English

The English Language and Literature Department aims to:

• Develop Marists to be empathetic and confident communicators in the English Language; 
• Teach Marists the skills and strategies to be discerning readers and be increasingly competent in the use of the English Language through the use of pedagogically sound instructional strategies;  
• Nurture Marists to be creative inquirers by exploring the use of the English Language through participating in enrichment programmes and competitions. 

To achieve the Department’s goals, the following programmes are offered:

• MSHS 4-year English Language Curriculum - a close alignment of pedagogical practices, assessment practices, and the EL Syllabus 2020 at each level

• Lower Secondary Reading Programme - integrated in the EL Curriculum with differentiated reading materials

• Inter-House Flash Fiction Competition

• Upper Secondary Theatre Experience
• A Chapter A Day @MSHS - school-wide morning reading programme

Marists are given the opportunities to participate in the following programmes and competitions:

• The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

• National Schools Literature Festival

• Unity Young Writers Festival & Competition (UWF)
• YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards
• MOE Creative Arts Programme

Take a look at some good work by our Secondary One students: 

• Extensive Reading Programme (Book Reviews)