Embedding - cross curricular links
Children learn best when they can make sense of
their learning. Embedding language learning into school life brings
benefits on many levels. It helps children to realise that there
are many languages in the world (and in their school) and that
speaking another language is normal, natural and valuable.
Experiencing language every day helps children to
memorise new words and structures, giving children the confidence
to respond to what they hear and to use the new language for real
purposes. Integrating language learning into the school day makes
best use of the time available and provides coherent links between
different subjects of the curriculum.
Concert part 3
Children from feeder primary schools have joined together in the
secondary school for a shared musical and linguistic experience.
They learn Italian words and phrases, explore links between these
words and the music they play and sing, follow instructions in
Italian and perform Italian songs. In the final concert children
play a range of instruments and sing well-known arias. Cooperation
between music, language teachers, primary and secondary school,
culminates in a performance for parents, with children playing and
singing two Italian songs.