Get ready for an English elective that will level up your debating skills like a boss. This class builds on what you have already learnt about debating and advertising, preparing you for English greatness. Analyse arguments, craft persuasive responses, and engage in epic debates. This subject will enhance your critical thinking and communication skills, help you to gain confidence and conquer the world, one word at a time!

Possible Career Pathways

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Journalist

Did you know the first Marvel comic was published in 1939? Or, that the first ever superhero was called ‘The Phantom’? Or, that the oldest manga texts date back over 800 years ago? In this elective, you will uncover the origins of Marvel and DC. You will examine how they have evolved over time and shaped pop culture today. You will compare these Western comics to popular manga and anime like Astro Boy and Dragon Ball. Use these as inspiration for your own graphic novel! Developing your own plot and cartoon images you will create your own adaptation of these popular texts. 

Possible Career Pathways

• Graphic Designer

• Illustrator

• Author

Do you like lyrics, poetry, creative writing and everything in between? Want to learn more about how hip-hop and rap became popular? Curious about where creative writing even came from? This is the subject for you! Evolution of Expression aims to explore why some song lyrics are so meaningful and why, sometimes, they don’t make sense. By deep diving into different cultures and their forms of songs, poems and other creative writing forms such as plays and scripts, you will have opportunities to share parts of your culture, while also learning about different cultures. You will have a chance to look into your favourite songs, scripts, poems and plays to expand your knowledge of creative writing through learning about different language techniques and poetic styles and putting what you know into practice. 

Possible Career Pathways

• Author

• Radio Host

• Content Creator