Celebration of languages

St Monica's College students and staff celebrated languages week. (Supplied)

St Monica’s College students took part in a Zorba dance-off, enjoyed international treats and watched a languages movie festival as part of languages week earlier this month.

The week was designed to highlight the choice of languages available a the school, with students able to study French, Greek, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

The week-long celebration also featured the SMC Olympic Games which involved countries competing in different sporting events throughout the week, while representatives from the Greek, Japanese, Spanish, French and Italian consulates also visited the school.

Principal Brian Hanleysaid languages are an important part of our curriculum.

“We work hard to offer a wide choice of languages at St Monica’s College. We add to that a range of incursions and excursions as well as overseas experiences to enhance student learnings,” he said,

Languages faculty leader Maryanne Theodosis said: “The languages curriculum at our college is very unique. Our work as language teachers does not end in the classroom. It continuously instils and inspires lifelong love and passion for languages where the students continue our legacy for generations to come. We were honoured to have welcomed our esteemed guests and have the opportunity to share, and further broaden our languages program, with them.”