CURRICULUM // MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
THE GREAT EUROPEAN BAKE OFF !
Pupils ’ baking talent was displayed in stunning fashion when the Modern Languages Department ran a Great European Bake Off in celebration of the European Day of Languages .
They rose to the challenge of baking a “ European-themed treat ,” with creations including a Dutch windmill cake , the Leaning Tower of Pisa , a Polish ginger cake , EU cupcakes , a flamenco dancer , union jack cakes , a box of Yorkshire Tea and even a Brexit-themed cake !
Their creations were judged by Miss Cheadle , Mr Hughes , Miss Powell , Mr Seth and Mrs Salmon , who entered into the true “ bake off ” spirit with comments such as “ there ’ s no soggy bottom there ” and “ nice texture !”
All of the cakes were then sold to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support as part of Macmillan Coffee Morning .
Mrs Scott Somers , Head of Modern Foreign Languages , said : “ Well done to everyone , whether you baked , bought or donated . Our biggest thanks go to all of the pupils who spent a huge amount of time and effort creating their masterpieces ; we were totally overwhelmed by the quality and variety of bakes !”
The Department was decorated with European flags and pupils donned hats and flags in celebration of the annual day , staged on 26th September by the Council of Europe to promote the importance of language learning to increase intercultural understanding .
THE WINNERS WERE AS FOLLOWS :
6TH FORM Winner : “ Arc Dare Triomphe ”, collective effort U6 French Runner up : Jacob Clark with his Dutch apple cake
MIDDLE SCHOOL Winner : Josh Gill with his Polish ginger cake Runner up : Ben Vahey with his German themed sponge cake
LOWER SCHOOL Winner : Clara Stewart with “ Cakexit ” Runner up : Luke Wood with his Union Jack cake
Overall special mention : Adam Wilcock for his incredible Dutch Windmill ( distinction )
Other special mentions : Darcy Halton , Harriet Hodge and Edie Morris ( distinctions )
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