WELCOME TO THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT

THIS WEBSITE WILL ASSIST YOU IN THE STUDY OF HISTORY AT DE LA SALLE, DOWNPATRICK.


EVERY PUPIL AT DE LA SALLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE VARIOUS TIMES FROM THE PAST AND HOPEFULLY SELECT HISTORY AT GCSE LEVEL IN YEARS 11 AND 12.

                        
             Why Teach History?

• To help them understand the society in which they live;
  
  
  
  To help them become more critical and tolerant;
  
  
  
  To encourage them to be more observant of what they see around them and help them to see how the environment can help historians to build up a picture of the past,
  
  
  To help them develop social skillls through project and group work
  
  

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                  Raising self-esteem

"Self esteem is a pivotal point between success and failure.  it has a profound effect on

learning".  At De La Salle High School we realise this and strive to ensure that children

are happy , content and productive.

                                    


Homework is an integral and coordinated element of the Departments

assessment policy and practice.  Homeworks are set regulary and tasks are

varied and useful.  These take the form of set questions, factual essays,

empathy essays, drawings,the taking of notes from a prescribed text,

recording place names, etc.  Pupils write homework into their dairies at the

end of each class.

                                                                 History Trips


All year 8 pupils visit a number of historical sites related to their study of the Normans.

Places visited are:

1.    Carrickfergus Castle

2.    The mound of Down

3.    Down Cathedral

4.    Inch Abbey

5.    Clough Castle

6.    Dundrum Castle


These educational visits help to develop the good relationships that exist between the teachers and pupils.  they also develop a strong sense of loyalty to the school and its beliefs.