History not covered in lessons. This often takes the form of watching a film followed by a discussion on the issues and events it depicts or, more recently, presentations from Middle School boys themselves, whether on the role of martial arts in Chinese culture or the development of the Illuminati. The Lower School History Society has focused on the two World Wars recently. Sessions have included a fantastic talk by Zeb Micic in Year 7, video documentaries on the Dambusters, quizzes and a re-enactment of the trenches. The History Department makes extensive use of the College Archives. All Year 9 boys take part in a project in which they each research the life of an OA who served in the First World War. Boys in the Lower School have the opportunity to handle books that are up to 700 years old, recording events in the Middle Ages.
the Cabinet War Rooms; and St Paul’s Cathedral. Boys also had the chance to engage in original historical research at the National Archive in Kew, ahead of writing their Extended Essays. ‘The week gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in the subject and confirmed my choice of degree subject. The visits were carefully chosen to supplement our theme for the week: man vs. machine. Each site and the reading and discussion that followed gave me the chance to decide for myself whether ‘great men’ and their ideas had shaped history, or whether deeper social and economic forces were at play.’ Max Leslie, Year 13 Meeting every Wednesday lunchtime, the Middle School History Club is an ideal opportunity for those boys in Year 9 or studying IGCSE to explore areas of
Visiting Bomber Command Memorial in central London.
The winning Lower School trench teams led by Titus Hopkins and Toby Mayhew in Year 8.
Making thorough use of the College Archives.
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