English
The English curriculum at Calwell High School is crafted to ignite creativity, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity. Each unit is designed to capture students' interests and resonate with the broader world around them, fostering an engaging learning experience. Our program provides various opportunities for students to learn about the power, value and art of the English language for communication, knowledge and pleasure.
We prepare our students to be 21st century learners. Students are taught to critically evaluate information presented in different mediums, comprehend complex ideas across modalities, and effectively communicate their own ideas using diverse textual formats.
Through reading, viewing, listening, speaking, writing, creating, and reflecting on diverse classical and contemporary texts and text types, students develop the skills to explore ideas and expressions.
All teachers follow a common curriculum program that appropriately provides a sequence of learning for all students through years 7 to 10. The units are designed to build from their learning in primary school and develop their skills to ensure appropriate preparation for college and beyond.
Our curriculum aims to meet the needs of diverse learners providing a range of opportunities for all students to access the curriculum in a way that suits their learning needs.
EAL/D Support
Students with a language background other than English (LBOTE) who require specific support to develop English proficiency and cultural knowledge to access the Australian Curriculum, are EAL/D learners. At Calwell High School, we have a specialised teacher to provide additional support to EAL/D students and classroom teachers to ensure that the needs of EAL/D students in their classroom are being met.
