Introduction. In a multicultural society, the need to communicate, share ideas and develop an
understanding of others is vital. Furthermore, as a business and enterprise college,
we know that students need to be equipped to work within the 21st century’s global
network.
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With this in mind, the Modern Foreign Languages department aims to encourage students
to explore different cultures through languages. We currently offer French, Spanish
and Urdu, and intend to offer more languages in coming years as the demand for employees
with language GCSEs increases.
We employ a range of methods to help pupils grow accustomed to new languages. Power-point
presentations, interactive whiteboard material and language videos are used to introduce
topics and vocabulary. We also have an excellent computer network on which pupils
are able to use the department’s different ICT-based language resources.
Other initiatives include a pen-friend correspondence that we have established with
a school in Normandy. We have also created a successful link with Windsor Boys School,
allowing us access to their up-to-date language laboratory. Finally, the recent
school trip to France proved to be a real success, and we are looking to organise
another trip this year. For Key Stage 3 we are also introducing Asset Languages,
which is an assessment programme designed for those students who may not want to
continue studying a language as a single GCSE subject. The Pupil will then receive
recognition by way of an achievement certificate at the end of each skill.
Head of Urdu
Mrs N.Ali
