French

We aim to give children an eagerness to learn languages and appreciate other cultures, countries and people.

We provide children with the chance to develop their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills whilst acquiring good pronunciation. We aim to make language learning exciting and fun through extensive use of our own materials, iPads to record rôle plays and language learning apps. Children progress through the years from Nursery where action songs, games and simple conversations help introduce everyday vocabulary to Year 6 where children build their vocabulary, confidence in speaking and knowledge of grammar ready for the next stage of Senior School.

Aims of the French department

To encourage the joy of learning another language as early as possible. The children start learning French in Nursery.
To learn French through a blend of oral and practical activities with the addition of reading and writing as they progress through the school.
To learn how to communicate in French, through role-play in order to gain confidence in speaking French.
To use vocabulary appropriate to their age, knowledge and understanding of the world in a variety of interesting and authentic contexts.
To learn about the country itself, its geography and its culture.
To encourage the children’s awareness of their own language.

Latest News

A Blundell’s Christmas Album Now on Spotify

Blundell’s School is proud to release A Blundell’s Christmas, a collection of carols performed by choirs from Year 4 to Year 13. Now streaming on Spotify, the album showcases our pupils’ remarkable talent and celebrates a year of musical highlights, including performances at Exeter Cathedral, Bath Abbey, a summer tour to Italy, and Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey.

Blundell’s School pupils achieve the school’s highest ever GCSE results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved the school’s highest ever GCSE results, for exams taken under standard conditions.

This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and effort our pupils have poured into their studies.

Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results

Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.

Summer Concert

The Summer Concert showcased the fantastic musical talents of Blundell's Prep students

Blundell's Fest 2024

Blundell's Fest 2024: Hosted by the Blundell's Fest team, this year's festival proved to be a spectacular affair, offering a diverse array of activities that catered to all ages and interests. From engaging workshops that sparked creativity to thrilling physical activities, attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience.