Humanities
Through the study of Geography, pupils gain an understanding of the needs of people living in different parts of the world and of the ways in which they interact with their environment, both locally and nationally. In Key Stage One, children are introduced to maps and mapping and use them to explore the local area as well as places that are further afield such as Kenya and Brazil. In Key Stage Two, India is a key area of investigation as well as extreme forms of weather and an exploration of “Our European Neighbours”. The local area is a continued area of focus and observations are drawn with regards to its transport. In Years 5 and 6 continued enquiry focuses on current issues raised in the news. A detailed study of the South Pacific and Mountains is also covered.
History is an integral subject of learning and enquiry, to help us understand how the modern world has evolved. We aim to cultivate a love for the subject that will carry through into senior school and beyond. The Roche School use historical skills such as evidence gathering, analysis, interpretations and critical thinking, preparing children to meet the complex challenges of the modern world. The classes visit museums and historically significant sites and we invite experts to run sessions in which the children study and handle a variety of interesting material.
In Religious Education, children learn about the origins and beliefs of the main world religions, exploring in the process how people of different faiths worship. In KS1 the children begin to compare and contrast their own belief systems with those they are studying and so gain a wider understanding of the world. In KS2 they begin to explore Philosophy of Religion, raising and discussing some of the big questions of life and also understanding how religion impacts on world issues such as war. Through our R.E. studies we aim to widen the children’s perspective on the world and to prepare them to engage positively with people of all faiths.
