What you will study in Year 9 A culture of thinking and learning

English

The Ōtūmoetai College English programme incorporates various teaching and learning approaches, including online, co-operative, and cross curricular strategies to engage students at their individual level of capability, while developing a literacy foundation that will build their confidence and success within, and beyond, school. The presentation of real-world concepts is a key component of the programme and through exposure to complex texts, such as novel, biography, and film, students will respond creatively, analytically, and accurately to national and global concerns, either in written, visual, or spoken forms. Additionally, students’ interest and reading capabilities will be enhanced through regular visits to the school’s library, with their writing strengthened through access to Write that Essay, a web-based support tool.

School Purpose Statement

How we prepare students for life