Homework for 8.2, Mr Blagona's Group

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Y9 Homework for Mr Blagona

Following on from our lesson on predictions, and using the Je serai / J'aurai constructions we learned today, I want you to answer the following questions in your book, and not to print it out, as I asked you to do earlier today. Write the questions down, and put your answers underneath.

1. Comment seras tu en 2080?
2. Quel âge auras-tu?
3. Tu auras les cheveux de quelle couleur?
4. Comment seras ta maison?
5. Est-ce que tu seras marié? Avec qui?
6. Est-ce que tu auras des enfants et des petits enfants?

We made history, but now it's time for bed.

I'm writing this on the A12, as we head home in the mist and drizzle from Stansted Airport. The farewells in Seville were heartfelt and tearful, and strong friendships have been made. This is what exchanges are all about. We have experienced life in a Spanish school, lived in a family environment for a week, and the students have learnt as much about themselves as about the culture and language of this wonderful country.

From the city of Seville itself, to the history of Cordoba, from the beaches of Cadiz to the excitement of the flamenco dancing, our students have experienced things that will stay with them forever. It's been a pleasure to have accompanied them on this trip, there have been many laughs, and I've been surprised yet delighted at how our students so openly approached life in a foreign country. The only thing I'd probably avoid in the future would be the buses in Seville, but that's a different story...

On behalf of Miss Sear, Miss Berllaque and myself, a massive thank you, and see you all in school!!

Dancing the Spanish Way - Ole!

So we're now on to the last day of what has been a fantastic exchange. We were caught a bit by surprise yesterday as from mid-afternoon onwards, it poured down with rain, leaving most of our students a bit damp.

The morning was spent at Seville Cathedral, with the highlight being seeing Christopher Columbus' tomb. After a bit more retail therapy, we had an evening at El Patio Sevillano, watching some fantastic examples of flamenco dancing. With Miss Berllaque leading the shouts of "Ole!!" our students got quickly into the spirit of the occasion, trying to predict when the next appropriate "Ole!!" moment would be! Let's just say it's all about the timing!

Today is all about the World Expo park...

Over to Cordoba...

After the weekend with their families, we met up early on Monday morning for the two hour coach trip to the ancient city of Cordoba. The city is famous for it's mosque, which was converted into a cathedral when the Moors left the city.

We had a tour of the site, which left us all impressed by it's size and scale, whilst our students were very respectful of the requests for silence in the church.

After an hour or so, the students had plenty of time to relieve themselves of some euros on shoes, t-shirts and other items that will push them over Ryanair's weight allowance!

Life's a beach!

Cadiz. What a city. Obviously I'm blinkered by the non-stop sunshine and heat, but nonetheless it's such a beautiful place. We travelled by coach for just over an hour from Seville, and then on arrival had a walk around the city. It's on the south coast of Spain, and Miss B was getting more excited the nearer we got to Gibraltar!

We saw the cathedral, and the pretty cobbled streets and shops and then had our lunch on the beach.

The afternoon was spent tanning up by the sea with our Spanish friends and with Becca organising the beach games like a Kid's Camp rep, a really amusing time was had by all.

Sunday sees everyone with their family for the day. No prizes for guessing the weather forecast!

Day One report, and on to Day Two

Day one saw our students getting to know the school, the classrooms, and our hosts gave our students a brief insight into the Spanish school system.

After getting the bus into the centre of the city, we visited the Real Alcazar, which is a royal residence and garden. It was a wonderful place, with some great scenic views.

After our afternoon siesta, we went back into town for a town trail. The students, with differing levels of enthusiasm, had to wander around the town, finding out key bits of information about the city. When we all met up again at the end of the event, it was time for a bit of tapas then off home.

Today, we're off to Cadiz, which is a beautiful coastal city on the southern tip of the country. Oh, and it's hot again!

The week's programme...

The first morning...

As the school has wifi, I am able to update the blog easily on my phone! Yay! The students are all awake, even if they are only just awake. It was a very muggy night, we may struggle with this heat, but even our Spanish hosts are finding it too much. 30 degrees in October is still unseasonal.

This morning the students have an hour or so in lessons. The school is very modern with about 1000 students, comparable with the facilities we have at Northgate. At about 10am we are having a bit of a welcome committee with the Headteacher (who unlike in England is voted in to the job) then partaking in a Spanish breakfast!

The evening is our tour of the city, more updates later...

Arrival in Seville

It's a mammoth task, getting 25 students across Europe, and as polite as people try to be, 'other' people complicate stuff. We left just after 1pm, having been waved off by the Deputy Head, and drove in the sunshine to Stansted airport. Security is tight at UK airports, and when Becky had her sandwich taken and tested for drugs and explosives, we knew we'd be a while. With belts and shoes back on, we I got the last Starbucks fix and then the queue to get on the plane. Ryanair was perfectly acceptable, but the fanfare through the plane's sound system on arrival was a bit much -

"Yet another Ryanair flight on time" we were told.

"Uh...great." We thought.

A bit of a queue to get through passport control, and we heard the screams of our waiting Spanish hosts. I've never had that before. Screams. It was like we were 25 X-Factor winners. Many hugs, photos, and handshakes followed before we left the airport and headed home.

Fish, potatoes and salad was my initial Spanish dish, in a very welcoming and helpful ( I don't speak Spanish) family.

School tomorrow, another update then...

Hasta manana!