- St Ninian’s Day Parade Video
- Novena in preparation of the Visit of the Holy Father
- Tennis Trials
- S6 Survey
- Parent Consultation Evenings
- Papal Mass
- Bus Times
- The 2010 UKCAT University Admissions Test Medicine
- SQA Information
- Excellence Awards 2010
- School Calendar 2010/11
- District Athletic Results
- Papal Vist Website
- Papal Visit Presentation
- Called to Love letter
- The Week Ahead
- Millport Photogallery
- Improvement Plan 2010
- Youth Pastoral Information
- S4 Pathways Booklet
- S5 Pathways Booklet
- Vocational Prospectus
- Summer School Cambridge
- Weekly Prayers
- Parent Newsletter Dec/Jan
- PSHE Newsletter
- 2010 Rome Trip
- Ethnic Minorities Meeting
- Glasgow University Admissions Information
- Information on Influenza H1N1
- Public Performance Report
1 S2 Culzean Trip
2 S2 Culzean Trip
2 Rome Disco S1/S2
7 PSA – AGM
8 Feast of the Birthday of Our Lady
9 Inaugural Mass/Close of Jubilee Year Celebrations
10 Issue S4 Interim Report 1
13 Parent Council Meeting
13 – 21 S6 Rome Trip
15 Feast of St Mirin – Patron of Paisley Diocese
16 Feast of St Ninian’s
16 Pope Benedict’s Visit
17 Issue S2 Interim Report 1
20 UCAS Information Evening
21 Sports Awards
23 Staff Development Day 3
24 Holiday
27 Holiday
28 Issue S3 Interim Report 1
28 Faith Discussion Group
30 S1 Information Evening
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
31 Issue S1 Interim Report 1
Departmental Aims
Information to Follow
Staff
Mr William Clark, PTC
Miss Margaret McCaffery
Mr Leslie McCallum
Miss Alexis Rodger, Mod Studies
Miss Elizabeth Scroggie, Mod Stds
Course Content
1. Free at Last? Race Relations in the USA, 1918-1968
Martin Luther King said, 'I have a dream......' what was his dream? This unit traces the civil rights movement in the USA, looking at important events and key figures in the struggle for equality between blacks and whites.
2. (a) From the Cradle to the Grave? Social Welfare in Britain, 1890s-1951
Why do we get free healthcare? Who introduced the old age pension? Why do children get free school meals?
This unit helps us to understand why the Welfare State was introduced in this country and how the role of government changed in a modern society.
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(b) Campaigning for Change: Social Change in Scotland 1900s - 1979
How did the role of women change in this period?
What impact did the two World Wars have on society?
How has industry changed during the 20th Century?
This unit helps us to understand the dramatic changes in our lives that took place in the twentieth century.
3. In the Shadow of the Bomb: The Cold War 1945-85
What was the Cold War? Why was Berlin so important after 1945? What was the Cuban Crisis? Why did the USA lose the Vietnam War?
This unit brings you up to date with international events helping you understand the world in which you live.
Assessment
This is carried out on a continuous basis throughout each unit of study. At the end of each unit an internal assessment is undertaken by each pupil and must be passed to ensure final certification.
These assessments cover all the Key Ideas taught and are vital preparation for the final examination. This involves testing of Knowledge & Understanding and Enquiry Skills which have been taught throughout S3 and S4.
Careers
“What job can I get if I study History?”
By studying History you will develop the many skills that employers say are important. You will learn:
to communicate with confidence
to work on your own initiative and
consider and value others
to handle different types of information
to have a better understanding of people and society
The following are just some of the jobs available for History students:
Civil Service
Journalism
Retail Management
Librarianship
Accountancy
Diplomatic Service
Solicitor
Architecture
Archivist
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Teacher
Many other areas of employment are open to you if you choose to study History. Clearly History is also accepted as an entry qualification for University.
Links
Resources
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