Making a mark (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Making a mark

12:23pm Monday 30th January 2012 in News

Saint George’s Church of England School in Gravesend has received official praise for its English and history department.

The department has received the Prince’s Teaching Institute (PTI) Mark for 2010/11.

PTI launched the Schools Programme in 2007 to recognise and reward school departments that develop inspirational ideas and activities which enhance the teaching of English, history, geography, science, mathematics and modern foreign languages. It is run as a membership group for school departments that choose to commit to increasing the challenge of their subject provision.

Nicola Shibli, the school's assistant head teacher said: “Our English and history department received the mark in recognition of their commitment to furthering our students’ understanding of and enthusiasm for these subjects as well as supporting the teachers’ development.

“Both of these subjects have dem-onstrated an increased challenge for students; developed subject-based links outside the classroom; and motivated the students through activities beyond the curriculum.”