# Language news, Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Compiled by Richard Brooks's language news desk. Canonical: https://richard-brooks.com/language-news/2026-09-09/

## Dutch primary schools must make space for pupils’ home languages

Education. New national kerndoelen for Dutch require room for Turkish, Arabic, Polish and regional varieties such as Frisian and Twents. Schools have until 2031.

Source: NOS, https://nos.nl/nieuwsuur/artikel/2629686-sinds-dit-schooljaar-is-uitsluitend-nederlands-praten-op-scholen-voorbij

## Grand Bard awards first sung Eucharist entirely in Cornish

Culture. Gorsedh Kernow gave the Grand Bard’s Award to Oferen an Dasserghyans, premiered at Truro Cathedral in June. A first liturgical setting in the revived language.

Source: Christian Today, https://www.christiantoday.com/news/first-cornish-musical-setting-of-the-eucharist-receives-cultural-award