English
Communication is central to a child's development and very important in helping them make sense of their world. We encourage speaking and listening in a variety of situations to develop children's competence and confidence. This happens in a variety of situations for example through drama, play and all other areas of the curriculum. To support this the school follows the National Literacy Strategy at key stages 1, 2 and 3, and we are resourced to follow the programmes of study for key stage 4. All sites have wellstocked libraries in addition to book trolleys on the wards whereby children and young adults have easy access to a broad range of age appropriate reading materials. All children across the school have access to language both through the Literacy Hour and other curriculum subjects. We use a wide range of fiction and information texts.

How we support children with English as an additional language
We encourage all pupils to speak, write and become fluent in English. In this way they have access to all subjects in the National Curriculum and enjoy more fully the many outings and art and music based activities on offer. There is a wide range of visual, aural and general activities for children for whom English is an additional language. An EAL teacher specialises in programmes geared to individual pupils. The programme covers all levels from beginner to advanced, across the Primary and Secondary curriculum. Computer programmes, CDs, tapes, Internet sites, and Video Conferencing have proved to be great incentives. Whole family involvement is encouraged. Using recording and laptop based writing, pupils progress at their own pace. Among the staff a variety of languages are spoken from Irish to Hindi.

Children's English work

Researching and Writing fictional Text Charlie and Emily were researching and writing new fictional text. read more

Georgia's Beauty Journalism Interview Read Georgia's interview with Sophie Qureshi, a beauty journalist who works for The National Magazine Company...         read more

Aliens Rory wrote this fantastic story of aliens inspired by his drama lesson.     read more

Sentence contruction Khanh-Ngan has been working on her sentence contruction in her English sessions. See her work here:   read more

Lee's story about a Chelsea match Lee wrote this story about a Chelsea match for his GCSE English coursework. read more

The Paper Bag Princess In literacy we have been looking at traditional tales. During our lesson we broke the stereotypes and performed the story The Paper Bag Princess for the children on the... read more

The story behind my scar   Rebekah wrote this wonderful story and added sound effects with assistance from her mum. read more

The Wooden Horse In English we have been studying Greek mythology. We read the story of the "Wooden Horse of Troy" and two of our amazing pupils made these fantastic horse models using... read more

This Is Me Poster These are some of 'This is me' poster created by students once they have finished their 'This is me' worksheet and PowerPoint presentation. read more

Vicky's Effective Story Vicky (8) read the story of 'We're going on a bear hunt'. She decided on different ways of making sounds in the story. Georgie read out the story, whilst Vicky... read more

Basil the Cat In Drama Bonnie (8) made this beautiful picture and poem about her cat Basil. read more

Mohammed's Poem Mohammed wrote this wonderful poem, listen to him reading it here read more

Mean girls as fairies Rhianna wrote this great poem called Mean girls as faries read more

Darkness A Poem by secondary pupil read more

Secret A group poem read more

Sahara A poem by Chloe  read more

Othibo is like a bomb A poem by Joao  read more

Life is an enigma A poem by Trang read more

In The Jungle A poem by Troy read more

Days go past A poem by Zac read more

A Poem by Joseph Read this great poem by Joseph     read more

All Questions Answered Figuring why sometimes I never Ask for, just let the heart talk for itself Beliefs in its own way from Silence by my ears that felt Touchy by the... read more

Funky Bunny Poem by the Red Group Read the Red Groups great poem read more

"Star" shines at St Mary Mohammed wrote this wonderful poem 'Star' with the 'Fire Poet' Philip Wells. read more

'Star' shines at St.Mary's Mohammed wrote a wonderful poem 'Star' with the 'Fire Poet Philip' Wells.             read more

Whats on this Autumn Display   What's on this Autumn? Come take a look at the Brompton Primary classrooms autumn display... read more

Rainbow Fairies and Naughty Gnomes In the primary classroom at Chelsea and Westminster we have this display of ‘Rainbow Fairies and Naughty Gnomes’. read more

Wizogiz We wrote poems with Phillip Wells the Fire Poet using Viking letter sounds. What will bring us the happiness of nature? read more

Guzrihoo We wrote poems with Phillip Wells the Fire Poet using Viking letter sounds. Guzrihoo read more

Madagno We wrote poems with Phillip Wells the Fire Poet using Viking letter sounds MADAGNO read more

Review of the Simpsons Lewis wrote this great review of the Simpsons. read more

Review of The Bill Harley wrote this great review of THe Bill. read more

John's Story John wrote this amazing story in his English session. read more

Cassandra and Prince Craydo Patrice (9) Used the traditional tale of Cinderella for his ideas, and then used his own imagination to come up with this incredible story about Cassandra and Prince Craydo.... read more

Jake Poppin Mason (8) wrote this amazing story using the traditional tale of Cinderella as his base. He decided that Princess Mary needed more than a Ball to select her 'Prince'... read more

Beecreeple by Eleanor BeecreepleI creep With creaks in my feet, And take little children, For me to eat, I love the taste, Of the children's bones, Which are as hard, As rocks and... read more

Fegazthiz by Stuart Fegazthiz I am the volcano Ready to erupt I am the freebird Really corrupt They say I must share my joy and freedom, But I feel caged Like a tiger... read more

Twiky by Robin Twiky Eyes like goldSkin like sandSounds like three mice singing at the operaSmall as a ratAnd eats like a pigIt loves ladybird's, hates spidersIt dreams of food of a king's... read more

