Dumbarton ModLangs

Modern Languages Dept @ Dumbarton Academy. Follow for all our latest news and events! @MrsBarrassDA @MrBarul @MissMckDA @MrsThomsonDA #StrivingForExcellence

[Dumbarton ModLangs @DA_ModernLangs]

On Wednesday 24th September we were delighted to host this year’s P7 classes for our annual European Day of Languages quiz. We were so impressed with everyone’s knowledge of all things European! Congratulations go to Libby from @BraeheadPrimary who was the overall winner!

[Dalreoch Primary & ELCC @DalreochPrimary]

Thank you @Dumbarton_Acad for having us to take part in the 2025 European Day of Languages Quiz! A very big well done to all involved for your preparation & participation. 👍

[Mrs Barrass @MrsBarrassDA]

Mrs Barrass' Pupils of the Month for January✨️🤩
S1 - Lucas 🇪🇸
S2 - Jack and Theo 🇪🇸
S3 - Lauren 🇪🇸
Star Senior - Ava 🇪🇸
👏¡Buen trabajo👏
@DA_ModernLangs @MrBarul @Dumbarton_Acad
#LanguageLegends @MrsThomsonDA

[Mr Barul 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇩🇪🇵🇹🇵🇱🇰🇷 @MrBarul]

Pupils of the Month for January ⭐:
1.1 -Minaa 🇪🇸🏆
1.3 - Hollie 🇪🇸🏆
2.3 - Chloe M 🇪🇸🏆
2.5- Connor 🇪🇸🏆
S3 French: Ellie, Amy B and Emily 🇫🇷🏆
H French: Lucy 🇫🇷🏆
#strivingforexcellence
#LanguageLegends @DA_ModernLangs @MrsBarrass @MrsThomsonDA @Dumbarton_Acad

[Mrs Barrass @MrsBarrassDA]

A massive thank you to 2 of our former pupils, Alanna and Caragh, who spoke to S3-S6 this morning about their experiences with languages and their time spent abroad! 🇦🇷 🇪🇸 @DA_ModernLangs @Dumbarton_Acad

[Dumbarton ModLangs @DA_ModernLangs]

@MrsBarrassDA 🤣

[Mrs Barrass @MrsBarrassDA]

The dept are incredibly proud of Ruby in S6 who has received an unconditional for French, Spanish and Education at Stirling Uni! 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 👏 👏 Well deserved!

[Miss Mckendrick @MissMckDA]

Miss McKendrick’s pupils of the month for September! 👏🏻

🌟 1.5- Sophie
🌟 1.2 - Olly
🌟 3B1- Jamie

¡Felicidades! 🇪🇸🎉

#weCARE #strivingforexcellence
@DA_ModernLangs @MrsThomsonDA @MrsBarrassDA @MrBarul

[Miss Mckendrick @MissMckDA]

Miss McKendrick’s pupils of the month for October! 👏🏻

🌟 1.5- Ellis
🌟 1.2 -Isabella
🌟 3B1- Reuben

¡Felicidades! 🇪🇸🎉

#weCARE #strivingforexcellence
@DA_ModernLangs @MrsThomsonDA @MrsBarrassDA @MrBarul

[Mrs Thomson @MrsThomsonDA]

#SALT2023 has kicked off for the day! Hope everyone enjoys the conference this year!🗺️👍🏻 @SALTLANGS

[Scottish Association for Language Teaching @SALTLANGS]

Not long now! Sign up for SALT 2023 will close on Wednesday 25th October at 4pm. If have already signed up please remember to check your emails so you can choose your workshops!

[Dumbarton ModLangs @DA_ModernLangs]

We were delighted to be joined by the P7 classes this afternoon to take part in our European Day of Languages quiz! We were so impressed with everyone’s knowledge and participation! Well done to our winner Noah from @aitkenbar 👏🏻 @KnoxlandP @DalreochPrimary @SchoolBraehead

[Dumbarton Academy @Dumbarton_Acad]

Due to strike action school is closed to all pupils. Please check Google classroom for updates from teachers. We re-open to pupils at 8.50am on Friday 29 Sept. Parents/carers are advised that our school office will not be staffed over the next 3 days.

[Scottish Association for Language Teaching @SALTLANGS]

🚨THIS JUST IN 🚨
Our next online TeachMeet "Improving and Sustaining Uptake in Modern Languages" will take place on Thurs 28th Sept 4:30-5:30pm! See below for our fantastic programme of speakers and sign-up details. ⬇️

Sign up here: https://t.co/J3zWI37bkT

[Miss Mckendrick @MissMckDA]

Miss McKendrick’s pupils of the month for August! 👏🏻 (sorry a bit late to post!)

🌟 1.5- Zac
🌟 1.2 - Alaina
🌟 3B1- Brooke

¡Felicidades! 🇪🇸🎉

#weCARE #strivingforexcellence
@DA_ModernLangs @MrsThomsonDA @MrsBarrassDA @MrBarul

[Mrs Thomson @MrsThomsonDA]

🚨Mrs Thomson’s pupils of the month for August🚨

⭐️2.3 - Varia 🇫🇷
⭐️2.2 - Anna 🇫🇷
⭐️3B2 - Erica 🇫🇷
⭐️3D2 - Ross🇪🇸

It was lovely to hand out the awards in classes today, especially to our new S1 classes! Well done everyone!👏🏻 #weCARE #strivingforexcellence @DA_ModernLangs

[Mr Barul 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇩🇪🇵🇹🇵🇱🇰🇷 @MrBarul]

Pupils of the Month for August ⭐:
1.1 - Nathan 🇪🇸🏆
1.3 - Abbie 🇪🇸🏆
2.1 - Ruby 🇫🇷🏆
S3 French - Cameron & Morgan 🇫🇷🏆
#strivingforexcellence
#LanguageLegends @DA_ModernLangs @MrsBarrass @MrsThomsonDA @Dumbarton_Acad

[Mrs Barrass @MrsBarrassDA]

Mrs Barrass' Pupils of the Month for August✨️🤩 so many to choose from this month it was quite a task!!
1.4 -Ruby 🇪🇸
2.4 - Cherry 🇫🇷
2.5 - Holly 🇫🇷
3D1 - Wahab 🇪🇸
👏¡Buen trabajo/Bon travail 👏
@DA_ModernLangs @MrBarul @MrsThomsonDA @Dumbarton_Acad
#LanguageLegends

[Scottish Association for Language Teaching @SALTLANGS]

Calling all primary colleagues! We are pleased to announce our next Teach Meet on 7th September at 4-5pm. We have a fantastic line-up speakers for you, so use the link below to sign up. Be quick as spaces are limited!

https://t.co/gkNY1V85ao

[Dumbarton ModLangs @DA_ModernLangs]

🚨Higher and AH Spanish and French pupils. Some great opportunities here! 🚨

[SCILT @scottishcilt]

Our workshops for S5 and S6 language learners return for 2023! Run in collaboration with universities across Scotland, get tips and support to help with course preparation now, and find out what it’s like studying languages at university. Register now: https://t.co/i6PLzW2rk1