Spanish at St Richard’s Catholic Primary School

At St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that learning a modern foreign language broadens horizons, builds confidence and helps pupils develop an appreciation of different cultures and traditions. Our Spanish curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, enjoyment and a positive attitude towards language learning, whilst providing pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to communicate effectively.

As a school community, we are proud of our rich cultural diversity. With many different languages spoken by our pupils and families, we celebrate multilingualism and recognise the many benefits that learning and speaking more than one language can bring. Our language curriculum helps children develop respect for different cultures, whilst encouraging them to become confident global citizens.

Through carefully sequenced lessons, pupils develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. They learn key vocabulary and grammatical structures, enabling them to communicate with increasing confidence and accuracy. As pupils progress through Key Stage 2, they build upon prior learning, revisit important concepts and develop a secure foundation for language learning at secondary school.

Our curriculum also promotes an understanding of the wider Spanish-speaking world. Children learn about the cultures, traditions and customs of Spanish-speaking countries, helping them to appreciate diversity and understand their place within an interconnected world.

We are extremely fortunate to have Mrs Molina, our specialist Spanish teacher, who delivers the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum across Key Stage 2. Her expertise and enthusiasm bring language learning to life and inspire children to develop both confidence and enjoyment in learning Spanish.

Beyond the curriculum, Mrs Molina also leads our popular Spanish Club, which is open to pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Through songs, games, stories, conversation and cultural activities, children have additional opportunities to develop their language skills in a fun and engaging environment.

By the time they leave St Richard’s, we want pupils to have developed confidence in communicating in another language, an appreciation of different cultures and a lifelong enthusiasm for language learning. Through high-quality teaching and memorable experiences, we equip our children with the foundations needed to become successful linguists and active citizens in a diverse and connected world.