#ThinkLanguages 2026 A4 Planning Handbook English - Flipbook - Page 22
#ThinkLanguages Planning Handbook 2026
Stage 5
Enter our
Competitions
As part of this year’s #ThinkLanguages
festival, TY students are invited to
take part in two competitions. Prizes
for these competitions are courtesy
of our partner, the Department
of Foreign Affairs as part of the
A Career for EU Strategy.
Both competitions offer TY students a chance to
reflect on the role of languages in their lives and
showcase their learning in a meaningful way. Full
details and entry guidelines are provided on the
following pages.
A Career for EU
Gairm san AE
Could this be A Career for EU?
Have you ever considered working in
the EU? The range of careers to choose
from is wider than you might realise. The
Department of Foreign Affairs’ A Career
for EU Strategy is working to increase
Irish representation in the EU institutions.
If you would like to know more about a
career in the EU, what the day-to-day
would look like, what steps you need to
take to pursue this exciting career path,
and what supports are offered, check
out ireland.ie/eu-jobs.
Individual Poster Competition
The Individual Poster Competition encourages TY
students to visually express their personal connection
to language learning with a particular focus on how
languages can support future career paths.
Champion Team Vlog Competition
The Champion Team Vlog Competition invites
the school’s chosen Champion Team of six TY
students to document their #ThinkLanguages
festival experience through video. Entries should
showcase the languages and cultures represented
in their school, and capture the energy and
activity of the week.
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Stage 1: Recruit a Champion Team
Stage 2: Explore Resources & Opportunities
