English

Julia Evans is a New Zealand trained teacher who has taught in both private and state schools for the last 13 years. She has held various positions from head of upper years, team leader of middle school , leader of gifted and talented and subject leader in geography, science and English. Julia is currently the Deputy Head of Wetherby and the English co-ordinator.

Camilla Coke holds a degree in Classical Studies from Newcastle University. She completed her teacher training at Roehampton University. She began her teaching career at Wetherby in 2006. Camilla spent two years as a class teacher in Year 2 and is currently a class teacher in Year 3. Last year she completed a post graduate certificate in management and leadership in Education. She is joint English co-ordinator with Julia Evans.

At Wetherby we endeavor to provide learning experiences which will enable each child to develop a true passion for English language and literature. 

By the end of Year Three, pupils will have built upon their skills in five key areas; creative writing, grammar, reading, comprehension and speaking and listening.  Our aim is to make boys think creatively though fun and inspiring lessons in which they are exposed to a variety of different literary styles.  Our lessons accommodate for different learning styles which helps to foster development in all areas of the English curriculum.

In Reception the boys cover the English Curriculum through story and news writing, phonics, handwriting, guided reading and speaking and listening lessons.

From Year One the curriculum is taught through creative writing, comprehension, grammar, guided reading and speaking and listening lessons. The boys also have spelling and handwriting lessons each week.

The boys will experience a wide range of reading materials from our extensive reading schemes.  A teacher hears each boy read at least four times a week and reading books are sent home daily for additional reading aloud. We have a well stocked library with a range of books for all abilities and interests. 

The boys are involved in World Book Day where they get the opportunity to dress up as a favourite character from a book.  We have an annual Poetry Day which involves a visiting poet and a poetry recital competition.  We also participate in a variety of national competitions for poetry and short stories.