English Language & Literature

Department Programmes / Highlights

At WRSS, our English Language (EL) & Literature Department is dedicated to cultivating students who are empathetic communicators, discerning readers, and creative inquirers. Our curriculum aligns with the national EL curriculum, focusing on developing students’ competencies across various facets of language and literature. 

We achieve our goals through the following platforms: 

Level-Wide Programmes 

From Secondary One through Secondary Three, our students participate in a variety of activities designed to bolster their informational, collaborative, and communication skills. Here’s how we do it: 

At the Lower Secondary level, students develop strong communication skills through authentic and engaging learning experiences. 

In Secondary 1, students take part in a pen-pal programme where they exchange handwritten letters with students from another school. They experience the complete process of letter writing—from drafting their letters and addressing envelopes to posting them in our school post box and receiving replies from their pen pals.

In Secondary 2, students build confidence in public speaking by learning to engage, inform, and persuade different audiences. Through a range of speaking opportunities, they develop the skills to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 

In Secondary 3, as part of the Persuasive Communication unit, all Secondary 3 students participate in a debate programme that develops their critical thinking and communication skills. They learn to present well-reasoned arguments, support their ideas with evidence, and respond confidently and thoughtfully to opposing viewpoints.

Across all levels, we leverage technology to acquire and apply New Media Literacy (NML) skills in their research and creation of podcasts, vodcasts and presentation slides.

Talent Development Programme

Our commitment to nurturing a love for the English Language and Literature is evident through our Talent Development Programme. These include: 

• Workshops and Seminars: Tailored sessions to refine students’ writing, reading, and speaking skills. 

• Service Opportunities: Students can serve as emcees for school events and participate in outreach initiatives to primary schools, thereby honing crucial communication skills and building confidence. 

• School-based Competitions: Opportunities such as inter-class debates, public speaking contests, poetry slams, drama showcases, and flash fiction writing encourage students to apply their skills in competitive and creative settings. We support and encourage our students to participate in various competitions including National Schools Literature Festival, Live On Festival Design & Essay Competitions, Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA) and The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. 

Through these various platforms, our students acquire invaluable experiences that contribute to their holistic development as proficient users of the English language. This exposure to diverse language use further enhances their communicative abilities, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic success and meaningful endeavours. 

English Language and Literature Department Teachers