Modern Foreign Languages

The students at The Bulmershe School enjoy learning in a highly active and busy Modern Foreign Language Department. All students will study either French or Spanish throughout years 7, 8 and 9. Students can choose to continue with their studied language at GCSE. In each year group, students develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through a wide range of different activities.

The MFL Department, composed of six specialist teachers, has a very positive and exciting atmosphere and continues to develop in new and exciting ways. Teachers’ expectations of our students are high and we encourage students to challenge themselves in lessons. We use a variety of innovative, dynamic, engaging and collaborative teaching and learning methods in the classroom. Our curriculum provides opportunities for all students to gain an increasing understanding of grammatical structures that are the foundation of developing language skills. We teach phonics alongside grammar and vocabulary so that students develop confidence in speaking the language. By developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, writing and memory skills, the MFL team instil in students the foundations for future study of other languages. Academic success is naturally important but the team is also enthusiastic and passionate about instilling a love of languages into our students. We aim to help students understand and appreciate different countries, cultures, people and communities, so that they begin to think of themselves as citizens of the world as well as of the United Kingdom.

To ensure that students learn successfully and are able to realise their potential, the MFL Faculty aims to understand students’ strengths and areas for development, to adapt our teaching styles accordingly and to select appropriate materials. We have a wide range of resources available for use and subscribe to various online resources that students can access from home. We are well equipped to deliver home and blended learning when necessary, including delivering live lessons.

GCSE Spanish

Exam Board: Edexcel

Find out more about the GCSE Spanish Course: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/spanish-2016.html

GCSE French

Exam Board: Edexcel

Find out more about the GCSE French Course: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/french-2016.html

A-level Spanish

Exam Board: Edexcel

Find out more about the A-level Spanish Course: 
​https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/spanish-2016.html

A-level French

Exam Board: Edexcel

Find out more about the A-level French Course: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/french-2016.html

Teaching Staff

Miss K Hudson, Head of Faculty khudson@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Mme R Gardiner (2nd in Department) rboyer@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Mrs K Potter (part time) kpotter@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Miss V Patey  vpatey@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Mr F Tomas  ftomas@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Mrs L Debiais ldebiais@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

Extra-Curricular Activities

We run a range of extra-curricular activities and trips abroad, which aim to really involve students in their language learning as well as experience the cultures of the countries.