English Department Report
Sitting (L-R) : Ms Peigne, Mrs Ali, Mrs Veramu
INTRODUCTION
The teachers of our department have worked diligently throughout the year to facilitate students’ learning in acquiring knowledge, skills and developing talent.
Five teachers complement this department :
Mrs Ali Form 3
Ms Aziz Forms 3,6,7
Mrs Veramu Forms 4, 5
Ms Cobona Form 4
Mrs Young Forms 5,6,7
Last year’s forms 4,6,7 students performed well in the national examinations. For Fiji Junior Certificate Examination students attained a 97.6 % pass. In the Fiji School Leaving Certificate, students attained an 88 % pass and an 87.9 % pass for Fiji Seventh Form Examinations
The teachers had organised competitions amongst forms in the field of oratory, creative writing as well as debates. Competitions were held during lunch breaks and lasted for 2 weeks. Many students took this opportunity to show their skills; forms 3 and 5 were the most enthusiastic. The overall winners for the competitions were 6K for the Senior Category and 3A for the Junior Category.
AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH COMPETITION
118 students participated in this competition. 7 students received Distinction Awards, 15 students received the Certificate of Credit , 6 for the Certificate of Achievement and 90 for the Certificate of Participation. The increasing number of students who enter this competition every year as well as the increasing number being given the different Awards are encouraging to teachers. It goes without saying that we aim to improve our results next year.
I acknowledge the principal, Mrs Ali’s able leadership and professional guidance throughout the year. Her continuing support and encouragement has enabled teachers to do their work well.
I also acknowledge the PTFA’s generosity in giving money prizes for our competitions.
I acknowledge the English teachers’ professionalism and dedication in working tirelessly and most of the time cheerfully to complete the syllabuses.
I thank the students for their cooperation and enthusiasm throughout the year, this attitude has made our work easier. I wish forms 4,6 and 7 sutudents all the best for their examinations.
M W Young (Mrs)