Headline figures
Our Progress 8 figure is an impressive 0.38
76% of pupils achieved grades 9-4%
57% achieved grades 9-5 and 21% a grade 7+
(GCSE English results, 2019)
‘We know what we are, but know not what we may be’ – Shakespeare
In English we strive to ensure that every child reaches their true potential and is fully prepared for the demands of the new curriculum. Each strand: reading, writing, speaking and listening is weaved throughout the KS3/KS4 curriculum to provide a rich and engaging learning experience for all; ultimately providing students with the right tools to succeed in Literature and Language, allowing them to acquire skills which will serve them positively in their life after Holy Trinity Catholic School by creating well rounded pupils who are affluent in all strands of English.
Staff
Mrs R Sian – Head of English (Senior Middle Leader, Literacy and Language for Learning)
Mr W Morton – Second in English
Mrs H Youngson – Teacher of English
Mrs G Smith – Teacher of English
Mrs J Begum – Teacher of English
Miss H Khalid – Teacher of English
Mrs J Wall – Assistant Head teacher and Teacher of English
Mrs F Pritchard – Assistant Head teacher
Mrs N Doyle – Curriculum Support Assistant
Mrs C Doherty – Curriculum Support Assistant
Mrs E Stafford- LRC Resource Manager
Assessment
Students are formally assessed twice every half term. Students will receive regular oral feedback and will have an opportunity to reflect on their work and progress as part of DIRT and self- assessment.
Websites/ Useful Links
Gutenberg sites: Free online edition of A Christmas Carol :
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46
Shakespeare Online: Free online editions of Macbeth (Year 10) and Romeo & Juliet (Year 9):
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbethscenes.html
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/romeoscenes.html
Genius: Annotated copies of the Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology:
https://genius.com/Aqa-gsce-english-literature-poetry-anthology-annotated
Revision Guides:
Language Paper 1 & 2 Revision Guides:
https://studywise.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/GCSE_English_Language_Papers_1_and_2_Revision_Guide.pdf
