Spanish Winners

2010 Spanish Winner (Overall) - St Bede’s Catholic Primary School

Judges Comments

  • Extensive use of cross curricular activities across all age ranges were demonstrated in corridor displays
  • Every classroom has a Spanish display
  • Very Good evidence of video conferencing and email system with a Spanish School

This school, in addition to it’s other activities, allowed the pupils to use their language in practical sessions like their version of X factor. The Spanish and English Schools learnt songs in their languages, then used video conferencing to engage in an X factor type competition where the winner was decided by both countries. The school also integrated partnership work with their Spanish school by using Peer assessment to assess the quality of language use.

The school also engaged parents via a Spanish club and it included tastings provided by the local Spanish restaurant and flamenco workshops. The judges’ felt that the school had immersed themselves into the Spanish Culture.

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Canon AvenueChadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RR

2009 Spanish (Overall) Winner - St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Judges Comments

  • It is obvious to the judges that the children enjoy learning Spanish and being participants in developing their language own skills
  • The school shows a heartfelt approach to teaching languages that involves every aspect of their education
  • The community links show an understanding of relationships in their local area and in Spain
  • The school is using developing technology to bridge the gaps in understanding with video conferencing and school visits
  • The judges felt that the school offers an inclusive opportunity to develop language skills with practical experiences to create concrete understanding
St Thomas Aquinas 2009 St Thomas Aquinas 2009 St Thomas Aquinas 2009 Presentation

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5DT