Department | Modern Languages and Gaelic/Gàidhlig |
Staff and Job Titles | Mr G Reid (Principal Teacher)
Mrs A Brownlie (Depute Head Teacher) Miss L Baird Mrs C Canning Miss N Fraser Miss S Howie Miss L Yorston |
Courses and Levels Taught in Department | BGE
S1 – French is taught 3 periods per week as the main language. Spanish and Gaelic are taught on rotation one period per week. S2 and S3 – At the end of S1, pupils choose to study French, Spanish or Gaelic. There can also be a combination of 2 languages. This language choice is continued through until S3. Gaelic (Learners) and Gàidhlig are taught in the BGE. In addition, our GME pupils have the opportunity to be taught a range of rotational subjects through the medium of Gàidhlig, such as PSE, RE and Drama.
SENIOR PHASE S4 – National 4 and 5 French or Spanish is currently available however, it is expected that Gaelic will be available as a National Qualification soon. S5 and S6 – The possibility to study French or Spanish at National 5 or Higher level is available. Pupils can also opt for a Spanish ‘short course’ which is taught twice per week – it is expected that pupils would be able to achieve National 4 through this course. |
Useful Web Links | www.atantot.co.uk (Please see your class teacher for username and password)
www.myworldofwork.co.uk – Please look to see business links between French, Spanish and Gaelic and how they can be of use in careers.
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