English
The Arnold House English Department is responsible for the teaching of English Language and English Literature. In Years 1 to 4 English is delivered by the class teacher, but from Year 5 onwards it is taught by subject specialists. Pupils are prepared for either Common Entrance or scholarship to senior schools.
The broad aims of the department are:
- To develop a love of reading, introducing students to a wide range of fiction and non–fiction, both contemporary and classic.
- To encourage the emotional and spiritual development of students through reading, reflection, thinking, debate, writing, research and drama.
- To encourage critical thinking about both the written word and other media.
- To develop students' imagination through a range of creative writing exercises.
- To encourage the use of the computer as a tool for research.
- To enable students to write accurately and stylishly, in a range of forms, for a range of purposes.
- To foster the habit of regular independent reading.
- To enable students to express themselves orally with confidence.
The following pages are intended as a more detailed guide to the Department, its specific objectives and its usual practices.
