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26/09/23

Our Head Prefects, who have gone above and beyond already for the school and displayed the school values with passion and pride, have today met with our headteacher, Kirsty Rogers, to talk about how they feel our journey is going so far. pic.twitter.com/hV46skdtX4

26/09/23

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26/09/23

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23/09/23

When you receive emails from families who visited our open evening and every single one comments on our wonderful students 🥰 and a few who just wanted to let us know this 👇 pic.twitter.com/7Hd4D0YA4C

23/09/23

Always happy to check my emails on a Saturday when this is what is waiting! We still have Open Mornings coming up. Check out our website for more information https://t.co/PhhQhv2uaV pic.twitter.com/UzuZ9zNWWB

21/09/23

Join Amber & Tamas as they camp out in Mr Rayner’s class. pic.twitter.com/94j9ABV9dk

21/09/23

Scientific discoveries on the second floor! pic.twitter.com/BxAk4OGvWV

21/09/23

Aureus School:Cultivating ambition; high standards for all. pic.twitter.com/5u3MauMOFY

21/09/23

Kirsty Rogers, our newly appointed headteacher, gives the first talk of the evening to a packed hall. pic.twitter.com/P11Srlq8lx

21/09/23

Keyboard lessons in the music room with our Year 10 students. pic.twitter.com/anxAeYFPtN

21/09/23

Matilda rehearsals are underway at tonight’s Open Evening! “…sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” pic.twitter.com/SNUp0ILyzv

21/09/23

Open Evening 2023 pic.twitter.com/7WIyf1iGwB

21/09/23

Tonight is our Open Evening: 4:30 - 7:30pm Everyone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/x3Vc4cyOfO

21/09/23

Tonight is our Open Evening: 4:30 - 7:30pm Everyone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/2dYspLzKgS

21/09/23

Tonight is our Open Evening: 4:30 - 7:30pm Everyone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/jpxf0MSpKf

21/09/23

Tonight is our Open Evening: 4:30 - 7:30pm Everyone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/FfXRaN157U

21/09/23

Tonight is our Open Evening: 4:30 - 7:30pmEveryone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/xHEUYu4Vjd

20/09/23

Team science have a new page to share with you all things science. https://t.co/5OfbrKj4js

15/09/23

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15/09/23

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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.

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