Vision and philosophy
English at The Colne celebrates language as a form of art and its importance in the way that we make sense of the world around us. Through studying the very best of literature and exploring the way that it has been shaped by the context in which it was written, students learn to appreciate the power of the written word and how they can utilise this power to express themselves, their lives and the world around them. At The Colne, we are guided by the belief that ‘Reading is breathing in and writing is breathing out’. An understanding of this philosophy underpins every aspect of our curriculum. Students will explore the motivations and intentions of a range of authors whilst looking at how they can manipulate language to communicate their own perspectives and voices.