English

Some of the aims of the English Syllabus are:

To reinforce and continue the work of the primary school in nurturing the intellectual, imaginative and emotional growth of each student by developing her personal proficiency in the arts and skills of language.

To enhance the skills of reading and listening with understanding and

To expose students to a wide variety of poetry, drama, literature and film.

Head of Department:	Mrs Eleanor Sherman
Teachers:	Eleanor Sherman, Joe Dennehy, Kate Brassil, Lynda Irwin, Ger Coughlan, Helen Kearney, Carmel O'Leary, Elizabeth Brosnan,
Course Outline
Junior Cycle	Senior Cycle
English is compulsory at Junior and Senior Cycle.
Students study a broad course covering a range of topics including: Reading Personal Writing Functional Writing Poetry Fiction Drama Media Studies	Students study a broad course covering a range of topics including: Comprehension Personal Writing Functional Writing Poetry Comparative Study Drama Film

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