Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators 2025 Results

The results are in for the Anthea Bell Prize 2025.

Over 22,000 students participated nationally and nearly 5,000 translations were submitted for judging. Two Fifth Form Paulines have had their translations recognised by the judging panels.

Ishaan Baijal (Level 2 Italian) is the Area Winner for Greater London, and Aiden Ahmad (Level 2 Spanish) received a Commendation.

Ishaan’s Level 2 Italian Translation

The Hallway Gang

Cami’s Family
Here they are, the Seck family! Mom Robi, Dad Lamine, and their kids: Millina (though her real name is Camille) and Samuel! Oh, and let’s not forget her best friend Noli and her alpaca, Mirtilla! The Secks are amazing — they travel, speak different languages, and most of all, they love each other in so many ways.

Timo and Daria’s Family
This is the Sassi family. They’ve just moved from London and are always in a bit of a hurry. But once you get to know them, you’ll see they’re as sweet as fruit sweets. You’ll love them! There are the parents and their two kids: Daria, who thinks she’s all grown up, and Timoteo, who… well, you’ll need to read on to find out

Aiden’s Level 2 Spanish Translation

Strike the final nail with force and grace,
fasten the last to board and brace.
The time has come, set sail, be free,
let roaring winds your canvas chase.
Beneath the keel, the Triton kneels,
while golden lightning lights the deep.
Upon the prow, a beast concealed
in bronze awakens from its sleep.
A pirate’s song will fill the sky,
saluting dawn’s triumphant cry,
as daylight’s clarion calls anew.
Then knights of wind will ride the tide,
and stain the silk of heaven’s blue
with crimson flags spread far and wide!