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 close relationships with the School Library and the Drama and ICT departments.
Teachers in the English Department support a wide range of student activities, including:
Congratulations to those boys who achieved excellent English A Level and GCSE grades this summer.
At A2 Level, there were some impressive performances and A* grades, while the AS Level results were the best in over ten years with 100% of candidates achieving A-B.
At GCSE, there was a similar upward trend, and the 92% A*-B rate is most encouraging.
December 2011: A Christmas Carol at the Blake Theatre
March 2012: An Inspector Calls at the New Theatre, Cardiff