Retrospective Justice?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8385577.stm

This is open to debate for any KS4 and KS5 Students.

A frail, former US carworker, accused of helping to murder 27,900 Jews at a Nazi death camp, goes on trial in Munich this week. He stands accused of having helped the Nazi death camp at Soribor factory to function, though he denies being a camp guard at Sobibor, in Nazi-occupied Poland. He arrived to court in a wheelchair, with his eyes close, though he he seemed conscious.

Defence lawyers say he will not speak at all during the trial, and will neither confirm nor deny that he was at Sobibor.

Read the article and debate- To what extent is this 'retrospective justice'?

Tectonic Landscapes

Y10 Geographers are looking at the prediction and prevention of the effects of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. This photograph shows a disaster survival kit. Students should explain the methods used both before and after a natural disaster to limit its effects. Case study material would be useful in the answer (remember to include specific facts and figures!).

DAA Joins Hums Learning Hub!

Humanities at Dixons Allerton Academy has joined the Hums Hub. We are excited about sharing resources and ideas with our partner Dixons City Academy. We also look forward to some interesting debate and peer assessment across the partnership.

Buddhist Shrines

Year 8 RE students are learning about Buddhist Shrines. The link below will enable students to think about what is needed to build a Buddhist shrine. In their RE lesson they will have the opportunity to build a shrine as a group. Good luck!

http://http://www.buddhamind.info/leftside/actives/shrine.htm

How Powerful was Henry II?

Year 7 students have been thinking about Henry's quarrel with his Archbishop, Thomas Becket. Henry hoped that when he gave his friend, Thomas Becket, the job of archbishop that Becket would control the church for him. Henry wanted to choose his own bishops and get rid of those he did not like. But, Becket refused and took the side of the bishops. He ran the church in his own way! After many arguments, Henry lost his temper and shouted, "will no-one rid me of this troublesome priest?". Four knights heard this and decided to murder Becket.
The Pope was furious about the killing of Becket. He refused to help Henry until Henry showed that he was sorry for what had happened. To show he was sorry, Henry was whipped by monks!
What does this story tell us about the power of Henry II? Could he do whatever he liked? Or did he get into trouble because he tried to take too much power?

Bridging the development gap

Year 13 are currently studying the topic Bridging the development gap, we have covered areas such as the causes, consequences and way's to reduce the gap. The future is bleak for many poor people unless the key players make difficult decisions to improve the lives of the poorest people. Who are the key players that could make these decisions?

Police Power

We seem to constantly bombarded with facts, figures and statistics on crime and punishment. Some indicate that the country's criminal activity is getting worse, whilst others suggest that we are tackling this issue with increasing success.

Events at the recent G20 protests once again raised the issue of police power and conduct. What should be done to address crime and deviance? Should the police be given more powers or does the answer to reducing crime and deviance lie somewhere else?