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Πληροφορίες Premium για μαθητές Το Pupil Premium είναι μια κατανομή πρόσθετης χρηματοδότησης που παρέχεται σε σχολεία για την υποστήριξη συγκεκριμένων ομάδων παιδιών που ενδέχεται να είναι ευάλωτα σε χαμηλή επίδοση. Σε εθνικό επίπεδο, περιλαμβάνονται μαθητές που δικαιούνται, ή που είχαν προηγουμένως, δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα (FSM), εκείνοι που φροντίζονται από την τοπική αρχή και τα παιδιά του ενόπλου προσωπικού. Τα σχολεία είναι ελεύθερα να αποφασίσουν πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουν αυτήν την κατανομή, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τον καλύτερο τρόπο για να υποστηρίξουν μεμονωμένους μαθητές με πρόσθετη παροχή. Όλα τα σχολεία είναι τώρα υποχρεωμένα να αναφέρουν το ποσό της χρηματοδότησης Premium Murid που έλαβε και πώς χρησιμοποιείται αυτή η χρηματοδότηση, καθώς και τον αντίκτυπο αυτής της χρηματοδότησης στην πρόοδο των μαθητών. Για μια αναλυτική αναφορά σχετικά με τη χρηματοδότηση των μαθητών στο South Hill, κάντε κλικ στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο: Ο αριθμός των μαθητών που έλαβαν την επιχορήγηση Premium Murid σε κάθε κοόρτη είναι πολύ μικρός. Μερικά παιδιά αντιμετωπίζουν επιπλέον εμπόδια στη μάθηση που επηρεάζουν τη συνολική τους πρόοδο. Το προσωπικό στοχεύει και εξατομικεύει με ακρίβεια την παρεχόμενη υποστήριξη και βελτιώνει συνεχώς τις παρεμβάσεις. Κάθε παιδί και οικογένεια συμπληρώνει ένα ερωτηματολόγιο για να διασφαλίσει ότι η υποστήριξη που παρέχεται στοχεύει στις συγκεκριμένες ανάγκες τους. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το Premium Murid, επισκεφθείτε: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Το Premium Murid είναι μια σημαντική πηγή επιπλέον χρηματοδότησης για το σχολείο., Εάν πιστεύετε ότι το παιδί σας μπορεί να δικαιούται δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα, επικοινωνήστε με το σχολικό γραφείο, ώστε να μπορούμε να σας συμβουλεύσουμε πώς να κάνετε αίτηση. Πληροφορίες Premium για μαθητές Το Pupil Premium είναι μια κατανομή πρόσθετης χρηματοδότησης που παρέχεται σε σχολεία για την υποστήριξη συγκεκριμένων ομάδων παιδιών που ενδέχεται να είναι ευάλωτα σε χαμηλή επίδοση. Σε εθνικό επίπεδο, περιλαμβάνονται μαθητές που δικαιούνται, ή που είχαν προηγουμένως, δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα (FSM), εκείνοι που φροντίζονται από την τοπική αρχή και τα παιδιά του ενόπλου προσωπικού. Τα σχολεία είναι ελεύθερα να αποφασίσουν πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουν αυτήν την κατανομή, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τον καλύτερο τρόπο για να υποστηρίξουν μεμονωμένους μαθητές με πρόσθετη παροχή. Όλα τα σχολεία είναι τώρα υποχρεωμένα να αναφέρουν το ποσό της χρηματοδότησης Premium Murid που έλαβε και πώς χρησιμοποιείται αυτή η χρηματοδότηση, καθώς και τον αντίκτυπο αυτής της χρηματοδότησης στην πρόοδο των μαθητών. Για μια αναλυτική