Introduction to Spanish trip

What Parents and Students need to know.

Where are we going?

Cuellar, Spain

When are we going?

Tuesday 7th June 2016- Friday 10th June 2016

Why?

Drive students towards acceptance and understanding of different cultural communities
Enhanced interest in global issues as well as a broader understanding of the wider world
Encourage small-scale lifestyle changes
Enhance pupils’ awareness and interactions with diversity to support mutual respect
Support specific areas of the curriculum and build on classroom experience
Increase the profile of MFL in Curwen
Develop the use of Spanish into a daily school practice
Achieve language acquisition through practical immersion
Incorporate the use of Spanish in Cross-curricular activities
Develop a sense of achievement through their interaction with Spanish children
Set up the foundation to embark Curwen on an international adventure

The Impact

Children at Curwen deserve every opportunity to expand their horizons and outlook in order to gain the best possible start in life. Many of our children have not left Plaistow/London let alone the country. This trip will enable our children, in a safe and educational manner, to gain a greater understanding of different cultures and traditions of another country. Not only will it feed their curious minds but enhance their appreciation of travel, demonstrating to them that there are opportunities and prospects outside of Plaistow/London/UK. Not only will it build their independence and resilience but as residential trips to places such as Fair Play House have shown, it will build their self-confidence and will also inspire children in future year groups to share similar experiences. Studies show that one of the best ways to improve one’s language acquisition (NC requirement - MFL) is to immerse oneself in that environment and culture. What better place to improve their Spanish than in Spain itself? We hope that a trip like this will improve the speaking and listening skills of those involved whilst giving each individual an experience of a lifetime.