On Thursday 26th September, Dalriada celebrated the European Day of Languages with several different events.  Year 8 participated in a French breakfast in the refectory where they enjoyed the delicacies of pain au chocolat, chocolat chaud, croissant and jus d’orange – délicieux! They learnt about other European countries through a quiz and games. Some year 8 pupils wore badges they had made about a European country of their choice giving information about the country and the people.  It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning.

Year 9 participated in a European quiz.  They had to find various teachers wearing a badge with a phrase from a European country.  Some of the phrases were very bizarre and quite entertaining.

Finally, staff in the canteen provided a wide range of delicious European meals for lunch including coq au vin, apple strudel and churros.  Many pupils and staff enjoyed these speciality dishes.  A big thank-you must go to Sinead and all her staff for putting so much thought and effort into creating such a diverse and interesting menu.

The annual sponsored walk for pupils in years 8-10 took place within the school grounds on June 20th 2013. The aim was to raise money to buy much needed ICT equipment for the Modern Languages Department. Year 11 were also involved in raising funds by selling buns at break-time during the week of the Dander. The KS3 pupil in each year group who raised the most money was awarded a gift voucher. Well done to pupils and staff who contributed to making this a very successful event! We would like also to thank The Henderson Group who supplied water and fruit for our pupils.

Modern Languages Department.

This year a group of 30 pupils and four teachers are going to Barcelona from 22nd to 26th March.  The trip will provide opportunities for pupils in years 12, 13 and 14 to practise their language skills in real life situations. The group will visit many of the most famous cultural attractions of the city, including the Sagrada Familia,  Montjuic, la Pedrera and Parc Guell.  The pupils will enjoy a guided bus tour of Barcelona and they will also spend a full day in Port Aventura.