English
It is through the study of English that students learn about how Language shapes our understanding of ourselves and our world. Through their study of English, students learn how language is the primary means by which we relate to others and how it is central to our intellectual, social and emotional development.
The English faculty at James Ruse Agricultural High School is a dedicated team committed to providing positive, supportive, and challenging learning opportunities tailored to the needs of our highly talented students.
With extensive experience and enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods, the faculty delivers a differentiated curriculum that nurtures students' critical and creative skills.
In Year 11 and 12, the English courses offered at JRAHS include:
- English Advanced
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
Competitions
Competitions - Writing
- Dorothea Mackellar Poetry
- Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writer
- ICAS English
- Poetry In Action Competition
- Sydney Morning Herald, Young Writer of the Year Competition
- Whitlam Institute What Matters? Writing Competition
- Woorilla Poetry Prize
Competitions - Debating/Public Speaking/Model United Nations
- Combined High Schools Debating, The Arts Unit
- Junior State Debating Championships, The Arts Unit
- Harvard Model United Nations
- Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award, The Arts Unit
- Lions Club Australia Youth of the Year
- NSW Plain English Speaking Award, The Arts Unit
- Premier's Debating Challenge, The Arts Unit
- Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition
- Rotary Model United Nations Assembly
- Kirby Cup Western Sydney University High School Mooting Competition
- The Law Society of NSW Mock Trial Competition
- UN Youth Evatt Competition
- UN Youth Negotiations Competition
- UN Youth Voice
- Sydney Model United Nations Conference
Additionally, the faculty offers English mentoring classes for students from Year 7 to Year 12 to help them develop proficiency and become confident communicators.
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