REDDITCH schools will join others from across the county next week to celebrate the diversity of language.

Pitcheroak School and Ipsley, St Bede's and Alvechurch Middle schools will take part in the Festival of Languages Showcase 2002 on Tuesday.

The event takes place at Prince Henry's High School, Evesham, from 9.45am-3pm where 19 schools will show off their linguistic skills, with a prize on offer to those who speak most impressively.

The showcase is aimed at highlighting the talents of pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4.