LANGUAGES
Key Stage 3
All boys study both French and German for 3 hours a fortnight each. They work from a variety of materials but each boy has a text book to keep for the year. In French this is Expo and in German Logo. We also have site licences Zut/Gut and the electronic versions of the textbook to support learning in ICT.
We offer a variety of visits abroad which can vary from year to year. Currently there is a year 7 French visit to a chateau in northern France; a Y9 visit to Cologne and a Y7 day trip to the German Christmas market in Birmingham.
In addition, we also like to invite French and German theatre groups to school to perform in their native language and Year 9 now have the opportunity to opt for Spanish at GCSE, giving them a choice of 3 languages.
Boys have the opportunity to subscribe to language magazines to support their learning at home. There is a weekly MFL club run by the language assistants at lunchtime.
Key Stage 4
The exam board we use is EDEXCEL. Pupils can choose either French, German or Spanish or have the opportunity to do two languages at GCSE.
As in KS3 pupils have their own text book and there is additional help on the department web pages.
The two foreign language assistants work with each class once a week to support their speaking practice.
Revision days at Bristol University are offered along with extra help at lunchtime and after school as the exams approach.
In Year 10 there is the opportunity to go on the German Exchange to Göttingen. Year 12 students also take part in the exchange and follow a programme of work experience.
Key Stage 5
The A level course is run by AQA. Pupils have a weekly individual 30 minute session with the foreign language assistant and are expected to have a high interest in France or Germany.
Students are expected to read/listen to the foreign news via the Internet daily
The Department
Mrs R. Bolton - Language College Coordinator Teacher of French
Mrs J. Joynson - Head of Department Teacher of French,German and Spanish
Mrs F. Rogers - Teacher of German
Mrs. J. Thompson (part-time) Teacher of German
Mr. B. Eccles - Teacher of Latin
Mrs. B. Simon - (part-time) Teacher of French
Plus 2 full-time foreign language assistants from France and Germany
