English

At West Grove Primary School, the English Language curriculum is designed to provide pupils with a meaningful and balanced language learning experience.

Last updated 3 August 2026

Department staff and roles

Head of Department	Mdm. Sarifah Azlin
Level Head	Mrs. Chen Pei Ai
Lead Teacher	Mdm. Yusnita Mohd Taib

VISION & MISSION

At West Grove Primary School, the English Department is committed to nurturing the full potential of every child. We believe that all students have the right to grow, learn, and thrive in a community where each individual is valued and respected. In turn, we cultivate learners who appreciate, respect, and contribute positively to others and to the shared environment in which we live.

Nested circles diagram showing EL Department Vision with Active Minds Gracious Hearts at center, surrounded by listening, reading, speaking, and writing labels.

CURRICULUM

At West Grove Primary School, the English Language curriculum is designed to provide pupils with a meaningful and balanced language learning experience. It focuses on the integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while nurturing confident communicators and critical thinkers.

The curriculum is anchored on the MOE STELLAR framework and strengthened by school-based programmes such as spelling and dictation, Show & Tell, writing programmes, comprehension and synthesis & transformation packages, and NewsBuzz activities. Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Assessment of Learning (AoL) are used to monitor pupils’ progress and support improvement. ICT is also meaningfully infused, particularly in the lower primary levels, to enhance engagement and support independent learning.

Through this integrated approach, pupils develop strong literacy skills, confidence in using the English language, and a love for learning.

KEY / SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES

The English Language Department is committed to providing meaningful and engaging learning experiences that nurture confident communicators, passionate readers, and thoughtful learners. Our key signature programmes are carefully designed to support students across different levels and learning needs through authentic experiences, reading initiatives, enrichment opportunities, and targeted support programmes.

Language Experience (P1–P4)

Students participate in hands-on and authentic learning experiences that integrate speaking, writing, observation, and collaboration. These programmes build confidence, strengthen language skills, and help students communicate with clarity and purpose.

Language Experience (P1–P4)

Level	Activity	Purpose	Skills Developed	Outcome
P1	Show & Tell – My Favourite Festival	Provide a platform for students to present confidently	Writing & speaking integration, self-expression, confidence, attentive audience skills	Students present their clay creations representing festivals and build presentation confidence
P2	Big Book Experience – “Roti Prata”	Engage students in hands-on, immersive learning	Observation, descriptive writing, recounting experiences	Fun, memorable experience inspiring students’ writing
P3	Unusual Plant Workshop	Bring STELLAR unit Unusual Plants to life	Descriptive language, observation, scientific inquiry, cross-subject integration	Deepens understanding of language and science
P4	Dramatisation	Nurture confident and empathetic communicators	Speaking with confidence, persuasion, collaboration, empathy	Students refine communication skills and deliver purposeful presentations

Big Book Experience – “Roti Prata”

2) Reading Programmes – Bridges through Books Initiatives

Through structured reading initiatives such as Moo-O, myON, newspaper reading, and classroom libraries, students develop strong reading habits, improve comprehension skills, and cultivate a love for reading.

Reading Programmes – Bridges through Books Initiatives

Level	Programme	Purpose	Skills Developed	Outcome
P1–P3	Moo-O	Promote reading fluency and engagement in early primary	Reading comprehension, vocabulary, digital literacy	Students develop independent reading habits and enjoy interactive reading
P4	myON Reading	Foster independent, self-paced reading at a higher level	Comprehension, critical thinking, digital reading skills	Students read widely and develop a love for literature
P4	WhatsUpp Newspaper	Connect reading with current events and real-world context	Reading for information, summarising, analysing	Students stay informed and apply reading skills to understand real-life issues
P5–P6	Little Red Dot Newspaper	Develop awareness of news, society, and civic literacy	Critical reading, comprehension, summarising, analysis	Students enhance media literacy and understanding of societal issues
School-wide	Storybooks in Class Libraries & Authors’ Talks	Encourage a culture of reading and exposure to literature	Vocabulary, imagination, appreciation of storytelling	Students enjoy reading for pleasure, gain insights from authors, and are inspired to write

myON Reading

3) Enrichment Programmes

Selected programmes such as Reading Circles, Creative Writing Workshops, Critical Thinking and Effective Communication, and Spell Bee provide opportunities for students to further develop their language abilities and deepen their interest in English.

Enrichment Programmes

Grade	Programme	Purpose	Skills Developed	Outcome
P1–P2	Spell Bee	Strengthen spelling and vocabulary mastery	Spelling accuracy, vocabulary building, memory skills	Students develop strong word knowledge and confidence in written language
P4–P5 (selected students)	Reading Circles	Foster collaborative reading and critical discussion	Comprehension, discussion, analytical thinking, teamwork	Students engage deeply with texts and improve collaborative reading skills
P5	Creative Writing Workshop	Enhance imaginative and structured writing	Creativity, narrative writing, expression, organisation	Students produce original, well-structured creative writing pieces
P6	Critical Thinking & Effective Communication Workshop	Prepare students for persuasive and reflective communication	Critical thinking, analysis, oral presentation, effective communication	Students develop the ability to reason, argue, and communicate ideas confidently and clearly

4) Support Programmes

Targeted support programmes such as LSP, Buddy Reading, BASE, SDR, and RRP are implemented to help students strengthen their literacy skills and build confidence in using the English language.

Support Programmes

Level	Programme	Purpose	Skills Developed	Outcome
P1–P2	LSP (Learning Support Programme)	Provide early support for students who need additional help in English	Basic reading skills, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension	Students build a stronger foundation in literacy and gain confidence in reading
P1–P2	Buddy Reading	Encourage guided reading through peer support	Reading fluency, confidence, social interaction, comprehension	Students become more confident readers through guided and supportive practice
P1–P2	BASE Programme	Support struggling readers in developing basic literaicy and comprehension skills	Phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, thinking-aloud strategies	Students improve literacy skills through targeted support and engaging resources developed by teachers
P3–P4	SDR (School-based Dyslexia Remediation)	Provide targeted support for students who need additional help in English	Reading comprehension, writing skills, language accuracy	Students strengthen their language skills and improve overall performance
P3–P5	RRP (Reading Remediation Programme)	Support students who require additional reading intervention	Reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development	Students improve reading ability and become more confident and independent readers

Language Alive! is an online platform to enhance students’ learning experiences in school and at home, showcasing students' work and performances. It aims to create a culture of sharing and learning amongst students, to excite and ignite in them a love for the English language.

Visit Language Alive! at

[https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/wgpslanguagealive/home](https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/wgpslanguagealive/home)

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