English

Students love it when they
get to interact with the teacher, who is in role, as a character from the
story. Students learn to empathise with others, acquire new vocabulary and
express themselves confidently.
At Farrer Park, we believe in cultivating a deeper love for reading. The school has an extensive reading programme (The Book Club) from primary 3 to 6, to achieve the following outcomes:
- generate greater interest for reading
- develop a greater appreciation for literature
- improve students' reading comprehension
These books are specially selected for their rich language and themes that students can relate to.
Here are the stories that we have carefully selected for each level:
Level | Book | Key Themes |
---|---|---|
Primary 3 | The Whipping Boy / Frindle | Friendship / Innovation |
Primary 4 | Charlotte's Web / Frindle | Friendship / Innovation |
Primary 5 | Wonder / The Lemonade War | Kindness / Sibling Rivalry |
Primary 6 | Fish in a Tree | Acceptance / Friendship |
The Book Club has not only widened the students' exposure to the types of books available, but it also develops students' social-emotional competencies and develops a love for reading.
To make reading "trendy" and cool, the school plans to have Characters' Day, a day dedicated for students to come dressed in their favourite book characters, to share with one another about their favourite character, in semester 2.