In our language classes, we celebrated Day of the Dead, a Mexican celebration that is traditionally held on 1 and 2 November.
“Learning about culture, people and gaining understanding is key to learning languages from around the world and our pupils have been keen to learn more.”
Mrs Andrews, French and Spanish teacher
All year groups have been introduced to this Mexican indigenous tradition, which celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. It is a happy celebration full of colour, music and food! Year 6 made ‘papel picado’ – intricately cut paper bunting, which hangs in the streets, and Year 3 made a 'Calavera' – a day of the dead mask using ‘papel y lápices’.
Mrs Andrews and Mrs Espinel tell us that sharing cultural days and making special events for the children are one of the very best parts about teaching languages. “We too had fun,” they said!
