The school prides itself on teaching English in lively, stimulating ways, laying emphasis on the production of neat, accurate, creative, written work. ICT plays an increasing role, as the boys move through the school. Equally, they learn to express themselves through performance at all stages of their development, to listen and to dispute and to enjoy literature appropriate to their levels of maturity. All boys participate in drama, public speaking and recitation, developing through informal approaches towards formal productions and competitions. Above all, English is a matter of self-expression, spoken and written. At home, parents are encouraged to give helpful assistance when planning homework but to leave their sons to produce their own written efforts. Parents should continue to read with - and to - their children throughout the prep. school years and should aim to augment the learning process by experiencing the world around them together.  
All our pupils can enjoy:
Junior & Middle School (Reception to Year 4) Poetry Days
Authors’ visits
Junior School Poetry Festival

Book fairs
Junior School Year Group plays
Junior & Middle School Oral Projects (Talking Topics) Reading suggestions for all ages
Drama lessons from Reception to Year 8
Class Assemblies
Theatre Trips for all ages
Year 4 Variety Show
Reading Competition Years 4-8
Poetry Recitation Competition Years 4-8
Poetry Writing Competition Year 5-8
Creative Writing Competition Years 4-8
Current Affairs Discussion Classes Years 6-8
Debating Club Years 6-8
Informal Drama Festival Years 5-8
Drama Club Years 5-8
Major drama production Years 5-8
Public Speaking Competition Years 5-8