English Language, Literature and Elements of Business Skills

Head of Department/English:
Mdm S Chitradevi

Level Head EL/Literature, Secondary 2 & 3:
Ms Audrey Chua

Teachers:
Mr Kervin Tang [Senior Teacher, English Language]
Mdm Amalina Abdul Samad
Mr Charles Wong
Mr Eugene Ling
Mrs Gomathi Guna
Ms Joyce Lee
Mdm Martini Rahmat
Ms Nur Adilah Bte Jasman
Mr Rio Elijah Chua
Mr Ronnie Yeo
Mr Sean Oh
Ms Tan Yin Wei
Ms Uma Magheswary
Ms C Minnoli (FAJT)
Mdm Soonam Sivadasan (FAJT)
Mr Han Zheming Chuck-E (FAJT)

Vision

Passionate Readers, Competent Writers , Eloquent Communicators

Curricular Goals and Objectives

• To develop students who communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in speech and writing in response to situation, purpose and audience.
• To develop students who are competent readers with a love and appreciation for a variety of texts and the way writers use language to suit a range of purposes and achieve their effects.
• To develop students who explore areas of human concern, leading to a greater understanding of self and others.
• To develop in students an awareness of the business landscape in Singapore and its opportunities and challenges, so that they will be more reflective of the knowledge and skills they need.

Curriculum/Subject Offered

English Language
Literature in English
Elements of Business Skills

Programmes and Activities

1. Academic Programmes
School-wide Reading Programme
Our specially selected range of magazines offer diverse content in each issue aligned thematically to our syllabus content to engage students. The objectives of our reading programme are:

• Promoting reading and literacy to allow students to explore themes and text types to enhance their language skills and build on their content knowledge

• Making meaningful connections for students to draw links and relevance to what they learn; and applying to real world contexts and issues outside the classroom

• Providing a diverse range of topics not only caters to different reading interests but also serves as a springboard to engage students critically, encouraging them to evaluate sources, identify biases and form opinions about the topics they read.

Literature Theatre Appreciation Programme

• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (Sec 1)

• Perfecting Pratas (Sec 2)

• I’mperfect Musical Drama (Sec 3)

• BOOM Meet the Director and Playwright (Sec 4)

GREAT Moment Sharing

Getting students to speak in front of an assembly builds confidence and improves communication and leadership skills. Students create their 3-minute speeches based on a school or universal value; or share a current affairs news or a storybook they have read; deepening their understanding of values and how they apply to their own lives. Discussing school values in a public setting reinforces a positive school culture, promoting a shared sense of purpose and community among students, and sharing current news encourages students to stay informed about what is happening in the world, helping them develop into well-rounded, socially aware individuals.

2. ALP Workshops and Competitions
The English Department curated the following workshops for students as part of Inspire Series 2:

The English Department held the following competitions for students as part of Inspire Series 3:

The English Department held the following competitions for the Secondary 4 students:

English Language Literature Snap Shots