Curriculum

German

The German Department consistently performs well in public examinations. We prepare large numbers of girls for the GCSE and AS/A2 examinations.

We emphasise personalised learning and give individual support.

We aim to use a variety of up-to-date materials to teach well-planned and interesting lessons.

Our regular visits to Germany include a KS3 trip to the Rhineland, KS 4 and 5 visit to the Christmas Market in Aachen and in the 6th Form we also travel to Düsseldorf and Berlin.

 

In KS3 and 4 the topics we study include:

Describing people, myself and family,

Leisure activities, food and drink

School, money, Health, Daily Routine,

Travelling in Germany, The World of Work.

We try to enhance the girls’ learning by using ICT and media in the classroom. We also organise practical tasks which the girls very much enjoy.

AS/A Level

The Edexcel Course includes the following topics : Relationships, leisure, politics, the EU, healthy living, the environment, technology, the developing world, history. Trips

We currently run a work experience exchange with our partner school, the Ceciliengymnasium in Düsseldorf

We also do a study trip to Berlin

To prepare for the speaking examination we take the Year 13 students on a residential trip. Results Most of our AS and A2 students achieve an A or B grade in their examination.

Teaching Staff:

• Mrs Ulrike Byrne - Head of Department
• Mrs Janet Forman
• Mrs Ann Male
• We employ a German Language Assistant