Staff

Miss S. Dougall (PT Pupil Support)
Mr C. Brooks
Mr E. Doherty
Mrs A. Wylie

• The aim of the History department is to encourage an interest in the past and to do so in an enjoyable manner. Pupils are encouraged to think and work both independently and imaginatively in order that they may become increasingly responsible for their own learning.  This is done through a variety of different methods, including group work, active learning and the use of ICT.
• Pupils will study over 2000 years of history.  They will investigate local and Scottish History, as well as European and World history.  They will look at civilisations at their greatest and humanity at its worst.   We aim to develop a knowledge and understanding of the various factors which have shaped the world in which we live.
• By studying history pupils are able to consider continuity, change, cause and effect.  Historical skills such as identifying and locating different sources of evidence, interpreting and evaluating evidence and making informed judgments and devising explanations based on the evidence are progressively developed within the department.
• With a history qualification there are many opportunities you can pursue: archaeologist, secondary school teacher, museum worker.