Subject Leader for Spanish – Sophia Berry-McNee
My name is Sophia Berry-McNee and I am subject leader for Spanish. I have been the lead for Spanish since our school opened, I have also led Spanish in a previous role when teaching in Manchester. I have a special interest in Spanish; I studied Modern Foreign Languages at degree level, which included study of Spanish and Portuguese. During my studies, I lived and worked in Madrid, Spain. This wonderful experience cemented my love for the language and culture of Spain, providing me with the valuable opportunity to develop my language skills and learn from others.
My aim is to lead a curriculum that sparks curiosity and cross-cultural understanding, developing fluency in foundational language skills which enables all children to engage in another language with increased confidence and spontaneity.
I believe the opportunity to learn another language opens doors to the wider world, enabling children to consider and learn from the viewpoints, practices and traditions of people speaking different languages, living in different countries. The opportunity to interact in another language with others is joyful, it builds confidence and encourages a love for communication. My hope is that every child at Scartho Gateway Academy enthusiastically engages in an exciting Modern Foreign Language curriculum which will promote a lifelong love for learning languages, enabling each child to thrive as a global citizen.
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