Celebrating Languages and Culture

"As an end-of-semester activity, the Year 10 languages team organised an opportunity for the classes to work together to display their language learning. Thus, the inaugural Year 10 'Celebration of Languages and Culture' was born. It was wonderful to see the students work together to display their knowledge creatively in a format of their choice. I would like to thank French Teacher Ms Rhiannon Richards for her leadership of this event, and the Year 10 language teachers and students for making the session a success" - Michele Sharp, Head of Languages.

A Celebration of Languages and Culture

By Ms Rhiannon Richards, French Teacher

The brief to students was to devise a performance or share information about an aspect connected to either the language they study or one they speak at home. On the day, we were treated to a wide variety, and were thoroughly entertained and educated at the same time. It was a testament to the students' and teachers' hard work.

The photos below show presentations from the Chinese class about different festivals; a French poem, piece of music and interview with our assistant; an explanation of marriage by members of the Japanese class and South American soccer by the Spanish class, whose chant sent us on our way to lunch and the students into their final week of a careers program.

In a conversation afterwards, one student noted that this was the first time our language classes had come together in such a way and that we should run this event again. Furthermore, it acts as a springboard into Semester 2 and our Languages Week. More information to come on that in the near future.

Thank you to all the students who participated or were supportive audience members and their teachers who coached patiently in the background.