Lucy’s winning entry #PBF23 St. Andrew’s Academy English Department

My one takeaway for S3 pupils prepping for N5/N4 next year, is to get comfortable reading articles from broadsheet newspapers + summarising what you’ve read in your own words. Some articles cost money, but many are free. Builds confidence in reading, expands vocab + lots more!

Research has so much to teach us about absenteeism. Find out more by signing up to FVWL RIC’s Attendance Symposium- 27th March 2023 In-Person- rb.gy/mfuiep Virtual- rb.gy/9irune More Info- blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/fvwl…

English Department Expert Groups- Higher We are running expert classes on Friday 5th May for all Higher students as extra revision for the exam. Period 1 (8.50-9.40) - RUAE Period 2 (9.40-10.30) - Critical Essay Period 3 (10.45-11.35)- Scottish Set Text

1.5 kickstarted their ‘Countries of the World’ solo talks by sampling some world cuisine 🍰🥨🍪

Mr. Cameron's S1 Literacy Superheroes with their Marvel Awards. Well done 1.8!

If you think you’re studying effectively whilst listening to music:

Higher English Masterclass reminder- Friday 4th May Period 1, 2 and 3 are the Master Class times for some last minute studying before your exams. Period 1 is RUAE, period 2 is Critical Essay, period 3 is Set Text. You are welcome to attend all three, or just one or two!

Super proud English teacher! Massive congrats to Heather in S3 for placing in the Scots Young Writer O The Year Award! Hands Up For Trad Scottish Book Trust 🎉🎉 St Andrew's Academy St. Andrew’s Academy English Department

Congratulations to 1.1 who, in total, read an incredible 28 books during August and September! Amazing effort! #readingsuperheroes St Andrew's Academy

Many congratulations to Cole, Codie and Weronika who were the S1 Reading Superheroes for August-September. Well done, guys! St Andrew's Academy

Congratulations to 1.2 who, in total, read an incredible 30 books during October! Incredible! #readingsuperheroes St Andrew's Academy

Many congratulations to Aiden, Codie, Erin, Carl and Weronika who were the S1 Reading Superheroes for October! Well done, everyone! St Andrew's Academy

Many thanks to Cat Hepburn- an award-winning author, scriptwriter and copywriter- for visiting the school today to speak to S5 pupils about gender equality, feminism, her books and the writing process. cathepburn.co.uk St Andrew's Academy StAndrewsAcadLIBRARY

St. Andrew's Academy are celebrating Book Week Scotland 2023 this week!

Congratulations to Miss Curran's 1.3 who, in total, read an incredible 25 books during November! Well done!

Many congratulations to Weronika, Codie, Kai, Paige, Zac, Andrew, Thea, Renyararo and Rose, who were the S1 Reading Superheroes for November! Good work!

Gabriella did an amazing job organising culture day as part of her Leadership award. An amazing and special day, planning under way for next year.

Had great fun with my S4N5 class sorting objects from our novel, I’m Not Scared’, into chronological order! Well done! 🎉🎉

Adv H English pupils enjoyed the full Glasgow Uni experience today starting with a tour of the library and ending with a wander around the grounds. 📚 St Andrew's Academy