HumanitiesThe Humanities Faculty at Swanmore College teaches History, Geography, RE, Citizenship and PSHE. It embraces the ethos of diversity and identity through knowledge and understanding. The History and Geography Departments are rated within the top ten in the county for Key Stage 3 and GCSE results. Both departments endeavour to meet the needs of every learning style to encompass every child in order to enhance pupil enjoyment and achievement. The work within the classrooms is varied and interesting using many different mediums to bring the subjects to life and to offer a wealth of experiences. Religious Education at Swanmore is about providing a diverse education in many of the different creeds and cultures in our world today. It has a focus on the six main religions of the world in Years 7 – 9 and is delivered in a variety of engaging ways. In Years 10 and 11 pupils are offered a diet of Citizenship, RE and Personalised Learning in a tailored course. This course is based on moral issues and dilemmas facing global citizens in the twenty first century. Whilst parents have the right to decline religious education for their child, it is rare that this happens as the Humanities Faculty has worked towards providing a very well informed and balanced educational programme to encourage pupils to develop their opinions and arguments with developed factual knowledge and understanding of the subject. The Faculty offers several trips for its pupils including visits to The Old Operating Theatre; The Science Museum; Derbyshire; Portchester and Swanage. The college site also offers opportunities for extensive Geography field work. In addition to trips out we welcome many visitors in. These are mainly joint projects between PSHE and Citizenship. Every pupil in the college learns about World Peace Day and commemorates the Holocaust with survivors coming in to give a message of hope to the future generations. A programme of personal safety through awareness is delivered in a package of special event days encompassing Years 7 to 11 according to the appropriateness for their age group. These days look at such things as bereavement; 'Prison – No Way'; drug and alcohol awareness; keeping safe; healthy and safe lifestyles; dealing with risks. Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) education promotes healthier lifestyles and the College has gained the Healthy Schools Award demonstrating that there is ongoing provision, encouraging and motivating pupils to take responsibility for their well being in all areas of their lives. PSHE is delivered across the college and is re-enforced in all curriculum areas. Assemblies in conjunction with the Humanities Faculty, are focused on national and international events e.g. Holocaust Memorial Day. House Assemblies are based on a citizenship agenda looking at different topics like democracy; sporting heroes; being British; what it means to be European; rights, respect and responsibilities. On many occasions we have visitors to assemblies representing the local community e.g. Rotary Club and on other occasions the visitors come from further afield, like youth representatives from Palestine, highlighting living in conflict and footsteps for peace. The Humanities Faculty at Swanmore prides itself in creating citizens fit for the world they live in. Through the subjects taught in this area, pupils develop a sense of identity and a tolerance and acceptance of our society today. Our aim in Humanities is that all children leave Swanmore with the skills, knowledge and understanding of their local community, their national status and their place in an ever changing world.
GCSE Booster Classes - HistoryAFTER COLLEGE GCSE REVISION CLASSES
Drop-in’ revision sessions for history will be held on Wednesdays from 3.00 – 5.00 pm in S14. The focus will be predominately on practising past examination questions and general examination technique. Click here to view Revision Topics and exam structure and exam dates.
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