KS4 Specification - Eduqas
The English Department at West Kirby Grammar School consists of ten teachers, who are all subject specialists. At Key Stage 3, the curriculum provides students with four English lessons a week in order to effectively develop their key skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, which may include popular choices such as ‘The Bone Sparrow’ and ‘Jane Eyre’. Students will also study at least two Shakespeare plays. The topics and literature studied at Key Stage 3 ensure progression and schemes of work are carefully constructed to develop the necessary skills for Key Stage 4.
As a core department, we provide two courses at GCSE: English Language and English Literature, which all students study. English Language and English Literature are also popular A-level courses. In addition, we offer Film Studies at A-level.
We are proud of the opportunities we offer our students to enrich their learning including workshops with visiting authors, regular theatre visits, competitions such as Poetry by Heart, The Christopher Salmon Poetry Competition, and the competition for Wirral’s Young Poet Laureate. We also compete in the Kid’s Lit Quiz.
Many extra-curricular activities are offered by the department, such as creative writing club, Poetry by Heart, Oracy Champions, and the Carnegie Medal awards. Sixth Form students have also had the sought after experience of meeting experts in their A-level subjects, such as celebrated linguist David Crystal, and renowned screenwriter Phil Mealy.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
What we've been up to...
Author visit - Jacqueline Wilson
Absolutely incredible to have the brilliant Jacqueline Wilson with us on Friday night to talk about her new book “Think Again”. Thanks to West Kirby Bookshop for choosing to hold your event with us, and Bethany Rutter for hosting the evening - we loved it!
Year 10 Drama trip to London
A fantastic Drama trip down to the capital. Year 10 watched an immersive production of Guys & Dolls, then a revival of Complicite's Mnemonic. On day two they were treated to a backstage tour of the National Theatre, and then worked in a two-hour movement and text-based workshop before heading home. Students were both enthusiastic and showed incredible maturity for two jam-packed days. If they enjoyed this, wait until they see what's in store for New York!
WKGS Mini-Elections
With all the fuss about General Elections, our students decided to show how its done properly! Split into groups, students held mini-elections after an all day campaign (with staff voting too!). And the overall winner? Cura!
Our Year 8 Litter Pickers
Mr Houghton had a special message on behalf of our litter picking team for Activities Week: "WKGS Wombles litter picking at Red Rocks nature reserve and Ashton Park in West Kirby during Activities Week. Well done to Year 8 students for making a difference and taking a pride in their community. How many Mr Youngs by the way?!!"
Jessica Baker's Climbing Wall
Jessica Baker's climbing wall is starting to take shape. A timelapse video will be made public upon completion too!
Year 7 PGL
Year 7 arrived safely at PGL and are having a fantastic time! After a quick lunch they were straight into their activities and last night they spent their evening competing against the other groups in various challenges. This morning, they are up and ready to go, with the sun out for their next round of activities! So many photo's, here's a few!
UK Team Member - NASA Space Design Competition
We have amazing news to share as Molly (#WKGSY10) has been selected to represent Team UK at the international finals of the NASA Space Design Competition. Having been part of the winning team at the UK Space Design competition earlier this month, Molly now becomes one of only 12 students to represent the UK at the finals which take place at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida this summer. Molly was also the youngest member of the winning team from WKGS, making this an even more exceptional achievement. Well done Molly, good luck with the international final!
Sixth Form & Year 11 Careers Fair
We are pleased to announce the dates for our annual Careers Fair which will take place on Wednesday 24th April and Wednesday 1st May 2024. These proved very popular last year and have now been expanded to include Year 11 as well as Sixth Form students. We are looking for representatives from a range of career areas and higher/further education institutes who would be willing to speak to our students about their area of expertise. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to represent your company/organisation at the event, please contact Mrs Harris-Smith by email at sharris@wkgs.net
Congratulations to our Year 8 Netball team!
Congratulations to the Y8 Netball team who were winners of the Wirral Schools League. They beat Wirral in their semi-final and Birkenhead School in a brilliant final! Well done to everyone who has played this season.
UK Space Design Competition
A team of 11 students from West Kirby Grammar School were in the winning team at the National Final of the UK Space Design Competition which took place at Imperial College, London on the weekend of 2nd - 3rd March.
WKGS Music Department news
Students Han, Laoise, Esme, Phoebe and Imogen, all members of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, performed yesterday at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Congratulations Year 7 2024-25
Congratulations Year 7 2024-25! We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students to our school.
Limited places available for Sixth Form
Limited places available for Sixth Form
Wirral Schools Netball League
Well done to the netballers from Y7, Y8 and Y9 who played in the Wirral Schools Netball League tonight. Two wins and a draw for our teams. Super proud of you all!
Year 4 & 5 Information Evening
We would like to invite prospective students along with their parents/carers to join us for our Year 4 & 5 Information Evening on Tuesday 23rd April. Book your place now by visiting the link : Year 4 & 5 Information Evening - Tuesday 23 April 2024