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​De Aston
English Department
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
Extracurricular English
We offer many extracurricular opportunities in the English Department to enrich our learners' experience of school and the curriculum. Currently we offer the following clubs during lunchtimes:
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Monday - Debate Club for Years 7-13 in 172;
Tuesday - Creative Writing Club for Years 7-13 in 172;
Wednesday - Shakespeare Society for Years 7-13 in the Dance Studio;
Thursday - English Masterclasses for Yrs7-9 (Room 171); Years 10-11 (Room 172); Years 12-13 (Room 71) and English Literature Revision after school (Years 10-11 - Room 172);
Friday - Book Club for Years 7-11 in Room 172.
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As well as these regular clubs, we run competitions and events such as:
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Slam Jam;
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Poetry by Heart;
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ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition;
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ESU Mace Competition;
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ESU Public Speaking Competition;
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Creative Writing Competitions;
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Readathon;
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De Aston Poetry Cafe;
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Lincoln University Newspaper Day;
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World Book Day;
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Carnegie Reading Challenge.
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For any information on our clubs, see Miss Peacock in Room 172.
Upcoming Trips
We endeavour to enrich our curriculum with not only clubs but also trips! See some images below and keep an eye out in the English Department for upcoming trips.
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