Awareness of the Solomon Islands culture; in particular, the promotion of the concept of ‘unity in diversity’, the need for equity, and inclusiveness.

Learners develop understanding of their own and others’cultural practices through listening to, reading and responding to texts written by a variety of Solomon Islanders, as well as those produced by other learners.

Realisation that learning is a lifelong experience; encouragement of innovation, creativity, and a positive view of learning post-school.

English develops skills and practices that can be used outside school in the present and future, building confidence and competence in communication for future work and learning.

Development of positive, moral and ethical values, respect for others, based on personal integrity and social responsibility; focused on: values education; civics and citizenship.

The selection of appropriate texts enables learners to engage with ideas that challenge and extend personal attitudes and social responsibility. Themes and topics should help develop good personal attitudes and responsibilities at local, regional and global levels.

Development of positive attitudes with the mind and heart to create peace, reconciliation and living in harmony in a multi-ethnic, diverse community.

Appropriate selection of texts and activities can raise the awareness of young learners to living peacefully and harmoniously in a community. The use of stories as models can emphasise peace building and conflict resolution.

Use of appropriate traditional and modern technology to improve livelihoods and community standards of living.

Texts will be provided through the various technologies available to a community or school, in spoken and written forms and learners will use available technologies to create texts.

The development of entrepreneurial skills for job creation through initiative and creativity.

Learners will develop the skills and attitudes that equip them with the attributes appropriate for active participation in the job market, emphasising creative and innovative ways of visualising their futures through working with various English texts and activities.

Development of the skills, competencies and values to become financially competent individuals, contributing to a financially literate community.

The ability to make informed decisions about the purchase of products and services is a fundamental aspect of individual and community financial literacy. English strengthens informed decision making through the development of critical literacy skills. These skills allow consumers to read advertising material and visual text in order to compare the costs and benefits of products and services from different providers, such as mobile phone plans and contracts, before making appropriate purchases.

The development of positive attitudes and values towards the preservation and conservation of the environment and adaptation and management of the effects of climate change.

Selected texts and activities in English will create awareness of environmental issues, encouraging stewardship and care of local, national and global environments.

Development of the whole person including social, physical, mental and spiritual life of the individual, environmental and health awareness and good health practices

The selection of texts and activities in English provides a range of experiences, including personal aspects (story, drama, poetry) as well as those that develop knowledge and understanding of the experiences of other people, places and things.