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Year 7 Students Celebrate European Day of Languages

Posted on: September 26th 2025

Excitement was high at Amery Hill School today as our Year 7 MFL students marked the European Day of Languages with a special lesson dedicated to celebrating linguistic diversity.

The day, observed annually across Europe, is a brilliant opportunity to highlight the continent's rich tapestry of languages and encourage lifelong language learning. Our Year 7 cohort certainly rose to the occasion with enthusiasm.

Students dived into a fascinating session where they became word detectives, exploring the unexpected origins of common words. They had a go at trying out some new, fun phrases from various European tongues and discussed the profound connection between language and culture.

A key part of the lesson focused on understanding why language is a key to unlocking the world. It was brilliant to see the students' genuine interest as they made connections between different cultures and realised just how many European languages share common roots.

Our Year 7 students were fantastic - their enthusiasm for exploring shared history and common linguistic heritage was truly infectious.

The celebration successfully underscored the importance of learning languages and embracing the diverse cultures that enrich our school community and the wider world.

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