Word of the Week: Exploring Prefix Power!
This term, we’re diving into prefixes—word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Over the last two weeks we have explored two powerful...
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This term, we’re diving into prefixes—word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Over the last two weeks we have explored two powerful...
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I was privileged to watch Mrs Lee, Deputy SENDCo, deliver a fantastic lesson to Year 9 on Monday morning. The students were engaged throughout, learning about The Crucible, they...
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Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
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Posted by Jeremy Turner
This term, we’re diving into prefixes—word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Over the last two weeks we have explored two powerful prefixes: inter- and sub-!
Inter- means “between.” You’ll find it in words like international (between nations), interact (to act between people or things), and intersect (to cross between two points).
Sub- means “under.” Examples include submarine (a vehicle that goes under water), subway (a transportation system below ground), and submerge (to go beneath the surface).
As always, students have been exploring these word roots in their CDCs through engaging activities and quizzes, deepening their understanding of how words are formed—a crucial skill for strengthening literacy.
When I was appointed Head of Elm House, it was made apparent to me that I was inheriting a top-performing house and that I was under pressure to maintain the reputation that had...
We held our second Meet the Heads of House drop in last Friday and again it was nice to meet different students that we do not work with on a regular basis. The biscuits...