WELCOME TO OUR ENGLISH BLOG SITE! We would like to update you on events that are being run by the English department regularly. We would also like to showcase some of our pupils' work here.
This is a superb World Book Day presentation by one of our year 8 pupils. She has provided book recommendations, quotes about the importance of reading, book reviews and a snapshot of her favourite characters here.
Here is some information on the Carnegie Book Shadowing Scheme. We meet on a Tuesday after school eating treats and exploring our favourite books. Currently we have all embarked on the Carnegie Book Shadowing scheme.
Enclosed is part of an essay written by one of our year 8 students.
An example of a Shakespeare essay written by one of our year 11 students.
We use learning mats as a pre-cursor to essay writing in year 11. Here is an example of one.
Attached is a memorable poem written by one of our year 8 students as part of a poetry unit.
This is a gripping short story written by one of our year 7 students to commemorate World Book Day.
Here is a review of e books and some book recommendations by teachers.
This is a superb World Book Day presentation by one of our year 8 pupils. She has provided book recommendations, quotes about the importance of reading, book reviews and a snapshot of her favourite characters here.
Here is a presentation created for World Book Day by two students in year 9.
Students delivering presentations on their favourite books
Here our some book reviews by the students who attend the after school Book Club on Tuesdays. Well done on your dedication to the club!
Here is some information on the Carnegie Book Shadowing Scheme. We meet on a Tuesday after school eating treats and exploring our favourite books. Currently we have all embarked on the Carnegie Book Shadowing scheme.