Year 7 English

This term, Year 7 has been learning about Nightmares and Horror Fiction in our unit called ‘Nightmares’ in English. Tuesday the 31st of October was a very befitting day for their learning of horror stories, with 7.2 and 7.8 lucky to gain the full Halloween experience in their lesson. 

From light up lanterns, giant pumpkins, skulls, cobwebs lacing the whiteboard, desks and TV, and 7.8’s new mascot…a rather large spider, the students’ eyes gleamed in awe as they walked through the door to C5. It was such a beautiful sight to see; no matter if it was Periods 1 and 2, or Periods 5 and 6, these normally tired eyes were now brimming with excitement to start the lesson! It was made even better with halloween accessories, silly faces, and spooky music to get us all into the Halloween spirit! Needless to say, there were lots of spooky smiles all round!

As part of this unit, students have been learning a wide range of skills including analysis and creative writing. This required them to identify conventions of horror used in the visual and written texts they have been studying, and apply this to their own horror stories or their own original monster. Students really embraced their work in this lesson, which definitely fits their conscientiousness throughout the term. 

They demonstrated respect, engagement and copious amounts of enthusiasm. To reward them for their studious efforts, amazing ideas, and wonderful collaborative skills, they even got a Trick or Treat… minus the Trick! 

The Year 7 teachers are so proud of the growth you have shown throughout the year- keep it up, Year 7!  

Stay safe, stay smiling, stay shining,

Miss Webb and Mrs. Samperi