NEWS FROM THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT
EXAM SUCCESS!
Congratulations to all
our exam students who performed superbly well.
Out of the 108 students
who sat the GCSE examinations, an incredible 39 scored A or A*! The
department ended up as the highest ranked school in Somerset for students
exceeding their expected grades. All the department wish to thank the
students who helped achieve this.
Did
you know - The word ‘Doolally’ comes from
India. British troops
about to be sent home were sent to Deolali camp. The long periods of boredom
waiting for a ship, made men feel deranged and gave us the word we use
today!
Did you know - THE SHORTEST
WAR ON RECORD LASTED ONLY 38 MINUTES WHEN ZANZIBAR SURRENDERED TO
BRITAIN IN 1896!
GREAT WAR VISIT
The visit for 2008 is
organised and Year 9 students will need to be quick off the mark to secure a
place on this truly fascinating visit.
Letters should already have
been sent home!
THE FINAL WORD…..
”I’m bored with it
all!” ~~ The last words of
Winston Churchill before slipping into a coma. He died nine days later.
