Language College
 Our Lady's Convent High school became a Language College in September 1998. By January 2001, an extensive building programme had increased the size of the school by almost one third, the MFL Dept. moved in a new purpose built Communications suite, including a language multi-media room with 30 computers and interactive white boards. The MFL team received training as professional development. With immediate, easy access to the Internet and generic software, satellite TV and videoconferencing, the MFL team regularly uses new techniques to enhance Teaching and Learning. All languages classrooms have since been equipped with the latest interactive white board technology.
The Mission Statement Of Language Colleges
As a Catholic Language College we believe that the whole character,
and not only academic performance,
is the measure of a person.
We believe that learning
a language, other than
English, develops the character
of our students by: • inviting them to understand
and participate in other
cultures
• developing the capacity
for tolerance, compassion
and openness
• enabling an awareness of
the needs of those in their
family, school, local and global communities
• broadening their academic
and employment opportunities
• increasing access to the
cultures of our European
neighbours
We believe that the values,
skills and experience of learning in our classrooms, in languages
and all subjects, brings our students closer to the Servite Values
of:
• Marian Identity
• Compassion
• Service
• Community
• Evangelisation
• Openness
• Holistic approach
• Universality
‘
Nitendo Vincamus’ – Through our efforts, we overcome
Our Language College Aims:
- To become a Centre of Excellence for Languages.
- To raise achievement and results by providing quality teaching and learning
- To share facilities and expertise with our family of schools
- To provide and promote language learning in our partner schools and in our local community
- To prepare our students for living and working; in an International context
At Our Lady's, there Are Regular Opportunities To:
Learn a wide range of languages, both in Curriculum time and in twilight sessions.
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- Chinese
Proposed Term Dates for 2008-09
Language College Twilight Term Dates
| Term |
Start - Monday |
|
Finish - Friday |
Length |
| Autumn1 |
21st September 2009 |
to |
23rd October 2009 |
5 weeks |
| Autumn2 |
2nd November 2009 |
to |
11th December 2009 |
6 weeks |
| Spring1 |
4th January 2010 |
to |
12th February 200 |
6 weeks |
| Spring2 |
22nd February 2010 |
to |
26th March 2010 |
5 weeks |
| Summer1 |
12th April 2010 |
to |
28th May 2010 |
7 weeks |
| Summer2 |
7th June 2009 |
to |
16th July 2010 |
6 weeks |
Click here to see the full provisional timetable
Click here to download an Enrolment form
or contact Mr Tierney on 020
88002158 or via email at
dtierney@ourladys.hackney.sch.uk
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