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CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent

English Language and English Literature

Explore how English Language and Literature are taught through theatre, debates, and real-world experiences at SJC.

Last updated 15 July 2026

Our Objectives

  • To cultivate empowered and engaged 21st century learners who are discerning yet empathetic and effective communicators

  • To inspire a deep appreciation for the English Language and Literature, and their use in creative expression and in daily life

Our Approach

  • Focus on experiential learning and guided discovery to allow for deep learning

  • Explicit instruction on the use of visible thinking strategies to enhance metacognition

  • Opportunities to harness ICT to allow for the co-construction of knowledge

Our Programmes

  • Experience the authentic use of English Language and Literature through theatre experiences and learning beyond the classroom

  • Explore different perspectives of the world through dramatisation and debates

  • Engage in dialogic classroom discussion to develop richer perspectives

Through all the above programmes, students will learn to use the English Language with impact, effect and affect.

Three school Earth Day displays: a pledge tree with notes, students viewing activity boards, and a table with books and plants.
Two school drama scenes: one student lies on floor while peers watch, another shows students at tables performing.
Students in blue uniforms learn outdoors in a school garden and indoors at desks during English class.
Student volunteers in blue uniforms reading books with young children at tables as part of the Kidsread programme.
Two older students in blue uniforms read books to young children seated on a hall floor in two side-by-side photos.

Our department’s work is tied closely to our school’s Applied Learning Programme in Theatre and Debates. Find out more here.