English & Literature
Language is a means of expression and representation of meaning.
AIM:
To nurture an appreciation of and passion for the English Language and how it can, in its various forms, be used to engage with diverse communities.
PROGRAMMES:
Please click on the links provided for more information on the programmes and competitions.
Secondary 1
LEARN
Share the News
Authentic tasks (e.g. creating brochures)
GROW
Focus on expression and representation of meaning in speaking
Organised by Republic Polytechnic, School of Management and Communication’s Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC), The Media Challenge gives media-savvy students a taste of what a career in media is like.
National Schools Literature Festival (NSLF): Choral Speaking
A biennial event, the NSLF is a powerful platform to develop students’ passion and love for literature, allowing them to gain confidence in articulating their opinions and views in public, and gain new perspectives as they are exposed to diverse viewpoints about a text they’re studying.
Public Speaking Workshop
Secondary 2
LEARN
Share the News
Authentic tasks
GROW
Jointly organised by the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education and Yale-NUS College. It comprises a Creative Arts Seminar and a Mentorship Attachment. Selected students participate in the Creative Arts Seminar.
Website: Creative Arts Programme
National Schools Literature Festival (NSLF): Book Trailer
A biennial event, the NSLF is a powerful platform to develop students’ passion and love for literature, allowing them to gain confidence in articulating their opinions and views in public, and gain new perspectives as they are exposed to diverse viewpoints about a text they’re studying.
A NAC-AEP programme, students will learn how to use picture books and storytelling techniques to develop unique stories and characters.
Students will work with DOTS MT and Humanities students to create a picture book based on what they learnt in the collaboration with Migrant X.
Collaboration with Migrant X
To learn more about the migrant community in Singapore and have the opportunity to collaborate with Migrant X to better understand the migrant commmunity in Singapore.
You can find out more about the programmes here.
Organised by Republic Polytechnic, School of Management and Communication’s Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC), The Media Challenge gives media-savvy students a taste of what a career in media is like.
Public Speaking Workshop
GLOW
Storytelling at the National Library
Students read the story they made in the Picture Book Workshop at different National Library Branches.
Destination Imagination 2021
Destination Imagination 2020
Destination Imagination 2019
Secondary 3
LEARN
Authentic tasks
GROW
National Schools Literature Festival (NSLF): Unseen Debate
Organised by Republic Polytechnic, School of Management and Communication’s Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC), The Media Challenge gives media-savvy students a taste of what a career in media is like.
A NAC-AEP programme, students will learn how to use picture books and storytelling techniques to develop unique stories and characters.
Students will work with DOTS MT and Humanities students to create a picture book based on what they learnt in the collaboration with Migrant X.
Collaboration with Migrant X
To learn more about the migrant community in Singapore and have the opportunity to collaborate with Migrant X to better understand the migrant commmunity in Singapore.
You can find out more about the programmes here.
Public Speaking Workshop
GLOW
Storytelling at the National Library
Students read the story they made in the Picture Book Workshop at different National Library Branches.
Media Challenge 2019 at Republic Polytechnic
Illustrated Stories: Picture Book Workshop
SELECTION CRITERIA
Feedback on the following qualities would be sought from the subject teachers:
Enjoys English Language/English Literature
Interested in going beyond what is taught in the classroom
Committed
Communicates effectively