• Students study a wide range of texts including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, films, media, multimedia and digital texts for critical analysis, interpretation and pleasure.  

• They respond to texts that are widely regarded as quality literature, Australian literature, including texts by and about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People(s), and texts from different cultures and times that offer a variety of perspectives. 

• students also study Shakespearean drama 

• Students engage with and explore literature of past and contemporary societies, as well as a range of spoken, visual, media and multimedia texts. 

NESA Syllabus information – English

• The study of English in Years 7–10 aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the English language and to develop their skills as effective communicators. 

• Students develop their control of language by reading and viewing a range of texts and by writing imaginative, interpretive and critical texts with clarity and accuracy for a range of purposes and audiences. 

• Pens 

• Work book at least 250 pages in length 

• Laptop 

• All careers require the ability to communicate effectively 

• Should a suitable text be performed an excursion will be organised.

• Nil