Welcome to the History Department
Teaching Staff
Miss S. Martin, Mrs H. Murphy
Department Aims
In the History Department at Our Lady of Lourdes we have the following key aims.
- To make the study of history enjoyable and accessible to all.
- To establish an enthusiasm in pupils for relevant historical events.
- To promote an ethos of inclusion and participation.
- To develop key life skills such the thinking skills and personal capabilities.
- To develop historical skills.
Key Stage 3 History
All pupils study History at Key Stage 3, during their first 3 years a number of interesting and relevant topics are studied. There are also a number of workshops and visits for pupils to take part in.
Key Stage 4 History
History is a popular choice at GCSE. Pupils study the specification from the CCEA exam board.
Unit 1: Study in Depth Section A Germany c1918-c1941: The Weimar Republic and the rise of the Nazi state Section B Changing Relationships: Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland c1965-c1985 This paper is worth 50% overall. It includes source based questions and a mixture of essay style and shorter questions.
Unit 2: Outline Study The Cold War c1945-c1991 This paper is worth 25% overall. It includes essay style and source based question. Unit 3: Controlled Assessment Controlled Assessment is worth 25%. Students complete one assignment which is submitted to CCEA.
Careers History develops a range of important skills and qualities including fantastic communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The study of history can leaves students open to a range of career options. Many history students who go on to third level education find themselves in professions such as law, journalism, banking, politics and the civil service, to name a few.
