English
Kellock's English programme builds confident, effective communicators through rich language experiences.
Our Vision
Effective, confident and thoughtful communicators who are equipped with the dispositions and skills for the future.
Our Mission
We nurture every Kellock girl to communicate with clarity, confidence and empathy. Through purposeful and engaging learning experiences students build strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, writing and representing, and learn to use language thoughtfully for different purposes, audiences and contexts.
Our Direction
The English Language Department develops strong language foundations while preparing students to communicate in a changing world. Our curriculum is designed to help students become discerning readers, creative inquirers and empathetic communicators who can think critically, express ideas effectively and take ownership of their learning.
Text with words on the school's directions for English
Strong Foundations and Rich Language Developing students’ receptive and productive language skills, together with their knowledge about language, through explicit instruction and meaningful practice. | Purposeful and Effective Communication Providing authentic opportunities for students to listen, speak, read, view, write and represent ideas according to purpose, audience, context and culture. | Future-Ready English Learners Developing empathetic communicators, discerning readers and creative inquirers through multiliteracies, metacognition and inquiry through dialogue. |
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Key Programmes
Our programmes provide students with varied opportunities to enjoy English, strengthen essential skills and communicate for real purposes.
Oracy Programme
Our Oracy Programme provides students with varied opportunities to enjoy English and communicate confidently for authentic purposes. Through Stay Current at Kellock, students discuss age-appropriate current affairs, consider different perspectives and express informed opinions respectfully. The SPEAK Awards provide a platform for students to develop and showcase accuracy, fluency, articulation and expression.
These experiences nurture key 21st Century Competencies, including effective communication, critical and inventive thinking, collaboration, confidence and civic literacy. They prepare students to become thoughtful, discerning and empathetic communicators.
Project Write Right
Project Write Right is a structured writing programme implemented from Primary 1 to Primary 6. Through the explicit and progressive teaching of writing skills, students learn to generate and organise ideas, craft engaging texts, and review and revise their work. This systematic approach enables them to build strong foundations and become increasingly confident and competent writers.
Teacher guidance, peer response and age-appropriate technology provide students with more timely feedback on their writing. Students learn to use this feedback purposefully, reflect on their progress and take greater ownership of their improvement. In doing so, they develop important 21st Century Competencies, including critical and inventive thinking, communication, collaboration, and self-directed learning.
Digital Stories
Digital Stories is designed for Primary 1 and Primary 2 students. We believe that students can begin embracing technology and preparing for the future of learning from a young age when digital tools are used meaningfully and in age-appropriate ways.
Students combine words, images and other modes to create and share stories for an authentic audience. Through these experiences, they strengthen their language skills, creativity, collaboration and digital literacy while learning to make thoughtful and responsible choices when communicating online. The programme develops key 21st Century Competencies, including communication, collaboration, critical and inventive thinking, and responsible decision-making in the digital world.
