
French

In French, we study of all things French - French language, culture, film, art, literature, philosophy and linguistics. It also involves learning about French-speaking parts of the world other than France, in Europe, Africa and North America.
Our students not only learn about metropolitan France but about French as a global language and France’s role on the world stage. The department also has a passion for including in modern and contemporary literature and visual cultures (art, photography and film).
To complement their academic development, students of French are also encouraged to put their language skills to use through a vibrant programme of social activities organised throughout the year, including film events, theatre workshops and cafés philosophiques. Aspiring journalists contribute to our successful student-run French language web-zine.
Knowledge of French will give you a distinct advantage on the job market, whether in the UK, in Europe - where French is an official and major working language of the EU - or internationally. As Britain negotiates its position in a fast-changing world, the future will increasingly belong to those who stand out because they master other languages.
We will explore access to France in our own locality
Admire French paintings in the National Gallery, the Tate and the Wallace Collection; watch a French play; catch a Francophone Film Festival at your local Arts Cinema!
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GCSE
Term 1a | Term 1b | Term 2a | Term 2b | Term 3a | Term 3b | |
Year 10 |
Au collège To learn about school in France and make comparisons with the UK future career plans To describe your daily routine School of the future Ideal School Future and Conditional tenses Men and Women in the workplace |
Special Occasion To identify key members of the family including pets To describe family members and pets e.g. name/age/appearance/personality To explain how you get on with different family members and friends and give reasons To identify and describe special occasions celebrated at home |
Au Revoir les Enfants Nazi Occupation of France Study of Louis Malle’s film To be able to talk about what you watch on TV Describe special occasions Opinions about things you did |
Paris Les vacances infinitive verbs /on peut/ holiday activities Near future To describe and plan a trip to Paris To learn about Francophone countries |
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Resources & Links | Film: Entre les murs |
Film: LOL Read LOL |
Film: La Rafle / Au Revoir les Enfants / Le cle de Sarah |
International travel opportunities expand our view of culture and help us appreciate the importance of social context. Inquiry questions: Factual: What are common cultural stereotypes of different parts of the world? Conceptual: How do our cultural expectations guide our traveling choices? Debatable: What is the difference between a ‘traveler’ and a ‘tourist’? |
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Year 11 |
Am I fit and healthy? Food and Drink Parts of the body Medical advice / Pharmacy / illnesses Healthy/Unhealthy lifestyles The importance of exercise To suggest ways of improving lifestyles Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs |
Home and Local Area, Special occasions celebrated in the home Home, town, neighbourhood and region, where it is and what it is like |
A la mode Shopping, money, fashions, trends: Advantages and disadvantages of new technology: |
Environment: Current problems facing the planet. Being environmentally friendly within the home and local area |
EXAMS | |
Resources & Links |
L’atelier de Joel Rebouchon Factual: What are common elements of gourmet cooking? Conceptual: Why have the culinary arts gained such popularity in recent years? Debatable: Can food become art? |
ProjectTo compare & contrast UK celebrations with celebrations in other parts of the world | Technology project: To identify advantages and disadvantages of new technology | Paris Agreement | EXAMS |
Year 12/13 IB
Term 1a | Term 1b | Term 2a | Term 2b | Term 3a | Term 3b | |
Year 12 |
Education (Film: Entre les Murs) Au revoir les enfants |
Global Issues Drugs Racism, prejudice and discrimination. Immigration and refugees Racism and the Extreme Right in France. (Film: La Haine) |
L’histoire de la France Nazi Occupation of France La Rafle SHOAH |
Health and Well being Personal Relationships | The Environment | |
HL | Joseph Joffo Un sac de billes | |||||
Year 13 |
The Power of the Media Communication and Media Advertising Bias in media |
Ethical questions in Science (euthanasia, GMOs, etc) | Cuisine, Culture et Clichés (strikes & demonstrations) |
The Francophone World / the nature of Bilingualism. Quebec |
EXAMS | |
HL | Molière Le Tartuffe |