αναφορά σχετικά με τη χρηματοδότηση των μαθητών στο South Hill, κάντε κλικ στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο: Ο αριθμός των μαθητών που έλαβαν την επιχορήγηση Premium Murid σε κάθε κοόρτη είναι πολύ μικρός. Μερικά παιδιά αντιμετωπίζουν επιπλέον εμπόδια στη μάθηση που επηρεάζουν τη συνολική τους πρόοδο. Το προσωπικό στοχεύει και εξατομικεύει με ακρίβεια την παρεχόμενη υποστήριξη και βελτιώνει συνεχώς τις παρεμβάσεις. Κάθε παιδί και οικογένεια συμπληρώνει ένα ερωτηματολόγιο για να διασφαλίσει ότι η υποστήριξη που παρέχεται στοχεύει στις συγκεκριμένες ανάγκες τους. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το Premium Murid, επισκεφθείτε: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Το Premium Murid είναι μια σημαντική πηγή επιπλέον χρηματοδότησης για το σχολείο., Εάν πιστεύετε ότι το παιδί σας μπορεί να δικαιούται δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα, επικοινωνήστε με το σχολικό γραφείο, ώστε να μπορούμε να σας συμβουλεύσουμε πώς να κάνετε αίτηση. Πληροφορίες Premium για μαθητές Το Pupil Premium είναι μια κατανομή πρόσθετης χρηματοδότησης που παρέχεται σε σχολεία για την υποστήριξη συγκεκριμένων ομάδων παιδιών που ενδέχεται να είναι ευάλωτα σε χαμηλή επίδοση. Σε εθνικό επίπεδο, περιλαμβάνονται μαθητές που δικαιούνται, ή που είχαν προηγουμένως, δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα (FSM), εκείνοι που φροντίζονται από την τοπική αρχή και τα παιδιά του ενόπλου προσωπικού. Τα σχολεία είναι ελεύθερα να αποφασίσουν πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουν αυτήν την κατανομή, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τον καλύτερο τρόπο για να υποστηρίξουν μεμονωμένους μαθητές με πρόσθετη παροχή. Όλα τα σχολεία είναι τώρα υποχρεωμένα να αναφέρουν το ποσό της χρηματοδότησης Premium Murid που έλαβε και πώς χρησιμοποιείται αυτή η χρηματοδότηση, καθώς και τον αντίκτυπο αυτής της χρηματοδότησης στην πρόοδο των μαθητών. Για μια αναλυτική αναφορά σχετικά με τη χρηματοδότηση των μαθητών στο South Hill, κάντε κλικ στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο: Ο αριθμός των μαθητών που έλαβαν την επιχορήγηση Premium Murid σε κάθε κοόρτη είναι πολύ μικρός. Μερικά παιδιά αντιμετωπίζουν επιπλέον εμπόδια στη μάθηση που επηρεάζουν τη συνολική τους πρόοδο. Το προσωπικό στοχεύει και εξατομικεύει με ακρίβεια την παρεχόμενη υποστήριξη και βελτιώνει συνεχώς τις παρεμβάσεις. Κάθε παιδί και οικογένεια συμπληρώνει ένα ερωτηματολόγιο για να διασφαλίσει ότι η υποστήριξη που παρέχεται στοχεύει στις συγκεκριμένες ανάγκες τους. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το Premium Murid, επισκεφθείτε: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Το Premium Murid είναι μια σημαντική πηγή επιπλέον χρηματοδότησης για το σχολείο., Εάν πιστεύετε ότι το παιδί σας μπορεί να δικαιούται δωρεάν σχολικά γεύματα, επικοινωνήστε με το σχολικό γραφείο, ώστε να μπορούμε να σας συμβουλεύσουμε πώς να κάνετε αίτηση.

