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