English Language & Literature Department

Mission

To nurture empathetic lifelong learners who are discerning, confident and eloquent users of the English Language

Department Philosophy

Every student will learn to appreciate the ways in which language is used for different purposes. They are encouraged to develop critical and creative thinking skills while appreciating the beauty of the English Language through the exploration of a range of topics such as self, family, environment, science, culture and human values. Through the study of the 4 language skills, namely speaking, writing, reading and listening, students will be empowered to become effective communicators who are better able to understand and navigate the roles they may embody in the future.

Teaching Team


Head Of Department (HOD/EL)	Ms Hazel Lee
Subject Head (EL)	Ms Alexis Koh
Subject Head (Literature)	Ms Divya Raman
Senior Teacher (EL)	Mrs Esther Tan (Sec 2 EL Coordinator)
Teachers	Ms Lim Lee Lian (Assistant Year Head, Lower Sec) Ms Siti Aisyah (Subject Head, Student Well-Being) Ms Lynn Quan (Subject Head, CCE) Ms Agnes Chin Ms Gwendolynn Chrissie Tan Mr Jeremy Khoo (Sec 2 Lit Coordinator) Ms Lim Lay Yong Ms Lee Wan Jing Melodie (Sec 3 EL Coordinator) Ms Perng Jiawei Mrs Susanne Ng (Sec 1 EL Coordinator) Ms Vanessa Hew (Sec 1 Lit Coordinator) Ms Violet Ng I-Ling (Sec 4 EL Coordinator) Ms Yvonne Teo Ms Nicole Wong Mr Jeffrey Chua Ms Natalie Soong Ms Apollonia Riard

Programmes / Projects / Competitions in 2024

1. English Language Week
2. EL Reading Programme (School level)
3. ALP: Journalism & Broadcasting
4. Lower Secondary Theatre Experience
5. Orator’s Trophy (National level)
6. YMCA Plain English Speaking Award (National level)
7. National Schools Literature Festival

Secondary 3 Literature students performing during our annual English Week concert in 2019

Even the English and Literature department joined in on the fun, dressing up as various literary characters!

There were also exciting quizzes and activities, which students enjoyed taking part in during English Week 2019!
Photos by: Cherlyn Chua (4 Cou), Johnson Chong (3 Lov)