Saturday, 12 March 2016

Bulls

On Friday the y10 students had a fantastic trip to a "Finca de toros" where we saw how bulls are reared for fighting in the bullrings of Spain. Although a controversial topic it is clear that "la tauromaquia" still has a lot of support and is a visceral part of Spanish culture.




Work experience

Friday was a busy day for the y12 students

A model in the making!!


Teachers in the classroom


Showing off their work


Sunshine and snow


-4 degrees at the top of the mountains

Then 17 for our visit to Escorial



Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Day 2 - Wednesday 9th March

At Collado Villalba town hall. We met the mayor (in the orange).

Outside the town hall (slightly windswept).


 
This morning at the school, Katie and Mabinty did a presentation on Shakespeare to the English and Spanish students.
 
Luca was asked to talk about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
 
 
 

Churros con Chocolate in the school canteen this morning










Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Day 1 - Tuesday 8th March

 

Hemos llegado

¡Hola desde España! Just to let everyone know that we have arrived safely in Spain and everyone has met up with their Spanish partners.