South Hill Primary School is committed to their Public Sector Equality Duty and the need to Eliminate discrimination Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations We have produced our Equality Policy to share our equality information and this, along with our accessibility plan will be reviewed in a timely manner. In addition, we have our four year objectives, which form part of our Equality Policy. Ακολουθούν οι τρέχουσες πολιτικές μας: A Σχέδιο προσβασιμότητας Κατά του εκφοβισμού Παρουσία Σχέδιο προσβασιμότητας B Η ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΟΡΑ Behaviour Policy C Φόρτιση και αποστολές Παράπονα Παιδική προστασία Τα παιδιά φρόντισαν Συλλογική λατρεία Διαβιβάσεις D Προστασία δεδομένων Dropping Off Procedure E Ισότητα Equality Objectives 2022 -2026 F Πολιτική σχολίων L Εκμίσθωση M Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy Medical Conditions Policy O Ηλεκτρονική ασφάλεια O P P Σημείωση απορρήτου Γονέας / Φροντιστής Σχέδιο δημοσίευσης R Relationships & Sex Education Policy S Σειριακές καταγγελίες ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΗ και συμπερίληψη T Διδασκαλία & Μάθηση U Διδασκαλία & Μάθηση

South Hill Art Exhibition At South Hill, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to explore and create art. We also believe that children should see their art displayed. This is the thinking behind our annual art week and Art Exhibition. Each year we have a theme, such as ‘Patterns in Nature’ or ‘Under the Sea’, and all year groups spend a week exploring the theme, looking at a particular style of art based on a specific artist. During the week, they learn about the artist, and practise different art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or collage, experimenting with different mediums and techniques. The end of the week sees them producing a final piece of art. The art is then mounted and displayed in our Art Gallery. Parents and children are invited in to view the work, which is available to be bought by the parents. Art works are numbered rather than named and information regarding the artist and the methods used to create the pieces are displayed alongside the works. The artwork is passed to them in the days following the gallery. This allows children the opportunity to visit an art gallery, see how a gallery works and to have the pleasure of seeing their work being viewed by others. It is always a very popular event both with our pupils and with their parents. It is well attended and provides much-needed funds for our art supplies. More importantly, it gives children the chance to see themselves as valued artists and promotes the subject through the school.

Art Art Vision To progress pupils' skills and creativity in drawing, painting, collage, 3D art, textiles, printing, use of IT, sketchbooks and knowledge and for them to understand that this is the process of making art. Curriculum At South Hill, we want to inspire all of our pupils to experiment with art, to see it as an expression of self/mood and to take ownership of their work. Through the use of sketch books, pupils are encouraged to evaluate, experiment and work creatively to ensure they have a freedom of expression in the subject. In EYFS, pupils are introduced to the building the blocks of art through the key learning area ‘Expressive arts and Design’. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, pupil’s skills and knowl edge are developed through our golden threads, which progress throughout the school and allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between what we have already learnt and what we are learning now and in the future: We study a wide variety of a rtists and learn many artistic techniques. For example: In EYFS, pupils experiment with collage based on the work of Matisse In Year 1, pupils study close ups of flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keefe In Year 2, pupils print with leaves in the style of Andy Warhol In Year 3, pupils draw with pencil and charcoal in the style of Quentin Blake In Year 4, pupils research and recreate the work of Watercolour artist Adrienne Pavelka In Year 5, pupils study the history of sculpting to create an Egyptian decorated scarab beetle In Year 6, pupils learn to create a World War 2 landscape print in the style of Paul Nash . Arts Mark Gold and local links South Hill have been awarded Gold in the ‘Arts Mark’ to reflect ‘…children's understanding of arts and artists from a wider variety of different cultural heritages, so that cultural diversity is being promoted through your arts curriculum…’. We also have a strong link with our local secondary school and a local private school, who run workshops with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils every year to extend pupil’s skill development. Whole School Art Gallery We run an annual art week, where as a school we work with one topic or theme (for example ‘Patterns in Nature’). We explore different skills and styles and produce a final piece of art. This art work is then displayed in a whole school art gallery to which parents are invited to view with their children. Parents can purchase their children’s work, treating the event as a true art gallery. Art competitions We encourage children from EYFS up to Year 6 to take part in art competitions, run and judged both in house and by external companies. For example, we have entered the ‘Dacorum Young Artist’ competition and the ‘CPRE Art’ competition. As a school, we celebrate all who enter, by displaying all entries in assembly and awarding certificates and house points. Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 2 Year 4 Year 6 Pupil Voice "I am allowed to get messy in art." Esme YR "I enjoy art because we get to draw using different pencils which made different shades on the paper." Kristin Y2 "I loved making Mosaics in Art, I used my favourite colours on my tile" Reg Y4 "Art makes me feel happy and calm because I get to be creative." Freddie Y5

