Modern Languages
The Modern Languages Department includes French, German, Spanish and Gaidhlig
Aims & Objectives of Modern Languages Department
- To offer education of the highest quality to all pupils who come to our department
- To encourage all our pupils to become responsible global citizens and effective contributors to their society through their learning of foreign languages and cultures
- To build on pupils’ previous knowledge and develop their skills to become successful learner’s and develop their skills to become successful learners and enable them to achieve their potential
- To make pupils aware of our high expectations by setting appropriate targets taking into account their individual learning styles and needs
- To promote positive relationships and foster an ethos where pupils flourish and become confident individuals
- To create strong, positive relationships and foster an ethos where pupils flourish and become confident individuals
- To create strong, positive links between school, home and the local community
- To promote a safe and protective environment where all pupils and staff peel valued and their contributions are recognised
In the Modern Languages Department, topics are similar across all subjects. These topics include:
S1 - Pets, numbers, colours, family, where you live, school, free time
S2 - My house, daily routine, plans, family, illnesses, food and breakfast
S3 - School, free time, holidays, health, food, transport
S4 - Housework, shopping, holidays, health, food, transport, living in home town
S5/6 - Family, friends, society, leisure and healthy living, school and careers, holidays and travel, tourism, film evaluation
Courses being run in the Modern Language Department this year are:
Standard Grade - French/German/Gaidhlig
Intermediate - French/German/Spanish
Higher - French/German/Gaidhlig
Advanced Higher - Gaidhlig/German
Bishopbriggs is a German Partner School. To find our more visit the Goethe Institut website.