During the week 22nd to 26th September 2025, our MFL Department held their annual Languages Week, that also celebrated the European Day of Languages. 

There were a variety of fabulous language themed activities, including the following: 

Daily French and Spanish films for students to enjoy at lunchtime. 

Monday: Language T-Shirts

Our languages teachers wore t-shirts with French or Spanish on them and students were asked to translate the word or phrase. 

Tuesday: Teacher Language Challenge 

All teachers were asked to compete with each other in speaking different languages and students voted for their winner. Students who speak a different language at home were invited to teach their teachers something in that language. 

Wednesday: Interhouse Cup Challenge Treasure Hunt 

This was a team event after school, where students had to locate clues around the school. The results were; Farington in 1st place, Worden in 2nd place and Clayton and Cuerden were joint third.

Thursday: Internationally Themed Bake Sale 

There was a delicious bake sale competition with an international twist. Our students did an amazing job and there were some fantastic baked creations! These entries also contributed to the MFL Interhouse Cup Challenge! 

A huge thank you to everyone who baked or bought on the day and helped to raise an impressive £284.86 that was donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Well done to all our fabulous winners: 

Key Stage 3 

  • 1st Place - Charlotte G with an Iceland Cake 
  • 2nd Place - Fin G with an Ireland-themed Cake + Jetson P with an Italian Pizza Cake 
  • 3rd Place - Miksa S with a Hungarian Cake + Coconut Balls 
  • Highly Commended: Oli E, Georgia B, Nozomi S 

Key Stage 4 

  • 1st Place – Lily W + Theo S with a French Cheesecake 
  • 2nd Place – Evie H with Chocolate Brioche Buns 
  • 3rd Place – Jennifer G with Cheese and Herb Scones 

Friday: Hello Bingo

Staff were asked to wear badges that said “Hello” in a variety of different languages and through the day our Key Stage 3 students had to complete a bingo grid with the name of the member of staff. Prizes were awarded to a number of students who completed the bingo grid! 

You can see a selection of the delicious baked goodies below: