English – K3 (Y7-9)

All students will follow the National Curriculum leading to SATs examinations at the end of Y9.

Students will study core modules featuring:

• The Media – TV, Film, Radio, Newspapers & Magazines
• Literature – Novels, Stories, Poetry and Drama
• Role Play, Script Writing
• Creative Writing
• Writing for different audiences & purposes (letters, leaflets, diaries etc)

Students have regular access to the library for research and private reading. They also enjoy lessons booked in the computer room to word-process, produce PowerPoint presentations and research on the Internet.

The English department encourages students to take part in Readathon every year and we also offer students opportunities to go to the theatre. A reading club operates every Friday lunchtime in the library.

We aim to improve all students’ ability to communicate through a wide range of reading, writing, listening & speaking activities.

All students will follow a course directed by the requirements of the National Curriculum. Students’ work will be assessed by continuous teacher assessment and end of course examinations.

GCSE - K4 (Y10-11)

Students will follow an integrated course designed to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Our aim is to ensure that all students leave college as confident communicators, fully prepared for adult life.

Students enjoy the opportunity to study Literature and receive this additional examination qualification.

English Coursework is worth 30% for Literature and 40% for English. Whenever possible, we organise theatre trips to enhance students’ understanding of texts to be studied.

ICT is also used to deliver aspects of the curriculum using our 4 classrooms with interactive smartboards. Students can present their coursework using word-processing and desktop publishing software BUT one piece must be handwritten to assess handwriting skills.