The English department is headed by Miss G.S. Lee and includes five full time members of staff representing a wide range of specialisms and teaching experience. The Headmaster, who has a doctorate in English, also teaches in the department.
Housed in the Red Lion Block, the department is located at the centre of the school, adjacent to the Drama Studio and the Blake Theatre. The English department enjoys a close relationship with the ICT department and the School Library and provides regular opportunities for cross curricular links to be extablished and developed.
Teachers in the English Department support a wide range of student activities, including supervising student contributions to the School’s weekly newspaper (The Lion), Debating and Public Speaking, excursions to the theatre and cinema, and a range of field trips. Recent English Department excursions include trips to Stratford, Cardiff, Malvern, Bristol, Dublin and Tuscany. There is also an interactive Creative Writing Blogspot, ...and the Unicorn, where students can post literary material and feedback their opinions about the work.
Current and Forthcoming Events
Electronic News Team
In September, Mrs Arrand will be looking for boys from all years who would like to become members of the Electronic News Team. Enthusiastic writers will be required to report on a variety of school fixtures and events for possible publication on this website. Details will be posted outside E2 shortly.
Creative Writing Workshop
Deliver a character out of a dream or discover the skills for writing action; these workshops craft and mould creative writing through constructive feedback between writers, alongside tasks which delve into the techniques of using language imaginatively.
Watch this space for examples!
The Creative Writing Workshops are held during Thursday lunchtimes by Mrs Livingston, E3.
Wednesday 23rd June
Form Three Cross Curricular Day - Just War?
Boys from Form Three spent an enlightening day considering the questions raised by modern warfare on Wednesday. Workshops, lectures and discussions were held throughout the day with English being just one of the departments who contributed to what was a stimulating and thought provoking experience for all involved.
Thursday 24th June
Form One Play in a Day
On Thursday, eighteen members of Form One worked tirelessly to stage and perform a twenty minute version of Shakespeare's classic text, Hamlet. The audience, consisting of families and staff, were entertained and impressed at the standard the boys reached in such a short space of time. Special praise goes to Huw and Jack who worked extremely hard in the leading roles of Hamlet and Horatio. (See the Play in a Day page for more images.)