French embassy to hold competition

The French embassy is running a competition for those learning French in Irish post-primary schools

The French embassy is running a competition for those learning French in Irish post-primary schools. The quiz is aimed at junior- and senior-cycle students to mark the World Day of French on March 20th. Entry forms will be sent to all post-primary schools, but if extra forms are required the form can be downloaded from the embassy's website at ambafrance.ie/culture.htm Entry forms should be returned to the French Embassy, Cultural Section, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, before March 20th. The prizes for this competition are four three-week trips to France in July. Winners will stay at a sports, language and leisure centre. For more information, contact Monsieur Suquet at education@ambafrance.ie or telephone (01) 676 2197 or fax (01) 676 94 03.

Olivia Kelly

Olivia Kelly

Olivia Kelly is Dublin Editor of The Irish Times