English & PhilosophyThe English and Philosophy curriculum area is located in Block 1: EXPLORE.
It is comprised of the following departments:
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National Poetry Day
On Thursday 27th September, we celebrated National Poetry Day across the school. The theme was freedom, and students created poems both in tutor time and in their English lessons. Please enjoy a selection of student's work!
Congratulations to the following tutor groups who won our acrostic poetry competition: 7BM, 8RC, 9DB, 10FA
Congratulations to the following tutor groups who won our acrostic poetry competition: 7BM, 8RC, 9DB, 10FA
7DT Freedom Poem
8CB Poem
Winning poems displayed below:
Harry Potter reading lesson
On Monday 17th July, a range of staff and students dressed up as different Harry Potter characters to perform a chapter from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for Year 7 students. Students really enjoyed the performance and the book was really brought to life. Thank you so much to everyone involved! Enjoy the pictures!
National Writing Day
On Wednesday 21st June, the English department celebrated National Writing Day. Students were given free reign to write on any topic they wished, with some prompts provided if needed. Here is a selection of the work: