The annual Language Perfect World Championships ended on September 3^rd, for the first time in a week long format. Renmark High School students across all year levels competed in a multitude of different languages over 141 hours, achieving some outstanding results across year levels.

Competing against students in 25 countries from around the globe, including United Arab Emirates, Romania, Vietnam, Canada, Spain and Austria, Renmark High School placed 266^th out of 1644 schools. In our category of 51-100 students, we placed 10^th out of 179 schools worldwide.

Globally, we took out first place in Russian in the 51-100 student category out of 36 schools and 6^th place in Greek, out of 601 schools. Students discovered the many similarities between Russian and Greek and were surprised at how quickly they progressed over the week.

In South Australia, Renmark High School came first on statistical average in French out of 45 schools, a magnificent achievement.

In total, 17 students achieved award status, however, Renmark High School’s top student this year, was Hadlee Harris who earned 5303 points and an ‘Emerald Award’.

A special mention and thank you to Maddy Matthews and Georgia Kennedy who were invited to speak live on-air at ABC radio to provide some insight and updates on Renmark High School’s performance. Other students also gave their feedback on their experience during the competition:

Breea Martinson "thank you so much for creating this comp, I’m loving it. it really helps me to grow".

Connor Stanley “It’s a good way to learn another language”

Jasmine Brine "Language Perfect is the best way of learning a new language in a fun way!!!"

Carah Jones "Love this so much".

Haleigh Barnes "I’m having so much fun".

Michelle Morris "It is a fun website to learn new languages".

Cameron Dando “ I love the tournament I want to sleep at the school”.

Congratulations to all of our talented Renmark High School participants and we look forward to seeing you take on world languages in 2020!

Jasmine Tassios - French & Spanish Teacher