St. Paul’s High School​

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English

Inspiring a love of language and literature

Department Overview

The English Department at St. Paul’s High School is committed to developing students’ communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and appreciation for literature. We provide a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students to excel in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Our experienced teaching staff create an engaging learning environment where students explore diverse texts, develop their own voice as writers, and gain confidence in expressing their ideas both orally and in writing.

Our Approach

Learning Objectives

• Develop critical reading skills
• Enhance creative expression
• Build analytical thinking
• Improve communication

Teaching Methods

• Develop critical reading skills
• Enhance creative expression
• Build analytical thinking
• Improve communication

Key Achievements

  • Consistently high GCSE pass rates
  • Strong A-Level performance
  • Regular poetry competitions
  • Drama productions
  • Creative writing workshops

Departmental Staff

Head of Department:

Mrs Gráinne Campbell

Mrs T Magee

Mrs N O’Rourke

Miss G McClinton

Ms K McShane

Mr S McKenna

Mrs K McCormick

Mrs J Simpson

Mrs V Downing

Mrs M McShane

Mrs R Mohan

Curriculum

Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10)

Foundation skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening

Key Topics:
  • Literature appreciation
  • Creative writing
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Oral communication

GCSE English Language

Developing advanced language skills and analytical abilities

Key Topics:
  • Reading comprehension
  • Creative and transactional writing
  • Spoken language endorsement

GCSE English Literature

Study of poetry, prose, and drama from different periods

Key Topics:
  • Shakespeare
  • Modern prose
  • Poetry anthology
  • Unseen poetry

A-Level English Literature

Advanced study of literary texts and critical analysis

Key Topics:
  • Drama
  • Prose
  • Poetry
  • Coursework component