ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAMME IN CRIEC

A group of 23 students from the first year of ESO participated in an English immersion programme in Carboneras de Guadazaón, Cuenca from the 4^th to the 7^th of February.

Language immersion is basically a method developed to teach pupils a second language, in which the language being taught is used specifically for instruction purposes.

Unlike more traditional language teaching programmes, where the language is taught simply as a subject to be learned, language immersion focuses more on the second language being a tool which is used to immerse the student completely within the subject.

This short-term language immersion programme in Cuenca combines workshops with planned activities and just enough free time to have fun with students from other Secondary schools.

In the workshops the students are continuously exposed to the language. Any amount of time spent on them counts because it makes the students listen carefully to the rhythms, patterns, and nuances of the language and also encourages them to communicate with it.

Click in the link below to see some pictures of the activities and workshops.
PICTURES OF WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES

CHRISTMAS CARDS CONTEST 2018

There were many great Christmas cards and it was difficult to make a decision. We are delighted to announce however that the winner was the student Elena Navarro Pérez. Congratulations Elena and thanks to the rest of the students for your participation

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST WINNERS

It's one of the most popular holidays, second only to Christmas. While millions of people celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins and myths, the history and facts of Halloween make the holiday more fascinating.

Congratulations! 

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

First and Second year students participated in a pumpkin contest.

Some people view Halloween as a time for fun, putting on costumes, trick-or-treating, and having theme parties. Others view it as a time of superstitions, ghosts, goblins and evil spirits that should be avoided at all costs. 

Thank you very much indeed to all the participants.

HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION

Peter Wick, our English language assistant, delivered a very detailed whiteboard presentation to introduce the concept of Halloween to our younger students.

Presentations are a great way to have students practise all language systems areas (vocabulary, grammar, discourse and phonology) and skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening). Presenting is a skill that most people will need in the world of work. Students who are good presenters are better communicators all round, since they are able to structure and express their ideas clearly.

Overall, the effect of the Foreign Language assistants is multi-faceted. They build confidence in speaking foreign languages, a skill which many pupils find the most stressful of all. They also increase cultural awareness, giving both staff and students up-to-date knowledge of everyday life in their home country. Finally, foreign language assistants broaden the horizons of our pupils, showing them that a world exists outside of their own life, opening their minds and broadening their world views.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ( 2018-2019 )

SCHOOL TRIP TO NEW JERSEY

From the 19th to the 27th of May, a group of students from the first year of Bachillerato participated in an amazing school exchange programme with American students from New Jersey. Our students were hosted by American families. They treated them as family members, involving them in activities, excursions and household chores. By staying with friendly host families, our students could improve their communicative skills, and at the same time know their culture as part of a totally immersive experience.

We would like to thank the American families and the students and staff from Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills High School for their hospitality.

The Brooklyn Bridge, built between 1869 and 1883, connects Manhattan with New York's most populous borough, Brooklyn. The bridge is one of the most famous and magnificent landmarks in New York City.

Central Park is New York’s largest urban park and one of the biggest in the world, with 843 acres.This park is home to artificial lakes, waterfalls, meadows and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York. 

Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and electronic billboards. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps.

Fearless Girl is a bronze sculpture by Kristen Visbal, depicting a girl facing the Charging Bull (or Wall Street Bull) statue. Fearless Girl is meant to "send a message" about workplace gender diversity and encourage companies to recruit women to their boards. The plaque below the statue states: "Know the power of women in leadership. SHE makes a difference"

SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

Participating in a foreign exchange programme, offers teens a once-in-a-life time chance to immerse themselves in a new culture, get to know a new family, and experience a different part of the world.

Some of our students from the first year of Bachillerato, hosted some American students from New Jersey, and experienced the rewards of assisting them in obtaining the cultural experience and educational opportunities associated with such programmes.

We are so proud of you. Thank you very much indeed.

Toledo: the city of three cultures

Toledo was the medieval capital of Spain before the kings moved their court to Madrid. It’s one of the most famous cities in the country because of its diverse history. It is called the land of three cultures because the city is divided into multiple neighbourhoods: the Jewish quarter, the Muslim quarter and the Christian neighbourhood.

Our students went back in time in the wonderful Toledo and discovered its three cultures. We fell in love with the panoramic views over the city and the Tagus River

ENGLISH PRESENTATION

Last Tuesday, five of our students from the first year of ESO, gave a presentation in English about our Secondary School, at Cristóbal Colón Primary School.

We would like to publicly thank Samuel, Cristina, Elena, Javier and Paula, for their hard work.

WELCOME TO THE THEATRE

Hotel Canterville

1st grade, secondary - 4th grade, secondary

Our first and second year E.S.O. students went to Leganés to attend a theatre play in English language.

Strange things happen at Hotel Canterville. To begin with, Elvis, the owner is slightly eccentric. He likes rock and roll and his blue suede shoes. On top of everything the guests have to put up with the arrival of Dick and Whacko Vizioso, two disastrous gangsters escaping from the police. When Elvis and the gangsters meet chaos is guaranteed. Frights and laughs are the order of the day as the audience participate in this new comic adventure inspired in Oscar Wilde's classic ghost story The Canterville Ghost.

Thank you guys for your really kind cooperation.

CHRISTMAS CARDS CONTEST 2017

These are the winners of our annual Christmas cards contest. On this occasion the winning students have been Elena Navarro Pérez and Leticia Añover Pérez. Congratulations!

SPOOKTACULAR

First and Second year students participated in a pumpkin contest. Congratulations guys!

As you know kids go from door to door, asking for candy. This is called going Trick or Treating. The kids knock on the door or ring the doorbell. When the door opens, they yell:  TRICK OR TREAT

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ( 2017-18 )

Nivel/ CursoC	Actividad	Secuenciación
1º y 2º ESO	Concurso de calabazas (Halloween)	1º Trimestre
1º y 2º ESO	Concurso de tarjetas navideñas en inglés en colaboración con el departamento de Francés.	Previo a vacaciones de Navidad
1º y 2º ESO	Excursión a Madrid para asistir a la obra de teatro en inglés, ‘Hotel Canterville’.	1 de febrero
Por determinar	Excursión a Toledo con visita guiada en inglés.	2º Trimestre
1º BACH	Intercambio con un centro educativo de New Jersey, Estados Unidos.	Marzo: 15-23  Mayo: 18-26

Actividades Extraescolares y Complementarias - 2º Trimestre (2016-2017)

Actividad	Departamentos	Fecha	Tipo de actividad
Excursión a Madrid para ver una obra de teatro en inglés Alumnos de 1º y 2º de la ESO asistieron a la obra de teatro “iSpy”.	Departamento de Inglés	2º Trimestre	Actividad extraescolar
Taller de paleontología en inglés. Alumnos de 4º bilingüe realizaron una exposición de los distintos periodos evolutivos de los seres vivos.	Departamento de Inglés y Biología	2º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria
Realización de presentaciones powerpoint en inglés a cargo de los alumnos de 1º de la ESO sobre su experiencia el primer año de instituto. Esta actividad coincidió con la visita al centro de alumnos de 6º de Primaria de los distintos colegios de la localidad.	Departamento de Inglés	2º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria
Visita a Toledo para conocer los lugares más relevantes del Greco en la Ciudad Imperial. La visita contó con un guía en inglés y estuvo incluida en la convocatoria publicada por la Diputación Provincial de Toledo. El curso que participó en esta actividad fue 2º de la ESO.	Departamento de Inglés.	2º Trimestre	Actividad extraescolar
Gymkana en inglés organizada por el Departamento de Ciencias Sociales. Los alumnos de 2º de la ESO recorrieron la ciudad de Toledo en busca de información sobre algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos de la ciudad. Al mismo tiempo realizaron una entrevista en francés a turistas franceses que visitaban la ciudad.
Elaboración de pancakes con nuestra auxiliar de conversación Lindsey Walsh. Los alumnos de 2º de la ESO tuvieron la oportunidad de cocinar este postre de acuerdo con las instrucciones en inglés que nos ofreció Lindsey.	Departamento de Inglés	2º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria.
Intercambio escolar con el Instituto Pascack Valley High school en New Jersey. Un grupo de alumnos de 1º Bachillerato acompañados por los profesores Leyre Pérez Quiroz y Jesús Martínez viajaron a Nueva York en el mes de marzo. En Colaboración con la profesora Dorely Leal-Drago realizaron distintas actividades en el centro y visitaron algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos Nueva York.	Departamento de Inglés	2º Trimestre	Actividad extraescolar

