UK schools are welcome to join in with selected free online events and access a range of free resources as part of the Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages. Click here for the UK programme and see below for the list of live events in March open for bookings with registration links. There are also links to other resources available to UK schools, as well as UK-wide competitions.
120 UK schools are already signed up with 27,000 children and young people outside the North East participating in our online events and 66,000 in total so far, with bookings still open!
Schools who register will automatically receive an International School Award Foundation Certificate for participating in the Festival, if they do not already have this certificate. This is through an arrangement with British Council. If you already have that certificate, you can use this activity towards the Intermediate or Accreditation levels. There is more information about this online here.
Register now for live events and recordings in March
There are free live online events in March for KS2 and for KS3-5 pupils (recordings will be available for all but 2 of these events, but you must register to receive them). Participation is unlimited. Schools registering will get all the joining information and any teaching resources provided by the event organisers. Schools are asked to register and provide:
- school name and address
- school contact name and email
- the number of pupils they expect to participate live and/or access recordings
Primary German online sessions with Goethe Institut 9.30-10.30am, 3rd & 7th March
Email to register: info@expressyourselfne.com
For primary schools (ages 7-11): Pupils will enjoy fun sessions with singing, games, competitions and prizes and learn some simple German. No prior knowledge of German needed. Recording available afterwards.
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn!: Webinar for 14-18 year olds 12-1pm 3rd March
Email to register: info@expressyourselfne.com
For 14-18 year olds: Join girls from Afghanistan and the UK for this extraordinary opportunity to share the experiences of Afghan girls, their fight for education and what pupils in the UK can do to support them. With education pack.
Modern Languages in the Working World webinar with David Binns (Sanako) 9.30-10.30am on 6th March
Email to register: info@expressyourselfne.com
NE & UK schools Y8-Y9: Join David Binns for an inspirational careers talk for students, stressing the importance of a second language skill in any chosen career and at initial interview stage.
Languages and careers in football webinar with Pierce Kiembi, Futbol Lingo 9.30-10.30am on 12th March
Email to register: info@expressyourselfne.com
NE & UK schools (KS3-5): Join Futbol Lingo’s motivational webinar, using football to inspire a generation of future linguists and open perspectives on the range of careers in football.
Where can languages take me? Webinar with British Council and guests 9.30-10.30am on 18th March
Click here to register with British Council
NE & UK schools Year 8-9: Webinar to inspire pupils to choose languages at GCSE. Introducing speakers from different backgrounds sharing their languages and careers journeys.