMf5J

06/06/24

Addressing smartphone addiction - headteachers of 17 Southwark secondary schools call on families to support a new joint approach to tackling the profoundly negative impact of Smartphones and Social Media on young people." Find out more https://t.co/kpYOXZ8hrm

23/05/24

Our Student Council has been working on a group project with students from James Allen's Girls' School to organise a writing competition focused on . Find our more about our neurodiversity writing competition at https://t.co/xnEkgtfYj5 pic.twitter.com/NTHnNajSD4

23/05/24

See our latest science experment with our Science Technician, Dr. Rudolf Van Koningsveld. This one is on convection... https://t.co/boc1XYMjJt

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History

Our History curriculum aims to develop global citizens through building critical thinking skills, exploring and being exposed to diverse histories, independent thought, reasoned debate and deeper understanding of historical literacy. 

Curriculum plans for all year groups can be downloaded from the bottom of the page.

Our curriculum is designed to build and deepen knowledge and skills which students have begun to learn through the Key Stage 2 History National Curriculum such as understanding change and continuity or significance. 

Our curriculum intent in History is to develop students' understanding of the modern world, the society in which they live, the rights that they have and the role they have in the future development of society, in order to produce well-rounded global citizens. This is achieved through the lens and specific teaching of: 

  1. Democracy 
  2. Empire 
  3. Civil rights 
  4. Power and protest 
  5. Persecution 
  6. Conflict 
  7. International relations 

To enable society to understand the society of the past and to increase its mastery over the society of the present is the dual function of history.” Edward Hallett Carr

History is a vast subject with many subjects to study. Our history team has spent time and effort, used current research from the latest Ofsted Subject Review, the Educational Endowment Foundation, the Historical Association and the National Curriculum to develop and deliver a bespoke curriculum that serves our students.  

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum takes students on a chronological journey starting with Roman Britain and ending with the teaching of post-war Britain and conflicts post World War II in Year 9. At Key Stages 4 and 5, our units have been specifically chosen to give students the best opportunity to succeed, expand their horizons and deliver knowledge and skills that students can use in the wider world. 

Key Stage 5 History at HBAED builds on all the knowledge and skills students have gained in their Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 programmes of study. Students study two units based on Communism, specifically in the USSR and China. Students are able to weave together their contextual understanding of both topics to gain a greater depth.  These units are popular in the A Level syllabus as they contain interesting individual characters as well as exciting themes which build on prior knowledge. For example, an understanding of conflict, international relations and democracy are all vital to be able to understand these periods.  

Humanities

From Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, all students will develop a deep understanding of: 

  • Key historical skills such as cause and consequences, significance, similarity and difference, change and continuity, evidence and interpretation. 
  • Contextualised curriculum through the study of female history, Islamic and African empires, the development of democracy and the history of migration to the UK. 
  • The development of civil and political rights in the UK
  • A broad and deep scheme of work on the Holocaust
  • Study of global history
  • Study of local history

History is not the past but a map of the past, drawn from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveller.” Henry Glassie, US historian

The History curriculum is essential for developing key lifelong skills of analysis and evaluation as well as teaching fundamental knowledge that everyone should know. It gives students not only academic success in a rigorous subject but also the foundation of Active Citizenship values which combine to develop the Master Key to their future. 

For more information on the History curriculum please contact subject leader Joe Barnes j.barnes@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk 

Helpful resources

Click HERE to see past papers and further revision resources for History and other subjects.


Websites

Oak National Academy - Key Stage 4, History, Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1919-1939

Careers

Why study History at GCSE or A Level?

Colleges, universities and employers all hold History in high respect.

It is a ‘hard’ subject using key skills including use of evidence to structure an argument and present a case; communication; analysis and evaluation; ability to debate; carrying out enquiry and investigation; independent critical thinking and reasoning; the craft of writing.

The study of History can open up a world of possibilities. As History enables you to develop many transferrable skills, universities and employers look incredibly favourably upon applicants with good qualifications.

Careers and History

GCSE, A level and degree qualifications in History are highly valued by employers.

Whilst there are many specialist jobs that require History, employers from many different sectors value the transferrable skills that successful study in history demonstrates. Indeed, History graduates from top universities are in high demand.

Below are some examples of careers that History can help you enter:

  • Legal work (lawyer, solicitor)
  • Professional services (accountancy, banking, tax, consultancy)
  • Corporate business (large companies , e.g. M&S, Unilever, Cadburys)
  • Journalism and other media work
  • Government/public sector (civil service, administration, local government, NHS, police, armed forced)
  • Teaching
  • Academia (PhDs, lecturing, research work)
  • Librarian, archivist, archaeologist