We strive to create an atmosphere in the classroom that motivates and encourages students to communicate. We encourage them to take risks, where students can feel safe to learn from their mistakes and develop a mutually supporting relationship with their peers and their teachers. We endeavour to do this through careful questioning and peer- and self- assessment, as well as through interactive methods of teaching and learning.

There is an increasing emphasis on AFL and students are encouraged to develop their confidence to assess their own progress and to set themselves targets to improve. It is believed that this will increase students’ motivation and overall capacity to learn and make good progress. Students are taught from the beginning of Year 7 to recognise the criteria for quality work and acquire the necessary skills to assess and improve their own work.

It is also considered important that the students are given access whenever possible to a wide range of resources, including the use of ICT, and authentic materials. Enrichment activities are offered, whenever possible, including extra-curricular trips abroad (Barcelona and Paris) and curriculum links (Handball Project), such as the European Day of Languages in September.