Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 1, 2018 by SeñoraNunez

The Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for The Fifth of May. The Cinco de Mayo (The Fifth of May) is a day of celebrations for the people of Mexico and Mexican-Americans.

What does “Cinco de Mayo” celebrate?

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and pride. Cinco de Mayo! It’s everyone’s favourite Mexican holiday, a chance to listen to traditional music, eat some Mexican party food and maybe even speak some Spanish with friends.

What do people do to celebrate?

The day is celebrated with parades, carnivals, street fairs, and sometimes fireworks at night. There are some traditional Mexican celebrations such as the Baile Folklorico dance along with mariachi music. People dress up in traditional Mexican clothing as well.

To celebrate the “Cinco de Mayo” students learnt about the Mexican cultural celebrations and had the opportunity to try some yummy Churros!

Week 8

Posted on March 20, 2018 by SeñoraNunez

¿Cómo te llamas?

Students in Year 1 and 2 have been learning how to ask someone their name and introduce themselves in Spanish.

This has allowed students the opportunity to learn how to ask and answer “Hola. ¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo ____.” (Hello. What’s your name? I am called ________) This has given students a chance to strengthen their oral language skills.

As part of the lesson students listened to the song ¿Cómo te llamas? They sang along and participated by using our own names.

Students by the end of the lesson were able to introduce themselves in Spanish. Here are some examples of the student’s oral language.

Churros – Year 5’s

Posted on March 13, 2018 by SeñoraNunez

Churros are a famous Spanish treat that are popular in many countries. They are often eaten at breakfast – desayuno or as a snack – bocado. Churros are a deep fried-dough pastry that is typically served with hot chocolate.

Students spent the morning cooking our own version of ‘churros’.

We began the lesson by discussing the cultural aspects of any community besides its language, its food is a very important part of its culture. Especially, when we’re talking about Spain, with its vibrant traditions and unique style of life!

Cooking allowed students to discuss and examine the similarities and differences of foods from around the world and what they eat at home. It promoted discussions regarding certain beliefs and stereotypes and allowed for the uniqueness of diversity that makes up our class to be reflected on.

Discussions regarding diversity helped students to gain an appreciation and sensitivity towards different cultures.

It led to a reflection on the strength of food to bring people together – How it is good to enjoy, celebrate and explore foods from all cultures. Especially given the multicultural community that students in our class come from and celebrating these.

Here are some of the photos we took of the students cooking

Week 5 – Buenas Tardes

Posted on February 28, 2018 by SeñoraNunez

The Year 2’s have been learning about how to greet someone at different times of the day. They learnt a ‘Buenas Tardes’ (Good Afternoon) song. They were ‘fantastico’ at their singing!

Please enjoy watching them ‘cantando’ (singing) the ‘cancion’ (song).

Flamenco

Posted on March 27, 2017 by senoraopazo

For Harmony Day students in Year 2 performed a Flamenco Dance at the assembly. It was a great effort by all the students involved. We want to give a big “Gracias” (thank you) to Louisa who organised the choreography. Here are some photos of the children learning the flamenco.

Spanish/Music

Posted on March 27, 2017 by senoraopazo

The Year 2 Spanish students combined with the Music students to create a dance and song using Spanish words. It was a great effort by the students! Please enjoy their “hermosa presentacion”

El Dia de los Muertos The Day of the Dead

Posted on November 3, 2016 by SeñoraNunez

El Dia de los Muertos — The Day of the Dead

On November 1^st and 2^nd The Day of the Dead – El Dia de los Muertos – is celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. During Spanish students have been learning about the traditional holiday where family and friends pray for and remember those close to them who have passed away. Students have participated in various activities to commemorate this special cultural event. It is a colourful and joyful occasion celebrated by more and more people around the world.

Los Deportes Olímpicos – The Olympic Sports

Posted on August 23, 2016 by SeñoraNunez

Vamos a celebrar los Juegos Olímpicos

Posted on August 17, 2016 by SeñoraNunez

The Olympics are a great opportunity to celebrate the world around us. Over 200 countries will compete in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, providing an amazing display of culture and diversity. It is an occasion for global communities to unite and celebrate an amazing event. For children, it is an opportunity to experience the global event and foster an appreciation for the atmosphere of cultural diversity. In Spanish, we have been introducing our students in a wide array of cultural experiences.