Welcome to the English Department.
Our vision is to nurture rich readers and inspire developing writers in a supportive environment.
In Key Stage 3 all pupils are encouraged to read widely, to discuss, to explore, to write and to think independently in lessons that are interactive and engaging. Pupils in Key Stage 4 study English Language and English Literature separately, covering a wide range of texts including poetry, drama, prose, fiction and non-fiction. They are encouraged to recognise the crucial impact of communication, written or spoken, giving them power over their own lives and their futures. Some students make the decision to continue their English journey into Key Stage 5, choosing to study English Literature at AS/A level.
Studying English helps to develop a wide range of skills that are important in everyday life and valuable to employers including: the ability to discuss, to think independently, to write and speak well, to present information effectively and to work as part of a team.
Karibu katika Idara ya Kiingereza. Maono yetu ni kukuza wasomaji matajiri na kuhamasisha waandishi wanaositawi katika mazingira ya kuunga mkono. Katika hatua ya msingi ya tatu, wanafunzi wote wanahimizwa kusoma kwa wingi, kujadili, kuchunguza, kuandika na kufikiri kwa kujitegemea katika masomo ambayo ni ya maingiliano na ya kuvutia. Wanafunzi katika Key Stage 4 kujifunza Kiingereza na fasihi ya Kiingereza tofauti, kufunika mbalimbali ya maandishi ikiwa ni pamoja na mashairi, mchezo wa kuigiza, mashairi, hadithi na hadithi. Wanachochewa kutambua athari muhimu ya mawasiliano, yaliyoandikwa au yaliyosemwa, na kuwapa nguvu juu ya maisha yao na siku zijazo. Wanafunzi wengi huamua kuendelea na safari yao ya Kiingereza katika hatua muhimu ya 5, wakichagua kusoma fasihi ya Kiingereza katika kiwango cha ASA. Kujifunza Kiingereza husaidia kuendeleza ujuzi mbalimbali muhimu katika maisha ya kila siku na thamani kwa waajiri, ikiwa ni pamoja na: uwezo wa kujadili, kufikiri kwa kujitegemea, kuandika na kuzungumza vizuri, kuwasilisha habari kwa ufanisi na kufanya kazi kama sehemu ya timu.