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15/03/24

Our Yr9 students did a very selfless good deed today; picking up litter, whilst showing RESPECT for their community, one of our 3 core values!Well done everyone!! pic.twitter.com/3i2YHKwwHG

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done to everyone, especially 8C who came out on top this time! pic.twitter.com/nffaxkgAVF

15/03/24

Happy Pi (3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197) day yesterday from Ms Robinson and our Yr11 girls! pic.twitter.com/oA52W8r7K5

15/03/24

It was another wonderful sing off with our Yr7s this week! They put everything into One Direction's 'What Makes you Beautiful' with 7C coming out on top this time - Well done! pic.twitter.com/0rYDvIZmjl

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done everyone! pic.twitter.com/mSCmqoOk3o

15/03/24

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13/03/24

Well done team - We made the news!A very big 'Thank You' to Miss Church for organising such a great event!https://t.co/zWyjGn6IN3 pic.twitter.com/IP3CCXcSNz

12/03/24

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11/03/24

Congratulations to the students from who performed outstandingly well at the Rotary in the Thames Valley District Final of the Youth Speaks Debating Competition. pic.twitter.com/PFIHCu0yBx

08/03/24

Here is this week's update from Kirsty Rogers:https://t.co/xA5yFgKnmD pic.twitter.com/nOBNIT6fq1

08/03/24

Thank you to everyone who came to our first PCA 'Community Quiz Night' last night!It was a brilliantly written quiz by Lisa Wooten.Well done to the winning team 'Just Friends' and a special 'thank you' to the PCA who organised the event! £250 was raised in ticket sales alone. pic.twitter.com/QTkdKCc9mR

08/03/24

We are extremely proud of our incredibly courageous Yr8s; Megan, Kasper, Jackson & Tilly.They competed against 6 other schools in the annual Youth Speaker Competition Held in Reading last night and finished 3rd, which is so commendable. Well done! pic.twitter.com/u4Jpf5dbB2

08/03/24

Today, is International Women's Day,This is a day where we can celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It seems appropriate, therefore, to share our Headteacher Kirsty Rogers' article: https://t.co/6kIYtWv2m2

07/03/24

Y8 investigate displacement reactions. They completed a really challenging investigation with excellent results. pic.twitter.com/ScPs1qkFBO

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/KVGLmqATvE

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/lLiOQcXZDS

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/qyqgMiAIld

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/guTlNSIOIB

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/kLxnZI6ZOK

07/03/24

We are pleased to announce the values we have chosen are:Ambition, Resilience and Respect.In the coming weeks we will be working with students on slogans to encompass what we mean by each one of these words, and be ready to start threading these through everything we do. pic.twitter.com/ibbD427pA6

Literacy & Oracy

Literacy is at the heart of everything we do at Aureus. We believe that the ability to read, to write and to speak with confidence and fluency is the key to future success. Each member of staff is a passionate advocate of language and learning. Our lessons are built on the premise that all students will have the opportunity to develop their comprehension and vocabulary, to write extended pieces of work and to learn the convention and art of debate.

Did you know?

  • Less than half of 8 to 16 year olds have read a book in the last month
  • 49% of children and young adults think that reading is boring
  • Children who enjoy reading are 5 times more likely to be 'above average' in their Reading Assessment levels
  • 22% of children report that no one at home encourages them to read
  • 1 in 3 does not own a book
  • 62% of boys do not enjoy writing and pupils at Key Stage 4 are the least likely to enjoy writing
  • Research shows that the average length of a student's contribution to a class discussion is only 4 words

We believe that promoting literacy is a whole school responsibility and not just that of the English department.

The Literacy and Oracy Entitlement

  • Your child will attend lessons at Aureus in which reading, writing and speaking & listening are regularly supported and practised, regardless of subject area
  • Your child's reading age will be taken into consideration in the use of resources, with the aim that he/she will be challenged to improve by acquiring new vocabulary and concepts
  • Your child will read in each subject area, where appropriate, to increase his/her exposure to ideas and vocabulary
  • Your child will have access to a range of classic and contemporary literature for free in a well-equipped and helpful school Library
  • Your child will have the entitlement to write at length, where appropriate, in each subject area and out of class through clubs and competitions
  • Your child will be challenged to develop his/her speaking and listening ability in interactions with staff and students, thereby learning the value of verbal full sentence construction and modes of formality

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)

At Aureus, we want to encourage reading to become a habit for all children, and students will be given the opportunity to read their own books every day. At the start of period 3, just after morning break, every class across the school will be running DEAR, where students Drop Everything and Read for 10 minutes. Students in all year groups need to have a book in their bags every day to read. Students can get help to choose and find a book to read by talking to our librarian, Miss Sullivan, or anyone in the English team.

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The Library

The school has a wonderful library that is full of fantastic books specifically aimed at helping students reading and learning skills. We want all students to become readers for life. Students will be able to borrow two books for two weeks and will be encouraged to complete the borrow/read/return cycle. Over the course of the year, the library will host events and competitions that all students can take part in.

Speaking and Listening

We strongly encourage students to participate in activities that develop their speaking and listening skills. At Aureus, there are opportunities across the school year to practise the key skill of speaking in public, including during assemblies, at parent events and in formal competitions with external organisations.

Students with English as an Additional Language

At Aureus, lessons are designed to support all learners, regardless of prior experience with the English Language. We recognise that some students will need additional support in school to access the curriculum. We invest in staff and resources to allow students to have intensive language tuition if necessary.

Documents

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Aureus Scholars KS4 Reading List 24th Sep 2019 Download
Year 9 Home Learning Vocabulary List Aut... 27th Sep 2019 Download