English Language
VISION/GOALS
To develop students into Empathetic Communicators, Discerning Readers and Creative Inquirers.
Programmes/Events
NAME OF PROGRAMME / EVENT |
DATE / MONTH |
OBJECTIVE OF PROGRAMME / EVENT |
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Reading Programme
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Whole year
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To encourage good reading habits by engaging students to read widely.
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Public Speaking / Prepared Speech
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Terms 2/3 |
To develop students’ confidence in speaking in formal settings, emphasizing on the importance of punctuation, articulation and pacing and developing personal response. |
W3/ West Zone Literature Symposium
|
Term 3 |
To motivate students in studying the subject; gain more confidence in
articulating their opinions and viewpoints in public; and develop new perspectives
of their literary text as they are exposed to diverse viewpoints about
the text.
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Exposure to Play
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Terms 2/3 |
To provide the opportunity for students to watch a play come to live. |
Department Achievements
YEAR |
AWARD |
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2023 |
W3 Voices of the West Oratorical Competition Distinction Award Merit Award |
2020 |
Unity Young Writers Festival (Poetry Writing) - 2nd Position
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2019 |
National Schools Literature Festival
|
2018 |
National Schools Literature Festival
|
Useful Links
LINK |
DESCRIPTION |
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A website for students to borrow books and/or participate in NLB programmes |
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School E-Resource Repository (SERR) and digital resources available via NL Overdrive. |
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Curated resources with a focus on resources complementing the curriculum and to promote leisure reading. |