Humanities offers pupils the opportunity to study across three diverse subject areas: History, Geography and Religious Studies.

These are all academic disciplines in their own right yet also complement each other and allow for enhanced cross-curricular learning. Throughout each subject area students work and learn through ICT as well as having ample opportunity for extended individual study, pair work, group work and even role plays.

In History the pupils learn how to use a wide range of transferable skills. They learn to identify bias and analyse primary and secondary sources during investigations. They discover the breadth of history ranging from Kings and Queens and great battles through to understanding the everyday concerns of “real” people. Pupils learn to recognise how social and economic factors have shaped the world in which they live today.

In Geography the pupils do not only learn about global issues but about events and places that are real to them, including studies of England and the changing face of London. They get the opportunity to look at business in a local and global context through a structured study of world sports, such as Football. Pupils are conversant in the differences between human and physical geography and study the different economic development of countries around the globe.

In Religious Studies each class explores the six major world religions. They explore issues such as spirituality and their own experiences, as well as the cultural context to religious celebrations and customs. There are opportunities to discover how religions and societies co-exist and how religion can be central to people’s lives. Pupils are able to consider how communities and individuals relate to their religion and the central role a place of worship can take within local communities.