Humanities

In Trinity Catholic High School Humanities embraces History and Geography. These are taught as separate and discrete subjects, by experienced and committed teachers. We have excellent results in the Humanities Department. In Summer 2011 at GCSE 39.7% of students gained A*-A in History, with 60% A*-A achievement  in Geography. In A/S Geography  55% of students gained A-B grades, and 30.6% of students achieved A-B passes  in History. At A2 48.5% of students achieved A-B grades in History, with 66.7% of student gaining A-B grades in Geography.

Key Stage 3

One period a week is given to each subject.  All pupils follow the National Curriculum programme of study for both subjects.  Both areas are well resourced with a variety of textbooks, computer software, video/DVD resources and other teaching material.

Key Stage 4  

GCSE History and Geography are popular option choices at GCSE.  Students study the AQA specification in Geography and Edexcel specification in History.

Key Stage 5  

Both subjects have a good take up rate.  Geography examines the physical and human aspects of our environment.  The study of History A-level includes Tudor England and Modern World History.

Resources and Accommodation

Where possible staff have a permanent classroom base, which enables them to develop a sense of History or Geography in their teaching environment for students.

Rooms are equipped with TV/ video/ DVD recorders/ OHP/ digital projectors.  Staff have their own laptops to utilise software in both subjects.

Teachers of Humanities subjects use a range of teaching styles with the purpose of engaging students fully in learning activities.  

The aim is to encourage students to be interested in and enjoy learning about Geography and History.

Residential fieldtrips are organised for KS4 and KS5 classes.