S2 and S3 pupils visited the fabulous Edinburgh Book Festival to hear Keren David and Alex Wheatle talk about the characters in their books, how they became writers and what inspires them to create exciting stories.
Not only were the talks interesting, but the sun shone and the ice cream was delicious!
Here are some views from our pupils:
‘I thought that the book festival was very good this year.’
’I really liked Alex Wheatle. He gave us a lot of information about what his life has been like and what the book was about. He was quite funny.’
‘Can’t wait to come back next year.’
A speaker from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) visited the school recently to talk to S4 English pupils who have been tuding Edwin Morgan’s poem, ‘In the Snack-bar’.
Pupils listened attentively as Ken Reid described his every day life and answered questions that pupils had prepared.
Here is some feedback from pupils:
“I found the fact that Ken could still negotiate around and cook for himself interesting.”
“I found the visit from Ken interesting because it helped me understand the diffiiculties that blind people have to cope with every day.”
After the S4 class, Ken went on to talk to the first years at their assembly. An enlightening experience for all.
Theatre Trip
The Advanced Higher English class recently went to see a performance of Christopher Marlowe’s ‘Doctor Faustus’ at the Citizens Theatre. It was a culmination of the Advanced Higher course and the production was much enjoyed by all. The play, which was written over 400 years ago, looked at age-old themes of evil, power and materialism. Its modern adaptation made it particularly relevant to modern day audiences.
Opinions from our pupils include:
“The play’s themes remain relevant hundreds of years after it was written.”
“The play was able to convey its original message by adapting it to the 21st century.”
“It showed how the consequences of mankind’s quest for power is still relevant today.”
“A live theatre production was far more engaging than watching a film. You should go!”
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