The KS3 History Project Evening brought together an exceptional showcase of student-led historical work, celebrating curiosity, creativity and craftsmanship across the Key Stage 3 curriculum. Working from an open brief, pupils were invited to explore any aspect of history that inspired them — and the outcomes were nothing short of outstanding.

Throughout the term, students researched a huge range of topics before presenting their findings through imaginative formats including detailed models, information boards, games, digital presentations, food creations and interactive displays. Their dedication, passion and independent thinking were clearly evident in every project.

At the end of the school day, participants gathered in the Sixth Form Common Room to set up their displays, explore each other’s work, and offer supportive peer feedback before presenting their projects to staff. The turnout was fantastic, and the atmosphere buzzed with enthusiasm and pride.

A Remarkable Range of Historical Exploration

Students produced a phenomenal breadth of work, including projects on:

• The Mary Rose
• The tomb of Tutankhamun
• Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machine
• Walt Disney
• Victorian houses
• Shakespeare and The Globe Theatre
• Anglo-Saxon village life
• A bakery project inspired by Mrs Beeton’s original recipes

The event also included an impressive array of interactive games based on:

• The Khmer Empire
• Cipher coding
• Egyptian pyramids
• Titanic-themed Top Trumps and card games

Many students chose deeply personal themes, creating moving tributes to heroic great-grandparents who served during wartime, complete with replica model planes and battlefield research. Sports historians also shone with projects exploring the history of Netball, Cricket, Old Trafford and F1 Racing.

A Celebration of Learning

Students presented their work with confidence, professionalism and genuine passion for their chosen topic. Their ability to explain, teach and share their historical research was a testament to the hard work they invested throughout the term.

The evening was a wonderful celebration of historical learning across KS3 — and a powerful display of the talent, imagination and enthusiasm of our GB Historians.

Well done to all students involved!