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Trips and Events

Every year we run an exchange visit to Mainz, Germany for pupils in Years 8-10. We have been exchanging with our partner school das Frauenlob Gymnasium for over thirty years.

The French exchange has been established with a school in Lesneven, Brittany for pupils in Years 9-10 and has proved to be very popular.

Second language students of German have the opportunity to visit the Christmas Markets in Germany.

Sixth formers are encouraged to participate in a work experience programme during February half-term.

Part of the A2 course is the study of a particular German / French region and sixth formers will be advised to participate in a departmental trip to the region concerned.

The Department organises study days, conferences, theatre trips and visits to the Europa Centre (Year 9) during the year.

Our language assistants and the departmental prefects run Language Club, which is enjoyed by Year 7/ 8 pupils. Members are taught a variety of languages to celebrate the diversity of languages spoken in school. Activities include creating an Advent wreath, which is presented in assembly and painting Easter eggs.

Sixth formers are advised to attend a weekly German / French film club.

Our pupils have been successful in gaining scholarships to spend time abroad e.g. Anglo-German and Anglo-French Fellowship (British Council).

Fasching is celebrated by Year 7 pupils in the form of a mask–making competition.

Every year the department celebrates the European Day of Languages through quizzes and a whole-school food tasting event. Please enjoy the photographs!

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