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Computing Computing vision For pupils to be equipped to navigate a digital world and to understand how to protect themselves online. To develop pupils confidence and capability in IT and programming to prepare them for a rapidly changing technological world. At South Hill, we understand the importance of technology in a rapidly changing society. As it has always been, the children of today will develop and use the technologies of tomorrow. Therefore, we need to foster their basic knowledge and understanding of the technologies that they use today. The computing curriculum is divided into 3 key concepts; Digital Literacy (DL), Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. GOLDEN THREADS As part of our Computing curriculum, we have carefully mapped out 5 'Golden Threads' which allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between what we have already learnt and what we are learning now and in the future: Intent At South Hill Primary, we use the NCCE – Teach Computing and Project Evolve units to deliver the three concepts area of the computing curriculum. We intend that children should master Computing to such an extent that they can go on to have careers and make use of Computing effectively in their everyday lives, without being completely reliant on technology. They are also taught to use technology responsibly and carefully, being mindful of how their behaviour, words and actions can affect others. Our pupils will be taught Computing in a way that ensures progression of skills and allows opportunities to revisit these skills year on year. Teachers are also aware of the importance of making small adaptations where necessary to support all learners and how technology can be used to support and enhance a range of subjects whilst allowing pupils to apply their skills. Implementation In our teaching of Computing, we endeavour to expose students to a variety of software, programs, and equipment in order to offer a range of appropriate challenges and experiences. Specific vocabulary for each year group is outlined in medium term plans and this is regularly modelled by teachers within their lessons. Spaced repetition and chunking within the curriculum allows pupils to develop their recall of embedded knowledge and ensures that each year group works on core aspects of the three Computing strands. Sessions are adapted to meet the requirements of a specific cohort and lesson content is frequently reviewed by class teachers and the subject lead. Our schemes of work remain flexible and children share their thoughts on their ‘computing learning journeys’ to help enable sessions to be adapted to their interests and needs. In the Early Years, children have access to iPads, the Code and Go Mouse and recordable books. They also work with their ‘Year 6 Buddies’, who guide their curiosity by modelling how to use the equipment carefully and safely. In the summer term, children spend time in the computing hub to help familiarise them with a desktop setup and ease their transition into KS1. Impact The lasting impact of this curriculum ensures that when children leave South Hill Primary School, they are competent and safe users of ICT with an understanding of how technology works. They will have developed skills to express themselves and be creative in using digital media and be equipped to apply their skills in computing to different challenges going forward whilst using technology safety. We measure the impact of our curriculum using the following methods: · Termly teacher assessments. · Images of the children’s practical learning in a year group portfolio · Children’s work saved onto their individual accounts · Interviewing the pupils about their learning (pupil voice). · Year group portfolios are scrutinised and there is the opportunity for a dialogue between teachers to understand their class’s work. Children in EYFS are assessed within Understand the World and their progress is tracked termly using Tapestry. Each class is allocated a weekly time slot to use the ‘Computing Hub’ which houses 30 computers and laptops. In addition to this, classes have access to a set of Chromebooks, 30 iPads and a further set of 15 laptops, which can be used to support the teaching and learning of other subjects. Classes are also provided with digital projectors, interactive whiteboards and visualisers to support and teaching across the