English
Back to SubjectsThe English Department aims to empower students with a mastery of language and to enrich them through the study of literature.
As a core subject, English is a crucial part of your child's secondary school education. Our desire is to enable students to communicate effectively, develop in knowledge and understanding, and build an appreciation of our language, as well as understanding the importance of literature and grow to love it for themselves - all skills and attributes which will serve them well throughout their lives.
We use Accelerated Reader to measure your child's reading progress and to build their love of reading. It works by guiding students to books that are the right level of challenge for them; helping ensure they can comfortablly access what they are reading independently, but also have room to grow and progress in their reading ability. To support our students, we have Accelerated Reader lessons in the library, and Englilsh set reading homework for students once a week alongside weekly online comprehension homework.
Department Staff
| Head of Department - Mr Russell |
| Asst Head of Department - Mrs Jury |
| Teachers - Miss Durber, Mrs Graham, Mrs Lindsay, Miss Osterritter, Miss Webb and Mrs Podevin |
Key Stage 3
In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a range of themed units. Covering prose fiction and non-fiction, drama, poetry and media texts, these engaging units meet all the requirements of the National Curriculum and Secondary National Strategy Framework for teaching English.
KS3 Curriculum Maps
Key Stage 4
In Key Stage 4 students will explore the realm of English Literature through Shakespeare, Poetry, 19th Century Literature, and a modern play. All assessed in two GCSE exams by AQA.
English Language is explored through a range of texts and learning of different skills – also assessed by two exams, by AQA. There is also a Spoken Language aspect, whereby students are to deliver a speech on a topic of their choosing.
KS4 Curriculum Maps
To Support Your Learning
Reading List
Please click below to view the English Department's reading list.
Social Media
Check out the English departments social media pages for reminders, helpful study tips and competitions!
Twitter - @HurstEngDept
Instagram - @hurstengdept
Educake
The English Department use Educake for Online homework and revision tools. Log in to your Educake acount using the link below.
