DCGS Humanities

Our year 11 historians are visiting @UKNatArcEdu today, taking part in workshops on fhe migration of lascars and the Mangrove 9. Fantastic preparation for their upcoming mock exams. #TNALearning

Yr12 & Yr13 Exploring Washington on their first day ⁦@DCGSHums⁩

Yr 11 Krakow are on the coach and headed back to school. ETA is 10.25 - please leave the bus lane clear.

Yr 11 Krakow trip have landed, through passport control and awaiting bags. Will update on ETA at school when on the road. Please leave the bus lane clear!

Yr 11 Krakow trip are on board and taking off shortly. Will update once we have landed.

Yr 11 Krakow trip spent yesterday learning about the old Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) and the site of the WW2 ghetto. This morning we are the Galicia museum, focusing on our key themes of displacement and identity.

Yr 11 Krakow trip have spent the day at Auschwitz Birkenau. The boys have been fantastic throughout with exceptional levels of engagement and empathy, and asked lots of really thoughtful questions of our guides.

Yr 11 Krakow trip have arrived in Poland and are checked in at the hotel.

Yr 11 Krakow trip are all on board, and set for take off.

The History department are ready for Open Evening - aided by our fantastic year 13 Subject Champions embracing the spirit of things!

On our way back from a fab Geography trip to Devon/Dorset with the Year 12s. This coastal fieldwork residential gave them the experience of potential data collection techniques for their NEAs. We had a great time in the sunshine (just one rainy hour).

Back today from a fantastic trip to Sicily with the Year 10 geographers. It was full of tectonic adventures, including Etna! A memorable trip all round. Thanks to the staff involved in planning and leading it and to the students for making it so enjoyable!

Thank you to parents for collecting Yr10 History students promptly. Wishing everyone a restful night and a relaxing Sunday.

Yr10 History: Berlin Visit ETA 22:10 Parents please do not park on the driveway

Yr10 History: Berlin Visit On the coach. Due back at DCGS at 22:10. Please do not park on the driveway.

Yr10 History: Berlin Visit Off plane, through security, waiting for coach. More updates once we are on the road 🚌

Yr10 History students and staff are all safely aboard their flight to the UK and will be taking off shortly 🛫 More updates when we land 🛬

Yr10 History student and staff are on their way to the airport - more updates once we have checked in.

Yr10 History students went on a walking tour of Berlin visiting Bernauer Strasse Wall Memorial, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. We finished the day at Rausch Chocolatiers - will the treats make it back to England???

Yr10 History students have had a very thought provoking day - excellent listening, answers and questions. Sachsenhausen Museum, Jewish Museum and Stasi Prison. Next stop, hotel for dinner before heading out to the East Side Gallery.