Lisnagarvey High School

Staff

Mrs D Kidd (Head of Department), Mr G Savage, Mrs D Beck

Departmental Aim

The pupil who has studied English at Lisnagarvey High School should leave the School with a love of reading, an appreciation of literature, a keen critical insight and an ability to communicate with confidence, both orally and in writing. 

Concentration on the core functional areas of reading, writing, speaking and use of ICT, equips pupils with the essential skills required and prepares them for the world of work.  This has been increased with the introduction of the Key Skills in Communication qualification. This course offers the opportunity to study in more depth, English for the world of work and business.

We also believe that the study of English should be enjoyable and we aim to develop this through a wide range of teaching techniques. The Reading Partners Programme has been a valuable addition in the drive to improve reading ages among Year 8 and 9 pupils and to instil within them a love of reading.

Opportunities to write creatively, attend professional drama and film productions are made available and promoted for all pupils.

Overall the English Department, in line with the Revised Curriculum, would hope to provide learning which is active, interactive, relevant and engaging.
 

An Overview of Key Stage 3 Curriculum

The variety of Reading, Writing and Talking & Listening activities covered in the Junior School are designed to provide the pupils with a solid foundation for GCSE study.

 

An Overview of Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Pupils follow the CCEA specification which entails 40% coursework (Reading, Writing and Talking & Listening) and 60% written examination.
Key Skills in Communication Level One and Level Two is also offered.

 

Departmental Facilities and Resources

English is taught throughout the school in rooms with the latest computing, data projection and audio-visual technology.  The School Library, under the care of our dedicated Librarian, plays an important role in awakening pupils to the joys of reading. The librarian also provides extra, small group reading sessions for Year 8 and 9 pupils, as part of the Reading Partners Programme.

The new ‘state of the art’ media suite provides facilities in which pupils can be introduced to the exciting world of film making/studies.