Woodhill Primary in Bishopbriggs was the only Scottish school to receive a European Award for Languages at a prizegiving ceremony hosted by newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald in London recently.

The school received the award for their project called 'Passeport santé et citoyenneté' or 'Passport to citizenship and health'.

Pupils have been learning French through blogs on the Internet and podcasts – based on the themes of good health and citizenship as part of an Anglo-Franco-Scottish project.

Councillor Una Walker, convener of East Dunbartonshire's education and cultural services committee, said: "I have met the pupils and teachers involved with this project and was very impressed at their enthusiasm and drive to make it a success.

"Pupils have embraced the challenge of learning languages through new technology in a way that is fun for them and which continually develops their skills.

"We can learn a great deal from the positive attitude of these pupils, teachers and support staff. Their success is richly deserved."

She added: "They are wonderful ambassadors for East Dunbartonshire and Scotland. Well done to everyone involved."

The judging panel for the competition commented: "The children's enthusiasm for the technology was simply overwhelming and matched only by their desire to share with us what they had learnt.

"They have clearly loved every moment and are really proud they can now communicate in French."