Historical Studies

History provides opportunities for students to study people, societies and civilisations of the past, from the development of the earliest human communities to the end of the Middle Ages in Ancient History, and key developments in the 19^th and 20^th century in Modern History.  Students explore the interaction of societies, and the impact of individuals and groups on events and ways of life, and study the development of some features of modern society, such as social organisation, systems of law, governance and religion.

Students analyse and interpret archaeological and written evidence. They develop increasingly sophisticated skills and understandings of historical issues and problems by interrogating the surviving evidence of ancient sites, societies, individuals and significant historical periods. They investigate the problematic nature of evidence, pose increasingly complex questions about the past and formulate reasoned responses.

Students gain multi-disciplinary skills in analysing textual and visual sources, constructing arguments, challenging assumptions, and thinking both creatively and critically.

In year 10 this is a combined Modern and Ancient program, that branches off in year 11/12 to a program that is solely Modern History or Ancient History, based on class decisions and student numbers.

• have an inquiring mind, an interest in the human story and are considering university study
• are critical and analytical thinkers
• have demonstrated a solid ability to comprehend written and visual text
• are able to work both independently and in a team environment 
  

Year 9 - Minimum of C Standard in Core English
Year 10 - Minimum of C Standard in Core English

Nil - all costs covered by Student Resource Scheme.
Excursions – possible cost for optional excursion opportunities​