English Language and Literature Department

The English Language and Literature Department’s vision would be to develop students’ competency in English Language and Literature by cultivating a life-long habit of reading and the ability to communicate proficiently and confidently such that they not only become confident users of the language but also show appreciation and love for it.

It is thus very much in line with our vision that the Applied Learning Programme in Assumption English School, titled SPEAK (SPeak English with grAce and Knowledge), aims to nurture confident and eloquent communicators who can articulate their thoughts and opinions well.

The SPEAK Programme provides ample opportunities for all students to develop their speaking skills in an interactive and safe learning environment. These include projects at each level to showcase their speaking skills. For example, our Secondary 2 students are scheduled to read the news during morning assembly daily in a segment known as Daily News @ AES. They will select a piece of news that is interesting and share their opinion on it.

Our Secondary 3 students put up campaigns on a topic they would like to be advocates for and present it during assembly or their lunch breaks. It is a daunting experience speaking to a live audience but our students have shown much courage and resilience in taking up the challenge and carrying themselves very well during the live presentations.

This year, our Secondary 4 & 5 students embarked on a project to create a one-minute introductory clip of themselves to be included in their portfolios for tertiary education and beyond. They applied the skills learnt over the 4 – 5 years at AES and the introductory video clips were not only creative but also invigorating.

Students who show a flair for speaking can showcase their talents in oratorical contests and given student emcee roles at school events and programmes. We hope to continue building and enhancing students’ love for the language through the wide array of programmes we have.