• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

History

Key Stage 3 Scheme of Work

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Term Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
1 Learning to Learn Communication 1485 – 1900 Tudor Monarchs Black People of the Americas
2 Learning to Learn Health 1485 – 1900 Tudor Religion Black People of the Americas
3 Learning to Learn Bristol and Enterprise 1485 – 1900 Tudor Society Twentieth Century World Introduction and WWI
4 Medieval Realms Monarchy and Power 1465 – 1900 Stuart Monarchs and Religion Twentieth Century World WWI
5 Medieval Realms Religion 1485 – 1900 Industrial Revolution Twentieth Century World WWII
6 Medieval Realms Society Britain and its Empire Twentieth Century World Other Events

Examples of students' work

Year 8 Industrial Revolution Inventions Adverts

Year 8 students worked in groups to produce adverts for a number of Key inventions of the Industrial Revolution; the safety lamp, the seed drill and the locomotive.

Below are audio files of the adverts:

  • Year 8 Industrial Revolution Inventions Adverts - Year 8 students worked in groups to produce adverts for a number of Key inventions of the Industrial Revolution; the safety lamp, the seed drill and the locomotive.
    Adverts

Key Stage 4 Scheme of Work

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Year 10

America 1919 – 1945 (Paper 1)
International Relations 1919 – 1945 (Paper 1)
Coursework – South Africa

Year 11

Coursework – South Africa
British Depth Study (Paper 2)

Entry Level Humanities

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For some students, GCSE is not the most appropriate course, and we offer an Entry Level qualification that is less demanding academically. Students are invited onto this course, which covers aspects of Geography, History, and RS.

  • Bristol Cathedral Trip
    Bristol Cathedral Trip
  • St. Fagans Trip
    St. Fagans Trip

Extra-Curricular Activities

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  • Snail Eating Quiz Photo Album
    Year 8 History Homework
  • Year 9 Belgium Trip 2008
    Year 9 Belgium Trip
  • Tintern Abbey Photo Album
    GCSE Coursework Trip
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