Modern Languages in the senior phase

Classes: S4-French and Spanish (N4/5) S5/6-French and Spanish (N5/Higher) Each course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their skills in reading, listening, talking and writing. The study of a foreign language has a unique contribution to make to the development of cultural awareness, providing candidates with opportunities to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of other cultures as well as their own.

N5 Modern Languages course overview 1. Reading 30 2. Listening 20 3. Writing 20 4. Assignment-writing 20 5. Performance-talking 30

Higher Modern Languages course overview 1. Reading 30 2. Directed writing 20 3. Listening 20 4. Assignment-writing 20 5. Performance-talking 30

SQA Modern Language results 2017 N5 French- 19 pupils 17 “A” passes 1 “B” pass 1 “C” pass Higher French – 10 pupils 6 “A” passes 2 “B” passes 2 “C” passes N5 Spanish- 8 pupils 8 “A” passes Higher Spanish- 10 pupils 2 “C” passes

Our Expectations and Promises Work hard throughout Homework handed in on time Seek help when required Practise all 4 skills regularly Keep up to date with French/Spanish news/culture Excellent teaching Offer advice Support pupils throughout Teacher feedback Supported study/drop-in classes