Years 7-10
In English, students build on the foundational skills developed in K–6 in the areas of: Reading, viewing and listening to texts; Understanding and responding
to texts and expressing their ideas and composing texts. They appreciate and use language to make meaning in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive, critical and powerful, and continue to learn that language has the power to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
The following guide, produced by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), contains more information about English in Years 7-10:
Years 11-12
English is a mandatory subject for students in Year 11 and 12, building on the premise that the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in English are central to students’ learning and development in school and beyond. Students have a variety of English courses to choose from in which they develop confidence in their use of language for a variety of purposes as well as continuing to develop and expand their skills in reading, writing and communication. They apply their English knowledge and skills to deepen their understanding of themselves, their community and the world.
The following guides, produced by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), containing more information about the different English 11 – 12 courses available: