English Language and Literature

Head of Department/English:
Mdm S Chitradevi

Level Head EL/Literature:
Ms Audrey Chua

Teachers:
Mr Kervin Tang (ST/English Language)
Mrs Lina Amli (EL)
Mdm Martini Rahmat (EL)
Mr Charles Wong (EL/Computing)
Mr Sean Oh (EL)
Mr Ronnie Yeo (EL/Literature)
Mrs Gomathi Guna (EL)
Ms Tan Yin Wei (Literature)
Ms Nur Adilah Bte Jasman (EL/Literature)
Mr Eugene Ling (EL)
Mrs Ting Jia Yi (EL/SS)
Ms Alisa Choong (EL/Mathematics)
Ms Valerie Chia (Mathematics/Literature)
Ms Jian Xingmin (SS/EL)
Mdm Soonam (EL/Literature)
Mr Han Zheming Chuck-E (EL)
Mr Darryl Lim (EL/Literature)

Vision

Passionate Readers, Competent Writers , Eloquent Communicators

Curricular Goals and Objectives

• To develop students who communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in speech and writing in response to situation, purpose and audience.

• To develop students who are competent readers with a love and appreciation for a variety of texts and the way writers use language to suit a range of purposes and achieve their effects.

• To develop students who explore areas of human concern, leading to a greater understanding of self and others.

Curriculum/Subject Offered

English Language
Literature in English

Programmes and Activities

1. Academic Programmes

School-wide Reading Programme
Our specially selected range of magazines offer diverse content in each issue aligned thematically to our syllabus content to engage students. The objectives of our reading programme are:

• Promoting reading and literacy to allow students to explore themes and text types to enhance their language skills and build on their content knowledge

• Making meaningful connections for students to draw links and relevance to what they learn; and applying to real world contexts and issues outside the classroom

• Providing a diverse range of topics not only caters to different reading interests but also serves as a springboard to engage students critically, encouraging them to evaluate sources, identify biases and form opinions about the topics they read

Literature Theatre Appreciation Programme

• Outsiders & Drama Workshop (Sec 1)

• Double Bill: Perfecting Pratas and Don’t Know, Don’t Care (Sec 2)

• Lord of the Flies (Sec 3)

• Poetry Trail (Sec 3)

• Everything but the Brain Workshop (Sec 4)

• National School Literature Festival

GREAT Moment Sharing

Getting students to speak in front of an assembly builds confidence and improves communication and leadership skills. Students create their 3-minute speeches based on a school or universal value; or share a current affairs news or a storybook they have read; deepening their understanding of values and how they apply to their own lives. Discussing school values in a public setting reinforces a positive school culture, promoting a shared sense of purpose and community among students, and sharing current news encourages students to stay informed about what is happening in the world, helping them develop into well-rounded, socially aware individuals.

HS Radiowaves

Bringing voices to the airwaves, our students host the HS Radiowaves, a school radio programme, which features a team of talented hosts who have successfully gone through auditions to earn their spot. On Wednesday mornings in Semester 2, they engage listeners with lively discussions on current trends and relatable topics, while curating a vibrant playlist of songs to start the day on a positive note. The programme provides an authentic platform for students to showcase their oracy and presentation skills, fostering confidence and creativity in a real-world communication setting.

 Enrichment Programme

The Department organised a workshop on Building Oral Communication and Critical Thinking Skills for Secondary 4NA students in 2026. During the workshop, students learned how to analyse video stimulus and infer broader issues linked to contextual clues observed. They were guided to interpret any oral question categorically and respond in a relevant, coherent and analytical manner. Also, students learned how to organise and elaborate on their responses. At the end of the course, students were able to verbally present their responses with an awareness of purpose, audience and context and become more confident and competent in expressing themselves.

2. Competitions

Secondary 4 Debate Challenge

The Secondary 4 Express students put their wit and words to the test through a series of intra-class debate rounds, sharpening their oral communication, critical thinking and persuasive skills. The top team from each class then advanced to the Inter-Class Debate Challenge, where they competed against their peers in a spirited exchange of ideas. This experience offered an authentic platform for students to showcase their confidence, eloquence and mastery of the English Language — all while engaging in meaningful discourse on contemporary issues.

English Language Literature Snap Shots