Dumbarton ModLangs

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!

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' 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

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

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

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Bit too adventurous for Mrs B 😂 #ridetohappiness #France2024

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’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’s pupils of the month for October! 👏🏻 🌟 1.5- Ellis 🌟 1.2 -Isabella 🌟 3B1- Reuben ¡Felicidades! 🇪🇸🎉 #weCARE #strivingforexcellence @DA_ModernLangs @MrsThomsonDA @MrsBarrassDA @MrBarul

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

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

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.

🚨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: rb.gy/rlf12

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’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

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' 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

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! eventbrite.com/e/salt-teach-m…

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