#ThinkLanguages 2026 A4 Planning Handbook English - Flipbook - Page 24
#ThinkLanguages Planning Handbook 2026
Champion Team
Vlog Competition
We’re inviting your Champion
Team to create a short, engaging
vlog that captures the highlights
of your #ThinkLanguages Week
experience – showcasing how
languages were celebrated in the
school and community throughout the
week. Whether you’re learning a new
language, exploring different cultures,
or thinking about future careers, enter
the Champion Team Competition
with your vlog to be in with a chance
to win a trip to Brussels!
How the competition works
> Form your Champion team of
six TY students and assign roles
> Plan and enjoy your #ThinkLanguages Week
> Create a 3-minute documentary-style vlog
capturing your festival experience
> Include at least one language other than
English or Irish
> Each team member should share their
personal contribution, activities, and
decision-making insights in the Champion
Team Vlog Competition Entry Form
> Submit your vlog and entry form via
WeTransfer by 5pm, Monday 30 November 2026
> For further details visit languagesconnect.ie/
thinklanguages-competitions
> One vlog entry per school
How the competition is judged
All entries will be reviewed and judged on:
> Exploration of languages and cultures
> Community and partner engagement
> Creativity and enthusiasm
> Overall impact and event promotion
> Adherence to 3-minute time limit
Prizes & #ThinkLanguages National Final
> The top three teams will be invited to present
what they gained during #ThinkLanguages
week at the National Final in January 2027
> The winning team will be presented
with the grand prize: a trip to Brussels!
Champion Team
Vlog Competition
Entry Form
Complete this
form by submitting
an
outline of each
Champion Team
member’s
contribution, an
overview of your
school’s
#ThinkLanguag
es Week, and notes
on
planning and organ
isation for your
event.
Follow the instru
ctions to be in with
a
chance to win a
trip to Brussels!
Section 1 School
details
> This form must
be filled in by Champ
ion Team membe
> Please ensure
rs.
your entry is submitt
ed using this form
as no other format
only,
or additional docume
ntation will be
considered for
the competition.
Entries must be
Handwritten entries
typed.
will not be accepte
d.
> One entry per
school allowed
.
> Submit your
completed entry
form and vlog through
our WeTransfer
portal here by
no later than 5pm
Monday 30 Novem
on
ber 2026.
> In the WeTran
sfer file name please
type:
[Your School Name]
Champion Team
Submission 2026
About your schoo
l
School name
School address
Supporting teach
ers
Teacher 1 name
Teacher 2 name
What day(s) is
Please select all
your event on?
days that apply
Monday 16 Novem
ber 2026
Tuesday 17 Novem
ber 2026
Wednesday 18
November 2026
Thursday 19 Novem
ber 2026
Number of partic
ipating students?
How many studen
ts took part in your
#ThinkLanguages
event?
Friday 20 Novem
ber 2026
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Stage 1: Recruit a Champion Team
Stage 2: Explore Resources & Opportunities
