English
Pupil book council
The book council have been meeting regularly under the leadership of Mrs Cullen. The pupils have been amazingly enthusiastic and are pictured here with new books purchased based on their suggestions.
Year 7 Edutopia
On the final day before half term all Year 7 pupils presented their designs for a school of the future. This was the culmination of weeks of work on persuasive devices and public speaking skills in English. Good work Year 7!
Year 7 Schools For The Future
In October the school hall was full of innovative models of schools of the future. All the Year 7 pupils had designed and built models of their designs as part of their English lessons. They came up with innovative ideas such as a school in a train, a library with reading tents and a virtual …
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
As part of the school’s commitment to trips, over 200 Year 7 pupils visited Oldham Coliseum to see their traditional pantomime, Dick Whittington. It was a great experience for the pupils with 2 hours of fun-packed song and dance. During the second act the school got a “shout-out” from Fine Time Fontayne with a special …
World Book Day 2016
Thursday 3rd March was World Book Day, everywhere, including Crompton House. The day started with an assembly by the Sixth Form English Prefects, Emily, Christine, Aman and Rachael with the help of Long John Silver (Mr Pacey). During this all pupils were set a challenge of reading a modern and a classic book at some …
Year 11 Revision & Study Skills Day Feb 2016
On Friday 5th February Year 11, in two groups, had a half day of Revision and Study Skills at Oldham Athletic’s new Events Centre. The sessions started with a motivating talk by Mr Newell which was followed by a short coach ride to Boundary Park and straight into the first of four sessions run by …
Crompton House Readers – Summer Book Review Competition
Want to win a prize? Write an impressive book review to win! The best reviews in each year group will win book vouchers Post here: http://cromptonhousereaders.wordpress.com/ Are you stuck for a book? Try the book sorter hyperlinked below. http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/book-sorter
Crompton House Writers – Travel Writing Competition
As you explore our amazing world this summer, tell others about it in our 1st Summer Travel writing competition. 500 words to inspire entertain and amuse, on the topic of travel. Near or far, fabulous or funny, there’s no limit on your travel topic. Prizes and Vivos for lower & upper school. Examples for inspiration …
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To Hull and back
On June 24th 2015 me and my fellow English combined students, along with Ms Ridings and Miss Pearson, went on a trip to Hull to take the Philip Larkin Trail. Larkin is a British poet who spent much of his adult life in Hull working as a librarian in the University library and writing his famous …
