St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

Year 10

Curriculum Intention:

Consolidate and build on prior grammatical and vocabulary knowledge acquired in MFL lessons at KS3.
Promote extended and complex responses with a focus on accuracy.
Provide depth of language knowledge and essential skills to access the GCSE materials including literary texts and audio materials.
Build confidence in oracy skills (focus on spontaneous speech) to prepare for the globalised world of work.
Promote curiosity, problem solving skills and deepen understanding of own culture and that of other countries.
Give knowledge, understanding and skills to progress onto the next stage, irrespective of prior attainment, background or ethnicity.
Equip with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best at GCSE.
Enable students to maximise potential, achieving the highest levels of academic success leading to the widest range of pathways.
Promote high aspirations, resilience and independence to maximise opportunities to flourish and to progress in their future careers.
Provide opportunities to take curriculum beyond the classroom, to develop a love of learning, independence and creative thinking through music, technology and the media.

Curriculum Implementation:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Sept 2^nd - Oct 14^th Theme 1 Revising family and describing people. Revising places in town, activities and times Talking about friends and what makes a good friend Talking about family relationships Making arrangements to go out Describing a day out Talking about role models	Jan 6^th – 10^th Feb Theme 1 Talking about food and meals Discussing clothes and what to wear Describing your daily life Shopping for clothes Describing festivals and traditions Talking about shopping for a special meal Describing family celebrations	20^th April – 18^th May Theme 2 Talking about what you normally do on holiday. Staying in a hotel Talking about travelling Saying what you do and did on holiday Ordering in a restaurant Buying souvenirs Talking about holiday disasters Mock revision
Half term	Half term	Half term
Oct 28^th – Dec 16^th Them 1 Revising leisure activities. Revising films and going to the cinema Talking about sport Talking about using technology Discussing reading habits and music Talking about television programmes Talking about a night out with friends	24^th Feb – 30^th March Theme 2 Talking about where you live and what you can do there Describing a town and asking the way Describing a region Finding out tourist information Discussing plans and the weather Talking about your town, village or neighbourhood	1^st June – 13^th July Theme 3 Revising school subjects and talking about your timetable Giving opinions about school subjects and facilities Talking about your school and school in France Discussing rules and regulations Talking about school activities Talking about successes at school
Christmas Holidays	Easter Holidays	Summer Holidays

Outcomes:

Sound reading and listening strategies, including dealing with target language in exam situations. Confident exam skills, including maximising time.

Broad experience in all 4 skills. Extended and accurate responses in written and oral assessments. Pupils achieve at least 2 grades below their target in mocks.

Employability skills:

Transactional skills through role play. Effective communication skills- articulation and intonation. Team work, organisational skills. Cultural awareness- global citizens.

Year 11

Curriculum Intention:

Consolidate and build on prior grammatical and vocabulary knowledge.
Promote extended and complex responses with a focus on accuracy.
Provide depth of language knowledge and essential skills to access the GCSE materials including literary texts and audio materials.
Build confidence in oracy skills (with a focus on spontaneous speech) to prepare for the globalised world of work.
Promote curiosity, problem solving skills and deepen understanding of own culture and that of other countries.
Give knowledge, understanding and skills to progress onto the next stage, irrespective of prior attainment, background or ethnicity.
Equip with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best at GCSE.
Enable students to maximise potential, achieving the highest levels of academic success leading to the widest range of pathways.
Promote high aspirations, resilience and independence to maximise opportunities to flourish and to progress in their future careers.
Provide opportunities to take curriculum beyond the classroom, to develop a love of learning, independence and creative thinking through music, technology and the media.

Curriculum Implementation:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Sept 2^nd - Oct 14^th Theme 3 Talking about jobs, current and future education Discussing work preferences Talking about plans, hopes and wishes Discussing the importance of languages Talking about how you earn money Discussing work experience	Jan 6^th – 10^th Feb Theme 2 Talking about protecting the environment Talking about ethical shopping Talking about volunteering Talking about big events	20^th April – 18^th May Oral exams. Revision of themes 4-5, writing, listening and reading preparation.
Half term	Half term	Half term
Oct 28^th – Dec 16^th Theme 2 Environmental issues Talking about what makes you tick and what concerns you Discussing the weather and natural disasters Revision and mocks	24^th Feb – 30^th March Revision of themes 1-2-3, exam practice and speaking preparation.	1^st June – 13^th July Exam leave
Christmas Holidays	Easter Holidays	Summer Holidays

Outcomes:

Higher performance in mocks by 1 grade +

Confidence, spontaneity and fluency in role plays, photo-cards description and general conversations.

Good use of time in exams. Good revisions skills. Complex written responses.

Wide vocabulary and grammatical knowledge.

Employability skills:

Presentation skills/ oracy skills. Transactional skills through role play. Effective communication skills- articulation and intonation. Team work, organisational skills. Cultural awareness- global citizens.

