學與教
英文
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School-based Curriculum
We believe that learning English should be meaningful, engaging and empowering. Our school-based English Language curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help students use English confidently to think, express themselves, and connect with others. It also nurtures essential skills such as phonics, vocabulary building and presentation techniques. We are committed to strengthening students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities through a wide range of authentic and purposeful learning experiences. To support this holistic approach, our curriculum is built around five key components: Together with values education, which is essential for fostering students’ whole-person development, these programmes ensure that every child receives the support and inspiration they need to thrive in English — both inside and beyond the classroom. |
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Reading Programme: By engaging students in the active reading of authentic texts — including physical books — and employing effective instructional strategies such as shared reading, interactive activities, and meaningful tasks, we introduce a variety of reading and decoding strategies that enrich students’ ability to approach texts with a broader perspective.
In reading lessons conducted by Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs), students practise essential skills such as predicting outcomes, skimming and scanning for specific information, identifying key elements, and making inferences. Through consistent scaffolding and reinforcement, this approach integrates higher-order reading strategies into the curriculum, sharpening students’ critical thinking skills to prepare them for future academic challenges.
To further cultivate reading habits beyond the classroom, thematic e-readers are assigned to students across all primary levels as extended tasks for self-directed learning. Through these diverse reading opportunities, we aim to instil a lifelong love of reading in every child, empowering them to become independent, confident, and curious learners.
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NET Scheme
Supported by the Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs), our school is well-equipped to offer a variety of English-language programmes for our students. |
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Enrichment Programme
Our Enrichment Programme aims to extend the more able students through different activities conducted during or after class time, inside or outside the school premises. To allow our elites to showcase their talents, we identify and encourage suitable candidates to participate in various training classes, activities and competitions, such as: 1. English Musical 2. English Choral Speaking 3. English Puppetry Primary 3–6 students are selected to join our English Puppetry Training Class. This class aims to enhance students’ language proficiency, artistic expression, teamwork, and spatial awareness. Through hands-on puppet making, script adaptation, and vocal performance, students build confidence and unleash their imagination. The team showcases their talents in inter-school competitions where they perform an engaging puppet show.
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Cultural Exchange Tours
To broaden students’ horizons and foster essential personal growth, we organise cultural tours that allow them to immerse themselves in different cultures. Such exposure helps students develop cultural awareness, empathy and a global perspective — qualities that shape engaged, well-rounded global citizens.
In August, the school joined forces with three Catholic Diocese primary schools to host the twelve-day “Inter-school New Zealand Cultural & Ecological Exploration English Study Tour.” During their stay in Tauranga, students attended classes at a local school and stayed with host families for five nights. This immersive experience deepened their connection to the local culture, boosted their English communication skills, broadened their horizons, and fostered greater independence and confidence.
The tour also celebrated New Zealand’s pristine natural beauty. At low tide, students explored the Tauranga Harbour estuary, discovering marine life and learning about ecosystems and food chains. They also trekked through tropical rainforest at McLarens Falls Park, conducted stream research using bioindicators to assess water quality, and took nighttime forest walks to marvel at glowworm displays. At Te Puia Geothermal Park, they witnessed steaming hot pools erupt up close, which was an unforgettable spectacle. In Rotorua, they capped off their adventure with the thrilling gravity-driven Luge, bringing home memories to last a lifetime.
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