Enrichment. History Society – something to discuss. Do you agree with Noam Chomsky?

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Mr Kydd

This is taken from his recent New Stateman article. This can be found here.

See what you think.

Mr Kydd.

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Taster days – June 2022 – Queen Mary’s

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Mr Kydd

Please see below for the June taster days information from Queen Mary’s history department. It is something that they do really well. Please come and see me if you want me to talk you through it. You might also like to click here for the Oxford Brookes outreach taster days. Finally click here for Uni taster days website.

Mr Kydd.

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Enrichment – a chance to lead.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd
Year Twelve – have a look here. The school is looking to involve itself in the Lessons from Auschwitz Online scheme.

This educational and commemorative project offers post-16 students the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and consider its relevance for today. Through the bespoke interactive online platform, participants join others from across the country as they embark on an educational journey in which they:

  • Learn about the history of the Holocaust and the role of camps such as Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Consider the individuals whose lives were affected by the Holocaust
  • Reflect on the relevance of the Holocaust today and share their learning with others

During the Project, participants:

  • Explore this challenging history by taking part in interactive, online Live Sessions, led by experts in the history of the Holocaust
  • Hear directly from Holocaust survivors, who share their personal experiences, including an online, live survivor testimony and Q&A
  • Experience the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum using virtual reality technology

Students end the course by completing their Next Steps, an opportunity for them to share what they have learnt and experienced with their school and wider community.

If you want to know more, please come and see me.

Mr Kydd.

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Getting ahead – Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd

As promised the Sutton Trust Summer Schools link can be found here. They really are great and I would recommend them if you want t o know more about university or a certain subject area. Attendance will increase the chance that you make informed decisions next year.

Come and see me if you want any help with this.

Mr Kydd.

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Enrichment – somewhere to go. The world of Stonehenge exhibition at the British Museum.

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to the British Museum’s webpage on it’s new Stonehenge exhibition. The curator’s introduction is included below. A review from The Guardian can be found here.

Shrouded in layers of speculation and folklore, this iconic British monument has spurred myths and legends that persist today. In this special exhibition, the British Museum will reveal the secrets of Stonehenge, shining a light on its purpose, cultural power and the people that created it. Following the story of Britain and Europe from 4000 to 1000 BC, you’ll learn about the restless and highly connected age of Stonehenge – a period of immense transformation and radical ideas that changed society forever.

It is open until July, and I am going this Easter. In particular, I would love to know your views on the Nebra Sky Disc. A summary below.

Mr Kydd.

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Enrichment – something to listen to. Radio 4 – Ukraine – how did we get here?

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to an excellent half hour discussion of the historical origins of the present war in the Ukraine. The programme description is included below.

The invasion of Ukraine is, according to the man behind it, a war all about history. President Putin has been explicit in his – highly contested – view that Ukraine is, and has always been, part of the Russian nation. So ideas about the past are crucial to what happens on the ground. As Europe endures its first major war of the millennium, Edward Stourton and a panel of guests explain the steps that have led to the conflict. They explore the deep history of the origins of the Slavic nations and the myth-making around it. They follow through to the present day, charting the emergence of a distinctive Ukrainian identity – amidst fierce opposition from those Russians who believe the spiritual and religious heart of their nation still lies across the Ukrainian border.

You might also like to click here to access a BBC article discussing five ways the war might end. They are worth a read / listen, and as ever, I would love to know what you think.

Mr Kydd.

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GCSE revision session PowerPoints

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Mr Kydd

All,

I have added the PowerPoints that I have been using in the after school revision sessions to the GCSE page as requested. A direct link can be found here. I hope they are helpful. The revision Conference PowerPoints can be found below

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Mr Kydd.

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Exam guidance – From OCR

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd

Below I have pulled and scanned the exam guidance for our units. Be careful with how you use it. I will go through this in revision tomorrow.

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History in the News – what is happening in the Ukraine?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Mr Kydd

The present situation in the Ukraine has clear some resonance with our Russia and its rulers A level course (Y317). If you click here you will get to a very clear summary of the present situation. from BBC News How does it link to our studies? If you click here however you will get to an episode of the Moral Maze where there is a discussion about what our response should be.

Mr Kydd.

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History in the News- new theories about Anne Frank

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to a BBC News article on the latest theory that identifies a possible suspect who betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis….

A team including an ex-FBI agent said Arnold van den Bergh, a Jewish figure in Amsterdam, probably “gave up” the Franks to save his own family. The team, made up of historians and other experts, spent six years using modern investigative techniques to crack the “cold case”. That included using computer algorithms to search for connections between many different people, something that would have taken humans thousands of hours.

I have a copy of her diaries if any of you want to borrow them to read.

Mr Kydd.

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