English is central to learning at Marian College. Through studying English, students engage imaginatively and critically with literature while exploring ideas about human experience, culture, relationships, and global issues in both real and fictional contexts.
The Marian English curriculum develops strong communication, literacy, and creative and critical thinking skills through three key strands: Reading and Viewing, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Learning activities and assessments are designed around these areas and are guided by the Victorian Curriculum and VCAA standards, as well as our Gospel and whole-school values.
In Years 7–10, teachers collaborate closely to deliver a core English program that includes differentiation, targeted support, and appropriate challenges to meet individual learning needs, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
In Years 9 and 10, in addition to the core program, elective subjects such as Literature, Creative Writing, and Film Studies allow students to explore particular interests, extend their skills, and prepare for senior pathways. The Year 10 English program equips students with essential skills for both VCE and VCAL pathways in the senior years.
At VCE level, students can select from the range of senior English studies offered (such as English, Literature, or a combination of these). Provision is also made to support eligible students for whom English is an additional language through appropriate programs where required.Through their study of English, Marian students are empowered to think deeply, communicate confidently and engage meaningfully with the world around them.