Year 12

Curriculum Intention:

Build on the understanding developed at GCSE, enable students to make a smooth transition to the next level of study.
Inspire and engage through familiar and popular themes. Provides clear links to the most fundamental and interesting aspects of Polish culture.
Provide a choice of literary texts and films- from contemporary to more classical titles, together with authentic source materials from Poland.
To develop and assess spontaneity and grammar, as well as provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively.
Encourage students to develop ideas, use language to persuade and analyse, and give critical responses in their writing and speaking.
Provide continuous progression and build on the understanding developed at Key Stage 4.
Give students the opportunity to learn and apply important transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis, enabling them to make a smooth transition to university.
Using language to present viewpoints; developing arguments; persuading; analysing and evaluating in writing
Applying knowledge of morphology and syntax, vocabulary and idiom to communicate accurately and coherently in writing using a range of expression – including the list of grammar in this specification
Listening and responding to spoken passages, including some extended passages, from a range of different contexts and sources, adapted as necessary, covering different registers and types, including authentic communication involving one or more speakers
Reading and responding to a variety of texts, including some extended texts, written for different purposes and audiences, drawn from a range of authentic sources, including contemporary, historical and literary, fiction and non-fiction texts, adapted as necessary
Enhance linguistic skills and promote capacity for critical thinking on the basis of knowledge and understanding of the language and culture.

Curriculum Implementation:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Sept ^nd - Oct 14^th Theme 1: Aspects of Polish-speaking society: past and current trends Sub-theme: The Polish family Changing roles within the family The generation gap Traditional and modern values	Jan 6^th – 10^th Feb Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Polish-speaking world past and present Sub-theme: Festivals and traditions Roots and origins Social and economic impact Regional and local heritage Sub-theme: Polish cultural life Cinema Art Music	20^th April – 18^th May Theme 1: Aspects of Polish-speaking society: past and current issues Sub-theme: Social diversity and mobility in Poland • Education and career choices • People on the margins of society • Tolerance and respect Sub-theme: Impact of emigration on Polish society • Reasons for emigration • Advantages and disadvantages for Polish society • Attitudes within Poland to migration Mock revision
Half term	Half term	Half term
Oct 28^th – Dec 16^th Literary works- text: Sławomir Mrożek: Tango Research topic: Racism in Poland • Origins of racism • Victims of racism • The fight against racism	24^th Feb – 30^th March Literary works-film: Katyń: Andrzej Wajda (2007) Research topic: Tourism in Poland • The development of a tourist infrastructure • Popular tourist sites/places of interest • Regional gastronomy	1^st June – 13^th July Theme 2:Aspects of political life in Poland past and present: Sub-theme: Poland and the European Union • The role of Poland in Europe • The benefits of membership of the EU for Poland • The challenges of membership of the EU for Poland
Christmas Holidays	Easter Holidays	Summer Holidays

Outcomes:

Oral fluency: intonation, accent, pace and accuracy.

Evidence of complexity in language, knowledge of themes as well as development of analysis and critical thinking.

Students achieve at least 2 grade below their target or better at mock.

Employability skills:

Organisation, time keeping, autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility.

Communication strategies. Critical thinking. Apply knowledge independently and creatively. Research skills. Summarising skills.

Year 13

Curriculum Intention:

Develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, for both practical and intellectual purposes.
Develop an ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing, including through online media.
Develop language learning skills and strategies, including communication strategies to sustain communication and build fluency and confidence.
Engage critically with stimulating texts, films and other materials in Polish, developing an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context.
Develop knowledge about matters central to Polish society and culture, past and present.
Equip with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or employment.
Develop as independent researchers through the language of study.

Curriculum Implementation:

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Sept 2^nd - Oct 14^th Theme 1 : Sub-theme: The evolution of the digital world in Poland • The internet in daily life • Social media – benefits and dangers • The digitalisation of Polish society	Jan 6^th – 10^th Feb Theme 2: Sub-theme: Polish politics and young people Young people and their engagement with politics Priorities for youth politics in Poland Values and ideals	20^th April – 18^th May Individual research project Literary works- text: Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz: Panny z Wilka and Brzezina
Half term	Half term	Half term
Oct 28^th – Dec 16^th Individual research project Revision	24^th Feb – 30^th March Individual research project Revision	1^st June – 13^th July Exam leave
Christmas Holidays	Easter Holidays	Summer Holidays

Outcomes:

Oral fluency: intonation, accent, pace and accuracy. Excellent presentation skills and response to unpredicted elements of conversation. Wide vocabulary. Knowledge of current affairs.

Evidence of complexity in language, knowledge of themes as well as good analysis and critical thinking. Students achieve at least 1 grade below their target or better at mock.

Employability skills:

Autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility. Communication strategies. Critical thinking. Apply knowledge independently and creatively. Research skills. Summarising skills.