The study of English is an integral part of the curriculum and our aim is to make our learning stimulating and enjoyable. We strive to foster a lifelong passion for the English language and an appreciation for the ways in which it helps us to understand ourselves, the world and our place in it.

The English Language program is divided into four strands. They are:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing

Each of these strands has outcomes targeted at the different developmental stages of student learning and progress is assessed against these outcomes.

In the primary school, we use the highly renowned THRASS program to teach strong reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills. Our aim is to develop in our students not just the ability to read independently and fluently, but also a passion for reading. Our well-resourced intervention program is particularly helpful for readers who require additional support during the early stages of reading.

In the secondary school, emphasis is placed on developing our students’ creative writing, vocabulary development and critical thinking skills. The study of literature includes the reading of an assortment of novels, plays and poetry, where students will learn the different literary techniques and interpretation skills.

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