Week 2 Term 3 - English Department: Term 2 Junior English Review (July 27 - July 31)

Term 2 Junior English Program 

For Term 2, 2026, our Year 9 and 10 English theme was 'I see myself in texts.'. Our department remains committed to curating a program featuring texts that are culturally diverse and directly relevant to our students’ lives and unique experiences. By prioritizing literature that resonates with their own journeys, we aim to deepen engagement and foster a sense of connection. We are particularly excited by the selection of short texts explored this term, which have sparked insightful discussions and provided meaningful opportunities for students to see themselves reflected in their learning. 

Ms George's Year 9 English class Term 2 2026 

Our Junior English classes explored various texts, focusing primarily on short texts. For our Year 9 English program our students looked at Witi Ihimaera’s ‘Big Brother Little Sister’ and Willie Davis’s ‘Ka Kite Bro’. Our Year 10 English program offered short texts such Apriana Taylor’s ‘In The Rubbish Tin’ and ‘Rain’ by Hone Tuwhare. The assessment centered on Formal and Creative Writing, alongside successful Mid-Year Junior Examinations in Week 9. To support our 'Read for Pleasure' department goal, we continue to use the StepsWeb app for our Year 9 English program.

Mid Year Junior English Exam Term 2 2026

We successfully concluded Term 2 with our Mid-Year Junior English Examinations. We are incredibly proud of the students' dedication and the effort they invested throughout the term; their accomplishments are a testament to their hard work and engagement in their learning journey.