History Student Views

Children and young people can offer unique perspectives on what it is like to be a student at their school. At Boldon School, we value the views of our students, involving them in decision-making, helping to shape our curriculum, as well as facilitating a sense of empowerment and inclusion.

We have a whole-school commitment to listening to the views, wishes and experiences of all children and young people. It means placing value on what children and young people tell school staff about their experiences. This is of particular importance across each subject area. We try to promote meaningful opportunities to share their experiences, views and hopes about their school. To build a safe environment, better relationships across the whole school community and empower students with the knowledge that what they say is valued and will be listened to and considered.

We are proud to hear their views about our curriculum, teachers and the learning environment we create:

“I like learning about what life was like a long time ago. I enjoy learning about Romans and medieval England”

Will

Year 7

“History is so fun because we learn about our area in Boldon, we see how our families might have been a part of it”.

Summer

Year 8

“I like that we learn how our country developed over the years and how we battled through wars”

Kyle

Year 9

“History is interesting as you learn about the actions of different people and how they have changed the world”

Deacon

Year 10

“Studying a range of historical periods has helped me to make sense of how different parts of the world have changed over time. This includes the Normans in our country as well modern history like in the U.S.A. before and after World War 2”

Josh

Year 11