History Graduate Award

History Graduate Award

This part of the website contains the syllabus for the Victoria Dock Primary School History Graduate Award.

You will need to study all the information presented here.

Staff will help you develop the study skills you need in order to memorize, retain and recall this information.

Once you are confident you can recall this syllabus tell your teacher and they will give you your undergraduate test.

Once you have passed you will receive a badge and be known as a History Graduate!

History Graduate Award

Meet our inspirational people  –

Aviator

Amy Johnson
Member of Parliament

William Wilberforce
Sportsman

Clive Sullivan

Aviator

Amy Johnson

An aviator from Hull who was the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia.

Born: 1st July 1903, Hull

Died: 5th January 1941, London

Member of Parliament

William Wilberforce

A deeply religious English politician who was most famous for being a key campaigner for the abolition of slavery.

Born: 24th August 1759, at 25 High Street, Hull (now known as Wilberforce House)

Died: 29th July 1833, aged 74 years, London (buried in Westminster Abbey)

Family:  Married Barbara Spooner in 1797. The couple had a very happy marriage and six children together.

Sportsman

Clive Sullivan

A Welsh sportsman who was ‘adopted’ by Hull and became rugby’s first black captain.

Born: 9th April 1943, Cardiff, Wales

Died: 8th October 1985, aged 42 years, Hull, England

Family: Married Rosalyn. Their son Anthony was born in 1968.

Amy Johnson

An aviator from Hull who was the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia.

Born: 1st July 1903, Hull

Died: 5th January 1941, London

William Wilberforce

A deeply religious English politician who was most famous for being a key campaigner for the abolition of slavery.

Born: 24th August 1759, at 25 High Street, Hull (now known as Wilberforce House)

Died: 29th July 1833, aged 74 years, London (buried in Westminster Abbey)

Family: Married Barbara Spooner in 1797. The couple had a very happy marriage and six children together.

Clive Sullivan

A Welsh sportsman who was ‘adopted’ by Hull and became rugby’s first black captain.

Born: 9th April 1943, Cardiff, Wales

Died: 8th October 1985, aged 42 years, Hull, England

Family: Married Rosalyn. Their son Anthony was born in 1968.

  • Tasks to complete:
  • Answer 10 questions about our three figures.

  • Create a poster or power point presentation about each figure – include key details and how they were influential.

  • Produce an explanation video, poster, ppt presentation or letter to explain who they think is the most influential of these figures.

Learning resources

Example Questions

  • When was William Wilberforce born?

  • Where was William Wilberforce born?

  • Which university did William Wilberforce attend?

  • When did Wilberforce begin his campaign against slavery?

  • How old was Clive Sullivan when he died?

  • Tell me something about Clive Sullivan’s early life.

  • Why was 1972 such a special year for Clive Sullivan?

  • What was Amy Johnson’s main achievement, for which she is most famous?
  • Tell me about Amy Johnson’s death.

  • Describe a local tribute to Amy Johnson.

Graduate Award links:

What is Graduate Award ?

Pupils who wish to become Graduates in the available study topics can elect to study at home and in school during their own time, taking the Graduate Test when they know they are ready.

Upon graduation, they will receive a badge which they can wear on their school uniform with pride.

This will further demonstrate to their peers, parents, visitors and the wider community just how dedicated they are to their studies.