Our vision for History

As All Saints pupils make the transition to secondary school, we want them to be able to be inspired and have a passion for learning about the past. Children will leave with a knowledge and understanding of historical events locally, nationally and internationally and how they have impacted on our lives today. They will develop questioning skills that enable them to use historical evidence as a source of information.

History Subject Leader

Miss Megan Rose is the History Subject Leader at All Saints Primary School and is dedicated to making History an engaging and inspiring subject for all pupils. She is passionate about helping children explore the significant people and events that have shaped our world and understand how the past continues to influence our lives today. Miss Rose believes that History develops curiosity, broadens children's understanding of different cultures and experiences and encourages them to think critically about the world around them. She is committed to helping pupils work like historians by using historical evidence to ask questions, investigate the past and form their own conclusions. Through exciting and memorable learning experiences, she aims to inspire a lifelong interest in History and encourage children to become inquisitive, reflective learners who enjoy discovering the past.  

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Excellence in History

Historic ways to spend your weekend:

• Visit the prom and walk down to the Byrhtnoth Statue. 
• Go to Colchester Castle see all the fantastic artefacts from the Romans.
• Visit Ingatestone Hall and learn more about the Tudors. 
• Take a trip to The British Museum, London.
• Go to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.
• Why not explore a local castle? Hadleigh? Hedingham?
• How about explore Hylands Park with the family and see Hylands house.
• Learn about WW2 whilst visiting Tilbury Fort.

Books for History lovers:

• Little People, Big Dreams Series (All editions are great)

• Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History - Vashti Harrison

• Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World - Ms Kate Pankhurst

• Stone Age Boy - Satoshi Kitamura

• Our Queen Elizabeth - Kate Williams

• Viking Voyagers - Jack Tite

• A Mummy Ate My Homework - Thiago De Moraes

• Please Write Soon: The Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II - Michael Rosen

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