Ysgol Cwm Brombil - History

“We lead not by the example of our power but the power of our example” President Biden #Inauguration2021

7P had some extra special guests in today as we asked: Who should have won the Battle of Hastings? ⚔️👑

For Remembrance last week we looked at the story of the Unknown Warrior. Our prefect team delivered beautiful assemblies, sharing stories of men who served. Dan and Seren sold poppies across the school and did such a fantastic job, they sold out very quickly #RemembranceDay

Congratulations to all of our wonderful pupils across years 9, 10 & 11. We couldn’t be prouder of the effort, focus and tenacity you’ve shown. Well done to all of you. 👏👏👏

Another teacher has made this ‘conflict at a glance’ post about the history of Ukraine and Russia. It’s a good place to start if you have any questions about the events unfolding on the news.

7A did a brilliant job reenacting the events of 1066 today and even employed a little artistic licence after finding out the Bayeux Tapestry may not have been an entirely accurate account of the Battle of Hastings

After a fantastic evening meeting parents, Mrs Sims is enjoying another chapter of this excellent book that was recommended by Daisy, one of our superb historians in Year 8 📖🔖#cantputitdown #forgingfutures

It’s been a great pleasure to discuss how well our Year 8 pupils are progressing with you during Parents’ Evening. Please get in touch with us at the school if you were unable to make an appointment and we’ll contact you. Thank you.

Tremendous source work from Jasmine in Year 7. This budding historian used evidence to piece together the story of the Battle at Little Bighorn. Well done Jasmin! 👏👏

We’ve been so impressed with the enquiry work from Year 8 this week. Pupils are investigating life in the trenches in World War One, with everything from food to the Christmas truce and nursing and letters from the front line being explored. Da iawn pawb! #yourtownmadeperfect

On Monday, a group of budding archeologists with local historian, Phil Cope, visited Capel Mair. They searched for signs of an Iron Age fort built centuries before the Normans arrived. In school we shared ideas of how to educate visitors to the chapel #learning #Archaeology

This fantastic young lady brought in medals, military belts and badges that belonged to ancestors who had served in the war. She told us all about her family history. She also brought in a Widow’s Penny too and we were completely overwhelmed! Thank you much for sharing!

Some excellent examples of the ‘religious rollercoaster’ the sixteenth century from our GCSE pupils. Impressive work!

Why did Henry VIII dissolve Margam Abbey? Just ask our some of our brilliant year 8 pupils. A fantastic start to out ‘Story of Us’ unit. Da iawn pawb! 👏👏👏 #yourtownmadeperfect

After another challenging year, we want you all to know how proud we are of you. Determination plays a huge role in our life and seeing you all return to the classroom this term, determined and focussed has been impressive! Enjoy the holidays, Mrs S, Mrs T & Mr G 👏👏👏

We’ve been investigating inventions from the medieval period and their impact on the world. Today we pitched them to our YCB Dragon’s Den. Great work, Year 7! 🗣💡

This wonderful young lady has completed three History challenges from her Knowledge Organiser. What a brilliant effort 👏👏👏 #ChallengeAccepted

7A investigating medieval life...we can’t decide what was worse, the bear baiting or the punishments? 🤷🤷‍♀️

Year 8 have made an excellent start to our studies of enslaved people. They shared some insightful ideas about the role cities like Swansea and people like Picton played in this era of history. Da iawn pawb 👏👏 #brillianthistorians #BlackHistory

🏫 A great day at @YsgolCwmBrombil delivering the #100Trailblazers project around @SwansOfficial midfielder @yandhanda ⚽️ A big well done to everyone involved! 👏 @Big_Ideas_Co | @PLCommunities