BELFAST HIGH SCHOOL
GERMAN
In German, as our pupils develop language skills, enabling them to communicate effectively and confidently in a second language, we aim to inspire an awareness of culture and understanding, equipping them to take their place in a multicultural, multilingual global society.
Head of Department
Mrs M Brown BA PGCE
CURRICULUM
Key Stage 3
We study a range of topics related to their own experiences: Personal Details, School, Hobbies, Where we live and Holidays. Pupils also prepare roleplay situations, such as Shopping for clothes, Ordering food and Directions. The four skill areas of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking and basic grammar concepts are developed as we progress from Year 9 into Year 10.
GCSE
At GCSE, pupils follow the CCEA German specification. We study a variety of topics from three Contexts. Context 1: Myself, Social media, Leisure and Celebrations. Context 2: Travel, My local area, Community involvement and Social issues, such as Health. Context 3: School, Future plans and the World of work. We develop the skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. ​
A Level
At A Level, pupils follow the CCEA German specification. As part of their AS Level course, pupils study the themes of Relationships and Culture and Lifestyle. They also study a film, such as Goodbye Lenin. At A Level, pupils study the themes of Young People in Society and Our Place in a Changing World. They also study a literary text, like Der Besuch der alten Dame.
Co-curricular Activities
We have an active partnership with Marienschule in Limburg. Pupils from Marienschule visit Belfast High School in April and visit them in March. Pupils from both schools participate in joint activities and a residential during the visits. Through building this relationship, we aim to enrich the learning experience of our pupils as they learn about German culture from their peers.