Modern Languages at Holy Rood RC High School
In the modern languages faculty pupils learn to read, listen, talk and write in French or Italian and willl develop many transferable skills whilst doing so.
Our motivational courses further develop pupils’ linguistic awareness and aim to increase their knowledge of the French and Italian culture and their way of life.
In the Broad General Education (BGE) S1 to S3 pupils learn to talk about and understand information about themselves and others on topics such as family, hobbies and free time, school life, home life, food and drink, clothes and fashion, media and technology.
In the senior school S4 to S6 pupils explore many interesting and exciting themes and issues including, family and relationships, health and lifestyles, technology, environmental concerns, education and lifelong learning, the world of work, customs and celebrations, holidays and travel and also media in both French and/or Italian.
Staff
Mrs C Cordiner – Curriculum Leader
Mrs LA Broadley
Miss Crolla
Miss kelman
Miss McCardle
Miss McMillan
Subjects & Levels Offered
National 4 / 5 French
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the course is to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, as appropriate to purpose, audience and contect.
Higher French
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the course is to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, as appropriate to purpose, audience and contect.
Advanced Higher French
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the advanced higher course is to develop advanced skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, pupils also develop advanced language skills of translation, and apply knowledge and understanding of a modern language to a range of contexts.
National 4 / 5 Italian
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the course is to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, as appropriate to purpose, audience and contect.
Higher Italian
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the course is to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, as appropriate to purpose, audience and contect.
Advanced Higher Italian
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the advanced higher course is to develop advanced skills of reading, writing, listening and talking, in order to understand and use a modern language, learners also develop advanced language skills of translation, and apply knowledge and understanding of a modern language to a range of contexts.
Career Opportunities
Languages allow young people to explore global employment opportunities.
Employment in areas such as law, journalism, interpreting/translating, media, management, teaching, travel and tourism, diplomatic service, broadcasting, catering and hospitality, arts, media and entertainment and industry and commerce.