CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Run by: Miss Warke

Spanish is a rapidly growing global language with over 500 million native speakers across 20 countries, as well as being the first language of a large proportion of our International Merchiston Community. This elective, suitable for complete beginners or those with a basic knowledge of Spanish, will introduce you to practical language for travel while allowing you to discover and appreciate the diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures through music, film and food!

available to:

Junior School, Middle School, Sixth Form

Type of Elective

DIVIDE* AND CONQUER

Run by: Dr Steen

Other staff: Mrs Duncan, Ms Nash, Mr Garratt available to:

*other maths techniques also required!

For students studying Maths in the VI Form, this elective will provide the opportunity to strengthen and apply in different contexts the skills being developed in class. As well as group activities and challenges, students will learn how to use Excel for data handling.

Sixth Form

Type of Elective

Eal

Based on Speaking (Listening,Vocabulary)

Conversation, discussion, debate - formal/informal Topics will include:

Scotland/scots language

UK Culture - traditions, the weather, being polite, royalty, universities

Current affairs (serious & light-hearted) Gender, human rights

News stories in UK and globally

Popular culture - Music, fashion, cinema and more available to:

Junior School, Middle School, Sixth Form

Type of Elective