ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 

English language arts - Grade 1-5 ACCELERATED JUNIOR PROGRAM 

Wishing Well Schools’ Grade 1-5 Language Arts program fosters strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a love of reading and writing. Our advanced curriculum develops phonics, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and structured writing, ensuring students build a solid foundation for communication and analysis.  Students engage with both classic and contemporary literature, enhancing their reading fluency, comprehension, and interpretative skills. Writing instruction emphasizes sentence structure, paragraph development, creative expression, and persuasive writing, while oral communication activities build confidence in public speaking and discussion. With a focus on high-level literacy skills, students progress beyond grade-level expectations, preparing them for the enriched and accelerated learning in our Grade 6-8 program.

english language/literature - grade 6-8 high school preparatory program

​Wishing Well Schools’ Grade 6-8 English Language and Literature program challenges students with an advanced, enriched curriculum that develops critical thinking, analytical writing, and effective communication.  Students study a mix of classic and contemporary literature, including works that explore universal themes, historical contexts, and diverse perspectives. Through literary analysis, structured essays, and debate, they refine their ability to interpret complex texts, construct persuasive arguments, and articulate ideas with clarity. Writing instruction emphasizes advanced grammar, research skills, creative expression, and formal essay writing, ensuring students develop strong rhetorical and analytical abilities. Oral presentations, discussions, and public speaking further enhance their confidence in expressing and defending their ideas.  With a focus on both traditional literary studies and modern applications, our program prepares students for the rigorous demands of high school English while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for language and literature.

SPEECH ARTS
​Wishing Well Schools places a strong emphasis on oral communication and public speaking as part of our Grades 1-8 English Language Arts program. Each year, students participate in our Speech Arts Competition, where they write, refine, and present a memorized speech to their peers, with the top students moving on the school finals.  This event challenges students to develop clarity, confidence, and persuasive speaking skills, helping them become articulate communicators. Through structured coaching and feedback, they learn to craft compelling arguments, engage an audience, and master the art of expression.  The competition not only strengthens their writing and presentation abilities but also builds self-assurance and leadership skills, preparing them for future academic and professional success.

MEDIA AND FILM STUDIES
At Wishing Well Schools, our Grade 1-8 program includes advanced media and film analysis, where students critically engage with various forms of media, including film, television, and digital content. We encourage students to analyze media texts through the lens of visual techniques, narrative structure, and cultural context, fostering their ability to interpret, critique, and create media content. Through hands-on projects, discussions, and in-depth analysis, students explore topics such as cinematography, sound design, editing, and storytelling. As they progress, they develop a deeper understanding of how media influences society and how to evaluate its impact. This approach not only builds critical thinking skills but also nurtures creative expression, preparing students for high-level media studies and future opportunities in the media and film industries and also to refine their analytical abilities and creative thinking skills.