Vision
We are passionate about all our students exploring, experiencing and mastering the rich tapestry of skills and knowledge that studying English has to offer. Through the study of communication skills, literary texts, cultural connections and the constantly changing use of language, we aim to equip students with confidence and curiosity for the world around them and beyond.
Curriculum
Additional
In addition, our faculty also provides the following opportunities to enhance and enrich student’s learning:
- English Leaders
- Visits from theatre companies
- BookBuzz reading programme
- Theatre Trips: The Lowry, Royal Exchange and Palace Theatre
- Trip to the Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Museums: Salford Museum and Art Gallery
- Creative Writing Club
- University of Manchester Poetry Competition
- Culture Club
- National Book Club
- A-Level English Language Conference
- Poetry Club
- KS4 Wordsmith Clinic
- Shakespeare for Schools Festival
- KS3 Drama Club
- Performances in assembly
- Other public speaking opportunities
Contact
- Head of Faculty: Ms S. Walker (swalker@wrhs1118.co.uk)
- Assistant Head of Faculty (and Key Stage 4 Coordinator): Ms M. Hollingworth
- Key Stage 3 Coordinator: Mr D. Kavanagh
- Key Stage 5 Coordinator: Ms K. Vickers
- Head of Subject (Drama): Mrs N. Cartin-Hodge
