At the heart of all courses and classes within the English Faculty is the human ability and affinity to use language.
English at St Joseph’s Catholic High School develops students as confident communicators, critical thinkers and informed citizens. Aligned with the NESA English syllabus, the English curriculum builds students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing across a wide range of texts and contexts.
Students are encouraged to engage deeply with language, literature and ideas, developing the ability to interpret the world around them and express their thinking clearly and creatively.
In Years 7–10, students study a broad range of texts including novels, short stories, films, poetry, drama and multimodal texts. Learning experiences are designed to develop:
Students learn to reflect on their own learning and apply literacy skills across all curriculum areas.
Senior English courses support students to refine their analytical and expressive skills in preparation for post-school pathways. Courses offered may include:
Students engage in independent learning, research and sustained writing tasks that align with NESA requirements for the Higher School Certificate.
