The study of English enables students at Parafield Gardens High School to develop skills in literacy, critical thinking, communication, analysis and evaluation.
Student literacy capabilities are crucial to their success in all facets of school and working life, and students develop this skill throughout their English studies.
From Years 7 to 10, our students are exposed to a wide range of texts and consider the interrelationships between text, context, audience, and purpose from a range of different perspectives. Students are provided opportunities to reflect, respond and create oral, written and multimodal texts in a range of genres. These skills enable students to better understand and critically evaluate their own values and the constantly evolving world around them. In Year 11, students beginning their SACE select their preferences in English pathways: Essential, Industry or General. In Year 12, there is also an option to study English in Community Life which explores Community Connections with a Literacy for life approach.
Essential English focuses on building student capacity to respond and communicate effectively in school and life beyond. Industry English prepares them for communication and literacy in the workplace or in vocational education. English provides students with opportunities to analyse the interrelationships within and between texts and examine the language and stylistic features used by authors for a diverse range of purposes and prepares them for further study of English at University.
