• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

German

Key Stage 3 FL1 - Programme of Study 2008 - 2009

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Year 7

1 Introducing yourself. Numbers, where you live. School items.
Birthday. Asking questions. The Euro.
2 School. Giving opinions. Making longer sentences. School timetable.
Telling the time. What you eat and drink at break. What you wear.
School life in German-speaking countries.
3 Family and friends. Describing people. Talking about pets.
Finding out about famous people from German-speaking countries.
4 Free time. Talking about sports, hobbies and favourite things.
Arranging to go out and meet. Invitations. Making plans.
5 Saying where you live. Describing your house and room.
Likes and dislikes.
6 Learning about some towns and cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Weather. Describing what there is in a town. Types of transport. Asking for and giving directions.Buying food and drink at a snack stand. Talking about plans for the summer holidays.

Year 8

1 Weather. Past tense. Talking about places to stay.
Saying what you did at the weekend. Talking about a winter holiday.
2 Shopping for food. Ordering in a cafe. Saying what you can buy in different shops. Pocket money. Talking about what you have bought. Christmas in Germany.
3 TV programmes. Saying what you do after school. Trips. Saying what you have to do.
4 Health. Parts of the body. Saying what is the matter. Describing symptoms. Healthy and unhealthy eating.
5 Accepting and turning down invitations. Giving reasons. Talking about what you will wear. Talking about a party you have been to. Daily routine.
6 Visiting Germany. Exchange. Saying what you want to do. A Shopping trip. Giving information about a village.

Year 9

1 Computers. Music. TV. Films.
2 School. Describing your own school. Sport exchange.
3 Future plans. Learning languages. Jobs.
4 My world. Global issues. growing up. Environment. Homelessness.
5 Family. Famous people. A nightmare date. Problem pages.
6 Regions of Germany. Tourist information offices. Holiday plans.

Key Stage 4

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Year 10

Module 1 My World

1) Self, Family and Friends
2) Interests and Hobbies
3) Home and Local Environment
4) Daily Routine
5) School and Future Plans

Module 2 Holiday Time & Travel

1) Travel, Transport and Finding the Way
2) Tourism
3) Accommodation
4) Holiday Activities
5) Services

Year 11

Module 3 Work & Lifestyle

1) Home Life
2) Healthy Living
3) Part-Time Jobs and Work Experience
4) Leisure
5) Shopping

Module 4 The Young Person in Society

1) Character and Personal Relationship
2) The Environment
3) Careers and Future Plans
4) Social Issues, Choices and Responsibilities

Extra-Curricular Activities

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  • German Exchange Visit 2010
    German Exchange 2010
  • German Exchange 2008
    German Exchange 2008
  • German Exchange 2006
    German Exchange 2006
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