English News Report
Letters from the ‘Stars’
Pupils in S2E6 have been busy writing letters to some famous people in order to promote reading and to find out the favourite book of their chosen famous person. The class wrote letters to a wide variety of politicians, sports people, actors, personalities and local celebrities. Replies have been received from several people including Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Cox, Alex Salmond, David Cameron, Craig Forsyth and Lord Provost, John Letford. One letter written to Tay Fm presenter, Stuart Webster sparked a debate on the radio about the importance of reading with lots of suggestions made to the show about books he may enjoy.
Theatre Trip
In December the English Department took 90 pupils on a theatre trip. Pupils from S2 & 3 attended a matinee performance of Dundee Rep’s production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
Readership Awards (in conjunction with LRC)
Congratulations to the following learners have achieved reading awards. Well done on reaching the various milestones. Parents can help maintain progress by encouraging reading for at least fifteen minutes a day.
Bronze Award: Nicole Edward; Scott Harwood; Conan Howett; Charley Knox; Jack Neave; Keiran Neave; Andrew Niven; Emma Rocks; Aidan Baxter (1W1); Brogan Ballantyne; Rachel Cairnie; Isaac Coleman; Emma Coupar; Callum Crighton; Lewis Dailly; Amy Davidson; Chloe Dempsey; Caitlin Downie; Ronan Dunn; Rebecca Duthie; Bethany Forbes; Fergus Irons; Megan McIntosh; Paul McKenna; Philip McLaren; Kirsty Menzies; Vicky Mitchell; Jordan Spry; Chloe Stewart; Rachael Stewart; Jodi Veal; Nicole Wolfe; Robson St Clair; Ross Starke; Ian Christie; Elliot Shaw; Eve Cuthbert; Niamh McAteer; Rachel Beattie; Katheryn Leitch; Christopher Snee; Andrew Battes; Callum Barr; Craig Archibald; Levon Anderson; Claire Bannon; Kelsey Barclay; Liam Clarke; Nikki Green; Arianne Ianetta; Chelsea Innes; Andrew Lindsay; Josh Low; Conor MacLeod; Dexi-Lee Parker; Alix Shields; Tammy Stewart; Terri-Louise Torrie; Ryan Mooney; Isla Phillips; Adam Smith; Chelsea Thomson; Alex Walls; Zoe De Jong; Callum Kane; Steven Banks; Ewan Perrie; Jade Ramsay; Liam Irons; Garry Cunningham; Lauder Simpson; David Dye; Brian Clark; Cherisse Miller; Liam Boyle; Joanne Short.
Silver Award: Rachel Beattie; Scott Harwood; Isla Phillips; Julia Paterson.
Gold Award: Reece Evans
Mighty Meals for Uganda
S1E1 have made their first contribution to Mission International’s “Mighty Meals” campaign which supports Ugandan children. They have received a certificate of thanks and plan to continue this support throughout the year.
Author Visits
In conjunction with the LRC, we have been fortunate enough to have had visits from authors Nick Heskith and James Robertson. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed both visits and have begun to put into practice the tips and advice received from the both visitors.