German
German is the most widely spoken language in Europe in terms of numbers of native speakers. Given that Germany is the economic power house of the European Union there has never been a more strategically important time for young people to gain a knowledge of the language.
German at Calday has continued to grow as a subject and the language is one of the most popular subjects chosen by new Year 7 students. Student and parental attitudes towards the subject are extremely positive; over 90% of students opt to continue with German studies post Year 9 options and a recent parental survey conducted by the school showed that German was one of the academic strengths of the school. German GCSE results at Calday are significantly above the national average for the subject.
We offer our students a number of opportunities to use their knowledge in a German speaking context. We have a long running connection with a partner school in Germany which has existed for over 30 years. This allows students to experience life at a German school and also participate in work experience projects. We regularly take large groups of Key Stage 3 students to visit the Black Forest, which allows students to use their language skills.
KEY STAGE 3
Students follow the Echo Express course. Each student is provided with a text book to aid them with homework and private study.
Year 7
Autumn Term
Echo Express 1
- Unit 1: Greetings, Alphabet, Colours, Numbers.
- Unit 2: School Life
Spring term
Echo Express 1
- Unit 3: Family and Friends
- Unit 4: Free time and Hobbies
Summer Term
Echo Express 1
- Unit 5: Home life
- Unit 6: In the town, in the country
Year 8
Autumn Term
Echo Express 2
- Unit 1 – Holidays (past tense)
- Unit 2 – Shopping , food and drink
Spring Term
Year 8 Echo Express 2
- Unit 3 – Life outside of school.
- Unit 4 – Health
Summer Term
Year 8 Echo Express 2
- Unit 5 – Going out!
- Unit 6 – A foreign exchange
Useful links and websites
Assessment information
KEY STAGE 4
Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11
Autumn Term
- House home and daily routine.
- Home and abroad.
Spring Term
- Social activities, fitness and health.
- Education and employment
Summer Term
- The environment and the modern world
Useful links and websites
Assessment information
EDEXCEL GCSE German Specification
KEY STAGE 5
Year 12
Autumn Term
- Youth culture and concerns
- Lifestyle health and fitness
Spring Term
- The word around us – Transport and Travel
- The world around us – The environment
Summer Term
- Education and employment
Year 13
Autumn Term
- Traditions, morals, beliefs and religions.
- GDR History
- Film Studies
Spring Term
- National and international events of the past and present GDR History
- Film Studies
Summer Term
- Worldwide concerns in the modern society
- GDR History
- Film Studies