Thierry’s thanks
STUDENTS from Coleg Menai’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department have wowed their tutors and fellow learners with a multicultural extravaganza.
An impressive 35 nations were represented at the event, which was one of the highlights of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s annual Multicultural Diversity Week (7-11 March). A plethora of activities were organised by the ESOL students themselves, including learners in their national dress, Chinese and Arabic calligraphy, a digeridoo recital, a display of cultural artefacts, Arabic coffee, Chinese tea and language taster sessions.
The teaching staff from the department were also keen to be in on the act, organising a host of activities to test linguistic and cultural knowledge and general dexterity: a chopstick challenge, a QR code hunt, card games, a language board where participants had to guess the linguistic origin of phrases, and much more.
The aim of multiculturalism is to promote a better understanding and knowledge of different nations.
The concept of diversity encompasses understanding, acceptance and respect that each individual is unique, whether on grounds of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual ori- A GLOBAL sporting icon has paid tribute to the Anglesey coach who helped him take his first steps up the managerial ladder.
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry, revealed on Friday that he has now completed his UEFA ‘ A’ coaching badges, meaning he’s now qualified to manage clubs below Premier League level.
Henry decided to follow the Football Association of Wales’ (FAW) much heralded coaching courses, who’se previous workshops had already helped him complete his ‘B’ licence last year.
But in a Tweet on Friday evening, Henry reserved special praise for the Bodffordd born coach that helped kick start his coaching career,
Osian Roberts, who is also Wales’ Assistant Manager, has been heralded as “the most influential man in Welsh football.”
Having started his coaching career as a player/manager in the United States, entation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
Over 350 students study ESOL courses at the Grŵp’s Bangor campus. There are courses for everyone, irrespective of their level of English, with some starting at a very basic level while other courses cater for students who need to improve their English in preparation for undergraduate study. You can study fulltime, part-time, day or evening, and start at any time.
Contact 01248 383347 or visit www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/ come-and-learn-english/. Osian Roberts returned to Anglesey in the early 90’s, spending 15 years as the island’s Football Development Officer before taking up a post with the FAW.
Collecting his licence on Friday, Henry wrote: “Massive thank you to Osian Roberts #Osh, @welshfootballtrust and the Arsenal Academy for assisting me to pass my UEFA A Licence coaching badge. #proudday”’