Twenty five enthusiastic language students in years 8 to 11 came together in the Renmark High School library to join with thousands of students from around the globe to compete in the annual Language Perfect World Championships. To acknowledge students’ after school commitment, pizzas and drinks were delivered to sustain the students until 5.30pm.

Since then, competition has been fierce amongst students, with the leader board changing daily. All are vying for the position as top language student of Renmark High School for 2021.

Year 8 students new to the competition have quickly discovered the connections between French and other Romance languages, including Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, mastering the numbering systems, alphabets and verbs in only a few days.

Students have also enjoyed connecting with their ancestral languages, supported by parents and grandparents who have been encouraging them in their learning.

Their commitment and dedication has already resulted in Renmark High School sitting in second position in South Australia on the leader board.

With the final day of competition approaching, students are online at recess and lunch time, using every available opportunity to earn more points for themselves, their class and Renmark High School.

Can we take out the world title for a third time?

 

Jasmine Sotiroulis - French & Spanish teacher