English

Our students learn to communicate through reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening. By using a variety of engaging texts that are reviewed and updated on an annual basis, we hope to enable students to develop sound levels of literacy. Grammar is still an integral part of our approach, particularly in Years Eight to Ten.

In Years Eight and Nine the Curriculum Framework has been implemented and students are marked in outcomes as approved to grades.

All students keep an assessment folio which enables their progress to be mapped. Students are encouraged to read through the Library reading programs we have at the College: RIBIT in Year Eight and BOB in Year Nine.

Some of the texts studied in Year Eight are Rowan of Rin and Living with Leanne. In Year Nine, students study the play Two Weeks with the Queen, adapted from the Gleitzman novel, and the novels The Outsider and Dougy.

In Year Ten, the Curriculum Framework has also been implemented but students also received a grade which helps to determine the English course they choose for Upper School. Texts studied in Year Ten include Of Mice and Men and Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry. A variety of films are also studied.

In Senior School, students have a choice of four types of English:

English Literature
English
Senior English
Vocational English

In these subjects, students are able to develop their understanding of novels, plays, films and other texts. These texts are also updated on a regular basis.

Drama

Students are able to develop their dramatic skills from Years Eight to Twelve and are trained by a small group of very talented teachers. The activities in Drama classes provide students with an overview of various dramatic techniques and help to develop the students’ confidence and versatility.

The Year Ten Drama class presents a production to parents in Semester Two. Last year’s performance of Macbeth Inc was a great success and showcased the talent that exists at the College. In Years Eleven and Twelve, students have the opportunity of studying Drama (a non TEE subject) and Drama Studies (a TEE subject). Each year the College presents a dramatic production to the community. This year’s production was Arthur Miller’s The Crucible which proved to be a great success.

Student Achievements
Four of our students have excelled in their Drama studies and are currently members of the West Australian Youth Theatre Company.