https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h In the Northstowe languages department, we are passionate about communication, culture, connection and compassion. Through language, we want to create learners who can deepen their understanding of the world, build relationships with others, value other people's gifts, and connect with and learn from those around them. en-us 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC 2025-09-27 06:58:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1349020783/29f6510804f5c0cadc6259375ed9e221/NSC_bird.png NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401888 Use Duolingo to broaden your vocabulary through setting up regular practice targets.]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401888 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401890 Create vocab flashcards on Flippity to enable a range of games and activities.]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401890 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401891 Watch French programmes on Netflix (check the ratings first!) - put the audio on French and the subtitles on English to practise your listening skills.]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401891 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401893 In this topic, we look at personality, priorities, likes and dislikes, and describing personal appearance of yourself and others.

Enrichment:

• Look at some famous self-portraits, such as Frida Kahlo or Vincent Van Gogh. Do they look different to their photos or portraits? Why do you think they saw themselves differently?

Links with other learning:

• How to Thrive  – identity, healthy and unhealthy comparison with others, the importance of kind words
• Art - Portraits in Yr 8
• English – telling your own story

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401893 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401894 In this topic, we will look at the different subjects and how to say why we like them or not. We will revisit personality descriptions from the Autumn term to give (respectful!) descriptions of our teachers.

Enrichment:

• Find out about school in a different country or culture
• Find out about places where people like you might not be allowed to go to school, e.g. Malala Yousafszai from Pakistan
• Talk to someone from another country and ask them about their school experience

Links with other learning:

• How to Thrive – describing and understanding your environment;  telling the time

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401894 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401895 What do you enjoy doing in your free time, and what does that say about you? We will look at discovering common interests, expressing likes and dislikes, and reasons for our opinions.

Enrichment:

• Look at the Guinness Book of Records for some people with unusual hobbies
• Research someone who has made a career out of their hobby, or found a new hobby as part of their career (e.g celebrities on Strictly finding a new love of dancing)

Links with other learning:

• English – applying literacy skills learned in KS1 and KS2, such as giving opinions and structuring sentences, in a new language

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401895 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401896 In this topic, we will learn to describe the house or flat we live in, and a little bit about the town or village we live in. We will give opinions with reasons, and talk about where we would like to live.

Enrichment:

• Research some famous homes, such as Buckingham Palace. What do you like/dislike about them? Would you like to live there?
• Think about how different climates affect different building materials. Find out how to build an igloo or thatch a mud hut.

Links with other learning:

• Design and Technology – students will design their dream homes in the Autumn Term
• Geography Spring Term - looking after our world and being aware of our environment

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401896 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401897 Where do you usually go, and who with? Where would your dream holiday be? Has Covid-19 changed how you take holidays this year? In this topic, we cover different weather and destinations, and how to talk about where we would like to go.

Enrichment:

• Watch a holiday or travel film, such as Up. What do you like about it?
• Find out about 'eco-tourism' - enjoying the environment without ruining it. 

Links with other learning:

• English – travel writing in Summer Term
• Geography – Africa, Asia, World. In year 7 Geography will study tourism and plan a virtual holiday with Itinerary. 
• Maths - plan and budget for a holiday in Summer Term
• How to thrive - seeing opportunities for future holidays as being good for mental wellbeing in Summer Term

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401897 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401898 Consolidation and activation – work on the key structures that you will need to remember from year 7 into year 8. Activate the language by planning a project: running a sports activity, teaching a primary school lesson, or making a game or activity for year 6s to use on Open Evening.

Enrichment:

• Watch how Mr Robinson or Ms Toley teach a sports activity. What do you need to be aware of? How do they keep up people’s motivation? What could you learn?
• Analyse a board game – what makes it fun/challenging/engaging? 
• Observe a primary school lesson (e.g. Oak Academy if your real life primary is not available). How does the teacher make it appropriate for the age group?

Links with other learning:

• PE – handball and similar team games in Autumn Term
• Performing Arts – film music in Autumn Term
• DT – creating puzzles and games in Autumn Term of year 7
• How To Thrive – teaching others what you know 

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401898 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401900 One of the big ideas behind the French curriculum is to learn practical and everyday vocabulary – one of the primary purposes of language is for people to communicate. This topic begins with TV and goes through reading, cinema and online hobbies.

Enrichment:

• Listen to French music such as Bigflo et Oli or Christine and the Queens
• Learn about French cinema by watching a famous film such as Amélie
• Read a French book, article or story - try 1jour1actu for simplified French news articles

Links with other learning:

• English – texts from a variety of media
• Performing Arts – discussing and expressing preference, identity and entertainment

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401900 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401901 The French capital holds huge historical and cultural significance, famous for its cuisine, art, theatre and sophistication. In this topic, we explore the monuments of Paris, and think about why the city holds such an enduring attraction.

