French Café & German Market Events
Preston Street Primary Edinburgh Lorna Macdonald DHT
Aims:• To trial ML outcome: LAN253 MB (2nd level)• To create real contexts for P6 pupils to
purposefully use modern languages• To involve the community in the life and
learning within school• To raise money for Link School in Ghana
Empowerment - the pupils:
Led event from planning stage; had real say
Invited guests from local community; relevant
Made décor; personalized
Met guests at front door; social skills
Entertained guests; cross curricular, fun
Pupil Feedback
1. Main thing I learned-
more French from the guests
to work together as a team
people liked my music
be confident ; be patient
don’t be shy to talk to other people in German
working without getting stressed
2. Thing I liked most:
being a waitress/ waiter/ showing guests to tables/ my role
the decorated hall
eating croissants/ the salami / the drinks
people that were there/ guests were kind
playing music
taking part
atmosphere
Development for Future:
• Pupils suggested:– Making more things to sell– Having longer– Using ICT at event eg slideshow on wall
• Curricular connections:– Plan in more time for cross-cutting
opportunities eg writing lessons (before and after event), art & design, maths
Links and contacts from event:
Transition – HS staff and pupils
Local businesses: donations from supermarkets & representatives as guests
Local community groups
Visits from community member - singing
Money for charity