English
English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of English is mandatory.
Courses offered include:
- English Advanced
- English as an Alternative Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2
- English Standard
- English Studies
The English Faculty offer up to four different levels of English each year. While English is a compulsory subject, there is a course available to suit each student's pathway whether it be to go to university, to seek an apprenticeship or to simply just gain a HSC.
We offer the following English courses:
English Advanced
This is a highly challenging ATAR course designed for students who have a particular interest and ability in English. Students will complete one common module: Reading to Write and two other modules: Narratives That Shape Our World and a Critical Study of Literature during the Year 11 course.
Students will develop the critical skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. Students explore a range of texts from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts.
Students explore a range of texts from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts.
Assessment: This is rigorous with emphasis on high quality short and extended answer responses, narratives, speeches and essay writing. There will be three assessment tasks including a multimodal presentation and a formal written examination.
Additional Information: Students who wish to take the Extension course must select this course. For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or an A4 workbook and bring their own device.
English Extension
This is a very challenging course designed for students undertaking English Advanced who choose to study English at a more intensive level.
Students undertake an academic study of complex texts and concepts. Students explore ideas of value, consider how they arise and why texts are perceived as culturally significant. Students studying this course will be challenged by studying how and why texts are both reflective and inflective of society. Students need to be prepared to work independently and to read a wide range of texts.
Assessment: This includes a multimodal presentation, creative writing, a writing portfolio and extended responses.
Additional Information: Students must be studying Year 11 English Advanced. Students wishing to take Extension 2 in Year 12 must select this course. For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or an A4 workbook and bring their own device.
English Standard
English Standard is an ATAR course designed for students to increase their expertise in English and consolidate their English literacy skills.
Students will complete one common module: Reading to Write and two other modules: Contemporary Possibilities and a Close Study of Literature during the Year 11 course.
Students will develop analytical skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. Students explore a range of texts from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts.
Assessment: There will be three assessment tasks including a multimodal presentation and a formal written examination.
Additional Information: For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or A4 workbook and bring their own device.
English Studies
This is a more vocational course designed for students who wish to refine their skills in English but are seeking an alternative to the English Standard Course.
Assessment: In Year 11, there will be three assessment tasks including an extended response, a multimodal presentation and a collection of classwork.
Students who are seeking an ATAR can sit the optional HSC Examination in Year 12.
Additional Information: This course is recommended for students who obtained a Band 6 or lower in NAPLAN.
For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or A4 workbook and bring their own device.