Head Of Department: Tina Rhoda
Second In Charge: Rob Darby

Overview

The Modern Languages department is made up of 6 highly qualified linguists who can teach 3 modern foreign languages, including French, German and Spanish, across key stages 3, 4 and 5. Excellent support is available for students of all ability and the department also offers a range of extra-curricular activities to incentivise and motivate all those that study languages.

KS3 Schemes of Work

Year 7
Moi, j'aime: Students how to understand and give personal details about themselves and their pastimes across listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Year 8 
En Forme: Learning how to apply listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within the context of healthy living.

Year 9
En Echange: Applying the four core skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) within the context of foreign language exchange.

GCSE Course(s) Overview

Students study a range of comprehensive topics ranging from their personal relationships, holidays and tourism, healthy living, the world of work, the environment and the future career plans.

GCSE Exam Boards Used

WJEC

AS/A Level Course(s) Overview

Topics build on students' learning at GCSE and cover a wide range of interesting and engaging issues. eg Media, popular culture, relationships, the environment and contemporary social issues. the common thread is discovering how people speak at a personal level, and expressing individual views.

AS/A Level Exam Boards Used

AQA French 5650

Study Days/Educational Trips

Year 9 German Christmas Market, Year 8 French Trip to Lille, Year 11 German Exchange, Year 11 Spanish Exchange, Year 12 French European Work Experience, Year 12 French La Rochelle Trip.

Additional Information

Students have access to a comprehensive range of teaching materials that can support their independent learning and offer them a chance to consolidate and extend their existing knowledge and skills.