Jessica Davies
Domain Leader – English
Welcome to English
The English Domain’s courses are shaped by our teachers’ love of English and Western Australian Curriculum requirements- our teaching and learning always aims to spark our students’ curiosity for the subject. Students learn about the English language and how to use it effectively through their study of a wide range of written, spoken, multi-modal and visual texts. Our courses are designed to foster a lifelong interest in language and a love of reading and creating texts. Students learn to create texts of their own and to engage with those produced by other people. We regularly invite students to enter competitions and listen to visiting writers, poets and performing artists in order to extend their class studies of English.
Courses
Year 7 & 8
Year 9
Year 10
Around the World in 80 Texts
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information Have you ever wanted to travel to explore new places and have amazing adventures? Could you see yourself as a travel blogger or photographer one day? While Covid has limited our method of travel, nothing should stop us
Mission: Possible
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information Spy fiction and crime drama are an ever popular genre. And why not? With their fast pace and twists and turns, they are an exciting mile a minute literary ride. In this course you will delve into the writing
The American Dream
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 and 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information You may think you know America, but the USA we know today is only where it is because of those who came before – those who dreamt big and built a country where anybody’s dream could come true.
The Gender Agenda
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information What does it mean to be a woman today? What is it to be a man? What expectations does society place upon us and how are we “supposed” to fit traditional gender stereotypes? Where have these stereotypes even
When I Grow Up
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information What do the Harry Potter and Hunger Games books have in common? They both deal with the challenges of friendship, discovering independence and the ability to prove oneself. In When I Grow Up, you will learn about one
Writing for Purpose
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information When you think about it, writing is something we do every single day. From texting, emailing and updating our statuses to applying for jobs, writing is a skill we all need to develop in order to successfully
You’re A Wizard Harry
Domain: EnglishTimetable: Trimester 1, 2, or 3Length of Course: 1 Trimester Course Information Do you know what Quidditch, Muggles and Apparition mean? If so, it’s clear you may be suffering from a Potter addiction. Why not channel your Potter-mania by enrolling in this class. In this course, you will use the
Year 11 & 12
English (ATAR)
Course Code: AEENG/ATENGDomain: EnglishTimetable: Semester 1 and 2Length of Course: 2 Years Unit Information The English ATAR course focuses on developing students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes. It encourages students to critically engage with texts from their contemporary world, with texts from the past
English (General)
Course Code: GEENG/GTENGDomain: EnglishTimetable: Semester 1 and 2Length of Course: 2 Years Unit Information The English General course focuses on consolidating and refining the skills and knowledge needed by students to become competent, confident and engaged users of English in everyday, community, social, further education, training and workplace contexts. The English General
Literature (ATAR)
Course Code: AELIT/ATLITDomain: EnglishTimetable: Semester 1 and 2Length of Course: 2 Years Unit Information The Literature ATAR course focuses on the study of literary texts and developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language; evaluate perspectives and evidence; and challenge ideas and interpretations.