English
“Because words are more powerful than anything…”
(Jennifer Donnelly, A Gathering Light)
Welcome to the English Department
Rugby High School’s English Department are a team of experienced subject specialists. We are passionate about literature and learning.
Rachel Danks B.A. (Hons) PGCE |
Olga Dermott-Bond: Head of Department M.A. (Hons), PGCE, M.A. (Ed) |
Mark Grady B.A. (Hons) M.A. PGCE |
Katy Gregory: Second in Department B.Ed. (Hons) |
Helen Jolly B.A. (Hons) PGCE |
Catherine Mason: Head of Drama Department B.Mus. (Hons) PGCE |
Veronica Newman: B.A. (Hons), MA, PGCE |
The English Department at Rugby High School has four key aims:
- To share great Literature, non – fiction and media with students, in order for them to develop a life – long love of literature and wider reading.We want all students to become confident, independent, critical readers and writers
- To develop students’ communication skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening so that they are able to excel in all their chosen subjects in school, at university and beyond
- To enable students to achieve academic excellence and the highest possible grades at all Key Stages in English and English Literature, and to fulfil their potential in these subjects
- To offer a wide range of extra- curricular activities that enrich students’ experience of school life, and develop key skills.
Extra- Curricular Activities on offer in the English Department
Throughout their time at Rugby High School there are a wealth of extra- curricular activities on offer.
- Lower school creative writing club “Firefly”
- Upper school creative writing club “Aurora”
- Lower school book group “Kindle”
- Upper School book group
- Sixth form book group “Get Lit”
- Writing competitions
- Jessie Wright Poetry Evening
- Celebration of World Book Day and Character fancy dress day
- Rugby High School Book Award
- Jane Eggleston English Award
- Debating competitions
- Frequent theatre trips and cultural visits
- Editorial committee for the creative writing magazine “Illuminate”
- Editorial and writing responsibilities for the new online school magazine “New Heights”