English Language

Focus

To nurture confident and empathetic communicators with the love for the language

Objectives

We strive to build a strong foundation in the English Language by fostering students’ enjoyment of the language and promoting reading, oracy, listening and writing skills. This approach aims to develop knowledge and encourage independent use of the language. 

Pedagogical Approaches

The school adopts STELLAR (STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading) in the teaching of English Language. STELLAR strengthens students’ language and reading skills while promoting a positive attitude towards learning through the use of stories and strategies to engage students in the learning of the English Language. 

Key Programmes

MOE Programmes

Learning Support Programme (LSP)
Literacy support programme for lower primary students

Reading Remediation Programme (RRP)
Literacy support programme for middle primary students

School-based Dyslexia Programme (SDR)
Specialised literacy remediation programme for middle primary students with dyslexia

Reading Circles (RC)
Enrichment programme for upper primary advanced readers to cultivate their literary awareness, critical thinking skills and language skills

School Programmes

Speech and Drama
Our Primary 1 students build their confidence and enhance their creativity and communication skills during English Language lessons that culminate in a showcase at the end of the programme.

Digital Reads
Digital Reads promotes independent readers and fosters literacy and the love of reading by providing students convenient access to books and leveraging the affordances of technology.

ElevateR
ElevateR is an initiative tailored to Elevate the Reading proficiency of our Primary 1 and Primary 2 students

STARLit is AGPS Literature-appreciation programme that instils our students with the love for the language and encourage them to become critical and creative thinkers who express themselves confidently, effectively and empathetically.