{"id":57,"date":"2024-11-29T14:56:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T14:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:58:50","slug":"modern-languages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/curriculum\/modern-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Modern Language<\/h1>\n<table style=\"align-items: flex-start;justify-content: flex-start;margin-top: 0px;padding-top: 0px;border: none;border-collapse: collapse;width: 90%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border: none\">\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0;width: 50%\">\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Denise Farmer &#8211;\u00a0Faculty Head<\/li>\n<li>Miriam Anderson-Aziz<\/li>\n<li>Joyce Bateman<\/li>\n<li>Laetitia Grondin<\/li>\n<li>Mathieu Pegard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0\">\n<h2>News<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2026\/03\/12\/black-white-photography-magazine\/\">Black + White Photography Magazine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/12\/08\/uws-visit-our-travel-and-tourism-class\/\">UWS visit Travel &amp; Tourism class<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/11\/24\/modern-languages-french-restaurant-trip-at-brel\/\">Modern Languages: French Restaurant Trip at Brel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/24\/primary-7-literacy-event-english-and-modern-languages\/\">Primary 7 Literacy Event<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/05\/21\/diversity-ambassadors\/\">Diversity Ambassadors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/03\/10\/international-womens-day-in-french\/\">International Women&#8217;s Day in French!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/03\/10\/mother-tongue-show-at-kpss\/\">Mother Tongue Show<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/03\/10\/languages-week-at-kings-park\/\">Languages Week<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/02\/04\/celebrating-chinese-new-year-2025\/\">Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Introduction to Modern Languages Faculty<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the Modern Languages Department! We are dedicated to fostering global communication, cultural understanding, and linguistic excellence. Our dynamic curriculum is designed to empower students with the ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, preparing them for a world that values multicultural connections.<\/p>\n<p>We aim to inspire curiosity and respect for cultural diversity while equipping students with the linguistic tools they need to thrive in an interconnected world. Whether you\u2019re aiming to travel, connect with new communities, or expand your career horizons, our department is here to guide you on your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the joy of communication without borders. Come explore the world through language with us!<\/p>\n<h2>S1-S3 BGE<\/h2>\n<p>The Modern Languages course for S1-3 is designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in line with the Curriculum for Excellence. In S1, students work on 3rd Level outcomes, revisiting 2nd Level concepts if needed. By S2, they progress to 4th Level skills for continued growth.<\/p>\n<p>Lessons take place in mixed-ability classes, using differentiated resources to meet varied learning needs. The curriculum also emphasises cultural awareness and practical application of language skills. Targeted support is available to ensure all pupils build confidence and achieve their potential.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior School<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Modern Languages (French, Spanish, German):<\/strong> SQA courses at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, building on foundational learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National 5 Travel and Tourism:<\/strong> Available in S3 and Senior Phase, this course explores the travel industry, including services, customer interaction, and environmental impacts, combining theory and practical skills for further study or careers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern Languages for Life and Work Award:<\/strong> At SCQF level 5, this award focuses on communication, culture, and employability, fostering skills like leadership, confidence, and independent learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversity Ambassadors:<\/strong> Open from S3, this program leads to a Level 6 leadership award in S6. It promotes cultural celebration and global education, earning recognition such as Glasgow\u2019s International Education Award, with initiatives like the \u2018A Portrait of King\u2019s Park\u2019 photography exhibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Senior Phase Course Overview<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the courses delivered within the Modern Languages faculty please use the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/kingsparksecondary\/uploads\/sites\/11894\/2026\/01\/14135538\/SP-Course-Overview-Modern-Languages-Dec-25.pdf\">Course Overview &#8211; Modern Languages<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Useful Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45775.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Modern Languages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/65400.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Travel and Tourism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/57035.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Awards in Languages \/ Cultural Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/101948.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Leadership Award<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kpss_modernlanguages\/profilecard\/?igsh=cHVyemgwd2hhZGV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.x.com\/kpss_modernlang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern Language Staff Denise Farmer &#8211;\u00a0Faculty Head Miriam Anderson-Aziz Joyce Bateman Laetitia Grondin Mathieu Pegard News Introduction to Modern Languages Faculty Welcome to the Modern Languages Department! We are dedicated to fostering global communication, cultural understanding, and linguistic excellence. Our dynamic curriculum is designed to empower students with the ability to speak, read, and write &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16047,"featured_media":0,"parent":42,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-57","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16047"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3528,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions\/3528"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}