English Language Curriculum

 

Objectives

  • To facilitate students’ English language skills for the purpose of communication in order to widen students’ horizons
  • To nurture pupils’ self-learning abilities
  • To encourage reading across the curriculum
  • To develop positive values and attitudes of learners
  • To deepen students’ understanding and sense of belonging to our homeland

 

School Curriculum Features

P.1 School-based Booklets

Booklets and lesson materials are made by NET and teachers to strengthen students’ learning in phonics and their foundation in manuscript writing. Grammar booklets are also designed with interesting contexts to arouse students’ learning motivation.

 

NET Scheme

Our Native English Teacher (NET) teaches the Primary Literacy Programme – Reading and Writing (PLP-R/W) for P.1 and P.2 classes. Guided reading, interactive teaching activities such as craft making, singing and dancing, storytelling and group writing are applied in lessons to engage learners and create a holistic English learning environment.

 

Development of Text Sets (DTS) Programme

A text set is a collection of reading materials created by teachers composed of diverse resources on a specific subject matter, genre or theme. DTS is a real-life literacy programme aimed at investigating the design and use of text sets to support the development of effective strategies to enhance students' literacy development. The DTS Programme is implemented in P.3 and P.4 with the support of level teachers and NET.

 

Raz-Plus Online Reading Programme

To help learners enjoy the fun of reading and develop their reading habits, Raz-Plus Online Reading Programme is implemented from P.1 to P.6. Hundreds of interesting books suitable for students’ reading levels are available online for them to read. Students can reach higher levels by completing the reading exercises to earn points.

 

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programme

With the implementation of BYOD Programme from P.4 to P.6 classes, e-learning and self-directed learning are further enhanced in English lessons to motivate pupils to participate. Interactive e-learning activities and games are used as practice, consolidation and assessments to help students learn better.

 

Drama lessons

Regular drama lessons are included in P.3 English classes. Students are taught acting skills and techniques. An annual drama performance is carried out by students after training.

 

 

Fun English Activities

  • World Book Day
  • English Drama Performance
  • Mid-Autumn Festival Game Booths
  • Christmas celebration
  • Chinese New Year Calendar Design Competition
  • Inter-class Writing Competition
  • Pizza Making Workshop
  • Seasonal Activities
  • Student Weather Report
  • English News Corner
  • NET Morning Assemblies
  • English Ambassadors Outing
 

Students' Work Display