Manga Artist: Sonia Leong       
7th October

Professional manga artist Sonia Leong visited the school and talked to Year 9 students about her work.

She gave an informative presentation about this exciting genre of writing, and offered useful advice for aspiring comic artists.

Students interested in her work can borrow her graphic novels from the school library.


One of the graphic novels available in the school library


Art by Sonia Leong


Mr Wallace flexes his artistic muscles...

National Poetry Day: 6th October

KS3 students celebrating poetry

KS3 students took part in a "poetry slam", in celebration of National Poetry Day. Students took turns reciting their favourite poems, and sharing poems written by themselves. The day was a real success; many thanks to all those who took part.



Year 8 student Zahar Hryniv drops a poetry bomb.

Year 8 ESB: 17th - 24th June

The Year 8 English Speaking Board examination involves: 

       *A biographical talk (4 minutes)
       *Reciting a poem from memory. (2 minutes)
       *Commenting on a prepared reading of a prose extract(3 minutes)
       *Asking questions and giving good answers.

The English department takes this examination seriously, and we expect our students to do the same. Nonetheless, this is a fun examination and an enjoyable experience for all. 

 Good luck to all our students!


Display made by Year 8 students: Amber Cherry, Lily Trenchard, Olivia Venosa and Vicky Papadopoulou.

Spelling Bee Semi Finals-May 2011

Congratulations to our year 7 team who came in second place at the Semi Finals in London.


The spelling bee team (from left to right): Connan Sarre, Annalise Munro, Gareth Davies and Joseph Bourgaize.

Grammar Wins Youth Speaks Intermediate Competition - January 2011

The intermediate team: Pierce Rogan, Douglas Craig, and Gavin Fitch. (photograph supplied by The Guernsey Press)

Congratulations to our Year 10 Youth Speaks team, who won the island-wide intermediate competition.