learning another language expands our horizons as global citizens and prepares us for the dynamic world of the 21st century
Faculty Goals
- develop knowledge, understanding and the skills necessary for effective interaction in the target language
- provide opportunities to explore the nature of languages by making comparisons between English and other languages
- develop knowledge of different cultures and an understanding of the interdependence of language and culture
- students express themselves and their performing arts via the target language
- provide opportunities for students to make meaningful connections with the wider world and to further develop ICT skills
Subjects
Stage 4: Y7
Chinese: mandatory 100 hours
French: mandatory 100 hours
Italian: mandatory 100 hours
Stage 5: Y9 & Y10
Chinese: 200 hour elective
French: 200 hour elective
Italian: 200 hour elective
Vocabulary and language structures are taught separately and culture and practices are included.
Stage 6: Y11 & 12
Chinese: HSC Beginners course
French: HSC Beginners course
Italian: HSC Beginners course
Activities
- exploring culture
- performing arts
- a range of ICT tasks
- relevant excursions
- listening to authentic material
- project & group work
- art, music, songs & literature
- cross curricular activities
- email pals
Features
- overseas cultural and language trips
- film festivals & local excursions
- cooking & culture incursions
- friendship schools
- relevant competitions
- Italian Choir
- language speaking morning classes
- liaison with University of Newcastle
- liaison with community groups
Staff Members & Email Links
Hayley Vimpani HEAD TEACHER