Tavistock College students engage with languages through World Cup competition

A VICTORIOUS Tavistock College class enjoyed a fun pool party in the last week of term after backing Spain to win the World Cup.

Tutor group 8F splashed around in the college’s swimming pool and celebrated with party food after drawing the winners in a sweepstake designed to encourage an interest in language learning and physical fitness.

Head of language specialism Anna Mills said: “As a specialist language college we like to keep an eye on events around the globe and thought the World Cup finals would be a perfect opportunity to combine language learning with sport.

“Head of PE Tristan Forster and I thought a sweepstake for tutor groups in Years 7 to 9 would be a fun and innovative way of engaging students' interests in the country they had drawn and the physical training and conditioning the players must go through to compete at this level.

“We encouraged tutors to research their country during morning registration and to find out all about its location, language, culture, religions, food and fashion.

“Although England didn't win, 8F were delighted to have drawn Spain and enjoyed a swim and celebration party to mark the occasion, to the cheers of Viva Espana!"

The students thanked the organisers and their tutor Rhia Strafford for putting on the event.

“It was great fun,” they said. “It was wet - but warm - the food was yummy and it was an exciting way to end the day.”