Primary schoolchildren from
across Hertsmere learnt the international language of football.
Pupils from five primary
schools, including Cowley Hill, Woodlands, Shenley, Saffron Green and Wroxham,
took part in language activities and a football tournament at the Arsenal
Training Ground on Monday 24 September.
Almost 60 children, aged nine
and 10, from across the borough had a coaching session, conducted partly in
French, German and Spanish, to mark International Day of Foreign Languages.
The young people were awarded
points for the language work, as well as their football skills.
The day, delivered by Arsenal
in the Community coaches, is part of a highly successful community sports
partnership between Arsenal Football Club and Hertsmere Borough Council, which
has delivered a range of local initiatives, including curriculum football,
holiday activities, girls football and a Double Club.
The winning team was Cowley
Hill, with one pupil winning a football shirt signed by Arsenal goalkeeper Petr
Cech. Ten pupils from Bushey Meads provided mentoring during the session.
The youngsters also had the
chance to meet Arsenal Women’s forward Danielle Carter, who attended for a
question and answer session.
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