About this curriculum

Located in the vibrant city of Plymouth in the South West of England, Widey Court Primary School recognizes the unique advantages its geographical position affords when it comes to cultural and linguistic exposure. Our proximity to France, both in terms of geography and historic ties, has been a crucial factor in our decision to adopt French as the primary Modern Foreign Language (MFL) taught at our school. Through our close connections with France, we're able to offer a rich, immersive experience that goes beyond textbook learning, incorporating cultural exchanges, interactive sessions, and even field trips when possible.

Intent

Widey Court is situated in the city of Plymouth in the South West of England. Our location has influenced the decision to choose French as the MFL taught, as we have close links with this country. Learning a foreign language is a gateway to wider horizons and aspirations for our pupils. It provides an opening to other cultures and should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world.  Language teaching should provide the foundation for learning further languages, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries.

Implementation

French follows the National Curriculum Languages  Programme of study for KS2. At Widey, French is taught weekly in each KS2 classroom. We subscribe to “Language Angels” which delivers the key  objectives from the National Curriculum in an engaging and progressive way. Units are chosen by year groups and through these topics the key skills of speaking, reading and writing in French are delivered. The curriculum builds on prior knowledge and provides clear progress through the program of study. We welcome visitors from European countries– all of which works to enrich their experience of MFL.

Impact

Through lesson observations and children interviews, children will be able to demonstrate their increasing knowledge of the language. The focus of the teaching will be on practical communication, with an emphasis on spoken language with elements of written work to demonstrate understanding of grammar, phonics and vocabulary. This will form a strong foundation for further language study at KS 3.

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Year 4 are settling into Barton Hall life! Enjoy our first meal! We have full bellies before heading to our rooms and then we have an evening of games! 💚⭐️
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It was a pleasure to accompany Miss Davies and a few Year 6s to a rounders evening at Stoke Damerel after school tonight! The children worked so well as a team showing respect and encouragement with each other …especially in this heat! Thank you for organising Miss Davies! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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So proud of our Field Gun crews who competed on the Hoe for Armed Forces Day. They won 4 trophies!!🏆🏆🏆🏆. Well done to everyone involved and thank you to those who came to support! 👏🏼🥳
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A special thank you to Scaff-Tec for sponsoring our ‘Runners’ field gun team! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A special thank you to PQA for sponsoring our ‘Gunners’ field gun team! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Good luck to our two field gun crews today! If you are up on the Hoe today, here are the times of our runs: Gunners: 10:30 13:10 16:30 Runners: 11.20 14:00 15:50 Hope to see you there! 💚⭐️💚⭐️
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Year 5 have had a fabulous day at Lead Learners Day at Sir John Hunt secondary school! They had a fun day of sport, art, IT, biology and team games! A little taster of what’s to come when they reach Year 7! ⭐️💚⭐️💚
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Getting ready for armed forces day!! With one of our sponsor’s logos displayed behind our tent! Good luck to our two field gun teams ahead of the tournament tomorrow! A huge thank you to Mrs Maiden, Mr Rea, Mrs Lambourne and Leon for getting the children prepped and ready over the last few months! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you are the Hoe tomorrow, please come and support our two teams!
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We are so very sad to say goodbye to Mrs Maiden today. We wish her all the best in her new role as Family and Community Solutions Co-ordinator - the families will be so lucky to work with you! ⭐️ Heartfelt thanks for all your support over the last 16.5 years with our pupils, staff, families and wider community! You will be missed! X x 💚💚
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Can you spot our decorated field gun wheels? Thank you Mrs Maiden and Year 6 forces children! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Superb performance tonight! A little snippet from the Big Sing + ⭐️🎤🎶 We are so proud of you!
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We are so proud of our Big Sing + Choir who are performing alongside the Legacy Choir and school choirs from across the City! Thank you Mrs Irvine for organising this very special event! 🎶🎤⭐️
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Year 4 are working had at the tennis tournament at Life Centre! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLAOfMKtleD/?igsh=azF6OHluOGZyczdi Geddon….! Look who’s back at Widey Court! This year designing and making pizzas! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We can’t wait! 🍕Curly Gaz is back!
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Our Year 6 Service children worked hard with Mrs Dawes to decorate three field gun wheels. They depicted Communication, Home & Deployment. These will form part of a display in Drakes Circus from Monday 23 June leading up to Armed Forces Day on 28 June. Well done!! They look amazing!⭐️
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Don’t forget non-uniform day tomorrow for year group donations for the summer fayre! ⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you for your support!
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The Winners of our Governors Award presentation afternoon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The children voted for their friends in class aligning with our seven school values and the Governors selected the winners! We are so proud and grateful for everyone who took the time to vote, were nominated and the winners who received their certificates today. A further celebration with Governors will take place on the afternoon of Monday 23rd June - a special tea party! ⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you to the Governors for joining us today to celebrate the afternoon!
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A wonderful morning for the KS1 Sports Day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you for your support and dance moves! 🎵🎤🎉The children had a fabulous time and we are so proud of them! Well done Widey team for winning overall! 💛💛💛
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