Calendar
- Wednesday 8 September New Parents and Bushcraft Introductory Evening
- Monday 13 September Cycling Proficiency Course - All week
- Clubs and Homework Club begin
- Tuesday 14 September School Council Meeting
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History
History is a popular subject at Wetherby Prep. In Year 4 the boys study the Romans, Celts, Saxons and Vikings, whilst in Year 5 they look at the Victorian period and the Aztec civilisation. During this time, the boys focus specifically on analysing and interpreting source materials.
In Year 6 the boys start the Common Entrance unit ‘The Making of the UK’. The emphasis is on giving the children a thorough factual grounding and then teaching the children how to put this knowledge to practical use in presenting a valid opinion. It is the acquisition of this power of analysis that is vitally important, if the boys are to make real progress, both orally and on paper. The Common Entrance exam is made up of a comprehension exercise based on source evidence and then an essay. The boys are given ample preparation in both disciplines.
Throughout their time at Wetherby Prep, the boys make many historical visits to places of interest in and around London including Hampton Court, the British Museum and the Ragged School Museum.
