On the 29th June 2016, Kathryn and James Moses, Lilly-Mae Nennstiel and Jack Ogden were chosen by Routes Into Languages to take part in the annual languages "Celebrating Success" day in Bristol. They were accompanied by Miss Weidemann and Mrs Walton, who very kindly drove the minibus. Firstly, there was the speaking competition where Lilly-Mae did a fantastic speech about her family in German, James assumed the role of Doctor Who for his German speech and Kathryn spoke in Spanish about the incredible impact of Eva Perón. In a very exciting final, Kathryn won first prize in the Key Stage 5 Non-Native category.
Next came the Pop Video Competition. James, Kathryn and Jack's band "Rock sans Frontières" had entered with a song called "Canción para los Jóvenes" and thanks to everyone who voted, they won the South West Online Viewer's Award and received third prize in the National Vote. The video was also voted Runner-Up by the judges in the 15-18 age group category, meaning that it picked up an incredible and unprecedented three awards. Afterwards, came a very exciting new segment called the Routes Into Languages Champion Awards. James and Kathryn both won trophies for their continual outstanding contributions to Routes Into Languages projects. There were also awards for outstanding teachers and we are very pleased to say that Miss Weidemann was honoured with one of these awards for all the amazing work she has put in to the Speaking Competition and the Pop Video Competition over the years. Very well deserved!
Rock Sans Frontières closed the event by performing "Réunion en Réunion", penned by James and Kathryn in 2015. The song won last year's National Online Viewer's Award and has received over 12,000 views on YouTube, making it Routes Into Languages's biggest hit so far. In the true spirit of celebration, they were joined on stage by another Routes Into Languages Champion Award winner, Ben Whitfield and this year's winners of the National Pop Video Competition, Izee and Rose. After the performance, everyone was treated to customised Routes Into Languages cupcakes! A truly fantastic and memorable day and huge thanks once again to the amazing team and especially Miss Weidemann and Mrs Walton!
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