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 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 a combination of phonics and THRASS 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. Students write a variety of text types and recognise the purpose of and audience for each one.Our support program focuses on 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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