Secondary 1 IP English Headstart Workshops
The transition into Secondary 1 IP English marks a crucial academic milestone — one that demands sharper analytical thinking, stronger writing techniques, and greater confidence in interpreting complex texts.
At Hess Academy, our Secondary 1 IP English Headstart Workshops are purposefully designed to bridge this gap. Each session nurtures higher-order language skills through guided practice, model answers, and exposure to IP-style questions — empowering students to approach Secondary English with insight, precision, and assurance.
Secondary 1 IP English Headstart Workshops
A strategic bridge from Primary to IP — where strong foundations meet higher-order English mastery.
Day 1:
Composition: Personal Recount + Unseen Poetry
Understand the key differences between PSLE composition writing and Secondary 1 Personal Recount.
Learn how to craft more complex storylines with greater emotional depth and character development. Discover how narrative perspective shifts from third person to first person at the secondary level.
Gain early exposure to Unseen Poetry. Learn how to analyse tone, mood, and imagery using proven techniques to develop strong literary insight.
Available Dates:
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02 December 2025 (Upper Thomson)
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09 December 2025 (Beauty World)
Time: 10am to 2.30pm
Day 2:
Comprehension + Summary Writing
+ Unseen Prode
Get a head start on the comprehension question types introduced at the secondary level, including inferential and referential questions.
Learn essential techniques to excel in summary writing— a new and challenging component for Secondary 1 students. Acquire skills to identify key points and rewrite them clearly and concisely.
Master strategies to approach Unseen Prose. Build confidence in identifying themes, tone, and authorial intent through close reading and literary analysis.
Available Dates:
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03 December 2025 (Upper Thomson)
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10 December 2025 (Beauty World)
Time: 10am to 2.30pm
A Confident Start to the Integrated Programme Journey
The transition from PSLE English to the Integrated Programme requires more than language proficiency — it demands sophistication in thought, structure, and analysis.
At Hess Academy, students gain the tools to make this leap with confidence. They learn to write with emotional depth and narrative maturity, moving beyond formulaic compositions to craft purposeful, first-person recounts.
Through early exposure to Unseen Poetry and Unseen Prose, students develop literary sensitivity and interpretive precision. Our targeted instruction in comprehension and summary writing builds critical reading and synthesis skills essential for IP success — ensuring every student enters Secondary 1 equipped, assured, and ready to excel.
Key Learning Outcomes from Our Sec 1 IP English Headstart Workshops
Advanced Writing Mastery
Students learn to craft sophisticated Personal Recounts with emotional depth, nuanced characterisation, and purposeful structure — moving beyond Primary-level storytelling to the refined expectations of IP English.
Literary Awareness and Analytical Depth
Through early exposure to Unseen Poetry and Unseen Prose, students develop interpretive confidence — learning to analyse tone, mood, imagery, and authorial intent with precision.
Critical Reading and Summarising Skills
Students build essential comprehension techniques and master the art of concise, accurate Summary Writing. They learn to identify key ideas, make inferences, and express insights clearly — foundational skills for success in the Integrated Programme.
Extensive In-House Materials for Reference & Revision Beyond Class
Students will receive Condensed Notes (with accompanying answering techniques), Model Compositions and Model Comprehension Answers for ease of revision after class. All materials are crafted in-house by our experienced team of MOE Teachers, and will remain relevant as your child progresses through their Secondary school years.
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