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NEWT Year Students:

Welcome to your final year of History of Magic! I am excited that you have decided to pursue the subject to its highest level, but I will be sad to see you go at the end of the year!

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This year is intended to connect your studies of history so far with the qualities necessary to be an extraordinary citizen in the magical world. You will learn about the qualities of a good leader and the intricacies of various magical governments and movements. All of the individual lessons can be found by hovering on the "NEWT Year" button. In order to pass the year, you must complete at least two lessons, one per term. The assignment expectations can be found further down on this page.

Assignment Options:

You may choose from the following five options for your assignment. As a reminder, although only one assignment is required to pass the year, you may complete as many as you wish in order to earn houseopints.

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  • Option One: A New Movement - Fight For Your Rights! - practical option available!

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  • Option Two: What Makes a Great Leader?

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  • Option Three: Magical Governments and Leaders

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  • Option Four: Leadership in the Wizarding Wars

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  • Option Five: The Life of Albus Dumbledore

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Assignment Expectations:

The expectations for OWL/NEWT Year assignments in every class consist of the following:

  • The minimum word count is 500-600 words. You may exceed this number, but assignments that do nt reach the word count will not earn full marks.

  • Your words should be your own; plagiarism is not tolerated. Some assignments may require you to do research of your own; you are encouraged to include links to the sources you referenced.

  • Be sure to review your assignments for proper spelling and grammar. Mistakes will result in points taken off, unless a spell-check quill is used.

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History of Magic is a unique subject in that our studies will mostly be research-based, rather than classes that have you practicing magic. As such, you should expect to practice skills including research, analysis, and reflection.

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