Cultural visit to Toledo, the city of the three cultures.

      On April, 4^th some of our students from second E.S.O. went on a day-trip to visit Toledo. We had a tour guide in English who showed us the Cathedral, the Synagogue of The Tránsito and the Mosque Cristo de la Luz. In the afternoon, students played a gymkhana organized by the Department of Social Sciences in English. 

    

Spain is different

Pancakes with Lindsey

  Lindsey, our English teaching assistant, taught us how to cook pancakes.

 According to the original recipe, dry and liquid ingredients must be mixed in different bowls.  Pancakes may be served at any time, specially at breakfast, with a great variety of toppings and fillings. They were all YUMMY!!!

                                        

iSpy: A theatre play in English

Our first and second year E.S.O. students travelled to Madrid to attend a theatre play in English language called iSpy.

James Wrong, secret agent 003 ½ , is on a mission to defeat the evil Dr. Z. In an attempt to dominate the world, Dr. Z has secured a highly contagious virus which she will use to manipulate and destroy the world´s Governments. To stop Dr. Z, James Wrong will have to trust in his training, make new friends and use all the gadgets Her Majesty´s Secret Service gives him. But he is faced with a formidable obstacle: his own clumsiness and ineptitude!

Actividades Extraescolares y Complementarias - 1º Trimestre (2016-2017)

Actividad	Departamentos	Fecha	Tipo de actividad
Viaje cultural a Irlanda con alumnos de 2º, 3º, 4º de ESO  y 1º de Bachillerato. Los alumnos visitaron distintos lugares emblemáticos de la capital irlandesa, tales como el parque nacional de Wicklow, el centro histórico de la ciudad, el Trinity College...etc.	Departamento de Inglés	1º Trimestre  (26-30 de septiembre)	Actividad extraescolar
Concurso de Calabazas (Jack o´lantern) para Halloween.	Departamento de Inglés	1º Trimestre (última semana de Octubre)	Actividad complementaria
El Túnel del Terror. Los alumnos de 3º de PMAR decoraron una de las aulas a modo de túnel del terror con la supervisión de la profesora Leyre Pérez Quiroz. Los alumnos de 1º y 2º de ESO recorrieron este fantasmagórico lugar durante una de las sesiones.	Departamento de Inglés	1º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria
Visualización de cortos en inglés sobre la temática de Halloween. Durante el recorrido del Túnel del terror, los alumnos de 1º y 2º de ESO visualizaron diversos cortos de terror.	Departamento de Inglés	1º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria
Acto “Black Friday” contra la violencia de género en el hall del instituto. Alumnos y profesores del centro realizaron un pequeño concierto con canciones en inglés para mostrar nuestro rechazo a la violencia de género.
Intercambio de cartas con un centro escolar de la ciudad inglesa de Westhoughton. Los alumnos de 2º de la ESO intercambiaron correspondencia con alumnos de su misma edad del centro mencionado.	Departamento de inglés	1º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria
Concurso “La Voz” con la intervención de profesores y alumnos que interpretaron distintos temas, muchos de ellos en lengua inglesa.	Distintos departamentos.	1º Trimestre	Actividad complementaria