Our French Intent

At Howitt Primary Community School, we recognise that by encouraging our children to be open to learning other languages, we will enrich their lives and enhance their understanding of people, places and cultures around the world. Learning a foreign language will not only help them to see that they are part of a global community, it will give them an appreciation of diversity and encourage them to celebrate differences worldwide. It will also equip them with skills which will enable them to pursue opportunities to study or work abroad in the future.

Whilst French is the language we have chosen for our children to learn in depth, we are constantly alert to the many opportunities provided by our creative curriculum to introduce children to other languages eg exploring English words with Greek roots in a topic about the Ancient Greeks. This, in turn, impacts on their understanding and knowledge of not only the English language, but on language use across the curriculum.

 It is intended that when pupils leave our school, they will have a natural curiosity and confidence to explore, other countries, cultures and languages, accepting that in a multi-lingual society it is a valuable skill to be able to communicate effectively with others in another language.  Furthermore, they will be engaged and prepared to continue language learning at secondary school.