History

At Hawkinge Primary School, we are HISTORIANS! Our children love learning about history. Through teaching history in an inquisitive manner our children will have no limits to what they can achieve, we are inspiring future museum curators and archaeologists.

Our vision is that we can stimulate all children’s interest in the past, present and future through immersing them in a broad and rich curriculum. We believe that the development of key historical skills and concepts through our progressive curriculum is paramount to them becoming curious, life-long learners. 

Children at Hawkinge Primary School acquire a sense of chronology through a themed approach where they make links between their learning. Due to our local area we are fortunate to be surrounded by history that is used to assist the children in developing their own sense of identity and belonging. 

Throughout our curriculum we ensure that children experience opportunities to explore and learn about significant events in both British history and the wider world starting from Year Reception. Through enquiry based learning the children develop the skills needed to consider, debate, evaluate, analyse, and understand the impact events have had on the world around them.

During the children’s time at Hawkinge Primary School they will experience a relevant and responsive curriculum that inspires awe and wonder through ‘real life’ experiences including exciting school trips, interactive workshops, artefacts and the world around them.

Miss Madden is the History Leader in school, she is supported by Mrs Sansum. They lead history because she wants to help children learn from the past to create a better future.