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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES OUR STAFF | | | | Mr. P. Brown | Head of Faculty, Teacher of French, German and Spanish | Mr. D. Hollows | 2nd. in Faculty, Teacher of French and German | Mrs. D. Dada | Teacher of Urdu and EAL | Mrs. S. Kokocki | Teacher of French | Mr. A. S. Mir | Teacher of Urdu and EAL | Mrs. L. Stoddard | Teacher of Spanish and French |
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our aim is to ensure that every pupil leaves FPHS with the ability to communicate successfully in the language of their choice, whether for pleasure, business or further study. We believe that better communication skills lead to better jobs, better promotion prospects, better leisure and holiday opportunities and better understanding between peoples and nations.
Parents sometimes tell us that their experience of learning a language at school was an unrewarding one - 'boring', 'difficult', 'impossible' are words often used by parents. Our approach, however, is geared towards ENJOYMENT and STIMULATION. We aim to make language-learning a lively and interesting experience by using a wide range of materials and activities such as drama, role-play, song, mime, video, ICT, internet learning etc. All our rooms are equipped with PC-linked projectors and interactive whiteboards, which allow us to use the latest techniques and technology to aid pupils' learning and enjoyment.
We offer:
a choice of French, Spanish or Urdu to all pupils from Year 7
a language for all to GCSE
an award winning home-study CD pack
state-of-the-art technology to aid learning
attractive, modern course materials
a wide variety of teaching styles to suit all our learners
an e-mail link scheme
a good range of out-of-class activities, including a pen-friend scheme, annual educational visits abroad, performance activities, a language magazine scheme, and GCSE revision classes.
OFSTED 2004 reported that:
ICT resources and the use of new technology are a strength of the Faculty
management of pupils is good
relationships between teachers and pupils are good
pupils make good progress and achievement is good
the quality of teaching is good and planning is effective
assessment is well-developed and is a strength
the Faculty has a positive impact on the personal development of pupils
We believe that: 
EVERYONE CAN LEARN A SECOND LANGUAGE
EVERYONE NEEDS A SECOND LANGUAGE
EVERYONE CAN ENJOY LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
OUR CORE MATERIALS
KS3 FRENCH METRO, books 1 & 2 published by Heinemann
KS3 SPANISH LISTOS, books 1 & 2, published by Heinemann
KS4 FRENCH METRO, book 4
KS4 SPANISH LISTOS, book 3
KS4 GERMAN LOGO, book 4, published by Heinemann
KS3/4 URDU NEW NATIONAL CURRICULUM URDU, Urdu Academy International
KS3/4 URDU GCSE URDU WORKBOOKS, Institute of Asian Languages
Please feel free to contact us at school if you need more information.
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