#ThinkLanguages 2026 A4 Planning Handbook English - Flipbook - Page 7
#ThinkLanguages Planning Handbook 2026
Festival Planning Summary
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Recruit a Champion Team
> Spread the word and get your TY students excited for #ThinkLanguages
> Appoint a Champion Team of six students
> Assign roles to the Champion Team
> See pages 6–7 for more details
Explore resources and supports
> Review the array of supports available for #ThinkLanguages
Week with the Champion Team
> Check out what is on offer from this year’s exciting partners
> Recruit your own speakers from the school and local community
> See pages 8–16 for more details
Plan and promote your event
> Discuss the elements and requirements of your festival,
including workshops, activities, and local speakers
> Plan how to use your #ThinkLanguages event pack which
will have a selection of materials and supports for your festival
> Put up posters, promote your event on social media, and
invite local press or radio to your event
> See page 17 for more details
Enjoy your #ThinkLanguages Week
> Kick off the #ThinkLanguages festivities with our online Opening Ceremony
> Welcome your guests and speakers
> Take photos and share activity on social media
> Record your vlog for the Champion Team Vlog Competition
> See page 18–19 for more details
Enter our competitions
> Enter our individual poster competition by 30 November
> Enter our Champion Team competition by filling out the entry
form and finalising your Champion Team vlog by 30 November
> See pages 20–23 for more details
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