In Year 8, students have been building on their close reading skills by learning to annotate with purpose. They’ve read both Mophead and Mophead Tu by poet laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh, and closely analysed Unity, the poem she was asked to write for the Queen. Students can now confidently identify enjambment, similes, metaphors, couplets, tercets and are well on their way to mastering anaphora.

Year 9 students have completed their static image assignment, where they viewed a short digital clip and translated its core message into a visual poster. The work sparked some great discussions about perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and how a growth mindset helps us climb out of the learning pit. They’ve also extended their annotation skills to include hyperbole and assonance, deepening their understanding of both poetry and prose.