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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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History
Any well-educated person must possess some
knowledge of history. History will add meaning
to the world around us. Understanding will be
developed through the study of people; how their
personalities, beliefs and actions influenced
events in the past and today.
History uses the study of people to develop
important skills. These include investigative
research, information analysis (points of view,
fact/opinion, propaganda, relationships) and
effective communication. Employers and tertiary
institutions indicate that these are the skills most
highly valued in job seekers. The skills acquired
particularly lend themselves to careers in law,
research and foreign affairs.
Apart from the many benefits that can be gained,
history is also studied because it is interesting
and entertaining.
Quality student work can be entered into the
regional and national Historian of the Year
competitions. The Tancred History Competition is
held within school and is open to all students.
YEAR 9
Status
Compulsory
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Four (half-year)
Description
The course analyses:
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some of the foundations of New Zealand
and the modern world. The themes are
aimed to help students understand how
the world which they live in has developed.
The Year 9 programme complements the
programme taught in Year 10.
The topics taught include:
• Christ’s College and Early Christchurch History
• The Middle Ages