About the Department:
Language plays a vital role in our lives. Language is not simply restricted to correspondence; rather it reaches out into the tremendous parts of information and human sciences. Languages are equipped for creating human information and broadening it to serve humanity. The overall significance of language legitimizes the requirement for a logical and objective investigation of the connection among language and education.
The role and importance of language in the curriculum is always believed to play a central role in learning. Speaking and writing reflects the cognitive process that thinking is taking place. Regardless of the subject area, students assimilate new concepts when they LISTEN, SPEAK, READ AND WRITE about what they are learning
Department Mission:
The department seeks to develop linguistically proficient and culturally competent individuals who think critically and communicate effectively in local, national, and global communities.
Department Vision:
Our vision is to empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them, as life-long learners, to participate in and contribute to the global world and practise the core values of the school: respect, tolerance & inclusion, and excellence.
Department Staffing:
The Language(s) Department teachers, through the medium of various languages thrive to communicate, inculcate and convey important issues and facts to their students so that they are able to become better leaders of tomorrow.
The department comprises of 6 qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate and committed. The departments’ key role is to impart the English Curriculum as per the Education Ministries Curriculum Guideline with Hindi and Ni Vosa VakaViti as Vernacular subjects.
Department Initiatives:
Literacy
- The department prepares and conducts Literacy Assessment for the students at various levels. This assessment tests the basic skills and concepts in English Language.
Achievements:
Despite English being the second language, the department has excelled in national assessments. The department has achieved outstanding results in external exams and the teachers aiming to create miracles with support and cooperation of the admin and students.
Department Staff:
Teacher Profile :
Name: Ritika Bhawana Pratap
Qualification: BA (Lang/Lit & Geo) STTC in Lang/Social Science
Subject Areas: English & Geography
Years of Teaching Experience: 16 Years
Position: Acting HOD Language(s)
E-mail: ritzpratap83@gmail.com/ natitikz_2luv@yahoo.com
Mrs. Faiyaz hails from Ba and she is currently residing in Sigatoka. She has been in the school since 2019. She attained her education from University of the South Pacific and The Fiji National University. She is in the process of completing her PGD in Language & Literature.
Teacher Profile :
Name: Mr. Peniame Erenavula
Qualification: Dip in Ed. (English & Social Science)
Subject Areas: English & Social Science
Years of Teaching Experience: 17 Years
Position: Assistant Teacher
E-mail: p_erenavula@yahoo.com
Mr. Erenavula hails from Nawamagi and he is currently residing in Sigatoka. He has been in this school since 2014. He attained his education from Fiji College of Advanced College Education (FNU). He is also in the process of completing his Degree in Geography and History.
Teacher Profile :
Name: Deepika Chand
Qualification: Diploma In Ed (English/Hindi) BED (English/Hindi),PGDLLC(English)
Subject Areas: English and Hindi
Years of Teaching Experience: 10 Years
Position: Assistant Teacher
E-mail: deepikachand35@yahoo.com
Deepika Chand is a language teacher who aims to share her passion for the subject and enlighten young minds. She graduated from Fiji National University in 2010 and has been providing services to the education sector to uplift both English and Hindi studies.
Teacher Profile :
Name: Ms. Romnik Kiron Shashi
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts/ Graduate Certificate in Education (English/Hindi)
Diploma in Hindi/PGDAL/ELT
Subject Areas: English & Hindi
Years of Teaching Experience: 9 Years
Core- subjects: Careers, Physical Education, Art & Craft
Position: Assistant Teacher
She is from Suva and currently residing in Nadroga. She is passionate about teaching and she started her career as a pre-school teacher to primary school and currently she teaches secondary school. She attained her Bachelor of Arts Graduate Certificate in Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching from University of the South Pacific. She has experienced teaching English & Hindi from Years 9 to 13.
Teacher Profile :
Name: Kasanita Ikanirur Tuicakau
Qualification: Bachelor of Education (English/Geography)
Subject Areas: ENGLISH & VV
Years of Teaching Experience: 5 Years
Position: ASSISTANT TEACHER
She is originally from Naigani, Batiki, Lomaiviti. This is her 5th year of teaching and also being part of this school. She teaches English for Year 9-11 and VV for Years 9-10. She is dedicated and hardworking. She is an inspirational facilitator who motivates students to do their best.
Activities & Initiative :
Common teaching strategies employed by the department include team teaching, peer tutoring, group presentation, debates, quiz, etc., however not restricting the limitations for the slow learners who are assisted with specially designed literacy programs.
Department Activities:
Department Activities:
- Arya Pratinidi Sabha Hindi Oratory Competition.
- Girmit Day
- New Zealand High Commision – Secondary Schools National Essay Competition
- Library Week Celebration
- English /Hindi / Vosa Vakaviti Projects
Department Initiatives:
Literacy
- The department prepares and conducts Literacy Assessment for the students at various levels. This assessment tests the basic skills and concepts in English Language.
Some of the Strategies to Support Language Development and Literacy include:
- Building Varied Vocabulary
- Increasing Phonological Awareness
- Encouraging Story Comprehension Skills
- Supporting Decoding Skills
- Levelled Literacy Intervention