Ashford English

The English department at @AshfordSchool, a British day & boarding school, teaching over 1,000 children aged from 3 months - 18 years.

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Students from different year groups across the school, gathered together for a poetry workshop, run by the talented Charlotte Cornell (winner – Canterbury Poet of the Year 2021). Safe to say we were all inspired by the end of the session! Thank you @CanterburyFest

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Don't forget that if you're stuck for inspiration for DEAR time, check out our recommended reading lists (especially for our 6th formers!) https://t.co/IrsaccHsjd

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Year 11 got to experience a stretch and challenge lesson on 'A Christmas Carol' , considering how Dickens' Christian beliefs influenced his novella, delivered by Rev Dr R Warden. Excited to see the difference it will make to their essay responses.

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To celebrate World Book Day, we had the inspirational children's author, Peter Murray, come to visit the Senior School to deliver a talk about writing and his novels. The students loved hearing about 'The Darker Side of Wight' and came at break to buy signed copies of his book!

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Year 7 have been studying Conflict Poetry this term, diving into Robert Grave's poem 'The Dead Boche'. Join them and have a read!

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Before the end of last term, Year 9 were given the challenge of writing their own parody of the Twas the Night Before Christmas vs The Nightmare Before Christmas. Have a read of one their attempts!

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Year 13 are studying critical theory on Shakespeare's Othello. Skills that prepare them for the demands of university next year!

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Year 9 were acting as detectives in lessons this week, as they study their Crime Fiction unit this term!

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Year 8 have produced some colourful protest posters for the animals on 'Animal Farm'.

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Three of our students from Upper Six last year are about to embark on the next stage of their literary journey by pursuing degrees in English. We are sending them good luck wishes and are looking forward to hearing their views about the writers they discover!

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As we approach the end of the year, don't forget to check out our reading lists for some summer reading inspiration! All books can be found in the Somerville Library. https://t.co/IrsaccHsjd

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Today saw the publication of our A. Magazine! A selection of art, photography, poems, stories and non-fiction from students at the Prep School, through to the Senior School, from all different subjects. Thank you to all our incredible contributors! @AshfordArtDpt @AshfordPrep

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Year 8 have been embracing everything Gothic this term with some brilliant research into different Gothic texts. Do check out our KS3 Gothic reads in the Somerville Library @AshfordSchLib

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Showcasing this term’s @AshfordEnglish topics for Years 7 and 8.

(Not that I ever need much [i.e. any] persuasion to showcase #Shakespeare and the #Gothic…)

Looking forward to welcoming both year groups in their next library lessons.

#InspiringMinds #libraries #books #reading

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Year 8 had an exciting opportunity to discuss their favourite books with their classmates on World Book Day. We had an eclectic mix of favourites! @WorldBookDayUK

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Enjoying walking round ⁦@AshfordSchool⁩ seeing what staff are reading on #WorldBookDay2023.

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It’s #WorldBookDay2023 and @AshfordSchool’s Somerville Library is transformed!

Well, Mrs Davidge certainly is. Lock up your dalmatians…

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It's #WorldBookDay and we've got no time for messing... so tell us, what's the best children's book EVER? 💪

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We celebrated World Book Day yesterday throughout the day! It was fantastic to hear the students and staff discussing their favourite books and their current reads. Let's keep sharing! Suggested reading lists can be found here: https://t.co/KZgIan1MXv

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As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Year 7 and 8 got to experience a talk from the author Alan Durant today, delivering a session about his poetry and novels!