English

Discover how Manjusri Secondary School builds confident English users through dynamic classroom learning, reading programmes, and real-world activities.

Last updated 10 June 2026

What is English @ MJR?

At Manjusri Secondary School, we aim to develop our students to be effective communicators by equipping them with the necessary language skills and competencies of the 21st century. Our students keep abreast of current affairs and global issues through a myriad of activities that are conducted both in and out of the classroom. Through participation in these activities, our students develop critical thinking and become discerning users of information, a life skill that puts them in good stead for the future.

Our Programmes

EL 2020

With the revised EL syllabus, the English classroom becomes a dynamic platform for language learning. Teachers and students explore authentic tasks using rich texts and multi-modal materials. Selected themes anchor the learning that provides a study of language in use in real contexts.

Group of students and teachers posing in a classroom, holding handmade cards and certificates.

Hosting Overseas Students

Students work together in small groups in a classroom, with one student in a yellow shirt writing on a large green poster while another student leans over to assist. Other students sit and collaborate at tables in the background.

Language Collaboration

Read For Life Programme

Our READ FOR LIFE PROGRAMME aims to promote the love for reading and cultivate good reading habits among the students. The TEENS TAKE OVER initiative provides a platform for students to share their views and opinions about the books they read. Reading Ambassadors lead the way in giving value to the student’s voice. They share with their peers books that appeal to teens like themselves and invite comments that are shared in the EL classroom. Students also put up post-it notes on the BOOK BUZZ CORNER and engage in discussions of articles from magazines specially curated for the various levels and streams. To equip them in their roles, Reading Ambassadors go through a special training session which includes Learning Journeys to the national libraries.

Students in school uniforms browse and read books displayed on long tables at a book exhibition in a bright, open area decorated with hanging plants.

Book Treats for Teens

**Short alt text:** Students in school uniforms browse and read books displayed on tables during a school book fair.

Teen Reads

**Short alt text:** A display board filled with colorful star-shaped cards featuring students’ reviews and recommendations of their favorite books.

World Book Day - Star Selections

EL Week

One week in Semester 2 is dedicated to activities that aim to heighten student awareness and appreciation of the English language. During EL WEEK, lessons come alive through language games, quizzes and book-based enactments in class and on stage. Students learn that language is the key to unimaginable worlds of wonder.

**Short alt text:** Students perform a dramatization on a school stage, using costumes and props while acting out a scene for an audience.

Interpret & Dramatise

**Short alt text:** Students work together in a school garden area, discussing ideas and taking notes during an outdoor learning activity.

Language Trail

**Short alt text:** An author speaks to a hall of students during a reading literacy programme, while a presentation slide displays the event title “Wake-up Call.”

Meet the Author

The Media Resource Library (MRL)

Our school values the role of the MRL in supporting the reading habit. Together with our library provider, the MRL organises regular theme-based and subject-based book displays. We are especially proud of THE PRINCIPAL’S SELECTION – a collection of books contributed by the Principal to spark the joy of reading.

Our school also recognises the need to engage students in reading using current ICT tools. Laptops and iPads are available for students to use in the library should they choose to extend their reading and research online.