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Modern Languages
The department of Modern Languages in Manor House aims to foster interest and enthusiasm for language learning and to equip our students with linguistic skills that will serve them well in their future lives. Additionally, by introducing our students to the culture of different countries, we hope to enrich them as individuals and to prepare them to take their place confidently in an ever-expanding world.
Manor House students have a choice of three modern European languages - French, German and Spanish.
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Art
Follow our students' work and progress here: Manor House School Art Blog
Aims of the Manor House Art department
The aims of the Manor House Art department fall under four headings:
1. Perceptual
- We aim to promote an informed and inquiring attitude within the student towards her surroundings and environment, and to develop her ability to understand it through the medium of Art and Design.
- We aim to develop the students ability to both self-evaluate and evaluate the work of others, both within the classroom structure and beyond, in terms of natural and built environment, mass media and contemporary culture.
2. Aesthetic
- We aim to nurture the students qualities of imagination, creativity, originality, and ingenuity through practical artwork.
- We aim to develop her aesthetic understanding, analytical and critical sensibilities through the study of art history.
- We aim to encourage students to use their own ideas and imaginative skills in the production of orignial artwork.
- We aim to develop the students abilities of self expression and communication in an environment that fosters creativity and individuality.
3.Technical
- We aim to equip the student with the necessary practical skills and competency levels to realize their creative potential.
- We aim to develop visual, design and problem solving skills necessary in the understanding and creation of art.
- We aim to equip students with the necessary skills in a practical sense in preparing for a career in the area of art and design.
4. Personal & Social
- We aim to promote a sense of community and shared enjoyment and achievement within the area of art and design within the classroom environment.
- We aim to nurture within each individual student a sense of self esteem, personal identity and achievement through the process of creating artwork.
- We aim to maintain an environment where students can develop the qualities of both self respect and respect for others.
Music in Manor House
"Music is the manifestation of the human spirit, similar to language. Its greatest practitioners have conveyed to mankind things not possible to say in any other language. If we do not want these things to remain dead treasures, we must do our utmost to make the greatest possible number of people understand their idiom." - Zoltan Kodaly
Manor House music courses integrate performing, listening and composing activities. Our aim is to develop our students' musical skills and broaden their musical knowledge in order to nurture a lifelong appreciation of music. Through participation and observation, they experience many musical genres including Classical, Traditional Irish, Jazz, Pop and Religious. Co-curricular links are fostered with other subject departments and many opportunities are provided for both solo and group performance, particularly at the school's annual liturgical events. Senior Cycle students also learn music technology. Manor House students may choose music as an exam subject. It is not necessary for students to play a musical instrument, if they have a good singing voice.
PE
The physical education programme in Manor House School is an important and central part of school life. Physical Education is compulsory for all students from first to sixth year. Students are encouraged to engage in all aspects of the Physical Education programme. Throughout their six years of Physical Education students work to develop and improve upon their skill and ability in a variety of activities.
• Games – Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Netball, Handball, Tennis, Badminton, Rounders, Gaelic Football and Camogie
• Aesthetic Activities – Dance and Gymnastics
• Athletics – Throwing, Jumping and Running Activities
• Outdoor and Adventure Activities
• Health Related Fitness