
History
The History Department in De La Salle College is responsible for the delivery of the History programmes of study to all pupils in KS3. We hope to develop pupil’s knowledge and understanding of the past and its impact on their lives today.
We also aim to develop pupils’ life skills in areas such as communication and critical thinking, helping pupils to become independent learners. Pupil’s knowledge and understanding of KS3 History is enhanced by trips to the Somme Centre.
Topics covered in each year group at KS3
Year 8
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What is History
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Origins of the Roman Empire
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The Roman Republic
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The Roman army
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Lifestyle in Roman Times
Year 9
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The Normans
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The Plantations
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The Reformation
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The Renaissance
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Cromwell in Ireland
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The Williamite Wars
Year 10
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‘The Troubles’
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Nationalism and Unionism in Ireland
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The short and long term causes of Partition
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The causes and outbreak of WW1
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Recruitment and Propaganda in WW1.
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Trench Warfare
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Theatres of war

Key Stage 4 GCSE
GCSE History has always been an extremely popular choice for De La Salle pupils. There are currently there are two Year 11 and three Year 12 classes completing this course.
CCEA GCSE History is studied over two years beginning in Year 11 and continuing through Year 12. Pupils will sit both exams at the end of Year 12.
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Paper 1- Modern World Studies in depth (Nazi Germany, 1933-1945) and a Local Study (Northern Ireland and its Neighbours 1965-1998)- 1 hour and 45-minute examination.
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Paper 2- Outline Study-International Relations, 1945-2003- 1 hour 15-minute examination
Assessment- Paper 1 is worth 60% of the overall GCSE grade and Paper 2 is worth 40% of the overall GCSE grade.
Key stage 5 History
Such a high number of GCSE Students has meant that the subjects offered by the History Department as KS5 level has proven to be extremely popular. In this respect the department can be seen to make a significant contribution to the aims of the College.
CCEA A Level History is studied over two years beginning in Year 13 and continuing throughout Year 14.
Assessment- The A Level History course is divided into four units, two units at AS level and two units at A2. The following units are studied in AS and A2 History. The full advanced GCE (A Level) award is based on students’ marks from the AS (40%) and the A2 (60%).