newsletter - Pershore High School

International DimensionInternational School Award for PHSA special status has been awarded to PHS forthe fourth time in recognition of its links withinternational schools.The school has achieved full International Schoolstatus which has been accredited for the nextthree years, and is one of only sixteen schoolsto hold the award on four occasions.As a result of good practice in curriculumbasedinternational work, the school has beenrecommended for the Link2Learn Awardswhich celebrate excellence and innovation ininternational school partnerships.George Alagiah presents International School Award toSimon Kemp, Head of MFL.Modern Foreign LanguagesOn Friday, 25 th September thecanteen was transformed into aEuropean Food Hall for the day.Students had the opportunity totaste a variety of delicious mealsfrom across Europe. Theseincluded sauerkraut and Germansausages; a "confit poulet" fromFrance and lasagne followed bytiramisu from Italy. Studentshelped to design and createmenus and posters advertising theday which marked European Dayof Languages and it gave theman insight into different cultures onthe continent.Pictured, from left to right:Laura Christopher, Fred Badham,Katie Baston and Nathaniel Dufton.Other activities included a EuroQuiz which proved extremelypopular and fiendishly difficult.Congratulations go to IsaacSimmons 10I who won first prizeand a £10 WH Smith voucher.Finally, the MFL Department arepleased to announce the creationof the "Languages Academy".This is to honour students whohave shown high levels oflinguistic excellence and a willingnessto participate in lessons.Félicitations!Mr KempStudents enjoying their lunch at the European Food DayFrench:Year 8Natasha BennettJeremy ArrowEliza MaybankGeorgina LongfieldCaroline AshVicky RadburnKatie BastonNathan BoothLaura WhittingtonGerman:Year 8Christian BennettKatie BastonJames NealJames ManningYear 9Ryan CooperSophie HarbridgeOliver KnightMartha RobinsonOliver PikeAdam ReevesLaura StantonIsobel LeachYear 9Oliver KnightJack HancockBeth CorbettCiara BromleyCharlotte LawtonScott Holden10