Our Goals

1. To develop their eagerness in improving English
2. To think and communicate in English in their daily lives
3. To acquire, develop and apply knowledge in English
4. To provide students with a wide range of contexts and learning experiences
5. To develop their English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing
6. To develop a lifelong passion in learning English

Curriculum Highlights

1. P.1-P.3 PLPR/W programme offered by EDB, focusing on guided reading, speaking and writing practice
2. Phonics taught with a focus in P.1-3
3. BYOD from P.3 to P.6
4. P.1-6 writing practice
5. Tailor-made and levelled GE and RW booklets
6. NET oral lessons for P.4-P.6 with a focus on speaking practice
7. Promote drama education to arouse students’ motivation to learn English

English Activities

1. English Week
2. English Speaking Thursday
3. English Assemblies
4. Festival celebrations
5. English recess games
6. English Choral Speaking
7. English Solo Speaking
8. English Drama

Happy Bookish Halloween

In October, SAWOO became a spookily exciting place as we celebrated our Happy Bookish Halloween Day! This year, we combined our students' love for reading English books with the festive Halloween theme. They were invited to bring in their favorite English book and dress up as a beloved book character. It was a sight to behold, with students transforming into so many different characters! We also had a book sharing competition, where students created some amazing videos talking about their favourite book. During recess time, students could choose from several fun game booths where they could test their English skills and win fantastic prizes. This special blend of Halloween and literature created an enchanting atmosphere, fostering a love for reading while celebrating the spirit of Halloween.

P.1 Activity Day – Cake Making

AI lesson 

As we have incorporated AI into our lessons, we wanted an extra emphasis to be placed on improving our students writing ability.

After trialling a new AI platform suitable for primary-level students, we discovered the following:

1. AI helped to promote self-directed learning with our students.
2. AI also helped students to be more aware of grammatical mistakes in their writing thus improving their story writing abilities
3. AI also encouraged students to write more impactful and creative stories as they can now include AI generated imagery.

English Debate Team

• Schedule consistent practice sessions to reinforce skills and build confidence. Regular debates and discussions will help students apply what they’ve learned.
• Foster a collaborative environment where students work together on research, argument development, and practice debates, promoting team spirit.
• Offer access to resources, such as debate guides, articles, and videos, to help students research topics and improve their arguments.
• Incorporate digital tools for research, presentations, and communication. Consider using online platforms for virtual debates or discussions