History
Our aim at Burlington Junior School is to encourage pupils to develop an appreciation and understanding of the past, evaluating a range of primary and secondary sources.
Our historians will also be able to explain clearly how these sources give us an insight about how people around the world used to live and how these interpretations may differ.
Pupils will be taught to make links between these areas of learning, with the aim of developing engaged, motivated and curious learners that can reflect on the past and make meaningful links to the present day
Further information
History curriculum posts
Murton Park – Year 3
The children in Year 3 have been visiting Murton Park this week, learning to live like Stone Age Man. They have been taught how to hunt and [...]
Hinduism – Year 4
On Monday we had a visit from Mrs Singh who held an assembly on Hinduism. She asked the children questions to find out what they knew about [...]
Murton Park Visit – Year 4
On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of November, Year Four attended a Roman experience day at Murton Park, York. While there, they took part in a variety [...]
Careers Event
Today we have had some visitors to school as part of our careers initiative. We had separate assemblies for all the year groups and the children had [...]
The Great Gale 1871
Pupils from Year 6 visited The Priory Church yesterday as part of their History lesson on The Great Gale. The children learnt about the devastating storm of [...]
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