Sutton High’s Year 12, Gabby, recently came runner up in the Mind Underground Essay competition with her entry surrounding the topic – “How does multilingualism shape identity in a globalised world?”. Gabby’s essay was up against over 10,000 other submissions, making her remarkable achievement all the more impressive. We are immensely proud of her achievement. A few words from Gabby herself…
“A few months ago, I wrote an essay for the Minds Underground Essay Competition 2025, an essay writing competition where students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and writing skills through essay writing. I participated in the Modern Languages category, and was recently awarded runner-up. My essay was on the topic “How does multilingualism shape identity in a globalized world?”, in which I explored the role of language in reflecting cultural heritage, influencing self-perception, and encouraging cross-cultural understanding. As someone planning to pursue languages in university, it was a topic that I found particularly fascinating and engaging, and it was a very rewarding experience that helped me develop new skills and gain valuable insights I look forward to building upon in my future studies.”
