Joey, Jamie and Nikita worked collaboratively to create a board-game that combines days of the week and activities they enjoy doing.

Tuesday mornings are a hive of activity in Room 2. Before school starts there is a group of 16 students who show an interest in learning Spanish. The focus this year has been revising previously learnt phrases, designing a map or brochure about a place of interest, learning the days of the week and verbs for the activities the children do. The learners have created board games and fortune tellers to help them remember the new vocabulary. It has been great to see the mixed ages and abilities work collaboratively and encourage each other to communicate in Spanish. We are grateful for the help of two mothers who attend and for the families who encourage their children to come along. ¡Muchas gracias!

For more information about Spanish classes at Merrin please email susanperring@merrin.school.nz or come and see me in Room 2.