by Franciose CERDAN | Mar 3, 2016 | Secondary French
As part of the core topic “Communication and Media” G11 students have been analysing advertisements from the French-speaking work. Below is an example of a French governmental campaign to promote road safety. It was interesting to compare personal...
by Franciose CERDAN | Mar 3, 2016 | Secondary French
This was a creative week for G11 students who learnt who brainstormed ideas for advertising campaigns. What slogans are best to sell coffee and promote the latest hair stylist? Students worked as a group and used their knowledge of advertising techniques and language...
by Franciose CERDAN | Feb 4, 2016 | Grade 12, Secondary French, The Grades
Bravo! Holly and Williams had their final individual oral on Monday 1 February. Both did very well and managed to keep their calm during the intense 10 minutes! For the IOA, students needed to prepare two options, Cultural Diversity and Sicence & Technology. The...
by Franciose CERDAN | Jan 28, 2016 | Grade 11, Secondary French, The Grades
Grade 11 students have been looking at bias in the media and the way journalists report on main events. As a practical task, students analysed the front pages of main French newspapers and magazines. The sessions allowed them to understand the way visual information...
by Franciose CERDAN | Jan 7, 2016 | Grade 10, Secondary French, The Grades
Next week, G10 students will be taking their first IGCSE mock exams. The French speaking test is scheduled first and students have been working hard and practising their speaking skills to be ready for this stressful task. Students will have to complete two role...
by Franciose CERDAN | Dec 17, 2015 | Grade 10, Secondary French, The Grades
Even on the last day of school, G10 students showed great focus and determination in preparing for their French IGCSE. After enjoying some special Winter brunch, they worked on a past reading paper. What a promising start of the holiday!