Local Studies and Heritage · Modern Era

Our School Through the Decades

Researching the history of the school building and the experiences of past pupils.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has the school building changed since it was first built?
  2. 2In what ways was a school day 50 years ago different from a school day today?
  3. 3What can old roll books and photographs tell us about the local community in the past?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Local studiesNCCA: Primary - My school
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Explorers and Empires: A Journey Through Time
Unit: Local Studies and Heritage
Period: Modern Era

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