English Language
VISION/GOALS
To develop confident and effective communicators, critical readers who read extensively and responsible and rational language users.
Programmes/Events
| NAME OF PROGRAMME / EVENT | DATE / MONTH | OBJECTIVE OF PROGRAMME / EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Programme (for all students) |
Whole year |
To encourage good reading habits by engaging students to read widely. |
| Public Speaking / Prepared Speech (for Secondary Three students) |
Terms 2 and 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 (for Secondary Three students) |
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. |
| Exposure to Play (for Secondary Three and Four students taking Pure Literature) |
Term 2 | To provide the opportunity for students to watch a play come to live. |
Department Achievements
| YEAR | AWARD |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Unity Young Writers Festival (Poetry Writing) - 2nd Position Voices of the West (Oratorical Competition) - 1st Runner Up Viewer’s Choice Award |
| 2019 | National Schools Literature Festival Debate: Unseen Text (Winner) Debate: Set Text (Winner) Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship 8th Best Individual Speaker of the Tournament (Division 3) |
| 2018 | National Schools Literature Festival Debate: Set Text (Winner) Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship 17th and 18th Best Individual Speakers of the Tournament (Division 3) Unity Young Writer’s Festival Top 8 |
Useful Links
| LINK | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| National Library Board | A website for students to borrow books and/or participate in NLB programmes |