English Language
Discover how SDPS nurtures confident, empathetic communicators through the STELLAR 2.0 framework, literature, and oracy programmes that build strong literacy skills for life.
English Language Department
OUR VISION
Nurturing Thriving Learners who grow with confidence and curiosity, and Compassionate Changemakers who use language to connect, understand, and create positive impact in their communities.
OUR APPROACH
The STELLAR 2.0 framework - Singapore's enhanced pedagogical approach for English Language Learning and Reading - is implemented to create enriching experiences where students engage with quality literature, authentic contexts, and meaningful discussions that build both academic excellence and strong character foundations.
At SDPS, students are nurtured and inspired through values-driven, innovative, and enriching English learning experiences that foster well-being, build character through meaningful literature, and develop lifelong communication skills that empower students to thrive with purpose and lead positive change.
Building Empathetic Communicators , Inspiring Creative Inquirers, SUPPORTING EVERY LEARNER
Building Empathetic Communicators Through English Week celebrations and school-based oracy programmes, students develop confident speaking and listening skills while learning to communicate sensitively across diverse communities and cultural contexts. | P2 students presenting a drama performance |
Students exploring the world through reading during library visits | Nurturing Discerning Readers At SDPS, students develop into discerning readers who process and evaluate information with discernment, distinguishing facts from falsehood while building a broad world view. They learn to respond to information closely and critically according to purpose, audience, context and culture. Read & Grow @SDPS engages students with current affairs and diverse perspectives using the "I see, feel, think and wonder" thinking routine. At upper primary, students read Little Red Dot newspaper to explore local and global issues, developing critical thinking skills as they analyse different viewpoints and distinguish facts from opinions. WOW@Springdale Library cultivates lifelong reading habits through uninterrupted reading periods, book talks, and guided library visits where students develop discernment in text selection and evaluation. |
Inspiring Creative Inquirers Students apply critical literacies to explore real-world issues, gathering and synthesising information from diverse print, non-print and digital sources. Through collaborative learning experiences, they co-construct knowledge and develop solutions in both familiar and new contexts. | P1 students making predictions during Shared Book Reading |
Upper primary students preparing their persuasive speeches for a class rally | Public Speaking skills in action on the topic Renewable Energy |
SUPPORTING EVERY LEARNER
SDPS provides comprehensive support through specialised programmes including Learning Support (LSP), School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR), Reading Remediation (RRP), and Readers Delight, ensuring every student develops strong literacy foundations.
Through innovative and enriching English learning experiences, we empower every Springdalite to thrive with purpose as confident communicators and lead positive change as compassionate advocates in their communities and beyond.