English

Intent

The power of language and literature – be that non-fiction, poetry, plays, short stories, novels or novellas, Martin Luther King or Greta Thunberg, Shakespeare or Priestley, Dickens or Orwell – cannot be underestimated, and we believe in a curriculum that exposes pupils to a wide range of voices to help them find their own. By introducing our pupils to a wide literary cannon and a wide range of non-fiction, we aim to create life-long, confident readers with a critical voice and an understanding of their place in the world. By exploring writers’ language in fiction and non-fiction, we strive for our pupils to appreciate the power of language and we teach them how to use it with purpose for different audiences as effective eloquent articulate communicators.

“I read for pleasure and that is the moment I learn the most.” – Margaret Atwood

Through teaching an understanding of the craft of the writer and the mechanics behind this, we equip our pupils with the skills to write confidently across a range of genres for a range of audiences.
We also believe in enriching the experience of our pupils and therefore offer many opportunities outside of lessons for pupils to develop a love of our subject. There are regular opportunities for pupils to see theatrical performances, enter competitions, listen to visiting authors and poets, and write for real audiences.

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