Page 48 - royal-times-14-15

MULTI-CULTURAL WEEK

Week of Languages and Cultures

Since 2012, the Royal School Cavan has held a ‘Week of Languages and Cultures’ each September. It
began as an extension of the European Day of Languages celebrated 26 September each year. The
idea is to celebrate the diversity of languages and cultures connected to our school community.
Through pupils, their parents and also staff, we have had links with approximately 30 countries over
the past 3 years, and we have spoken 22 languages, from basic to fluent.
We try to have activities for all years so as much of the school as possible can take part.
• Pupils with knowledge of another language teach their peers.
• The whole school is encouraged to speak some basic phrases in another language through
hallway displays.
• Many pupils taught us about their cultures at the student expo.
• 2nd years learnt about Pakistan - its culture, language and food, from a visiting speaker. Huge
thanks to Samera who gave a great presentation.
• Thanks also to Mr Pierce who taught 2nd years all about life and culture of the USA.
• TY pupils Shoko and Minami taught origami to the 1st years.
• 1st years played ‘Boules’ (traditional French game).
• TY organised a quiz for 3rd years.
• 1st years enjoyed a French breakfast.
• 5th years watched an Italian film - “La vita è bella”.

French Breakfast

As part of the ‘Week of Languages and Cultures’ we enjoyed a French The French breakfast was lovely! All the food
breakfast that Ms McElwaine had prepared for us. We got to try some was traditional and tasty. Lots of photos were
traditional French food. We had croissants, brioche, brie, Port Salut cheese, taken by Ms Murphy with French hats, berets, and
jam, Nutella, apple juice and orange juice. We had a brilliant morning moustaches. We had a great time experiencing
tasting all the food and enjoying a bit of French culture. some real French culture.

Sophie Reilly 1R Daniel Stratford 1R

48 The Royal Times 2014-2015