English

English allows us to communicate with other people and to explore different worlds through a variety of medium such as novels, films and plays.  Our courses are designed to be enjoyable and challenging for students of all skill levels and we hope to instill a life-time love of language and literature.  

Junior students are introduced to English as an academic subject and senior students (Year 11 – Year 13) work towards NCEA qualifications and NZ Scholarship as appropriate.  Every lesson is grounded in the teaching of core literacy skills and we have developed a support programme for students struggling in this area.  We also provide extension opportunities which begin in Year 9 and culminate with a successful Scholarship programme in Year 13.

Our aim in the English Department is to foster young women who can communicate clearly, think critically and appreciate literature.  We also wish to encourage our students to participate in a variety of related activities such as debating, public speaking and writing competitions. The Junior English programme focuses on developing the core skills of accurate writing, reading critically and speaking confidently.  The Senior English programme has a variety of concept based courses available. As a department we are proud of the work we do and of the results gained by the students.  Our aim is to empower the students through exposure to different types of language and so prepare them for the future.

Success in English is fundamental to success across the curriculum and central to the study of English at Sacred Heart is our desire to create effective communicators. 

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