curriculum. DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. Long Term Plan Computing Long Term Plan Online Safety Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 4 Year 2 Year 6 Pupil Voice " We had to move the pirate very slowly and then snap a photo" - Bruno. Y3 "It was a great lesson and I learnt that I can make movies out of anything" - Bridget Y3 "We enjoyed vector drawings to create our Christmas calendars this year" Alex Y6 "I have learnt how use the shape, fill and gradient tools to create a Christmas themed calendar - I loved it" Marija Y5 "In computing we have been learning how to edit images using paint.net, I loved " - Otilie Y4 "We removed sections of pictures to make improvements to the appearance of photographs. we also understand that some photographs that we see online may be fake" Noah Y4

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International Day Each year at South Hill School, we celebrate 'International Day'. Each year group represents a country from around the world which is also representative of our South Hill communities. For that day, year groups represent and learn more about their chosen country and can wear traditional clothing from their celebrated country or colours of the flag. All pupils learn about the geography of their chosen country and where to locate the country on a map, what continent the country is part of and what countries are nearby, we might learn about famous buildings and landmarks.   For PE, we are lucky to have Don Rae Academy join us to teach traditional dances from each country. Make sure you come in and watch our fantastic performances in the afternoon!   For MFL (Modern Foreign Language), all year groups learn a few key phrases and words. We also focus on learning a traditional song!   All year groups have the opportunity to taste food originating from that country. Some year groups complete a food tasting activity while other year groups make the traditional food themselves. Some year groups look at the religion and the history of their chosen country, focusing on some significant people from that country and how the country has possibly changed over time. The countries remain the same each year, ensuring that our children gain a rich understanding of different cultures and traditions from all over the world. The countries represented are: Reception- Bangladesh Year 1- Poland Year 2- India Year 3- Romania Year 4- Portugal Year 5- Turkey Year 6- Ghana "I wanted to pass on my thanks to the staff who made today (international day) at school so special. My son came home very happy and inspired by the country (and food!) of Bangladesh. The dance performance at the end of the day was wonderful and you could see how hard children and staff worked to make this happen." Parent of a pupil in EYFS

The South Hill Way At South Hill, we follow 'The South Hill Way', which forms part of our behaviour policy (following the Steps therapeutic behaviour approach). The 'SHW' is an important part of this and promotes our school values, 'The 4 R's'. These are linked to 'British Values' and underpin what it means to be both a pupil and an adult at South Hill. Theo in Year 3 says, “The South Hill Way are our 4 main school rules. They keep everyone safe and mean everyone is the same.” Ada in Year 1 says, “The South Hill Way helps us know what to do and means everyone is happy.” We want every pupil and every adult to embrace and display these values so that everyone can learn and achieve at our school because 'it's the South Hill Way.'

Religious Education Religious Education Vision To develop knowledge of religion and worldview by asking ‘big questions’. To respect similarities and differences between people and their cultures. To have the confidence to develop their own sense of identity, belonging and worldview. At South Hill we teach a broad and balanced RE curriculum, which aims to develop skills and knowledge that: promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, social and mental development of pupils prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life promotes British values promotes community cohesion (Education Act, 2006) protects children from the risk of radicalisation, from whatever source (The Prevent duty – departmental advice for schools and childcare providers”, June 2015) Our Curriculum At South Hill, we follow ‘Discovery RE’. This is a comprehensive enquiry-based, teaching programme for Religious Education, which aims to give pupils the knowledge, critical thinking skills, open minded and respectful attitudes with which to investigate the world of religion and beliefs. It encompasses the Worldview approach to RE enabling pupils to form their own decisions about what RE means to them and develop their own personal worldview whilst empathising with what it means to other religious and non religious belief holders. It also aims to enable children to grow spiritually by developing their awareness and skills of reflection, their experience of awe and wonder and their appreciation of stillness and silence. Lessons are carefully mapped out in our ‘Long term plan’ and progress through our six golden threads (the 6 principal religions as well as touching on Humanism in