English Language and Literature Department
TEACHERS
Designation | Name |
|---|---|
Head of Department/English Language & Literature | Ms Hannah Rheya Devaser (EL/Lit) |
Year Head | Mr Christopher Tan Ming Quan (EL) |
Senior Teacher/English Language | Mdm Shen Simin Nicole (EL/ it) |
Ms Chen Liwen (EL/Lit) | |
Mr Ee Sien Ming Bryan (EL) | |
Mr Ezekiel Goh Zhuang Yuan (EL/Math) | |
Ms Hernie Binte Salleh (EL) | |
Mrs Florence Lim (EL) | |
Mdm Lee Whye Gwan (EL) | |
Mr Mohamad Imran B AB Malek (EL) | |
Subject Head/Character and Citizenship Education | Mr Nallu Dhinakaran (EL/Geog) |
Mr Ng Woon Bing Kevin (EL) | |
Ms Nurasyikin Hapet (EL) | |
Mr Philip Royston (EL) | |
Ms Sarinah Mohamed (EL/Lit) |
Vision
To nurture empathetic communicators, discerning readers and creative inquirers.
Mission
At Tampines Secondary School's English Language and Literature Department, we cultivate a passion for language and storytelling. Through rigorous exploration and thoughtful discourse, we empower students to connect with diverse perspectives, critically engage with texts, and express themselves with authenticity and flair. Together, we build a community of lifelong learners who embrace language as a tool for understanding, empathy, and innovation.
KEY PROGRAMMES
As Learners...
English Language
English Language Trail
experiential learning to make grammar and language appreciation come alive
self-directed research on possible language games
adapt them into their proposal writing exercise
This programme provides an authentic learning experience for students to see how the learning process can create a real-life impact to their lives.
Literature in English
Passion Arts Festival where the following are displayed throughout the year:
graphic novels (Secondary 1)
comics (Secondary 2)
shape poems (Secondary 3)
anthology of poems titled ‘My Father’ (Secondary 4)
As Thinkers...
English Language
NewsMaker Programme
integrating receptive and productive language skills where students hone their communicative competencies
challenge students to develop self-awareness and appreciation of wider social issues
allows students to consider deeply their opinions
develop an awareness of how best to position what they say in order to win over their audience
encourages them to express themselves confidently
Literature in English
ensure students engage critically with the texts and contexts they are exposed to hone their appreciation of understanding Character, Theme, Plot, Setting and Style
bring alive their multiple graphic, comic and video projects
partnership with the NLB for the re-opening of the Tampines Regional Library at Our Tampines Hub
As Leaders...
English Language
Commonwealth Essay Prize
promotes literacy, expression and creativity among young people by celebrating excellence and imagination
Literature in English
POSB-NLB Kids’ Lit Quiz (April)
National Schools Literature Festival (July)
E6 Unseen Challenge (July)