The aim of the English Department is to deliver the Australian Curriculum in a manner that allows students to foster an appreciation of the richness of the English language and its ability to evoke feelings, entertain, persuade and convey ideas. Our course allows students to build their skills in reading, viewing, analysing, reflecting, speaking, writing and creating in challenging and engaging ways. At the same time, the program offers opportunities for students to develop their skills in the operational aspects of English, including the use of genre conventions for specific purposes and the application of spelling, punctuation and grammar consistent with Standard Australian English.
In year ten, the Australian Curriculum and the intent of the English Department are delivered with increasing variety, complexity and sophistication. Additionally, the year ten English course has been designed to prepare students to make informed decisions about the selection of suitable English subjects in years eleven and twelve. In effect, year ten English presents opportunities to engage with texts, concepts and assessment tasks encountered in both "General English", a subject that commonly leads to an ATAR pathway, and "Essential English" — a more practical application of English.
Our General English course involves students in the analysis and creation of complex literary and non-literary texts. The course develops students' ability to function as independent and creative learners and thinkers. It involves students applying the aesthetic features of language purposefully, analysing perspectives embedded in texts, and articulating their own perspectives in compelling ways. It is a highly academic subject that requires a deep understanding and appreciation of language. It is best suited to students with well-demonstrated knowledge and skills in the subject of English.
Our General English course involves students in the analysis and creation of complex literary and non-literary texts. The course develops students' ability to function as independent and creative learners and thinkers. It involves students applying the aesthetic features of language purposefully, analysing perspectives embedded in texts, and articulating their own perspectives in compelling ways.
It is a highly academic subject that requires a deep understanding and appreciation of language. It is best suited to students with well-demonstrated knowledge and skills in the subject of English.
Our Essential English course develops students' understanding of language and literacy to enable them to interact confidently and effectively in personal, community and professional contexts. The course promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — lifelong skills that help shape students into active citizens. Essential English is a more practical subject than the General English course, providing students opportunities to engage with a range of texts commonly encountered in the "real-world" contexts of the future.
Our Essential English course develops students' understanding of language and literacy to enable them to interact confidently and effectively in personal, community and professional contexts. The course promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — lifelong skills that help shape students into active citizens.
Essential English is a more practical subject than the General English course, providing students opportunities to engage with a range of texts commonly encountered in the "real-world" contexts of the future.