Languages Curriculum at St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

Nelson Mandela

At St. Catherine’s, we believe that a high-quality language education is essential for fostering curiosity and broadening pupils’ understanding of the world. Our language curriculum aims to:

Curriculum Goals

• Foster Curiosity: Inspire a genuine interest in languages and cultures, encouraging pupils to explore and understand diverse perspectives.
• Enhance Communication: Enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts effectively in another language, and to understand and respond to native speakers, both in speech and in writing.
• Practical Application: Provide opportunities for pupils to use the language for practical purposes, connecting their learning to real-world contexts.
• Cultural Appreciation: Introduce pupils to great literature and cultural texts in their original language, enriching their experience and understanding of different cultures.
• Foundation for Future Learning: Equip pupils with the skills and confidence to learn additional languages, supporting their ability to participate, study, and work in a globalised world.

Our approach to language teaching is designed to build a solid foundation for lifelong language learning and to prepare pupils for an interconnected global community.