A Promising Start to 2025 in English

As we welcome the new year, the English Faculty is excited to embark on another year of learning, growth, and literary exploration. The start of 2025 has been dynamic and engaging, with students across all year levels diving into their new studies. Over the first two weeks, each Year Group attended the Smith Auditorium for a special ‘Launch’ event, introducing them to the expectations and goals of their upcoming units. This event has set a strong foundation for an exciting and enriching year ahead.

Teachers have taken the opportunity to meet and welcome their new classes, fostering a positive learning environment from day one. Junior classes have commenced their DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) programme, reinforcing the importance of independent reading. Additionally, they will begin their Wide Reading initiative in Week 3, encouraging students to explore diverse texts and develop their literacy skills.

English at Shore offers diverse opportunities for learning, with Students engaging in a variety of stimulating units, including film, poetry, and memoir writing. These units will help them develop analytical, creative, and reflective writing skills. Our Year 12 students are firmly in the swing of things, having completed their first assessment in Term 4 of 2024 and now beginning their study of their next unit.

We are excited about the learning journey ahead and look forward to seeing students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we encourage students to approach their studies with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Mr Harry Guest
Teacher, English
Mathers Housemaster (Acting)