Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & Sixth Form College
Humanities Faculty
In Humanities we strive to provide our pupils with a holistic overview of the world in which they live to prepare them for a changing world. From our changing global climate and the challenges it presents in Geography, to the great people and events that have shaped our world in History and the diverse cultures and religions in R.S.
Key Stage 3
In years 7 and 8 pupils are taught Humanities over 7 periods a fortnight, with an even distribution of teaching split between Geography, History and Religious Studies. Pupils cover a range of topics including Africa and the Middle East in Geography, Slavery and Migration in History and Buddism and Critical Issues in Religious Studies.
Key Stage 4
At GCSE pupils have the opportunity to undertake a possible 2 Humanities subjects from: Geography, History or Religious Studies. This is taught in 5 hours over the fortnight with extra sessions available after school for intervention. We follow these exam boards:
Geography - AQA
History - AQA
Religious Studies - AQA
GCSE Geography Subject Sheet.pdf
GCSE History Subject Sheet.pdf