For Parents SEARCH Our School Admissions School Life Boarding News Hub Contact us Breadcrumb Home English English Our English Department delivers a stimulating and challenging curriculum to all of our pupils. Our aim is to stretch the minds of those we are lucky enough to teach. Studying English at St George’s is both stimulating and enriching; we relish the opportunity to ignite a lifelong love for English in all our pupils. CurriculumExtension and SupportBeyond the Classroom We provide a rigorous curriculum that not only develops our pupils’ academic abilities but also builds their confidence and deepens their appreciation of the diverse world around them. Pupils at St George’s enjoy a broad range of high quality literature. During their time at St George’s, the girls study and consider broad and exciting themes within literature. For example, in the First to Third Year, we scrutinise the representation of women in literature over time. The girls consider the role of characters such as Portia and Jessica in William Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and Curley’s Wife in Steinbeck's ‘Of Mice and Men’, they study speeches by Emmeline Pankhurst and Malala Youfsafzai and explore the work of poets such as Maya Angelou and Sylvia Plath. At GCSE and A Level, pupils continue their evaluation of the portrayal of gender in great literature, exploring the marriage of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, dealing with a disquieting dystopian reality for women and men in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and delving into the fascinating lives of trailblazer authors such as Mary Shelley. By deliberately revisiting concepts such as the evolving depiction of women in literature, we encourage our pupils to develop a critical understanding of complex, topical issues. Subjects Academic Life Subjects Art, Textiles and Photography Biology Business Chemistry Drama Economics English Food Technology and Cookery Geography History History of Art ICT and Computing Mathematics Latin and Classics Modern Foreign Languages Music PE and Sport Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development Sixth Form Exam Results University Preparation Co-curricular Activities Pastoral Care Outreach and Connections TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR Start here USEFUL INFORMATION News Hub Fees Term Dates Virtual Tour Contact us CONTACT US St George's School Wells Lane, Ascot Berkshire SL5 7DZ T 01344 629900 FOOTER MENU 2 AlumnaeJob Opportunities Policies and Inspection All Rights Reserved. ©2020 St Georges Ascot. Website by Oyster Design Cookie Settings OUR USE OF COOKIES For more information, read our cookies policy. NECESSARY COOKIES These cookies help the website function. You can turn them off in your browser but it may affect the performance of the website. Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies