North West

The competition is free to enter and is open to children age 8 to 18 (Year 4 to Year 13).  We can only accept up to four entries from each school for each part of the competition (i.e up to four entries for Mother Tongue, and up to four entries for Other Tongue).

An entry to the Mother Tongue competition should be in two parts.  The first part is a poem.  This can be an original, creative piece, or a poem or song that is ‘remembered’ – i.e.  this could be something in the pupil’s first language that they recall, or that has been told to them by a relative.  It can be in any language but English. The second part of the entry to the Mother Tongue part of the competition should be a short explanation of the inspiration behind the piece, where it comes from, and why it is important.  This should be no more than half a page of writing.  It must be written in English and is the part on which the entry is judged.

An entry to the Other Tongue competition should be an original poem written in a language that is not the pupil’s first language.  In the North West region we can accept entries in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Urdu and Mandarin.

For both parts of the competition, judging is based on the written work and not the artwork.  However, we usually have many beautifully illustrated entries and encourage pupils to consider the presentation of their work.

What to include with your entry

Each entry must be accompanied by a cover sheet. 

How to submit your entries

Work should be submitted by post only - sorry we are unable to accept email entries.  All entries must reach us by the 8th June 2016.

Remember to include a cover sheet for each entry providing all the information we require.

Post your entries to:

Routes into Languages North West

Geoffrey Manton Building

Department of Languages, Information and Communications

Manchester Metropolitan University

Rosamund Street West

Off Oxford Road

Manchester

M15 6LL

You can book a place at the Online Shop:  http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=14&catid=102&prodid=2529

Please book before 20th May 2016.

To attend this FREE event register online:

https://www.eventbrite.com/event/22784421819

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 27 pupils per school. We will let you know after the closing date of 23rd May whether you have been allocated any places.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £5 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Please complete the attached booking application form and return to routes@mmu.ac.uk

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 27 pupils per school. Places will be allocated after the closing date of 23rd May and we will let you know then whether you have been allocated any.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £5 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Pupil's workbooks can be purchased through Manchester Metropolitan University's Online Shop.  Pupil's workbooks are £5 each (minimum order of 25). When you order your workbooks the teacher's notes, PowerPoint presentations, additional printable materials such as flashcards, a RiL FC badge for each pupil, and postage and packing are included at no extra charge.

To purchase the workbooks please follow the link:

http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/product-catalogue/arts-and-humanities/events/language-league-kick-off-pupil-workbook

Alternatively please complete and return the order form below along with a cheque made payable to Manchester Metropolitan University.

Please return the completed booking application form to routes@mmu.ac.uk.

These events are usually very popular and places are limited. There is a maximum booking of 27 pupils per school.

Places will be allocated after the closing date for applications of 13th November 2015.

Terms And Conditions

In order to avoid ‘block booking’ and disappointment for schools/colleges on the waiting list, we charge your school/college £5 per head for every pupil you have booked a place for once booking has been confirmed by us. We are not able to provide a refund if you bring less pupils than the number you have booked for.  Cancellations less than 15 working days before the event will still be charged.

Book through the HOME Box Office 0161 200 1500

Book through the HOME Box Office 0161 200 1500