English

Welcome to Dumbarton Academy's English department!

Our department is dedicated to nurturing the literacy and essential life skills of all young people in Dumbarton Academy. Our goal is to foster creativity, confidence, and character in alignment with our school values of curiosity, ambition, respect and equality.

We are committed to dynamic and adaptive teaching practices and assessment approaches, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our students and prepare them for success in life, learning, and work.

Together, we aspire to cultivate a love for language and literature, to instil critical thinking abilities and ignite a passion for lifelong learning. By embracing diversity and promoting excellence, we aim to empower resilient and empathetic individuals who contribute positively to our community.

Staff

Mr Hendrie     Ms Dover     Mrs O'Shea     Dr Henderson     Mr Smith