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A passion for learning underscores the way that English is delivered at Maitland Grossmann High School. As a pivotal faculty in the school, we understand that it is our duty to develop students as keen thinking individuals who understand that their informed opinion is valued.  Our new units of work encourage students to "think outside the square" and ask questions of "what if" about their world.  We encourage students to reflect on their learning and engage in the world of language as a means of power and communication. Currently our very experienced staff are renewing programs and reviewing our current assessment practices within the Quallity Teaching Framework, to create innovative tasks of significance.

HSC English Studies Assessments Tasks

Date: 6 March 2012
Summary: Task 2 (L Guider)

HSC English Standard Assessment Tasks

Date: 7 March 2012
Summary: Module a (L Guider)

HSC English Extension 2 Assessment Task

Date: 9 March 2012
Summary: Task 1 (L Guider)

Speak Easy (Year 10 )

Date: 13 March 2012 09:00 to 13 March 2011 00:00
Summary: School Hall (E Guider)

HSC English Advanced Assessment Tasks

Date: 14 March 2012
Summary: Module A (L Guider)

HSC English Extension 1 Assessment Tasks

Date: 16 March 2012
Summary: Task 2 (L Guider)

Year 12 English Excursion

Date: 23 March 2012 06:30 to 16:00
Summary: UNSW, Sydney (11Es1 & 11Es5) (B Farrell)

HSC English Extension 2 Assessment Tasks

Date: 18 May 2012
Summary: Task 2 (L Guider)

HSC English Advanced Assessment Tasks

Date: 30 May 2012
Summary: Module B (L Guider)

HSC English Standard Assessment Tasks

Date: 30 May 2012
Summary: Module B (L Guider)


On Monday, 4th April at 7.30am, the Preliminary Extension English class invited their parents to a breakfast where they showcased their writing talents by reading an extract from their tandem stories. These stories were inspired by the popular culture text, Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight by Nick Earls and Rebecca Sparrow.
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Shakespeare can be confusing and hard to grasp. The different language and style of writing can often make learning about his works boring and unenjoyable. This is where Bell Shakespeare steps in. Their performance shed light on the play and in between scenes they stopped and explained what was happening in the play at the time which helped us understand a lot more.
 
The energy and vibe that they had made their performance captivating and exciting.  Courtney Magann, Year 10
It was really enjoyable and was very entertaining. (Samm)
It brought Shakespeare to life in a fun way. (Danielle)
It made Shakespeare enjoyable. (Mia)
It made Shakespeare easier to understand. (Kate)
I was having fun through the entire performance. (Maddie)

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Last year we entered four teams in the Premier’s Debating Competition. This competition involves the students selecting a topic on arrival at a school and having one hour to prepare the topic which is decided with the toss of a coin. We entered one Year 12 team, two in the Year 9/10 competition and one in the Year 8 section.

 
Reports on each team can be found by clicking on the more button below.
 
By Leanne Lacey
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