appropriate units): CHRISTIANITY (EYFS, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) JUDAISM (Y1, Y2) HINDUISM (Y5) SIKHISM (Y3) BUDDHISM (Y4) ISLAM (EYFS, Y6) The Big Question Lessons are based around a half-termly ‘Big question’ and follow this sequence of progression: Step 1: Engagement: the children’s own experience and world view is explored to act as bridge from their world (which may or may not include religion) into the world of the religion being studied. Step 2: Investigation: over approximately 3 lessons the teacher will guide the children to explore and investigate appropriate subject knowledge relevant to that question of enquiry. Step 3: Evaluation: An assessment activity enables each child to show their thinking and the depth of critical evaluation Step 4: Expression: This refers the children back to the starting point of their own experience and allows them to reflect on whether their findings have influenced their own thinking. Each year group has a special owl from the Owl Crew. They represent wisdom and promote questioning and exploration. The owl will provide answers and challenge with further questions. By the end of Year 6, we want our pupils to: Develop knowledge of world religions by asking ‘big questions.’ Respect the similarities and differences between people and their cultures. Have the confidence to develop their own sense of identity and belonging. Trips, hooks and theme days Our RE curriculum is enriched by a number of school trips, theme days and assemblies and these provide excellent opportunities to bring our learning to life. Examples are: EYFS: Christmas visit to the local church to hang decorations. Year 1: Celebration of Hannukah with parent visitors to explain their living and believing life. Year 3: Theme day exploring Sikhism concluding with a shared Langar Year 5: Visit to Gadebridge Park with the vicar linking the church to local history. Whole school assemblies with Father Mike exploring Easter and Christmas International Day (please see the ‘International Day’ section of our website) Each year at South Hill School, we celebrate 'International Day'. Each class chooses a country from around the world, which is also representative of our South Hill communities. For that day, year groups investigate and learn about their chosen country. They can wear clothes from their celebrated country or colours of the flag. They experience the food, music, dance and interests of the people in that country. Pupils also explore the culture, traditions and beliefs of their chosen country. Long Term Plan Subject Overview Information for Parents ‘I am Muslim and it means I go to London on Saturdays and Sundays to learn Arabic’ Adiyan. ‘I am Hindu and this means we celebrate Diwali which is coming soon. When you are Hindu you meet up with other Hindus and go to temple and wear special clothes’. Aru I do wonder how we were created so I like RE cos it tells us about that’ Aiden ‘Jesus plays a very important role in Christianity cos he taught people about God and I know about God and I’m a Christian’. Mason ‘My religion is Islam. We celebrate Eid and Ramadan.’ Rahul

Modern Foreign Language - French “Languages are an essential part of a broad, balanced curriculum. Not only do they provide an opportunity to communicate more effectively with others, they also help children to understand what it is to be a global citizen. This includes the importance of tolerance and understanding, which is crucial knowledge in today’s world.” At South Hill, French is taught as a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) in Key stage two. Pupils in Early Years and Key Stage One learn and develop skills, which will support and benefit their future language learning. These include: Communication and language Phonics Reading Grammar Vocabulary Knowledge of different cultures and societies Our Curriculum In KS2, French is taught using the ‘Language Angels’ scheme of work. Teaching units have been selected in order to build a wide range of vocabulary and enable progression in our ‘Golden Threads’, which are: LISTENING SPEAKING READING WRITING In the Autumn term, each year group starts with phonetics and pronunciation lessons which teach some of the key sounds in French. Pupils also spend time learning and using some ‘essential vocabulary’ including greetings, numbers and days of the week etc. Pupils then continue developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a variety of topics throughout the year. To ensure learning is enjoyable and memorable, lessons often use stories, songs, role play and a variety of other activities to support pupils to learn, remember and apply French vocabulary. Celebrating languages Within our school, we have pupils that speak many different languages. We aim to celebrate this through whole school events such as ‘International Day’ and ‘International Languages Day’ where each year group selects a country to learn about and to take part in a dance as well as many other activities. We also celebrate languages that are in school by dressing in colours of a chosen nationality and sharing languages, customs and traditions with our friends. 1/5 Long Term Plan Subject Overview Essential Vocab