History Department At the beginning of 1994,the History Department wel comed Mr M.Bissell, newly-appointed Deputy Head masterfrom the Transvaal.Hecomplemented an already strong department, consisting of Messrs J. Hall, R. Lamplough,D.Goldhawk and D.Knowles. The main focus ofthe department's efforts in 1994 was to make the subject as attractive as possible, and to achieve good matric results. Two day trips were undertaken in 1994. The Form 2's complemented their studies of Kearsney's history with a trip up to Old Kearsney at Stanger; while the Form 3's visited one ofthe famous Anglo-Boer War battlesites in the third term.The visit to Spionkop,and being able to walk where the opposing sides had fought and died, proved fascinating.Ourthanks go to one ofour parents, Mr Stockil, who helped organize the trip. It is hoped that more tours, at different levels and of longer dura tion, will be undertaken in 1995. Staff news: Mr R.Lamplough has become involved in the historical side of Hillcrest centenary, and has also undertaken, with the help of other members of the De partment,to write up the history of Kearsney,in antici pation of the 75th celebrations in 1996. He is also the Lower Grade examiner. Mr J. Hall has been appointed the Higher Grade examiner,an important position at this time of change. Mr D. Knowles serves on the Young Historians' committee. The Young Historians Competition proved fairly suc cessful this year,although it remains a pity that only one entry per form per school is allowed. Ron van Loggerenberg(Form 4)was placed second in the first round, while Andrew Buchanan was placed first, and went through to the second provincial round. With his penetrating analysis of Hong Kong, he was perhaps a little unfortunate to be placed third-a notable achieve ment nonetheless. The matric results at the end of1994 were very pleasing indeed. A just reward for the effort made by staff and hoys.With nine ofthe top ten pupils in the Form6class taking History,it was very gratifying to see eightofthem achieve distinctions, out of a total of 48 higher grade pupils.Afurther 25 ofthat48 achieved C or B symbols - very pleasing indeed. Congratulations must go to Graeme Hunter,the top History pupil at Kearsney, who '* •% m X ■ was placed in the top 30, along with Parry, another of our top History pupils. Much has been spoken ofchanges to the History sylla bus in the new South Africa. Kearsney's History De partment has already moved towards making such changes and this trend will continue in the future.Some exciting developments will be implemented, including offering the subject as a seventh subject for the top aca demics.The subject will continue to strive to he relevant in a fast changing and commercialised world, and to place emphasis on the pupils' broader education. D.L.KNOWLES Head ofSubject B i iL -■wsar"-: 1^: ? \ y ■i ff mSf A r k «. IP t ' . v-a Sp-V-i50 Kearsney Chronicle 1994
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