French forms part of our large, thriving Modern Languages department, led by specialist staff who share their expertise and enthusiasm for continental culture inside and outside of the classroom.
In French, students immerse themselves in the language of our closet neighbour through a range of modern digital and audio materials, and through interactive classroom discussion. In Year 7, all students benefit from three lessons of French per fortnight, alongside two lessons of German and two of Spanish. In Year 8 students are asked to indicate two preferred languages to continue studying and they receive four lessons per fortnight for each of these.
All students study at least one language in Key Stage 4 with Italian available as an additional option for our more able linguists. We also offer A-Level courses in French, Spanish and German.
We encourage all of our French students to immerse themselves in French culture and support this with a popular Year 8 trip to Normandy, and through extracurricular activities such as the Year 7 French Club.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
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Gabriella: Today in English Lit, we completed the Merchant's Tale. Our course allows us to read a range of texts from this 14th Century poem to our modern day coursework! 📔@WKGS_English #ALevelEnglish #MerchantsTale #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm @WestKirbyGS
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Gabriella: As Head Girl, I have to organise our Summer Prom. During Enrichment, the prom committee and I work together to arrange fundraising events, contact local businesses and finalise details. #Enrichment #WKGS6thForm #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/Xg00BTqMRP
Gabriella: Yesterday, I attended the #GCSE Presentation ceremony to give a vote of thanks to our students & staff. Well done to all the Year 12s on your amazing achievements!! 👏#WKGSY12 #Congrats @WKGS_Pastoral @WestKirbyGS #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm #WKGSHeadGirl https://t.co/UzNygPkpx7
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Only 7 days until our @WestKirbyGS Sixth Form Open Evening. Come & discover🔬 the amazing subjects & opportunities we offer for Sixth Form. Wed 20th Nov 2019🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseDiscovery #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm wkgs.org/prospective/si… https://t.co/WucdDDKuJA
Only 7 days until our @WKGS_6thForm Open Evening. Come & discover🔬 the amazing subjects & opportunities we offer for Sixth Form. Wed 20th Nov 2019🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseDiscovery #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm wkgs.org/prospective/si… https://t.co/OEVwnc5bCn
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