Languages covers the two main areas of Literacy & English and Modern Languages.  These are delivered by the English department and the Modern Languages department.

Literacy and English

The development of literacy skills plays an important role in all learning.

The aims of Literacy and English are to allow pupils to:

• communicate, collaborate and build relationships
• reflect on and explain their literacy and thinking skills, using feedback to help them improve and to be able to provide useful feedback for others
• engage with and create a wide range of texts in different media, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT
• develop their understanding of what is special, vibrant and valuable about their own and other cultures and their languages
• explore the richness and diversity of language, how it can affect them, and the wide range of ways in which they can be creative
• extend and enrich their vocabulary through listening, talking, watching and reading.

In developing their English language skills they can:

• Engage with a wide range of texts and  develop an appreciation of the richness and breadth of Scotland’s literary and linguistic heritage
• Enjoy exploring and discussing word patterns and text structures.

Modern languages

Learning a new language encourages children and young people to broaden their horizons as they explore the language and its associated culture.

Through the  learning of a new language they can :

• Gain a deeper understanding of their first language and appreciate the richness and interconnected nature of languages
• Enhance their understanding and enjoyment of other cultures  and gain insights into other ways of thinking and other views of the world
• Develop skills that they can use and enjoy in work and leisure throughout their life.

The study of language plays an important role in all language learning and the development of literacy skills.