Fondue, fur blankets and fire pits for our French lot! S3 pupils across our French classes, went on a trip to Brel in Glasgow to try poutine, fondue and s’mores. There was no better weather for huddling under cosy blankets beside cosy fire pits!
Category: Modern Languages
Primary 7 Literacy Event
On Wednesday morning, King’s Park Secondary welcomed our future S1s to a Literacy Event prepared by the English and Modern Languages Departments. They were treated to a carousel of different activities including examples of English literature they may come across in S1, as well as French and Spanish themed word puzzles – not to mention a tasty French Breakfast with chocolate croissants and jus d’orange!
A special thank you to our S2 helpers and Dr Marchidanu, Miss Bateman and Mrs Grondin-Player for creating such a wonderful set-up!
Diversity Ambassadors
A group of our S3 (new S4) diversity ambassadors presented today at a Conference for all Head Teachers in Glasgow – All Learners, All Achieving. Along with Miss Anderson Aziz they did a great job of sharing their brilliant work including:
- information about level 6 leadership
- contributing to staff learning on anti racism
- celebrating diversity with their events
- promoting inclusion for all and upholding the rights of the child
- updates on their photography project with Simon Murphy
Well Done 😃
International Women’s Day in French!
Today our S3 French pupils were looking at expressing ideas in French abut International women’s day. The young people were able to further develop their vocabulary through using their dictionary skills before working collaboratively to research a woman who they found to be inspiring and who has had an impact on society.
Mother Tongue Show
A massive well done to our Diversity Ambassadors for putting together this year’s Mother Tongue Show!
It was a great evening full of a variety of acts ranging from dancing, music and acting, which showcased the cultures at King’s Park Secondary School.
A very big thank you to all of our young people who spent hours rehearsing, who supported the event and to all staff who helped with the running of the event. I think we can all agree that their hard work paid off!
Well done to all those who took part.
Languages Week
Last week our S1 classes took part in a range of activities to celebrate Languages week.
We would like to say a massive well done to Finlay McFarlane from 1M2 for taking time aside at home to showcase a little about his culture through this fantastic poster.
Well done, Finlay!
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025
Our school has been embracing the spirit of Chinese New Year with a series of exciting activities and cultural experiences, giving pupils a deeper understanding of Chinese traditions.
Chinese New Year Event – Monday, 27th January
To mark the Year of the Snake, pupils collaborated with Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre, Miss Grondin, and Miss Han, our Mandarin teacher, to celebrate Chinese New Year. Throughout the afternoon, pupils explored the Chinese Zodiac, focusing on the significance of the Snake in 2025. They also enjoyed hands-on cultural activities, including arts and crafts, as well as tasting traditional Chinese snacks.
S3 Modern Languages for Life and Work – Chinese Opera Experience
As part of their Modern Languages for Life and Work (MLLW) course, S3 pupils learnt about the vibrant art of Chinese Opera. With guidance from Miss Grondin, Miss Han, Miss Joice, and Mrs McGarvey, they created their own Chinese Opera masks, gaining insight into the rich symbolism and storytelling.
Trip to Hillhead High School – Friday, 17th January
Two of our pupils, Lucas Wright (3S2) and Louis Brennan (3L2), represented our school at Hillhead High School’s Chinese New Year celebrations. They had the opportunity to watch an impressive lion dance performance and were honoured to serve as judges for an S1 craft competition, where they evaluated the creative Chinese New Year-themed projects made by Hillhead pupils.
These activities have provided an enriching and immersive experience for our pupils, deepening their appreciation of Chinese culture. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making these events such a success!
