Four young linguists from Queen Anne’s School, Caversham, recently showcased their skills at the HSBC British Council Mandarin Chinese Speaking Competition.
Held at the British Museum in London, the four students from Years 8 to 10 battled against the UK’s leading schools to prove their Mandarin skills to a panel of distinguished judges.
The girls began learning Mandarin in Year 7 and are also studying French and Spanish. The final result was a close call, but the Queen Anne’s group achieved 2nd place while Molly in year 10 came 3rd in the individual category.
Queen Anne’s School, set just north of the River Thames, offers day, flexi and full boarding for girls aged 11-18.