SPANISH

SALAMANCA - FEBRUARY 2023

SALAMANCA: CITY OF LEGENDS AND HIDDEN PLACES

Salamanca was the scenario of a rewarding and exciting new experience for a group of students from Years 10 to 13, during the February halfterm.

Legend has it that a treasure is hidden beneath one of the more than 300 shells which decorates its façade.

During the trip, girls had a guided tour of Salamanca, a photo rally around the Plaza Mayor, a salsa dance class, and a cookery class where they learned the art of cooking the traditional tortilla ¡La tortilla estaba riquísima! Many of us were still unsure whether to prepare tortilla using a simple recipe or to add additional ingredients to enhance its flavour. We will surely discuss this culinary dilemma in our Spanish lessons!

As the trip came to a close, it was heart-warming to see students reluctant to leave Salamanca and say goodbye to their host families. The trip was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. As a teacher, it was a pleasure to see the students grow and learn throughout the trip and to share in their experiences.

By Ms Barbosa, Head of Spanish

The itinerary included morning lessons at Colegio Delibes, an institution known for its Spanish language courses, which allowed students to practise their language skills in an immersive context.

Salamanca is known for its rich historical sights, and girls were able to visit landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor, La Casa de las Conchas, the Cathedral of Salamanca, and the Cathedral’s Medieval Towers.

The Plaza Mayor lies at the heart of the city and is one of the most famous landmarks in Spain. Students were delighted as they savoured churros con chocolate!

La Casa de las Conchas is a historic building covered in scallop shells, and the Cathedral of Salamanca is a stunning example of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Here Is What Our Students Thought About The Trip

From Martha:

I loved our trip to Valencia! We took part in so many enjoyable activities. For instance, on the second day of the trip we all went to beautiful caves. We travelled in by boat and then we were given the opportunity to walk around and explore! After this, we all visited the lovely, Spanish shops outside of the caves and some of us enjoyed some tasty ice cream!

Also, one of the activities on the penultimate day was a Flamenco dancing workshop which was so much fun! It was really authentic and entertaining, we all got dressed up in Spanish Flamenco skirts and everyone gave dancing a try.

On our final day, we visited a traditional Spanish market in Valencia which had so many brilliant stalls. I bought a delicious glass of orange juice, a pretty bracelet and looked around so many other interesting stalls. I think the entirety of this trip was such an amazing opportunity to develop our Spanish linguistic skills and embrace and learn more about the many incredible different Spanish cultures.