The study of English helps students to 
become ‘… confident communicators, 
imaginative and critical thinkers and 
informed citizens’ who ‘… analyse, 
understand, communicate and build 
relationships with others and the world 
around them.’
English aims to ensure students ‘… learn 
to purposely and proficiently read, view, 
listen to, speak, write, create and reflect 
on increasingly complex texts’. They 
‘understand Standard Australian English’ 
and ‘develop interest and skills in 
examining aesthetic aspects of texts …’ 
and appreciate literature. They ‘… enjoy, 
analyse, evaluate, adapt and use […] 
English language in all its variations to 
evoke feelings, form ideas and facilitate 
interactions with others.’
English studies include covering content in:
Language
Literature
Literacy
Students develop skills in Reading and Writing.
Genre focus areas include Stories, Reports, Poetry, Persuasive and Text Exploration.