On 25 February, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni in London hosted the UK final of the Petits Champions de la Lecture, a competition celebrating children’s literature and the art of reading aloud. Pupils from French schools across the country gathered to share their love of books.
After winning the CFBL school final, Paulin, a Year 6 (CM2) pupil, proudly represented the Collège Français Bilingue de Londres. He had been selected alongside Izia during the school’s internal final, where pupils from different houses performed in front of a jury made up of staff members.
Competing against finalists from French schools across the UK, Paulin impressed the jury with a confident, expressive and engaging reading performance. His interpretation earned him first place in the UK final, a wonderful achievement that recognises both his preparation and his talent.
Les Petits Champions de la Lecture is a major read-aloud competition for pupils in CM1 and CM2. Participants read a short extract from a book of their choice for about three minutes, with the aim of encouraging a love of reading, developing oral confidence and sharing the joy of literature.
The entire CFBL community warmly congratulates Paulin for this fantastic success and for representing the school with such enthusiasm and talent.
Well done as well to all the pupils who took part in the competition, and many thanks to the teachers and staff who supported them throughout this inspiring literary journey.