Last term, the Year 11 Ancient History class completed a historical investigation on an ancient site of their choice. These were displayed in the Senior IRC for all students to enjoy and learn more about different ancient cultures. Some students in the class reflected on this task:
Our Year 11 Ancient History class was given the unique opportunity to step into the past by researching an ancient civilisation and bringing a historical site to life through creative display. I chose Chichen Itza and as I delved into its rich history, I reconstructed its grand structures and artefacts using materials I gathered at home. I felt transported to a world that existed over a thousand years ago. Adding details inspired by the real sources helped me to visualise its architectural scale and unique culture. Overall, this creative process transformed research into an immersive journey making history feel more alive.
– Antonia A
For my assessment task, I researched the Parthenon and created a poster showcasing what it is, its purpose and significance, and its architecture and design. I really enjoyed the creative aspect of the task, as it helped me understand the importance of the Parthenon in ancient Greek society.
– Chloe O
For my assessment task I enjoyed researching the Great Pyramid of Giza, especially learning about its construction techniques and cultural significance. Creating the pyramid display helped me understand the topic more deeply, as the creative process made the history feel more real and engaging.
– Merna A
The museum display assessment was really enjoyable as we had the freedom to choose our topic of study, mine being the historical site of Delphi in mainland Greece. I really liked how we made a museum display as it was something different to your usual research task and we were able to learn about the site in a different way by looking at its physical features and surroundings compared to just its historical significance.
– Penelope K
Miss Priya Sharma
Year 7 Advisor & History and Legal Studies Teacher
