French

10Feb2023

In French this half term, Year 5 have been learning all about the date. The children began by singing the days of the week in French to help the tune and lyrics stick in their minds. They then went on to months of the year and also recapped their numbers in order to write the date. Once the children

22Dec2022

Across school at the end of term, all the children take part in a quiz using the app Mentimeter.  This quizzes them on all things to do with foundation lessons such as History, Geography, Art, PE, Science and more….The classes ring out with cheers and drum rolls. The children are really used to t

15Jun2022

This half term, Year 5 have been learning how to describe the weather in French.  In each lesson, the children had the opportunity to practise the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the target language. At first, the children learnt 9 key phrases to describe different types of we

8Apr2022

As part of our end of term activities, all children from Year 1 to Year 6 take part in a class quiz focussed around their foundation subjects (History, Art, Geography, Science, PE etc) whether it is individually on the iPads or as a class, using the interactive quiz tool – Mentimeter.  The teachers

30Mar2022

In French this term, Year Six have been discussing their daily timetable. The children began by writing about their school day including timings of subjects. They then went on to add their opinions about different subjects and whether they liked or disliked them. They worked in pairs to ask and answ

11Mar2022

This half term, both classes in Year 5 have enjoyed learning new French vocabulary and phrases based on dates and birthdays on the unit Quelle est la date aujourd’hui? When learning French, the children have the opportunity to practise and develop their speaking, listening, reading, writing and phon

25Nov2021

Year 4 have worked very hard in French lessons and now know enough vocabulary to have a short  conversation with a partner.  They have enjoyed learning how to  greet people in French and find out information about them.  Everyone has learnt the new words quickly and are gaining confidence in spe

19Nov2021

Year 6 have been learning about the Second World War in their French lessons as well as in English and Topic. They surprised themselves by being able to decode French words on the PowerPoint fairly easily; using their prior knowledge of the topic, looking at the pictures and  by seeing how familiar

5Nov2021

Year 3 have been excited about  their introduction to French and have  quickly they have learnt new words. They particularly enjoyed learning names for colours, and how to ask their partner how they are feeling. Great work Year 3 Article 29 – We all have the right to develop our personalities, t

29Sep2021

This term, Year 5 are enjoying learning how to introduce and describe their pets in French. During the unit, the children have had the opportunity to speak, listen to, read and write words and phrases that enable them to say what pets they have or don’t have and their pet’s name. This block builds o