LANGUAGE CHAMPIONS

On Monday 6th March, Withington’s Modern Foreign Language Department was honoured to host the annual Business Language Champions inter-school contest. There were 78 pupils representing seven North West schools for the Dragon’s Den-style competition. Participants were set the task of dreaming up a launch and marketing strategy for selling confectionary products to various European markets. Eight business experts were on hand to offer advice and to judge. Twenty of our Lower Fifth language students participated in the event, mixing with visiting pupils to form dynamic teams, each of whom presented their pitch in their chosen modern foreign language. It was heartening to see German, French and Spanish all represented across the different pitches in some forward-looking and exciting collaborations.

... Sonali Koku Hannadige, 12C, on being named St John Ambulance Regional Cadet of the Year for the North West.

After winning the title of District Cadet of the Year for Cheshire, Sonali attended the national final in Nottinghamshire over the weekend of the 17-19th February where she was one of 36 cadets eligible for the North West award.

Inspired by the work of the organisation during the pandemic, Sonali began volunteering with St John Ambulance in October 2021. Based at the Warrington unit, Sonali is an Operational First Aider and Demonstrator, and her role also consists of advocating for all cadets and young people within Cheshire and the North West.

Sonali said:

“I would wholeheartedly recommend to absolutely everyone to become a volunteer with St John Ambulance! Everyone can be reassured that they will be immediately welcomed with open arms into our community, and will be able to take part in the most outstanding and possibly even life changing events.”