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Woodgrove Secondary School

English and Literature

Explore how the English and Literature Department helps students become thoughtful readers and creative writers, through enriching subjects and programmes.

Last updated on 25 August 2026

The English Language and Literature Department aims to mould students into empathetic communicators, discerning readers and creative inquirers of the English Language. On top of this, it also aims to cultivate a love of the English Language as an aesthetic form as well as empower students to use language creatively for impact.

We also affirm our students’ efforts and recognise excellence by showcasing outstanding creative writing pieces through our in-house microsite:

Writer’s Block: A Showcase of Creative Writing Works by Woodgrovers (opens in new tab)

Subjects Offered at Lower Secondary

  • English Language

  • English Literature

Subjects Offered at Upper Secondary

  • English Language

  • English Literature

  • Humanities (Social Studies, English Literature)

*Subject availability is subjected to change and might differ for each year.

Key Programmes

  • Words Go Round

  • The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

  • Unity Writer’s Festival

  • ICAS

  • National Poetry Writing Competition

*Programmes are subject to availability and might differ for each year.

Three students in white uniforms sit at desks reviewing papers together in a classroom.

During our lessons, we work together to read between the lines.

A speaker on stage presents an Aristotle slide to uniformed students seated on a school hall floor.

We are excited to learn from a writer and how he uses language to write creatively.

Students in school uniforms pose with a small trophy outside a multi-story school building.

We look forward to the yearly National Schools Literature festival to celebrate our love for the subject and pit our wits against other schools in the various events.