Modern Foreign Language (French) Curriculum Offer

At Crowcombe and Stogumber Primary Schools, we believe that learning French is an essential part of a broad and balanced education that prepares young people for life in a global community. With our values of generosity, optimism, determination, courage, and curiosity at the core of our French curriculum offer, we strive to develop competent and confident linguists who are ready to take on the world.

Our French curriculum offer is designed to ignite the curiosity and determination of every learner while fostering a strong sense of optimism, courage, and generosity. Through a range of exciting and engaging activities, we aim to support our students in developing their linguistic abilities and cultural awareness, providing them with an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Generosity: We foster a culture of giving, sharing, and helping each other develop our language skills, supporting learners to be generous with their time and support.

Optimism: We encourage our learners to see the value and potential in their language learning, promoting a positive and hopeful outlook on their progress and potential for future success.

Determination: We encourage our learners to embrace challenge and work through difficulties, building their resilience and determination to succeed.

Courage: We inspire our learners to take risks, to speak out, and to push themselves beyond their comfort zones, cultivating a sense of confidence and courage that will serve them well in all aspects of their lives.

Curiosity: We encourage our learners to be curious about the language, the cultures of people who speak it, and the wider world, developing their curiosity and love of learning.

Opportunities:

Our French curriculum offer provides a range of exciting opportunities for our learners, including:

- Interactive multimedia lessons that use pictures, videos, and audio to develop listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills.

- A focus on practical and real-world applications of the French language, including authentic French materials such as songs, books, recipes, and games.

- Opportunities to engage with French-speaking communities, including online pen pals or video conferencing with French schools.

Inclusion:

Our French curriculum offer is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of background or ability. We celebrate diversity and promote equality, providing opportunities for all learners to engage, participate, and thrive.

Generosity          Optimism           Determination          Curiosity          Courage