English Language & Literature

Discover how Yuying's English Language & Literature department builds confident communicators through reading, writing, and speaking programmes, competitions, and real-world learning experiences.

Last updated 12 May 2026

English Language & Literature

Vision

Every Yuying student an articulate and thoughtful communicator.

Mission

Empowering students with the skills and confidence to use language purposefully and impactfully in a changing world.

Philosophy

Teaching English Language and Literature is about nurturing thoughtful, articulate individuals who value clarity, empathy, and integrity in communication. We believe that language is a powerful tool not just for academic success, but for personal growth and social impact. Through rich experiences in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, we help students make sense of the world around them — and equip them to contribute meaningfully to it.

Key Programmes & Competitions

Read@Yuying

A school-wide reading programme that nurtures a love for reading through book recommendations, peer sharing, and student-led reading activities.

Project-Based Learning

Students work collaboratively to create real-world products such as oral presentations, video campaigns, or written arguments, developing communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

Stretch Programmes

Opportunities for high-progress learners to challenge themselves through national-level writing and speaking competitions:

1. National Organ Transplant Unit Live On Festival Writing Competition

2. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

3. Unity Young Writers Festival

4. Public Speaking Workshop

5. YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards

6. Applied Learning Modules @ Polytechnics: Steal the Show: The Killer Presentation, Introduction to Digital Journalism and A.I. Visual Effects

National Schools Literature Festival

Our students represent the school in Singapore’s largest literary festival, participating in exciting events like Book Trailer Presentations, Poetry Slams, and Debates.

Accomplishments

2025

Unity Young Writers' Festival (Flash Fiction) - 1st Place

Unity Young Writers' Festival (Poetry) - Consolation

2024

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 8 Bronze

National Organ Transplant Unit Live On Festival Writing Competition - 1 Distinction

37th YMCA Plain Speaking English Awards - Participation

2023

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition - 2 Silver and 2 Bronze

National Organ Transplant Unit Live On Festival Writing Competition - 1 Merit

National Schools Literature Festival - Participation

National Public Speaking Competition - Participation

36th YMCA Plain Speaking English Awards - Participation

Students in white and red uniforms sit on a hall floor facing a presenter and a projected mindset book slide.

Students engaged in Book Buzz, inspired by the book Mindset by Carol Dweck at Morning Assembly.

Students sit at desks with laptops in a classroom while a projected slide shows a debate topic about organ donation.

Students engaging in an English debate, sharpening their critical thinking, reasoning, and public speaking skills through lively discussion.

Two students in white uniforms sit in a classroom, one holding open a comic book while the other points at a page.

Students participating in the NLB KidsRead Programme, fostering a love for reading and storytelling among younger learners.

Children in white and red uniforms sit in theater seats watching five people seated in chairs on a dimly lit stage.

Secondary 2 students on their Literature x Aesthetics (AEC) Learning Journey to the theatre, gaining deeper insights into performance and storytelling.

Four girls in white uniforms hold 2025 Unity Young Writers Festival certificates outdoors near school buildings.

Students proudly representing the school at the Unity Young Writers Festival, celebrating creativity and excellence in writing.