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Thursday, July 5, 2018

History

History

I am here to say why I strongly believe history should be compulsory in primary schools
and how it may benefit us.

In the past we as a country have made many mistakes, wouldn’t it be great if we could right
those wrongs? History can help us improve our mishaps because recognising it is the first step
to improving it.

Have you ever felt lost? Like you do not belong? Learning Aotearoa history can help you belong,
feel like you are apart of history. You might find something you never knew before.

History to me is not old people who did stuff it is amazing people who have done great things for
the world, like Kate Sheppard who got woman to vote in New Zealand or William shakespeare a
famous poet, playwright and actor. Learning this is important because people do great things
that school students should know because maybe just maybe knowing this will inspire children
to do great things for the world.  

So in conclusion, I believe that history should be compulsory in primary schools, so we can
change our mistakes, feel like we have a connection and inspire school students. History is a
big part of everyday life you make choices that can change history.