Languages
Languages Lead - Mrs Dushku
If you have a query regarding languages, please do not hesitate in contacting Mrs Dushku by using the Contact Form below.
The Curriculum
Learning a foreign language is compulsory for KS2 under the 2014 New National Curriculum. At Gascoigne Primary School, we learn French both in KS1 and KS2 as we see the value of learning another language especially as global citizens .
“Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality language education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world”
(Languages Programmes of Study: Key Stage 2-National curriculum in England)
The statements from the programme of study are listed below.
Pupils should be taught to:
- listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
- explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
- engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help
- speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
- develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
- present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences
- read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
- appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
- broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly
- describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing
- understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English
At Gascoigne Primary, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum in order to ensure that the children are able to communicate for practical purposes (KS2 Programme of Study), use higher thinking skills and be confident in using the language.
Children are exposed to spoken and written language and are taught using interactive games, and authentic French resources such as songs, books and stories.
We aim to lay the firm foundations needed for further foreign language learning at
Key Stage 3.
"About me" project in French ! Children from year 1 to year 6 have worked very hard in talking about what makes them unique in French.
Class Goolu and Ouro in year 6 have been preparing some tasty french pancakes! C'est trop bon!
Albanita in year 6 Ouro is explaining her reasons for attending the French Club.
Year 5 and year 6 are enjoying the French club and helping each other!
French club for year 5 and year 6 every Thursdays.Starting on 12/01/17. Venue: ICT suite at the Shaftesbury site.
Class Goolu in year 6 have been communicating with a class in France since September. It is Ecole Saint Joseph in Le Fleix, in the Dordogne region of France, which Gascoigne Primary School have been in communication with for over four years.
Class Laranja in year 5 are telling us about their taste in music in French!
Ercan and Younis in year 5 Laranja are telling us which type of music they like and don't like !
Excellent writing piece of work in French from Sharon and Maryam in year 5 Laranja.
Joshua and Sharon from Laranja Class are talking about their taste in music.They even explained why!
Orange class in year 5 saying when is their birthday in french
Class Cagaraan in year 4 and the making of the Lost Pet Project in French.
Year 4 children have beautifully created their own lost pet poster in french and were able to describe the pet in details
Popu class in year 3 playing some playground games in french called un,deux,trois soleil! they had so much fun!
Benguini class in year 3 loved playing the french playground games!
Bulu class in year 1 coloured their own rainbow in french in preparation for the Rainbow Day on Census Day!(19.01.17)
The French Curriculum across the school
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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Autumn 1 |
Greetings Numbers 1- 6 Classroom phrases |
Greetings Numbers 1-10 Classroom phrases
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Class instructions Classroom objects Adjectives
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Questioning answer and sentence building
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Masculine and feminine nouns Agreement of the adjective with the noun |
Masculine and feminine nouns The infinitive of 3 main groups of verbs |
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Autumn 2 |
Alphabet Colours Songs |
Colours vocabulary for spelling skills Songs |
Vocabulary for sentence building Songs
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Masculine and feminine nouns Adjectives Songs
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French food vocabulary Expression of opinion |
Personal pronouns Conjugated forms of verbs in present and past tense |
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Spring 1 |
Numbers Phrases of celebration |
Phrases of celebration vocabulary for spelling skills Verbs and adverbs
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Phrases of celebration Verbs and adverbs |
Position of the adjective in a sentence Sentence starters
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Adjective that precede the noun Adverb of place /times Sentence starters |
Conjugated forms of passé composé (perfect tense ) |
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Spring 2 |
Asking politely Movement verbs |
Verbs and adverbs Asking simple question |
Masculine and feminine nouns Classroom objects |
Months of the year Definite articles |
Simple negatives Asking question Possessive pronouns |
Adverbs of place/time Sentence starters Negative adverbs |
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Summer 1 |
Numbers 1-20 Responding to questions |
Numbers 1-20 Responding to questions |
Numbers 1-30 Responding questions Days of the week |
Clothes vocabulary Asking and answering questions |
Telling the time Relative pronouns
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Telling the time Daily routine |
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Summer 2 |
Days of the week Cloth vocabulary from a song |
Days of the week Cloth vocabulary from a song. |
Clothes vocabulary Describing clothes |
Phrases of celebrations different places in France |
Numbers 32-60 Phrases of celebrations |
Numbers 60-100 Phrase of celebrations |
Our French Language Ambassadors
The French Ambassadors are our Native French Speakers at Gascoigne Primary School.
They are playing an active role in the classroom while enhancing their leadership skills. They are able to lead activities in French with a group of students as well as promoting the language learning outside the classroom.
Michaela , year 2, Cas
Ariane , year 5, Komola
Kehatune , year 5, Portokalli
Joshua , year 5, Laranja
Nyba , year 5, Orange
Prestige , year 5, Orange
Johnson , year 6, Goolu
Ismael , year 6, Ouro
Victoria , year 6, Ouro
Tyana, year6, Ouro
Jason, year 6, Ari
These are suggested websites that parents and carers could use to ensure that children practise French at home in a fun and interactive way:
Our British Values in French
Pupils will be learning the meaning of our British Values in French over the course of the academic year.
Tolerance: la tolérance
Honesty: l’honnêteté
Respect: le respect
Equality: l’égalité
Democracy: la démocratie
Liberty: la liberté
Law: la loi
Voice: la voix
Responsibility: la responsabilité
Freedom: la liberté
Acceptance: l’acceptance
Pride: la fierté
Multi-faith: la foi multi
Community: la communauté
Beliefs: les croyances
Shaftesbury Library presents our unique French Reading Corner. Also find "Notre Coin lecture"! (French Reading Corner) next to Ms Monks'office.
For World Book Day, discover some famous books translated into French!
-Borrow a French book from the Shaftesbury's Library
-Read the book and test your comprehension
-Select a minimum of 5 words in French you wish to search into English
-Use a French-English Dictionary, a Picture Dictionary or Google Translator
-Watch the videos posted below and compare them with their English version!
- Gascoigne Primary School
- Gascoigne Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7DR
- office@gascoigne.bardaglea.org.uk
- 020 8270 4291 (Gascoigne Road Site) / 4292 (The Shaftesburys Site)