Week 4 Term 2 - English Department: Department Goals for Term 2 (May 11 - May 15)

Term 2 represents a crucial and pivotal phase for the English Department, as we shift our focus from foundational work to consolidating growth and achieving specific outcomes. For the coming term, we have strategically identified and prioritized goals that simultaneously address the unique learning needs of both our Junior and Senior School English students, ensure the continued robustness of our curriculum delivery, and align precisely with the overarching goals of the school. While we acknowledge that the dynamic nature of the school year often requires flexibility and adaptation—a reality we are prepared for—we are committed to diligently pursuing these core objectives throughout Term 2. Below are some of the key goals we endeavor to work towards this term.

Students at risk of achieving - We want to work with our identified students who are at risk of achieving credits in English. We have identified who the students are, the reasons and the next steps that we want to put in place.

Literacy Co-Requisite - We are looking to prepare our students for this assessment (in May Term 2). We look at the students who achieved a High Level 4 to Level 5 of their PAT reading results in Term 1 2026. This group will sit the CAA Test scheduled for Week 5 Term 1.

Derived Grade Exams -We aim to strategically prepare our NCEA students for the Derived Grade Exam scheduled for Week 11 of Term 2. This includes ensuring every student is fully informed about the exam's critical nature and providing targeted support and resources. Our specific focus will be on actively encouraging and tracking attendance to ensure maximum participation, thereby providing students with a vital safety net and practice opportunity ahead of their derived grade external assessments. 

Week 3 Term 2 - English Department: Term 2 Senior English Review (May 04 - May 08)

Senior English Program Term 1 2026

Term 1 for our NCEA English students (Levels 1, 2, and 3) began with introductory assemblies aimed at establishing clear curriculum expectations and detailing the assessment schedule for the year. Our focus was on ensuring a thorough understanding of the program from the outset.

NCEA Level 1: The curriculum centered on the study of different writing genres, focusing specifically on Personal Account and Narrative writing. After dedicating Weeks 1–7 to studying and practicing both genres, students completed internal assessment 91926 in Week 8, submitting a final piece in their preferred style. We are pleased with how the students responded to this unit and the assessment.

NCEA Level 2: Year 12 students initiated their film study of Gran Torino and began preparation for internal assessment 91107 (Close Viewing). Although this assessment is due in Term 3, the cohort made excellent use of Term 1 to get a head start.

NCEA Level 3: Year 13 successfully completed their film study of A Beautiful Mind and finished their first internal assessment: 91480 (Close Viewing, 3 Credits).

We eagerly anticipate commencing the written text studies with all our NCEA learners in Term 2. Please see some of our NCEA English students from Term 1 below.

Senior English 91926 Student Exemplar - Term 1

Senior English 91926 Student Exemplar - Term 1