Language B Students from Year 13 visited Gibraltar on 20 November as part of the Travel option of their IB English course. The aim of the day was to find out how Gibraltarian culture and lifestyle differed to that of Spain. The highlight of the day was neither their visit to Morrison’s nor the sampling of fish and chips but the unexpected sight of a troupe of Barbary apes ransacking the bins and mounting assaults of the kitchens of restaurants around Casements Square. Students will be using their research to write an article for the Year Book as well as for examination purposes.
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Language and Literature (Language A). Students take their studies in a language in which they are academically competent.
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Language acquisition (Language B). A modern language course with an emphasis on understanding another culture through its language.
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Individuals and Societies: Provides for the development of a critical appreciation of the nature and activities of human activities in history and the physical, economic and social environment that people inhabit.
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Experimental Sciences: The exploration of concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these, develop their understanding of the scientific method.
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Mathematics: The development of mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles and the development of logical, critical and creative thinking.
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The Arts: Students develop their understanding of the dynamic and changing nature of the arts and explore the diversity of arts and learn to express themselves with confidence and competence. Students may opt to study an additional science, individuals and societies, or languages course, instead of a course in the arts.