Local MP visits High Arcal to answer questions from French students

Dudley North MP Ian Austin answered questions this Friday in French as High Arcals top language students grill him.  The visit was organised by Modern Languages teacher Ruth Turner and is aimed at promoting modern languages at the school.

Austin faced questions from over 100 local students on a range of subjects from what growing up in Dudley was like 30 years ago, how he has used the languages he learnt at school and his thoughts on issues affecting young people in the area.

Mrs Turner and the modern languages staff at High Arcal hope that the event will inspire their pupils and give the subject a boost with the pupils. 

Ian Austin MP said:

“Since becoming an MP my top priority has been to increase the amount and quality of education and training in Dudley.  It is vital that we do everything we can to get young people interested in learning and the subjects that can help them get on life.”

“Modern languages are important for towns like ours, we need youngsters leaving school with the tools needed to attract big business to our area.”

“I am looking forward to answering the students questions and listening to them on the issues that they care strongly about and that are affecting them.”

Modern languages teacher Ruth Turner said:

“We are very pleased Ian Austin MP is coming to the school to answer the students questions face-to-face.  Having a high profile guest will really help to inspire the pupils, help raise their aspirations and show them the real life relevance of modern languages.”