Writing

“You can make anything by writing.”

C.S. Lewis

At Parc Eglos we aim to for our children to become writers who are alive to the power of words. In striving to communicate through writing we aim to develop children’s understanding of how to engage the reader when writing for a range of purposes.

We aspire for our children to be curious, creative and imaginative writers, who draw on first-hand experiences and the world of their reading, when crafting pieces of writing. In developing resilience as writers, we feel strongly that children need to understand that writing is a process, in which writers journey over time. From playing with and exploring language, to refining their work using their knowledge of language features, grammar and punctuation, they strive to communicate clearly and in an increasingly engaging way. We want children to aspire to be the best writers they can be, drawing on all the Parc Eglos Virtues in the process of their writing so that they can feel proud not only of their published piece but also the journey they have been on to achieve it.

Spelling

At Parc Eglos we use ‘Spelling Shed’ scheme for spelling in Key Stage 2.

The Spelling Shed spelling scheme is a structured, curriculum-aligned program designed to enhance children’s spelling skills through engaging, interactive learning. It combines traditional spelling instruction with digital resources, including games, quizzes, and spelling lists that can be customized for different levels. The scheme follows a progressive approach, supporting students from early phonics through to more complex spelling patterns, and includes features for tracking progress and assigning homework. Its interactive nature makes learning spelling fun, while reinforcing key literacy skills in a consistent and manageable way.

Each class has one 30-minute focussed spelling session a week, where the week’s new spellings are introduced and explored. They then carry out activities across the week to support them in learning these spellings. These spellings are also sent home for children to practise.

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