Curriculum News

A Memorable Visit from the French Embassy and Campus France

On Tuesday 19th September, Braeburn School had the privilege of hosting a remarkable visit from two distinguished guests, one representing the French Embassy (Léa LAOUAF) and the other from Campus France (Eva PLAZIAT).

During her visit to present the DELF Junior exam, Léa Laouaf had the opportunity to explain to our Year 11 to Year 13 students the different DELF levels and the exciting opportunities it offers to students. DELF, which stands for Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française, is a prestigious certification that assesses proficiency in the French language. The exam is divided into multiple levels, ranging from A1 (beginner) to B2 (upper intermediate), allowing students to progress at their own pace. Each level not only evaluates their language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking but also opens doors to a world of opportunities. Achieving a DELF certification can enhance students' academic and professional prospects, as it is recognized worldwide and can be advantageous in pursuing higher education or employment.

Eva Plaziat delivered an engaging presentation on the diverse academic opportunities available in France. She highlighted the country's prestigious universities and grandes écoles, scholarships, and programs designed to attract international students. At the end of the presentation some students took the opportunity to converse with our guests asking questions and practising their language skills. It was heartening to witness the student’s enthusiasm as they engaged in conversations about French culture, traditions and even French cuisine.

This visit showcased the value of international connections and inspired our students to consider France as a destination for their academic pursuits. As a French teacher, I couldn’t have been prouder of the enthusiasm and curiosity my students displayed, reaffirming the significance of promoting language and cultural exchange in education.

Daphné Hinault

Head of Faculty MFL/French teacher

Co-operative BTEC School trip

Our visit to the Co-operative Bank, Karen branch

We started the day by learning about the Co-op bank’s history structure and mandate. The Co-operative bank was established in 1966 initially as a cooperative society, its mandate was to provide a vast array of cutting-edge financial solutions while utilising our significant investment in many channels, national and regional presence, and excellent customer service provided by a highly motivated and experienced workforce. Learning about their bank structures and also looking into future possible careers within the banking industry gave a lot of us great motivation to seek future possible careers within the banking, ICT and financial sector..

The bank’s youth proposition was introduced to us (Co-op Pay & Young Ennovators Account (YEA) as well as Jumbo Junior. The Young Ennovators Account is for individuals aged 18-35 years old to help with their financial freedom journey offering discounts for a debit card account being opened.Jumbo Junior is a transactional account made just for kids under the age of 18 to keep their money safe and teach children how to save as well as teaching them the importance of financial security.

We learned about the stakeholders and their influence within the bank which ties within the units we learn in our BTEC Course.The Braeburn Sixth Form would like to thank the team that hosted us:Jeremy Abuga; David Ithau; Lena Sitoyo; and George Kahande. We also thank the teachers who accompanied us: Ms Etonu, Ms Muugi, Mr Njagi, Miss Muigai, Ms John. The trip was very educational and a joyful experience.

Sara Hoyer & Mariasera Martin