Objectives of English curriculum
| We strive to create an immersive English-speaking environment for our students, enabling them to communicate freely in English in the school setting. With a strong emphasis on building a solid foundation, our curriculum focuses on enhancing the essential skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. We strive to equip our students with the necessary language skills and foster a love for English that extends beyond the classroom. |
Curriculum Highlights
Our school embraces a dynamic English curriculum that combines the expertise of both local and native English teachers (NETs) in most of the P.1-3 lessons and also two of the P.4-6 lessons. With three dedicated NETs, our students are able to access to a genuine English context. Our NETs empower students to learn English in the classroom and beyond through a variety of innovative approaches. Students can better develop linguistic proficiency and gain self-confidence in expressing themselves in English.
We have tailored an English Learning Progress for our students to learn English progressively. For more information, please click here.
To support students’ spelling skills, we have designed a school-based Phonics and Speaking Booklet for P.1-3 students. Using the ‘finger talk’ blending method, the majority of our students can confidently sound out words on their own.
To seamlessly integrate textbook learning with authentic reading resources and cater for learner diversity, we have developed a school-based reading programme for students across all levels. Before starting the programme, reading levelling assessments are conducted to determine students’ instructional and independent reading levels. In the lessons, students engage in shared and guided reading, while also being assigned suitable fiction and non-fiction books online for home reading.
Designed to foster a supportive and stimulating environment, our P.1 curriculum features a comprehensive Orientation Programme at the beginning of the semester to help young learners settle into school life with ease. Across the school year, Diversity Learning Days extend classroom learning beyond the textbook by integrating English language learning with hands-on activities, targeted reading and engaging field trips. They empower students to apply their language skills naturally while connecting classroom concepts with the surrounding world.
To foster students’ creativity and boost their spoken English confidence, our school integrates drama elements into the English curriculum. Through interactive activities such as role-play, hot-seating and character exploration, students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and express themselves creatively. This experiential learning approach not only enhances students’ speaking skills, vocal projection and body language, but also develops empathy and collaboration as they work together to bring stories to life.
At our school, we believe that learning thrives when subjects connect. Our STREAMaker Project bridges English and Science, empowering students to explore scientific concepts while strengthening their language skills. Through hands-on experiments, students develop scientific inquiry skills and articulate their findings through reports, presentations and creative writing. This integrated approach fosters critical thinking, literacy, and a deeper understanding of real-world phenomena, ensuring that students excel both in the lab and in language.
Honourable Mention in the ‘One-minute Video Production Competition’ in May 2024.
