Autumn Term Lower School Newsletter

AUTUMN TERM 2022
THE LOWER SCHOOL
GERMAN
Hallo! Wie geht’s? (How’s it going?) At the moment in German, I
am studying school subjects and the school day. This includes: when
school begins and ends, the weekdays, what you eat or drink during
break times and the different clothes that you wear. Along with this
we are studying how to formulate longer sentences with connectives,
adjectives and how to express opinions.
In almost every topic that I have covered in German so far, I have
found it fun, interesting but always a bit challenging. For me, German
is sometimes challenging but with the help of my teacher, Frau Renz, I
always find a solution and when I do, I feel a sense of pride.
The German Department has organized a trip to Cologne in
December which quite a few of the boys are going to. This is a good
opportunity to practise their German and see the famous Christmas
markets. I recommend they try Kaiserschmarrn, which is my favourite
German pudding and is like soft fluffy pancakes cut up into chunky
pieces. Usually, you eat it with a berry sauce. Lecher! (tasty)
Finn, Second Form
“
In German, First Form are learning how to introduce themselves to a friend
while Second Form have completed a unit talking about their life at school and
we are just starting to talk about family and friendship.”
- Mr Squibb, Head of German
HISTORY
At the moment, the First Form are learning about the incredible history of bloodthirsty battles that happened
in 1066. We have been looking at different people’s claims for the throne after King Edward the Confessor
died and how William became victorious after the Battle of Hastings. This is particularly enjoyable since all
different areas of the topic are covered and we look deeper into why things played out how they did. We have
also been using our evidence to compare what was right and what was wrong.
Joe, First Form
“
In History, the First Form have explored how William consolidated his rule over Norman
England, while the Second Form examined the successes and failures of Tudor
and Stuart monarchs.”
- Mr Middleton, Head of History