S3 will be writing PEA paragraphs about how Roald Dahl builds tension in ‘Lamb to the Slaughter. They will also think about the narrative perspective and how Dahl encourages the reader to feel sympathy for the central character, Mary Maloney.
S2 English
This week, S2 will be learning more about media techniques by studying the film “Jurassic Park”. They will learn about camera angles, sound, mis en scene and more.
S1 English
This week classes 1.1-1.3 will begin their study of Pixar’s brilliant film ‘Up’ by looking at and analysing film posters.
Classes 1.4-1.6 will continue their work on ‘Up’ by evaluating the trailer and summarising key points of the film.
Masked Reader Winners
Well done to everyone who took part in our Masked Reader Competition to celebrate World Book Day. Thanks to all the staff who took time to record their story behind the mask ! Congratulations to the Sausage Dog a.k.a. Mrs Meharry who won the popular vote.
Well done to Zara Menzies and Cale McFeely in S1 who were joint winners and Owen Murphy is S2. You can collect your prize from Nessie when we return !
Live Lessons/Tutorials – Week Beginning 8th March 2021
| Monday | P2 | 5AH1 | Higher English | MJ Burton | Tutorial |
| P3&4 | 4G | N5 Spanish | S Jackson | Tutorial | |
| Tuesday | 9.30am | 4A4 | N5 English | K MacDonald | Live Lesson |
| P1 | 4A1 | N5 English | R MacPhail | Tutorial | |
| P1 & P2 | 4A3 | N5 English | C Sullivan | Tutorial | |
| P1 | 4A2 | N5 English | MJ Burton | Live Lesson | |
| 10am | 2.4 Spanish | BGE Spanish | S Bell | Tutorial | |
| 11am | 4E | N5 Spanish | S Bell | Tutorial | |
| 2.00pm | 1.3 Spanish | BGE Spanish | S Bell | Tutorial | |
| P7 | 5HC2 | H English | R MacPhail | Tutorial | |
| Wednesday | P1 &2 | 4G Spanish | N5 Spanish | S Jackson | Tutorial |
| P3& 4 | 5CN5 | N5 English | C Sullivan | Tutorial | |
| P3 &4 | 5CH1 | H English | Mrs Nelson | Live Lesson | |
| 11am | 1.6 Spanish | BGE Spanish | S Bell | Tutorial | |
| 11am | 5CH2 | H English | K MacDonald | Live Lesson | |
| Thursday | P1&2 | 4F | N5 Spanish | T Campbell | Tutorial |
| P3 &4 | 5AH1 | Higher English | Mrs Burton | Live Lesson | |
| P3 & 4 | 5AN5 | N5 English | Miss McKenna | Tutorial | |
| P6&7 | 4G Spanish | N5 Spanish | Mrs Jackson | Tutorial | |
| Friday | 9.00am | 5CH2 | H English | K MacDonald | Live Lesson |
| P3&4 | 4F Spanish | N5 Spanish | T Campbell | Tutorial |
World Book Day !!!!!
Today is World Book Day – a day we always celebrate. There are lots of fun activities on the Teams pages. We are very excited to launch the Taylor version of “The Masked Reader” – see if you can guess who is reading the book ! We can’t wait to share this with you ! Please find attached your World Book Day token. These can be exchanged for one of the £1 WBD books which are available in the Supermarkets or you can use it as part payment for any other book. Normally we would distribute these in school. Have fun and happy reading !!!!!
Staffing Updates
We are delighted to welcome back Mrs Alison Rooney to the faculty. Mrs Rooney has returned following a lengthy illness, we wish are well and are very glad to have her back with us. Mrs Rooney will be delivering both English and Spanish when our young people return.
We are also delighted to welcome Mrs Frances Fraser to the department. Mrs Fraser will be working in the English Department and we are delighted to have her on board. Mrs Fraser looks forward to meeting pupils and parents and getting to know the wonderful community that is Taylor High School.
S5/6 N5 English
This week, S5/6 will continue working on The Lighthouse and will look at literary techniques such as foreshadowing and pathetic fallacy where they will analyse examples from the text.
Higher Spanish
This week pupils are continuing to work on the topic of employability with some reading and listening tasks. Pupils should also complete Sample 6 from the directed writing booklet.
S4 N5 Spanish
This week pupils are working on the topic of Holidays and are improving their Reading and Listening Skills.
