Modern Foreign Languages
Staff
Head of Department: Mrs S. Campbell-Woodward (French and German)
- Mrs J Connor-Webb (French and German)
- Miss A Sá (French, Spanish and German)
- Mrs M Curtis (Teacher of French and Spanish)
The Department
Classrooms are equipped with tape and CD players, computers with internet access and data projectors. Currently we have two interactive whiteboard.
The ability to communicate confidently is a life skill that is vitally important in today’s highly competitive employment market. In a world where travel and international communications play an increasing role in our working life and leisure activities, speaking a foreign language should be regarded as an indispensable life skill. The experience of learning a language at a young age provides a sound base from which to tackle other languages at a later date if required.
Key Stage 3: As of last year all pupils follow a 10 week course in Spanish, French and German during Year 7 and they choose to continue two of these languages during Years 8 and 9. Emphasis is placed on communication skills.
Key Stage 4: French German and Spanish are offered to GCSE; pupils have to take a language to GCSE. We use the AQA exam board and pupils are examined in listening, reading, writing and oral skills. When appropriate, coursework is done as a substitute for the written exam.
Sixth Form: French, German and Spanish are offered to AS and A2 Level. Currently a group of Sixth Form students are learning Spanish as beginners on a course, supplementary to their A Level French and German studies.
Visits and excursions
In recent years pupils from Year 9 have enjoyed a residential trip to Normandy France. Pupils from Years 9-11 have experienced life in a German family on a home stay programme based in Bonn. Sixth Form students have taken part in exchange programmes, language courses and work experience abroad. Key Stage 4 pupils have been to revision sessions at Manchester University and Sixth Form students have attended language days at Manchester and Birmingham University.
Latest News
More Musical Success
More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod
Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.
U15 cricket - a first class victory!
On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.
The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Rugby- For the first time in over 15 years the College was able to put out a 1st XV team in an U19 tournament played at Sandbach rugby club this February.
Chester Schools Football
Abbey Gate College hosts Chester Schoolboys Footballers Presentation Evening with the Duke of Westminster
Chester Schools Football Association have been running official inter school competition for over 100 years. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has been the President of the CSFA since the 1970s. Without hesitation he donated money and on Saturday 17th April he reaffirmed his Presidency by attending a presentation evening hosted by Headmistress Lynne Horner at the fabulous venue of Abbey Gate College.
Small Business Master Class
Small Business Master Class
Years 11 and 12 attended a Small Business Master Class at the College on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The class gave the students a valuable insight into the world of business, communications and team work by helping them to develop an understanding of the opportunities open to small business owners The interactive day proved to be very informative and rewarding and in addition most enjoyable.
