Languages Prefects 2025-26
French:
Cyna Rai
German:
Atharva Mishra
Spanish:
Finley Neill
Welcome to Languages
Languages Faculty Staff
- Mr S Iglesias Director of Languages
- Miss N Cossburn Languages / Director of Students Year 9 / Director of Houses / Student Leadership
- Mrs L Gonzalez Languages Learning Co-ordinator
- Ms S Mitchell Languages / D & T / Assistant Director of Students Year 9
- Mrs M Hopkins Languages / Assistant Director of Students Year 11
A Language is studied by all students in KS3 and is an optional subject in KS4
The Aim of the Languages Curriculum
The languages curriculum focuses on developing communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It fosters cultural awareness, helping students appreciate diverse cultures and how language reflects societal values. The curriculum also builds understanding of language structure, including grammar and vocabulary, while improving cognitive skills like critical thinking.
It encourages critical thinking and personal growth, while preparing students for future career opportunities by equipping them with valuable language skills. The curriculum also aims to make language learning enjoyable, using cultural resources like music and film. Additionally, it strengthens literacy skills, enhancing students’ understanding of their own language.
The knowledge the students will have by the end of the course:
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate effectively in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They will have a strong grasp of vocabulary and grammar, and an understanding of the cultural practices of countries where the language is spoken. Students will also be able to translate between the target language and English, comprehend written and spoken texts, and analyse and respond critically in both written and spoken forms.
French at Wavell: Year 7-11 Curriculum Map
German at Wavell: Year 7-11 Curriculum Map
Spanish at Wavell: Year 7-11 Curriculum Map
GCSE French AQA 8652 Specification
Some recent highlights from the Languages Department:
On 30th January 2026, a group of Year 11 Spanish students went on a long weekend to Madrid to immerse themselves in the Spanish culture and language. Read Charlie's report here...
Onatti Theatre
Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 recently enjoyed a fantastic opportunity to experience a live play performed entirely in French by two French actors. The production, based around the idea of a “forever party,” was both engaging and accessible, bringing the language to life in a fun and memorable way with plenty of audience participation!
Year 8 and 9 German students also experienced their own production Das Gruselhaus - When best friends get caught in a thunderstorm during a hike, they take shelter in a creepy, abandoned house deep in the woods....
Year 9 Spanish students have been improving listening skills, building vocabulary, and gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures by watching 'Valentín', an Argentinian film in Spanish set in the late 1960s.
Festive Learning in Spanish and French Classes
Steve Eadon from Mingalaba came to talk to Year 9 students about Languages and Sport. They learned about the value of languages in sport in a very informative and highly engaging presentation.
