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We all know that the ability to communicate confidently is hugely important in life. Communication with others is at the heart of relationships, debate, understanding and...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
As the new Head of English at Bushey Meads School, it has been an absolute pleasure to witness our year 7 students integrate so smoothly into their learning environment. The...
Posted by Anthony Carter
It was a real privilege to observe a Year 7 English lesson, taught by Miss Denton, Advanced Lead Teacher for English. The lesson was focused on War Poetry and the students were...
Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
It was inspiring to join the Year 13 English Literature A level class on Tuesday of this week and see how well the students were doing under the exemplary teaching of Mr Dawson...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
This week, a group of nine Year 12 pupils sat their GCSE English Language resit exams. The exams consisted of two papers which are both one hour and forty five minutes...
Posted by admin
This week, in commemoration of Armistice Day, our Key Stage 3 students immersed themselves in the poignant verses of “In Flanders Fields” by war poet John McCrae....
Posted by Anthony Carter
At Bushey Meads, we use a variety of online platforms to support students’ learning. Each week, we will focus on one such platform to bring you all the information you need...
Posted by Anthony Carter
It was great to see Abigail in 7 Willow arrive at school today with a great creation that she had made to support her learning in English this term on Greek Mythology. She had...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Our newly refurbished LRC was being enjoyed by our Year 7 cohort earlier this week – all engaged in reading their latest chosen books or completing their all-important book...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
The English department here at Bushey Meads School subscribes to an online platform called ‘Bedrock Learning’. This platform teaches students new vocabulary and...
Posted by Lee Cox
This week, as you know, has been Flair Week across the school, with the theme of ‘Initiate’. Here in the English department, we have been busy engaging with a range of activities...