French
French at Nottingham High School
French is one of the core languages at Nottingham High School. Boys start French in Year 7 and it is a compulsory subject for the first two years. In Year 9, it becomes an option, though most boys continue to study it up to Year 11 with approximately 80% of the year sitting the GCSE exam.
The addition of the new Digital Language Suites in, opened in September 2009, will revolutionise the way our pupils will learn French with a vast range of dynamic resources now at our fingertips.
At GCSE and A Level we follow the AQA specification. Results at GCSE and A Level continue to be excellent and a number of pupils choose to study French at University each year.
French is taught by Mr Allerton, Mr Brown, Mr Holding, Mr Knifton, Miss Rigby , who is the Head of Department, and Mr Winter. Each year a French Assistant is appointed. The French department uses a wide range of external resources to deliver the French curriculum, such as text books, magazines and websites.
The department organises regular cinema visits for boys in Year 11 and above to the Broadway cinema in Nottingham. In addition to this, the French department runs regular trips to France. In Year 7, Mr Holding organises a trip to Paris and Normandy, whilst there is an annual trip for the Sixth form.
French is spoken by 200 million people across all five continents. It is an important business language; as the world’s fifth largest economy, number three destination for foreign investment and number one tourist destination, France is a key economic partner. French is an official language of the United Nations and the European Union. Beyond the business world, an advanced grasp of French will enable you to better appreciate and enjoy French culture, famous for its fine cuisine, literature, theatre, visual arts, architecture and fashion. As your studies progress you will be able to enjoy French films, songs and literature in the original version and truly make the most of visits to France.
Text by Miss Rigby
Picture from Flickr by franz88
