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Spellings Policy
Spell Stars Scheme!
Year 7 and 8 students will be part of our new spelling scheme featuring spelling bees, spelling games, tests and prizes!
Each week, students will be given 5 spellings to learn. They will be tested in subject areas the following week.
Please use the resources below to help your child learn their spellings.
Why are we focusing on spelling?
- Poor spelling creates a bad impression - it’s one of the first things a reader notices
- Examiners, teachers, prospective employers, place a lot of weight on spelling
- Anxiety about spelling inhibits a child's writing, especially their choice of words
- Even in these days of word processors there are still times when we need to write
- For the vast majority of your child’s GCSE exams, there is a written exam or written coursework.
To improve and develop their spelling children need to:
- Develop an interest in words
- Feel safe about trying new words, not just words they're sure about
- Learn about, the way words are built up using syllables
- Know about the basic spelling patterns of English
· Have a range of memorizing strategies
- Explore the meanings of words
- Understand prefixes and suffixes
- Write for their own enjoyment, without the fear that they will be criticized
- Read for pleasure
Practise, practise, practise!!
Subject Spellings List. Download and Print Spelling Strategies Poster
Spelling Games
Here are some fun spelling games to try at home!