English Language
Programmes from the English Department
We enrich the national STELLAR curriculum with our English programmes that bring language learning to life. We believe every child can be a confident, engaging, and effective communicator. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed programmes tailored to different stages of language development, we spark the joy in learning and nurture a lasting love for the English language. Our students are empowered with the communication skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.
🌟 Primary 1 & 2: Speech and Drama Programme
Our budding learners discover the joy of language through expressive storytelling, movement, and role-play. The Speech and Drama Programme is designed to build their confidence, enhance their speaking and listening skills, and promote joyful learning through drama performances that spark imagination and creativity. The weekly drama lessons will lead to a captivating end-of-term performance where students shine on stage with confidence and flair.
🎤 Primary 3 & 4: Young Enthusiasts
At P3 & P4 students become young presenters who explore and share topics they are passionate about. The Young Enthusiasts programme encourages them to experiment with authentic modes of communication—be it through visuals, multimedia, or storytelling—to engage their audience meaningfully and build their confidence in public speaking.
📰 Primary 5: Young Journalists
As Young Journalists, our Primary 5 students step into the shoes of news anchors and reporters. They research and present current events to their peers during morning assemblies, honing their critical thinking, oral communication, and presentation skills. The experience also fosters media literacy and awareness of the world around them.
⚖️ Primary 6: Young Advocates
Our graduating cohort takes on the challenge of becoming Young Advocates, where they are trained in the art of debate and persuasive speech. They learn to stand up for causes they believe in, articulate their thoughts clearly, and defend their viewpoints with confidence, respect, and conviction.
📚 Developing the Love for Reading
Books Alive!
Reading is at the heart of language learning. Each year, our school celebrates Books Alive!, a much-anticipated event that brings stories to life. Teachers and students dress up as their favourite book characters, take part in a prop-making competition, participate in quizzes, and attend inspiring talks by local authors. The event fosters a vibrant reading culture and builds a lifelong love for books.
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Literature (English) Appreciation Programme (LEAP) for P4 & P5
LEAP is where language comes alive — and where young minds take flight.
Through this specially crafted two-year journey, students are immersed in popular and engaging literary texts that spark curiosity and encourage deeper thinking. Held once a week, these lessons go beyond reading — they invite students to explore themes, characters, and issues through lively discussions and thoughtful analysis.
Using Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning, a powerful critical thinking tool, students learn to:
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Make inferences and draw connections
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Consider different perspectives
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Evaluate arguments and ideas with clarity
This process sharpens their ability to think logically, speak confidently, and write with purpose and precision.
By the end of the LEAP programme, our students don’t just grow in their love for literature — they emerge as critical thinkers, empathetic listeners, confident communicators, and proficient writers.
Discover the Joy of Learning with E³ QUEST!
(Engage. Explore. Excel.)
At Pioneer Primary School, we believe that the early years are a critical window for cultivating curiosity, creativity, and confidence. That’s why our special curriculum for Primary 1 and Primary 2 students — E³ QUEST — is designed to spark wonder, deepen understanding, and lay the foundation for 21st-century competencies.
E³ QUEST stands for Engage, Explore, and Excel — the three pillars of our dynamic learning approach. Through interdisciplinary, hands-on experiences, students don’t just learn — they discover, imagine, create, and collaborate.
Each term, P1 and P2 students are engaged in a big learning experience inspired by a selected STELLAR text, making literacy come alive through immersive experiences. From making and testing kites to explore basic aerodynamics, to planning a party for a surprise guest, students take part in exciting, real-world tasks that develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.