Enrichment:
Watch ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ or Ratatouille and spot familiar monuments

Go on a virtual tour of famous landmarks using Google Earth - try the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum, or even Disneyland Paris

Links with other learning:

• History – the French Revolution
• English – students explore the development of the novel in Yr 7, and will learn about ‘the Hunchback of Notre Dame’
• Geography - exploring other environments from year 7

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401901 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401902 In this topic, we will look at personality, musical taste, relationships with family, and personal style. We will explore how to express personal opinions and look at our good and bad points.

Enrichment:

• Listen to a variety of French music, including Francophone music such as the Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour

Links with other learning:

• How to Thrive – thinking about my character and my relationship with others
• Performing Arts – sharing opinions on different styles of music

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401902 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401903 In this topic, we will look at different types of housing, who we live with, and what is in our home town or village. We will discuss our dream home and why we would choose each of its features.

Enrichment:
 Use Google Earth to take virtual tours of various houses, such as the Palace of Versailles (now the Louvre Museum)

Links with other learning:

• Design and Technology – students will study construction in the Summer term

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401903 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401904 In this topic we will look at how to say what you can, must and ought to practise in order to achieve your ambitions. We will look at talents and dreams, and practise giving instructions on other people's performances.

Enrichment:

• Practise your own talent or take up a new hobby as part of your PLEDGES.
• Watch a French talent show and see how the acts and judges compare to Britain's Got Talent or the X Factor.

Links with other learning:

• Drama, dance and music – performing arts and nurturing talent
• How to Thrive – self-expression, hobbies, and respecting others

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401904 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401905 Consolidation and activation – work on the key structures that you will need to remember from year 8 into your GCSE. Activate the language by planning a project: running a sports activity, teaching a primary school lesson, or making a game or activity for year 6s to use on Open Evening. You did similar projects last year; this year you will choose a different activity. What will you do?

Enrichment:

• Watch how Mr Robinson or Ms Toley teach a sports activity. What do you need to be aware of? How do they keep up people’s motivation? What could you learn?
• Analyse a board game – what makes it fun/challenging/engaging? 
• Observe a primary school lesson (e.g. Oak Academy if your real life primary is not available). How does the teacher make it appropriate for the age group?

Links with other learning:

• PE – football or similar team game
• Drama – film studies
• DT – creating puzzles and games
• How To Thrive – teaching others what you know 

]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401905 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401906 Listen to Mme Sebborn talk about why French is a fantastic course to choose at KS4.]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401906 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401907 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401907 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401909 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401909 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401912 Throughout KS3 and 4, students will discuss the use of non-binary pronouns and adjectives within the French language, and reflect upon the implications of changing the language to make it gender neutral.]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401912 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401913 Throughout KS3 and KS4, we celebrate La Francophonie with literature from BAME authors such as Léopold Sédar Senghor and music from Yeleen, Stromae, Zaz and many more. In year 8, students will study a Senghor poem, and all year groups have their favourite Francophone songs to listen to while they complete written activities. Year 7 compare their school experience with that of a French-American child in France and an Irish-Burkinabé child in Ouagadougou: authentic written and listening files contributed by friends abroad. Year 9s cover a diverse group of role models in their first term, drawing inspiration from a variety of lived experiences. We also run a Spanish after-school club, in which Latin American culture is celebrated through films like Coco and resources for Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). ]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401913 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401914 In all our teaching resources, we show images of different genders and ethnicities completing different activities; we aim that any child will look at the teaching resources and be able to identify someone like them. Issues of gender and identity are discussed within the framework of the school's core value of kindness, whether explicitly through Theme 1 of the GCSE syllabus, or informally in KS3 when students raise questions about grammar and gender in class. ]]> 2021-09-26 10:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1768401914 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1771425819 2021-09-27 14:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1771425819 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1867017066 Listening to world music every week in language lessons, as a timer for written activities. Favourite artists are Yeleen (Burkina Faso/Côte d'Ivoire), Maître Gims (Congo, thanks to Kip in year 7!), Lokua Kanza (also Congo, just appointed UNICEF children's ambassador 2 weeks ago), and Stromae (Belgium/Rwanda, recently sampled in Out Out). Year 9 are particularly fond of the Canadian French cover of Bling Bling from Moana...]]> 2021-11-04 09:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1867017066 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1868314871 French KS3 challenge! (padlet.com)
Use the excellent resources on this Padlet to stretch and challenge your French. Complete this independently to earn your Diversity PLEDGE!]]> 2021-11-04 19:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/1868314871 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/2189368040 2022-05-18 12:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/2189368040 NorthstoweSecondaryCollege https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/2189370333 Clicking on the image above will take you to information about how we provided students with access to language and culture, whilst prioritising the need to develop literacy in English. ]]> 2022-05-18 12:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/NorthstoweSecondaryCollege/ggf6j1s996i26f6h/wish/2189370333