Draft English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior students

Tuesday 1 April 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11:14am

A draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes making Shakespeare compulsory for senior secondary students. The document also suggests spelling and keyboard lessons for intermediate school children. Other suggested texts include Winston Churchill's World War Two speeches.

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1. RNZTue 1 Apr 2025, 6:31am

   To be, or not to be? Draft English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for seniors (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Apr 2025, 11:14am

   Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students (opens in new tab)