Talking & Listening Talking is a very important skill. There is a great deal of emphasis placed on learners being able to give a good account of what he/she is doing in school – learners are encouraged to talk at great length about what they are drawing or making, or where they have been, or what they intend to do next. The development of this skill is consciously encouraged throughout the whole school - by the time children reach Primary 7 they should be able to give clear accounts of their work, interview people for information, put forward a point of view in a debate etc. - all skills they will need if they are to be successful in their adult life. It is through discussion and talking together that children make sense of their learning. Many opportunities are planned for learners to talk in pairs, groups, with the teacher and other adults. Throughout the whole primary school, our learners are encouraged to develop the skills of listening through various activities - listening to teachers reading stories, listening to other pupils giving reports of a visit or specific activity, listening to assemblies etc. In the classroom children are taught to be active listeners. A variety of activities are used such as games, stories and music. Listening skills are developed through every aspect of the curriculum. Foreign Languages As part of the 1+2 language initiative, both French and Mandarin are taught throughout the school every week, through a variety of tactile and interactive resources. The aims of both language programmes are to develop pupils’ conversational French and Mandarin in the hope that this will foster an interest in, and a desire to continue to learn a modern language in later life. Another important aim of the programme is to raise awareness of, and respect both the French and Chinese cultures and lifestyles. Currently, Gaelic is taught in Primary 1 with the long term aim to deliver it throughout the school.
Talking & Listening Talking is a very important skill. There is a great deal of emphasis placed on learners being able to give a good account of what he/she is doing in school – learners are encouraged to talk at great length about what they are drawing or making, or where they have been, or what they intend to do next. The development of this skill is consciously encouraged throughout the whole school - by the time children reach Primary 7 they should be able to give clear accounts of their work, interview people for information, put forward a point of view in a debate etc. - all skills they will need if they are to be successful in their adult life. It is through discussion and talking together that children make sense of their learning. Many opportunities are planned for learners to talk in pairs, groups, with the teacher and other adults. Throughout the whole primary school, our learners are encouraged to develop the skills of listening through various activities - listening to teachers reading stories, listening to other pupils giving reports of a visit or specific activity, listening to assemblies etc. In the classroom children are taught to be active listeners. A variety of activities are used such as games, stories and music. Listening skills are developed through every aspect of the curriculum. Foreign Languages As part of the 1+2 language initiative, both French and Mandarin are taught throughout the school every week, through a variety of tactile and interactive resources. The aims of both language programmes are to develop pupils’ conversational French and Mandarin in the hope that this will foster an interest in, and a desire to continue to learn a modern language in later life. Another important aim of the programme is to raise awareness of, and respect both the French and Chinese cultures and lifestyles. Currently, Gaelic is taught in Primary 1 with the long term aim to deliver it throughout the school.