What You Can Expect At Hawthorn

1. Independent Learning Centre
   The Independent Learning Centre is stocked with resources covering all skills – Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Pronunciation. It also has 10 computers available where students are able to access online resources to help in all skill areas. Clarity Tense Busters is the most frequently used software and teachers are able to monitor the students’ progress. There are also listening exercises and cassette tape/CD players available. There are grammar worksheets and a range of books and worksheets.
   
   
2. SCOPES Sports Cultural Outdoor Programme Excursion
   a) After-school
   From 3.45 until 4.30pm four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) there are after-school activities available to students, lead by a lecturer. The purpose of these activities is for the students to improve and practice their English in an interesting, informal way through a range of activities. These activities include drama, pronunciation exercises, grammar and language games, computer sessions and singing/listening to English songs. The weekly SCOPE schedule is posted in the classrooms on the 6th floor every week. If students are weak in a particular area (eg. Speaking and pronunciation) they are strongly encouraged to participate in these SCOPES.

   b) Mid-Course and End Of Course Outings
   In weeks 5 and 9 of the term SCOPE Excursions are conducted for each level. The lecturers of each level will decide on a location and plan some activities for the students. The aim is for students to practice and extend their English language in an informal setting outside of the classroom.

3. TEACHER AVAILABILITY
   All lecturers are available until 5 or 6pm from Monday to Friday to assist students with their English and any difficulties they may be having.

4. WRITING, VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR LABS
   Offered after regular classes, 3 days a week.