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Mother Tongue Other Tongue 2017 competition, North West Region

Date: 
Thursday, 1 December, 2016 - 10:00 to Wednesday, 5 July, 2017 - 15:30
Event Type: 
Competition
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

Mother Tongue Other Tongue 2017 competition, North West Region       

We are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s Mother Tongue Other Tongue Competition.

MOTHER TONGUE OTHER TONGUE POETRY COMPETITION – free to enter poetry competition for Years 4 – 13.

 Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Education Activist, Malala Yousafzai, again officially endorses this year’s Mother Tongue Other Tongue Competition.  

 It’s Back!  It’s EVEN BIGGER, Better and Bolder than Before! More information can be found here: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/mothertongueothertongue/

 The Poet Laureate, Dame Carol Ann Duffy, has announced that the Mother Tongue Other Tongue Competition continues to be her Laureate Education Project. An idea originally developed by the Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at MMU, and Routes into Languages North West, this national multilingual poetry competition has already inspired over 18,000 pupils and aims to celebrate cultural diversity and the many languages currently spoken in schools across the UK.

Mother Tongue Other Tongue is a free to enter competition open to pupils aged between 8 and 18. Mother Tongue asks pupils, who do not have English as a first language, to write about a creative poem or song in their native language, while Other Tongue asks pupils to create an original poem in a second language they are learning at school (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Urdu and Mandarin). 

In the North West of England, the competition is open to all primary schools and secondary schools and sixth form colleges. Entries received will be judged in four categories:

1.            Years 4, 5 & 6

2.            Years 7, 8 & 9

3.            Years 10 & 11.

4.            Years 12 & 13.

Entries need to be submitted by Wednesday 24th May 2017.  The winners for the Regional (North West) and National competition will be announced at a very special celebration event, attended by a VIP, which will be held on Wednesday 5th July 2016 at Manchester Metropolitan University, 12.00 – 3.30 supported by the Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy. 

See attached further information.

Booking information: 

 

How to enter the competition

Work should be submitted by post only - sorry we are unable to accept email entries.  All entries must reach us by the deadline date of 24th May 2017.

Send your work and cover sheet to Mother Tongue Other Tongue, Routes into Languages North West, Department of Languages, Information and Communications, Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Rosamund Street West, Off Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6LL

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Date: 
Wednesday, 14 June, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

 

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of  26th  April 2017  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR TALKS AND LANGUAGE TASTERS

Date: 
Wednesday, 14 December, 2016 - 09:00 to Thursday, 31 August, 2017 - 17:00
Event Type: 
Talk
Region: 
North West
Location: 
School’s choice. We travel to Schools.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR TALKS AND LANGUAGE TASTERS

We have a team of trained Student Ambassadors, who can come into your school to deliver a ‘Why Study Languages?’ or ‘Careers with Language’ talk to your pupils. This might be 20 minutes in an assembly or a 45-minute talk within a language lesson. There is a small fee of £75 for these visits, to cover costs.

Students can also come into your school to help with exam preparation. We have students who can work with pupils to practise their oral work or support in language lessons.

If you require language tutors to deliver taster sessions or cultural activities in less widely taught languages please let us know and we can put you in touch with someone who might be able to help.

If you are interested in any of the projects we are working on this year, you can email us at routes@mmu.ac.uk.

 

Programme: 

 

Student Ambassador for School Visit

The School provides the programme to Routes into Languages, we are flexible and we will work towards meeting the requirements requested by the School.

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (UCLAN - Preston)

Date: 
Thursday, 22 June, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Central Lancashire (Preston)

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Thursday, 22nd June 2017    10:00am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Programme: 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

 

 

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of  26th  April 2017  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (University of Manchester)

Date: 
Friday, 9 June, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Manchester

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Friday, 9th January 2017    10:00am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of  26th  April 2017  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (University of Liverpool)

Date: 
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Liverpool

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Wednesday, 15th Feb 2017     10:00am - 2.30pm         

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

 

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of 15th November 2016  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (University of Manchester)

Date: 
Friday, 13 January, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Manchester

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Friday, 13th January 2017    10:00am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

 

 

 

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of 15th November 2016  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (UCLAN - Preston)

Date: 
Wednesday, 29 March, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Central Lancashire (Preston)

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Wednesday, 29th  March 2017   10:00am to 14:30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of 3rd  March 2017  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Date: 
Wednesday, 11 January, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Wednesday, 11th January 2017  10:00am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages (e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £9

Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Booking information: 

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 30 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of 15th November 2016  whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £9 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

 

Languages Fair (Years 12 and 13)

Date: 
Monday, 13 February, 2017 - 10:00 to 14:30
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

Languages Fair (Years 12 and 13)

Monday, 13th February 2016, 10.00am – 2.30pm

The event is aimed at sixth form students, who currently study French, Spanish or German for their ‘A’ levels. It is designed to motivate the students to continue their language studies at university, either as a main degree or as an additional subject to other degrees. The pupils will get an opportunity to practice their languages, talk to language students, explore their career options and experience a variety of cultures in a relaxed, fun setting.

There is a charge of £9 per pupil to cover some of the costs. 

Programme: 

10am - 2.30pm

The programmes is currently being planned!

Booking information: 

These events are very popular and places are limited. All places will be allocated after the closing date of Tuesday, 31 January 2017 so please do not make any travel arrangements until your booking has been confirmed by us. Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk.

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