Student profile
Matthew
Chosen Options: Graphics, Physical Education
Career Aspirations: to become a fireman
Next Step: Matthew hopes to study a Public Services course at Runshaw College.
Aims
- To give all pupils a ‘voice’ with which they will be equipped for life. To help pupils succeed in spoken and written communication.
- To develop pupils’ understanding of the spoken word and the ability to express themselves through a variety of speaking and listening activities.
- To develop and widen pupils’ reading experiences and confidence using a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts, a variety of genre and combining contemporary and classic literature.
- To foster and develop a love of reading, for purpose, understanding and pleasure; allowing access to a variety of texts across the curriculum.
- To provide opportunities for pupils to write using a variety of genre and purpose, enabling pupils to communicate effectively and accurately.
- To develop and improve handwriting, spelling, grammar and presentational skills, including the use of ICT.
Staffing
Mrs A. Gibson (Subject Leader)
Mrs S. Mason(KS3 Co-ordinator)
Mr J. O’Connor
Miss S. Birchall
Mrs E. Molyneux
Accommodation
Pupils are taught in a suite of dedicated English classrooms all equipped with interactive whiteboards. We have regular access to a fully stocked library and resource centre and a computer room.
Key Stage 3
Pupils in KS3 have three lessons of English each week. Pupils are grouped according to ability on entry in Year 7 and these groups are reviewed regularly. A weekly library lesson in Years 7 and 8 supports our independent reading programme where all pupils are expected to read as part of their homework. All pupils follow a broad and balanced programme of study based on their entitlement outlined in the National Curriculum.
Key Stage 4
Pupils in KS4 have four lessons of English each week. All pupils are entered for AQA GCSE English Literature in Year 10 and GSCE Language in Year 11, taking units in both January and June. All pupils are also entered for AQA Functional Skills exam. Media Studies is also available for some pupils as an extra qualification.
Extra Curricular
Pupils are invited to take part in a number of local and national competitions including poetry, spelling and public speaking. Theatre and author visits are arrange to enrich the experiences of our pupils.