There was a young lady from Crewe by Christina There was a young lady from Crewe There was a young lady from CreweWho paddled her little canoe She saw a great big sharkWho gave her a really big markThe... read more

The Spring of my Mind by Luwam The Spring of my Mind The sun is rising,The sea is a mirror -I am a pigeonFlying across the landOn a calm day in spring. The river calm as a... read more

The joy of an Irish chip! by Paula The joy of an Irish chip! Chips like a barbecue sizzlingIn the boiling hot sun. The joy of an Irish chip! Tastes like the sun in your mouth Burning your... read more

ROMEWPHEIN by Lee ROMEWPHEIN I am romewpheinI light up the skyLike the morning sun I am romewpheinI'm as small as a mouseAnd as big as a mousetrapI can drill through metal I get... read more

Boolegro by Jonathan Boolegro Boolegro is a beachand each of us can reach itbut only with a key you can find it in your teaif you drink it you can think itthink it... read more

DO-ONKEY by Paula (9) DO-ONKEY She has skin like velvet,Eyes like marbles rolling acrossHer bumpy, surprised face. She jumps about like a monkeyLooking for nuts, her favourite munch. She dreams of being an angel,Angel... read more

Horsekeyrob by Emma Horsekeyrob His eyes are like jagged and shiny keyholes When he opens his eyesHis powers jump out fiercelyLike a thousand voltsHitting everything in sight He is the size of a... read more

Group Poem Group PoemM ummy is a hot, gloomy sun.U Â pstairs she's putting on her makeupM ummy, I love you.M ore and more I'm learning things about you:Y ou're fantastic, I'm... read more

The Gold Angels by Jessie The Gold Angels People marching in a bunch,Gold diamonds twinklingLike a rainbow,The gold diamondsAre marching,To lots of diamondsAnd they will seeLots of butterflies tooFlapping their wingsAnd they will seeThe Queen... read more

Findrewpec by Aaron Findrewpec I am a lightning bolt from aboveI am a book that you can readOr a pencil you can write with I am as silver as a ring As bright... read more

DRACACEEDRA by Joshua DRACACEEDRA He's as tall as a block of flatsAnd he sound like a giant jumping x 2His skin is scaly and shimmy as gooHis fast eyes are as black as... read more

ANKUDRA by Japyra ANKUDRA I am a slippery beastFrom out of the deepI am so silentYou can't hear a peepWhen I wake up I go to sleep again -And I can danceAnd I... read more

Untitled by Amal Untitled I don't knowrhymes with goOr I can row a boatWhere would you go?I don't know I like the summerI like the catI like CubaAnd I like bats I am... read more

Drassomobe by Aaron DrassomobeIt could be a dinosaurWith a terrible roarThat's crashing and stamping On the bright dream store It could be a star That is diamond brightIt could be an aeroplaneWithout any... read more

TRIDORD BY SELINA TRIDORD IT IS PURPLE.IT IS WIDE.IT HAS NO HANDLE.I PUSH IT OPEN.WHEN I WENT INSIDE, IT WAS SCARY IT WAS BLACK BUT A SHINING IN THE CORNERIS A TREASURE CHEST... read more

Ookentrab by Aidan OokentrabAn invisible animalThat feeds on the sunHe loves fooling peopleHe hates being spottedHe dreams of people giving him beef and gravyThe only way to see him is to get a... read more

Poetry Corner The poet Philip Wells showed us how to find ideas for writing poetry, then we wrote our poems.Some took less than 7 minutes - can you believe that! We were... read more

The Tunnel Mesaidi (10) drew a picture of an imaginary world she would like to find at the end of a secret tunnel. She then described the world through her senses.... read more

Kensuke's Kingdom One of our students was sent on assignment by Sky News to cover a breaking story. You can watch his report here read more

Habitats Cross - curricular literacy work with Science where we are doing Habitats.  We have been practising persuasive writing, including adverts, fliers, arguments and debates.     read more

Traditional Tales We're really big on displays at Chelsea Children's Hospital School.  Here is our display of Traditional Tales in The Royal Brompton Primary Classroom.     read more

Researching and Writing fictional Text Georgia's Beauty Journalism Interview Aliens Sentence contruction Lee's story about a Chelsea match The Paper Bag Princess The story behind my scar The Wooden Horse This Is Me Poster Vicky's Effective Story Basil the Cat Mohammed's Poem Mean girls as fairies Darkness Secret Sahara Othibo is like a bomb Life is an enigma In The Jungle Days go past A Poem by Joseph All Questions Answered Funky Bunny Poem by the Red Group "Star" shines at St Mary 'Star' shines at St.Mary's Whats on this Autumn Display Rainbow Fairies and Naughty Gnomes Wizogiz Guzrihoo Madagno Review of the Simpsons Review of The Bill John's Story Cassandra and Prince Craydo Jake Poppin Beecreeple by Eleanor Fegazthiz by Stuart Twiky by Robin There was a young lady from Crewe by Christina The Spring of my Mind by Luwam The joy of an Irish chip! by Paula ROMEWPHEIN by Lee Boolegro by Jonathan DO-ONKEY by Paula (9) Horsekeyrob by Emma Group Poem The Gold Angels by Jessie Findrewpec by Aaron DRACACEEDRA by Joshua ANKUDRA by Japyra Untitled by Amal Drassomobe by Aaron TRIDORD BY SELINA Ookentrab by Aidan Poetry Corner The Tunnel Kensuke's Kingdom Habitats Traditional Tales