How to make English exciting and relevant for pupils today!

30th June 2022

We are delighted to have a feature article with Muddy Stilettos where five of our Senior Students share their story about what they find motivating and exciting about learning English at Solefield. Well done to these five pupils who in the article, write about the following: 

  • Charlie (Year 6) tells us about class activities
  • Jonathan (Year 7) speaks about writing for a wider audience
  • Dara (Year 6) speaks about debating
  • Nico (Year 8) speaks about writing for a real purpose
  • Arthur (Year 8) speaks about being a mentor for younger students

The modern world is changing fast – so to give lessons that will genuinely inspire and inform you have to keep adapting – and be imaginative. This is the approach taken by Emma Snow, Head of English, at Solefield School.

What’s more, while research suggests that boys can fall behind girls at this age when it comes to English – this school is definitely proving that boys can love, and excel in, this subject just as much. Here, 5 Senior Students from Solefield School share their story.... Click here to read the article, 'How to making English exciting and relevant for pupils today'.