English

Vision:

A Passion for Reading, A Passion for Writing and Speaking

Mission:

To develop confident English Language users who have a strong foundation in the language and love reading.

English Department Programmes:

Reading Programmes at CPS promote reading with a clear and meaningful purpose to help the CPS students gain more knowledge and information.

The programmes will monitor CPS student’s growth and development, enable them to discern information accurately and empower them to be a Confident Language User and Active Contributor and Speaker as aligned with the 21st century skillset.

Primary 1 to 6: Extensive Reading Programme (ERP)

The programme fosters a love of reading in CPS students, inspiring them to become lifelong readers. Students have access to a diverse selection of high-quality, age-appropriate materials and are given dedicated time and space to read for enjoyment.

Primary 4 and 5: Little Red Dot

The programme empowers the CPS students to keep abreast with current affairs using authentic texts and materials while providing opportunities for collaboration and make connections of learning to life.

Primary 6: I and Inspire Magazines

Students engage with the I magazine or Inspire magazine, which feature relatable and thought-provoking content. These magazines encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Foundation of Curriculum

STELLAR Programme (Primary 1 to Primary 6)

The school’s English Language curriculum is based on the STELLAR programme. STELLAR, which stands for STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading, aims to strengthen students’ language and reading skills. The programme uses research-based teaching strategies and age-appropriate materials to engage students as they learn to effectively use the English Language. The teaching approaches and resources are designed to deliver the outcomes of English Language Syllabus 2010

Rich Learning Experiences

To nurture the joy of learning and in tandem with the school’s total curriculum framework, the following programmes will provide the opportunity for CPS students. to stimulate interest and curiosity so that they can explore and discover interests and enrich their learning experiences.

Student Emcees

At CPS, our student emcees cultivate a Growth Mindset by taking on the challenge of speaking before live audiences, strengthening their confidence and communication skills. Through collaboration and script refinement, they develop essential 21st Century Competencies (E21CC), emerging as articulate, self-assured individuals and active contributors.

Throughout the year, these students gain valuable public speaking experience by hosting major school events and leading short sharing segments. Opportunities include the Hari Raya concert, National Day celebration, and pre-assembly sessions, where they refine their stage presence and adaptability in real-world settings.

Poetry Workshop

The Poetry Workshop at CPS nurtures creative expression by encouraging students to explore diverse text types and articulate their ideas in unique and meaningful ways. Designed to foster deep thinking and literary creativity, the workshop provides a hands-on, engaging approach to poetry, making it accessible and enjoyable for all learners.

Using interactive tools and visual presentations, students overcome initial apprehensions and gain confidence in poetic expression. By the end of the programme, they will have created their own visual poetry piece, showcasing their newly acquired skills in writing and performance.

Supportive Learning Environment

To provide reading pleasure for English, besides the Media Resource Library, the book café provides a conducive and inviting reading environment for our CPS students to immerse into a wide range of texts.

Celebration of Success

CPS EL Fiesta

To celebrate the success of growth and achievements of CPS students, the annual CPS EL Fiesta provides the platform to showcase learning and discover talents in reading, writing and speaking. It is a week where the CPS students will be immersed in the plethora of fun and engaging language activities!

NewsMakers Awards 2024

Ilman Rafiq (4.7), Ivasenko Evelina (4.4) and Shanjana Srinivasan (4.2) participated in the NewsMaker Awards 2024 broadcasting competition, where they showcased their creativity by using the Moo-V app to create digital video news. They won the Gold Award, securing Corporation Primary School’s position as the top performer in the event. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students.