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What is the overall aim of what we are learning in French?

Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. Studying French at Northolt High School fosters pupils’ curiosity and deepens their understanding of global matters. The lessons enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. They provide opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in French.

What are students learning in Year 7 & 8?

Students learn about a vast array of topics suited to the life of a young person. They explore how to describe themselves, their families, explore the different school systems, learn functional language skills, and by the time they reach year 8, they will be aware of life in the Francophone speaking world.

Why are they learning these things?

Students study these topics to broaden their minds, challenge their linguistic capabilities, and realise that there is a world awaiting their visit.

Year 7 - Scheme of Learning Overview
7.1 Autumn Je me présente / Let me introduce myself
7.2 Moi et ma famille / Me and my family
7.3 Spring Mes loisirs / My hobbies
7.4 Au collège / At school
7.5 Summer Là où j'habite / Where I live 
Year 8 - Scheme of Learning Overview
8.1   Autumn Les vacances / Holidays
8.2 Les médias et la technologie / Media and technology
8.3 Spring La routine quotidienne / My daily routine
8.4 L'argent de poche / Pocket money
8.5 Summer Les projets d'avenir / Future plans



What are the students learning in Year 9, 10 & 11?

Students in Year 9 study foundational topics before starting the GCSE content in the summer term.

Key Stage 4 GCSE themes include: Identity and Culture, local, national, international global areas of interest, and finally, current and future study and employment.
 

Why are they learning these things?

At Northolt High School, our objective is to enable students to develop their French skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence.

Year 9 - Scheme of Learning Overview
9.1 Autumn On fait du tourisme / We do some tourism
9.2 Spring Dans ma région / In my region
9.3 Dans mon temps libre / In my free time
9.4 Summer L'environnement / The environment
Year 10 - Scheme of Learning Overview
10.1 Autumn Free time activities
10.2 Family, friends and identity 
10.3 Spring School life
10.4 Healthy / Unhealthy living 
10.5 Summer Holidays and tourism
Year 11 - Scheme of Learning Overview
11.1   Autumn At school
11.2 Post-16 and career plans
11.3 Spring Global and social issues



How can I find out more about what students are learning?

Schemes of Learning Over the course of this academic year, we will be sharing links to our schemes of learning. You can click on these links to see more about what your child is studying.
GCSE Exam Board See the exam board specification below for a full outline of how the course is structured.
 
GCSE Specification AQA               GCSE French
Subject Contact The name and email address of the subject leader can be found below. Please feel free to contact them if you have any further questions or would like to learn more about the curriculum students are following.
Subject Leader & email Ms V Kehr               vkehr@northolthigh.org.uk