In our Modern Foreign Languages department, we strive to inspire a lifelong passion for language learning in our pupils, as they embark on their journeys in Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin.

 

Our mission is to nurture confident communicators who are equipped with essential language skills, such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing, thereby enhancing their academic and personal development, alongside their global awareness in an increasingly interconnected world.

Department Goals

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• To equip all pupils with the skills and knowledge to be able to communicate in the languages taught here at Kenton College.

• To cultivate an environment that nurtures confident, open-minded individuals, who have tolerant attitudes and embrace celebrating the diverse cultures within the wider community, thus fostering understanding and respect among all pupils.

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Key Programmes and Initiatives

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• Common Entrance

• Educational trips

• Language Assemblies, 

• Languages Week

• Poetry Competition

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Teaching Philosophy

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We foster interactive lessons, utilising ICT and visual aids alongside key vocabulary lists to cater to diverse learning styles. Pupils are actively encouraged to participate, practise their skills and engage in collaborative activities that stimulate their interest and motivation, with an emphasis on creating a supportive environment that not only prepares pupils for the rigors of Common Entrance and Scholarship assessments but also instils a genuine love for language learning, making it an enjoyable and enriching experience for all.

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