The Modern Languages Department at Peponi House offers children the opportunity to learn French, Kiswahili, Latin and, since September 2010, Spanish has been added to the Curriculum. All pupils from Year 3 onwards study French. In Year 6, pupils have a ‘taster’ of Kiswahili, Latin and Spanish, each course lasting approximately a term. In Year 7, pupils opt to learn one of these three subjects (following the advice of their teachers) and this is what they will study alongside French until the end of Year 8.
Learning a Modern Language at Peponi House is a gateway to discovering more about another country, its culture and language. At Peponi House, we aim to make a child’s first experience of a new language both fun and challenging. Lessons are taught in the target language, wherever practical, using a variety of teaching methods ranging from songs, games, Interactive Whiteboard and drama. We have two goals: to enable children to communicate in another language and to be well prepared for their external exams.
Children start learning French in the Junior School in Year 3. Lessons are interactive, with the emphasis on the spoken word, presented through games, songs and French picture books. By Year 5, children should be able to answer basic questions on a variety of topics with confidence. Once in Year 6, we follow the ISEB Common Entrance syllabus.
For further information contact:
Emma Morton
emorton@peponihouseschool.co.ke
Modern Languages
