INTRODUCTION
The Government and Politics department was established in Belfast High School in 1988. It has undergone significant growth since then, a reflection of the enthusiasm and dedication of its staff, who strive to make the subject a relevant and interesting choice from the post-16 curriculum.
The members of staff in the department use a variety of strategies to promote successful teaching and learning in the classroom. Our aim is to successfully prepare students for external examinations as well as developing analytical skills relevant to further study and the world of work. Students are given the opportunity to study the subject using a variety of approaches - from traditional whole class teaching, group work, individual research tasks to ICT.