Languages Faculty Staff

Mr Peter Pugh – Head of Faculty

Miss Jean Mugleston – Team Leader French

Mrs Linda Sanderson – Faculty Coach

Miss Lydia Davies – Languages Teacher

Mrs Stella Richi-Basurto – Languages Teacher

Mrs Sue Todd – Languages Teacher

Mrs Barbara Heatley – Languages Teacher – Latin

Mrs Helen Massey – Languages Teacher

KEY STAGE 3

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In Year 7, four classes start French and four classes start German for six periods per fortnight; all classes are mixed ability.  In Year 8 the most able pupils continue with their first language for three periods per fortnight plus they start a second language – French, Spanish or Latin – for three periods per fortnight.  The remaining pupils continue with the language started in Year 7 for six periods per fortnight.  This pattern continues in Year 9.

An active, communicative approach to language learning is taken, involving visual and oral presentations, active oral participation by the pupils, all backed up by clear grammatical explanations and a variety of written consolidation and practice.  The target language is used in class as much as possible.  Increasing use is made of ICT-word processing, CD Roms and the Internet. Pupils are encouraged to participate actively in class and are expected to learn vocabulary for homework and try their best in all areas to achieve their highest potential.

In Year 7, four classes start French and four classes start German for six periods per fortnight; all classes are mixed ability.  In Year 8 the most able pupils continue with their first language for three periods per fortnight plus they start a second language – French, Spanish or Latin – for three periods per fortnight.  The remaining pupils continue with the language started in Year 7 for six periods per fortnight.  This pattern continues in Year 9.

An active, communicative approach to language learning is taken, involving visual and oral presentations, active oral participation by the pupils, all backed up by clear grammatical explanations and a variety of written consolidation and practice.  The target language is used in class as much as possible.  Increasing use is made of ICT-word processing, CD Roms and the Internet. Pupils are encouraged to participate actively in class and are expected to learn vocabulary for homework and try their best in all areas to achieve their highest potential.