Primary French coffee morning.
2016-2017 Primary French Team Ms Poupet Mr Du bois D’Aische Mr Cornet Ms Hebert
Mission and learner profile link Knowledgeable - We acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Communicators - We understand and express ideas and information confidently. We work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others Principled - We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual.
Primary school French ●
Integration within the homeroom units of inquiry
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Primary School dedicated French team
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Celebrating successes through performances and assemblies.
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Parent volunteer French reading program
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Ongoing expansion of French books in the library
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French in the ECC
Current streaming for French Currently: we use a number of effective data points: -
Level of proficiency.
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Prior experience in the French language.
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Formal and informal teacher observation of students throughout the year.
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Ongoing formative and summative assessments.
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Collaborative professional dialogue about students and their progress.
Expectations in the IB PYP Level 1 Beginner
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Proficient communicator
ie: Names familiar objects, people and uses words for classroom, school and home routines.
ie: Follows classroom routines and two-step instructions.
ie: Retells a story or event shared.
ie: Listens to others responsively by asking questions about some concrete topics.
ie: Listens to a variety of sources for pleasure and shows understanding by reporting back. Also, uses idiomatic and some colloquial expressions.
ie: Listens to others critically and asks questions. Also, uses idiomatic, colloquial and formal language as the purpose and audience require.
Moving from the Primary to the Secondary
Standardised assessments ●
Will determine precisely towards which level each individual student is working for all year groups from Year 2.
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Movement between levels is based on all strands of language acquisition: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Interacting with others.
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Assessments designed internally.
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A variety of ways we can assess: both student booklet and teacher input.
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Will enable us to ensure each student is placed in the right group.
Ways you can support your child ● Library (novels, comics, movies). ● Francophone after-school activities in your local communities. ● Francophone summer camps.