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GCHQ National Language Competition Winners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We are delighted to announce the winners of GCHQ\u2019s National Language Competition 2024<\/strong>! After a week of outstanding effort and fierce competition, Team Sensible Gentle Mallard<\/strong> claimed the top spot. The team consists of Katia, Arisha, Shreyaa, and Aanya from The Henrietta Barnett School<\/strong> in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Week of Intense Language Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s National Language Competition saw over 2,000 teams<\/strong> from schools across the UK. They tested their skills in language-based puzzles, code-breaking, and critical thinking. It was a closely fought race, with teams pushing themselves to their limits to climb the leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Team Sensible Gentle Mallard<\/strong>, whose incredible performance earned them the prestigious title of National Language Competition 2024 Champions<\/strong>! The team will soon be invited to GCHQ\u2019s headquarters in Cheltenham<\/strong> to collect their NLC 2024 Trophy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regional Winners Announced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the national champions, GCHQ has proudly recognised the regional winners<\/strong>, who excelled in their respective areas. Each team will receive a special GCHQ NLC 2024 Regional Winners\u2019 Coin<\/strong> to celebrate their achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Region<\/strong><\/th>Winners<\/strong><\/th>School<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
England – East Midlands<\/strong><\/td>Team Famous Frantic Catfish<\/td>The Ecclesbourne School, Derbyshire<\/td><\/tr>
England – East of England<\/strong><\/td>Team Charming Lucky Llama<\/td>Parmiter’s School, Hertfordshire<\/td><\/tr>
England – Greater London<\/strong><\/td>Team Distinct Graceful Bat<\/td>The Henrietta Barnett School, London<\/td><\/tr>
England – North East<\/strong><\/td>Team Smiling Ambitious Hare<\/td>Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne<\/td><\/tr>
England – North West & Isle of Man<\/strong><\/td>Team Elegant Energetic Swan<\/td>Bolton School Boys’ Division, Lancashire<\/td><\/tr>
England – South West & Guernsey & Jersey<\/strong><\/td>Team Elegant Elated Penguin<\/td>Colyton Grammar School, Devon<\/td><\/tr>
England – South East<\/strong><\/td>Team Faithful Good Heron<\/td>The Tiffin Girls’ School, Surrey<\/td><\/tr>
England – West Midlands<\/strong><\/td>Team Fiery Frantic Marmoset<\/td>King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham<\/td><\/tr>
England – Yorkshire & The Humber<\/strong><\/td>Team Laughing Friendly Gazelle<\/td>Skipton Girls’ High School, North Yorkshire<\/td><\/tr>
Northern Ireland<\/strong><\/td>Team Calm Determined Stingray<\/td>Victoria College, Belfast<\/td><\/tr>
Scotland<\/strong><\/td>Team Jolly Patient Buffalo<\/td>George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh<\/td><\/tr>
Wales<\/strong><\/td>Team Lively Perfect Hyena<\/td>Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Vale of Glamorgan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A huge congratulations to all the regional winners for their exceptional performance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Learning Languages Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GCHQ\u2019s National Language Competition highlights the value of language skills, not only for communication but also for problem-solving and teamwork. Whether it\u2019s code-breaking, cybersecurity, or building bridges between cultures, learning languages opens doors to exciting opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students inspired by this year\u2019s competition, exploring cybersecurity pathways<\/strong> is an excellent next step. At Robust IT Training<\/a><\/strong>, we offer courses that combine problem-solving with in-demand skills, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n