Ms E. Templeman– Head of German (KS3 and KS4)
Ms S. Prichard – AST and Head of German (KS5)
Ms E. Peternek – German Teacher and Head of Spanish
Mr M. Wade– German Teacher and Sixth form senior tutor

As a specialist languages college, we firmly believe that learning a language plays an important role in the development and education of the individual. At St Bonaventure's you will have the opportunity to study two languages from year 7 through to "A" Level.

We offer the following programmes of study in Modern Foreign Languages:

• In Year 7 pupils will be taught French, German or Spanish
  
• In Year 8 pupils will continue to take their ‘first’ language for one hour and their second language for 2 hours per week.
  
• In year 9, pupils will continue to study one of the two languages with the option to choose their second language as an additional GCSE.
  
• This allows pupils the opportunity to take a second GCSE in their second language in Year 11. Some may also opt to do an AS level in their ‘first’ language in Year 11.

German is a hugely popular subject at St. Bonaventure’s School with results above the school average.
The benefits of having a second language are widely recognised amongst employers and universities. With a decreasing number of people able to speak a second language on leaving education – this is a skill that will set you apart from the rest!

Employers and universities also acknowledge that those pupils who have learnt a second language are often better communicators in their own language, have a better understanding of other countries and cultures and, particularly if they have been abroad, are more open and adaptable to new experiences.