The Modern Languages Faculty

The Faculty is led by Miss. H. Stebbings and offers the following subjects:

Staff

Teacher - Mrs. S. Shadrake (2nd in Faculty French/Spanish)
Teacher - Miss N. Fitzgerald - (Year 10 Leader French/German)
Teacher - Miss. L. Woodley - (6th Form Year Leader German/French/Spanish)
Teacher - Mrs. E. Warner
Teacher - Miss. E. Carle (French, Spanish, German)
Teacher - Mrs. N. Evans (part-time)
German Language Assistant - Ms. M. Platzer
French Language Assistant - Ms. J. Santune

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, students study either French, German or Spanish. From Year 8 nearly all pupils study a second language. The CHSG Faculty approach to languages teaching is aimed at using the language for real purposes: Pupils are encouraged to communicate spontaneously in the foreign language in and out of class with their peers, language teachers and the language assistants. The students are motivated through the teaching which incorporates games, competitions and spontaneous interaction. The students are issued with National Curriculum levels in all four skills areas after assessments throughout the school year, so they can track their own progress.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, Students may continue with a language in Years 10 and 11. The writing element of the syllabus (25%) is assessed through coursework/ a written examination. The listening, reading and speaking elements (each 25%) are assessed through a final examination. The students are issued with GCSE grades in all four skill areas after assessments throughout the school year, so they can track their own progress.

Students in French and German follow the Edexcel course and cover the following topics:

At Home and Abroad	Things to see and do Life in the town, countryside, seaside Weather and climate Travel, transport and directions Holidays, tourist information and accommodation Services and shopping abroad Customs, everyday life and traditions in target-language countries and communities.
Education, Training and Employment	School life and routine Different types of jobs Job advertisements, applications and interviews Future plans and work experience
House, Home and Daily routine	Types of home, rooms, furniture and garden Information about self, family and friends Helping around the house Food and drink
Media, Entertainment and Youth Culture	Sport, fashion and entertainment Famous personalities The media Current affairs, social and environmental issues
Social activities, fitness and health	Free time (evenings, weekends, meeting people) Special occasions Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise Shopping and money matters Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues (smoking, drugs)
All of these topic areas can be enhanced by using the websites suggested on the Modern Foreign Languages Links Page. There are some fantastic sites, so have a go!

Key Stage 5 (AS and A2)

At Key Stage 5, German and French are currently offered at AS and A2 level, the students are extremely motivated and there is the opportunity to take up other languages in the sixth form.

School Visits

Students at CHSG are extremely fortunate in the number of exciting educational visits available. There is either a five day visit to France/ Germany or Spain for Key Stage 3 or a one day Taster trip to France and for Key Stage 4 the Christmas Markets in Germany are visited. Sixth Formers also have the opportunity to spend a weekend in Paris or Berlin.

Resources

There are six members of staff in the Modern Languages Faculty and French, German and Spanish Assistants. Each room is very well equipped with interactive white boards and we also have a dedicated language laboratory.