English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
Balgowlah Boys High School teaches English in Years 7 through to 12. In Year 11 and 12, the study of English is mandatory.
The English Faculty at Balgowlah Boys is an innovative part of a large and dynamic school. The teachers are both experienced and vibrant, seeking to maximise each studentâs literacy skills in-order for each student to reach his potential. There are a team of teachers, not including EAL/D, who teach English and, as a team, work together to constantly review the programs to cater for each student cohorts. As well, there is experience in teaching all facets of the curriculum including traditional literature, grammar, film, essay writing, drama, multimedia and ICT.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of English is mandatory. Courses offered include:
- English Extension 2
- English Extension 1
- English Advanced
- English Standard
- English Studies
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- English Life Skills.
