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21/09/23

Can you help police find missing Charlie? He was last seen yesterday afternoon (20 September) when he was wearing his school uniform.⁰⁰He is described as White, with blond hair that is mid length on top and is of skinny build and has links to Croydon. pic.twitter.com/cbWx1UFygV

10/09/22

We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication to the UK, other realms & territories is unparalleled & we thank her for her service. MPS will observe the mourning period whilst continuing to support our whole school community. pic.twitter.com/Yci8f5yzSw

02/08/22

MPS is currently looking for a Project Officer - Chelsea Champion to deliver pastoral, wellbeing and diversionary activities that aim to enhance emotional wellbeing and resilience in our students. https://t.co/7IBGxGS8hN

08/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

08/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

08/06/22

We currently have a number of fantastic opportunities for LSAs, a Cover Supervisor, and Learning Resource Centre Coordinator to join our team at Merstham Park School. Please click on the link below to take you to our website. https://t.co/ldQS5Wvzv3

07/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

07/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

07/06/22

We currently have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our team at Merstham Park School. Please click on the link below. More vacancies will be live on our website very soon!https://t.co/ldQS5Wvzv3

01/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

01/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

10/02/22

There was a huge celebration this week on the site of our new home: the last of the 178 modules was put into place. The Department of Education, McAvoy, Mr Ward and Mr Garner took our Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls to have a look around - only one and a half terms to go! pic.twitter.com/y1Sje5LOt6

26/01/22

Mr Chaloner, Mr Ward and Mr Garner had a sneak preview of the inside of our new home today. Highlights included the Dance Studio and Fitness Suite, the Sports Hall and the roofs full of solar panels which will enable MPS to be a low carbon school. pic.twitter.com/JDRVYx6Ezl

06/10/21

We are very excited to be able to share with you the progress that has been made on our new home in the last 2 weeks. Please click here to view the work and also some fantastic moon rises and weather patterns: https://t.co/GPUkmWtGfX

29/09/21

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open Evening and to our amazing staff who made the event really special. We have a few spaces left on our Open Morning on Thurs 21 Oct and due to popular demand, we have added Tues 19 Oct. Email info.org to book. pic.twitter.com/3S7jd8Hfbe

28/09/21

The gates have opened to our 2021 Open Evening. We hope you enjoy seeing how MPS ignites a passion for learning in all our students. pic.twitter.com/B50tOgIUqf

28/09/21

Less than 1 hour before we open the gates. Our hard working staff are busy making sure that the evening is a great success. Mrs Eckershall has instruments galore in Music, Miss Mosley has experiments in Science, Mr Walker brings colour to Maths, and there is also a tent..! pic.twitter.com/KP5ElVyQSO

28/09/21

With just 2 hours to go, Mr Ward is rehearsing his presentation, Mrs Harkness and Mr Tunbridge are putting the finishing touches to their Art displays and Mr Martin is preparing a demonstration in DT. We cant wait to see you at our Open Evening (5-8pm) pic.twitter.com/k4Nqeijeas

28/09/21

With less than 3 hours to go, all staff at MPS are on hand to make tonight's Open Evening really special. We are really looking forward to seeing Year 6 children and their families pic.twitter.com/JFKm7Qdf2r

27/09/21

Less than 24 hours until our Open Evening for Year 6 children and their families. There is no need to book: please just come along and join us between 5pm and 8pm. The Head of School will be delivering talks at 5.15, 6.15 and 7.15pm. We look forward to welcoming you to MPS. pic.twitter.com/NE0PfmI3ZF

History Revision and Support

Knowledge Organisers for History can be found HERE

Paper 1

Paper 2

Paper 3

What content does this cover?

Medicine Through Time: 1250 - 2000

  • c1250–c1500: Medicine in Medieval England

  • c1500–c1700: The Medical Renaissance in England 

  • c1700–c1900: Medicine in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-century Britain

  • c1900–present: Medicine in modern Britain

  • The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: surgery and treatment 

What content does this cover?

Spain and the New World: 1490-1555

  • c1490 -1512: Spain reaches the Americas

  • c1513-c1528: The Conquistadors

  • C1528-c1555: The Spanish Empire

Early Elizabethan England: 1558-1588

  • 1558-1569: Queen, government and religion in the years 

  • 1569-88: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad in the years 

  • 1558-88: Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration

What content does this cover?

The USA conflict at home and abroad: 1954 - 1975

  • c1954-1960: The development of the Civil Rights Movement

  • c1960-1975: Protest, progress and radicalism

  • c1954-1975: US involvement in the Vietnam War 

  • c1964-75: Reactions to and the end of US involvement in Vietnam

How should I revise?

Often there are short mark questions such as key features recalling dates and key events.  The best technique to practise recalling these are: Mind Maps and Brain Dumps

 

Flash revision cards are really good to test your understanding around key era’s stated above and are a great way to work with your family to practise recall.

 

For longer-marked questions such as how far do you agree and explain why, using past papers and planning sheets is often the best way to revise..

How should I revise?

Some questions require an analysis of cause and consequence. The best way to revise this is through Mind Maps and Brain ups. 

 

Often there are short mark questions such as the narrative account, recalling dates and key events. The best technique to practise recalling these are: Flashcards, Mind Maps and Brain Dumps

 

For longer-mark questions such as how far do you agree, using past papers and planning sheets is often the best way to revise.

How should I revise?

Often there are short mark questions recalling dates and key events.  The best technique to practise recalling these are: Mind Maps and Brain Dumps

 

Often Civil Rights Movement and Radicalism are compared and contrasted to test students' understanding of the impacts.  Self quizzing key questions here are the best resources to improve recall, utilising knowledge organisers to mark your work.

 

For longer-marked questions such as how far do you agree and explain why, using past papers and planning sheets is often the best way to revise.

Key Revision Techniques:

Brain Dumps

Mind Maps

Flash Cards

Using past papers

Key Revision Techniques:

Brain Dumps

Mind Maps

Using past papers

Flashcards

Key Revision Techniques:

Brain Dumps

Mind Maps

Self Quizzing

Using past papers

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Revision Guide: Content

Revision Guide: Content WW1

Revision Guide: Exam Technique

Spain and the New World: 1490-1555

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Revision Guide: Content 

Revision Guide: Exam Technique

Early Elizabethan England: 1558-1588

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Key Terms List

Revision Guide: Content

Revision Guide: Exam Technique 

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Revision Guide: Content Civil RIghts

Revision Guide: Content Vietnam War

Revision Guide: Exam Technique 

Other useful resources

BBC Bitesize

Youtube Videos

Seneca 

The Great Smog Episode - The Crown

Other useful resources

Youtube Videos

Pearson Revision Guide

 

Other useful resources

BBC Bitesize

Timeline of Events

Other useful resources

BBC Bitesize- Vietnam War

BBC Bitesize - Civil Rights

Black History Month (Civil Rights) 

History.com - Civil Rights

History.com - Vietnam War

Youtube - Civil Rights

Youtube - Vietnam War Documentary 

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