History, Geography and Religious Education are more traditionally taught as separate lessons at secondary school. However,
Year 7 at Malet are taught all three subjects together in a class called Gateway.
Gateway provides a bridge between primary and secondary school by focusing on a thematic approach to learning. Improving literacy across subject areas is also key to preparing for success at GCSE.
They look at different topics from three different humanities viewpoints during class.
Gateway classes took a trip to East Park this half term to take part in some Geography field work where they had to monitor the environment and footfall of visitors before suggesting any further changes that could be made to the park.
Gateway Co-ordinator Mrs Williamson said, “Pupils are settling in well and are already developing their literacy skills through the teaching of Humanities. Over the rest of the term, we are continuing with the study of ‘Our Local Area’ by learning about the history of Hull.”