Our international links Intro

2015 - 2016 Colegio Catolico St. Vicente de Paul - Murcia Previous had French partners – now moving on to use of Spanish in KS2. Shared a partner school from Murcia

2016 - 2017 Murcia Madrid Madrid Improve language competency of staff Broaden the international links for all 3 schools. What will be happening in 2016 2017. Colegio Católico St. Vincente de Paul Colegio el Catón Colegio Roma Murcia Madrid Madrid

Colegio el Catón & Hoxton Garden Hoxton’s partner school – give brief details Address: Calle Ronda de Zaragoza, 0, 28990 Torrejón de Velasco, Madrid, Spain

Provide CPD for staff in learning Spanish. ERASMUS (EU) funding Provide CPD for staff in learning Spanish. leadership roles within the school through MFL. Enhance the lives of pupil by providing a global dimension to their learning within the curriculum. full accreditation of the International School Award We have successfully obtained ERASMUS (EU) funding through the British Council to upskill staff in Spanish, as it is now being taught to all classes in KS2 Highlight the global dimension. The main aims stated in the application were to: Provide CPD for staff in learning Spanish. Encourage some members of staff to take on leadership roles within the school through MFL. Enhance the lives of pupil by providing a global dimension to their learning within the curriculum. Apply for full accreditation of the International School Award

International Team at Hoxton Int. Team Members Yr Grp Responsibility: Naomi Toland (HOX) Yr 1, 2 & 3 Aranzazu Perez (HOX) Yr 4, 5 & 6 Introduce international team for Hoxton

International Team Visit our partner school in Madrid Share their new MFL skills Identify areas of the curriculum which lend themselves to global a dimension around the world. What the team will be doing and how the whole school is going to contribute to the Erasmus programme. Support class teachers in keeping a record of Curriculum activities and links with partner schools

International links are important because they.. Promote understanding of other cultures Encourage young people to become global citizens Prepare our children to play a positive role in today’s society. Why having an international link is important

Being Connected https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpIgpdy9rjU Show part of video where children talk about how it is good to be connected to the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpIgpdy9rjU

Through The Curriculum - a citizen of the world Conflict & peace – what happens when ideas, beliefs and attitudes clash. Fairness & equality – equal opportunities and freedom from discrimination. Sustainable living – the need to protect our surrounds and be more eco aware. Rights & responsibilities – upholding the rights of others. Awareness that other may not have the same rights as them. Identity & belonging – the same but different The 5 areas that have been identified as the platform for thinking about being a citizen of the world.

our Partner School through the curriculum. Working with our Partner School through the curriculum. How the children will work with their partner school through the curriculum

Support at home – Language practice. Language Practise. Ask what your child has been learning. Let your child teach you. Use French / Spanish at home or when you are out. Find simple apps so they are exposed to French / Spanish or any other language http://www.spanish-games.net/ http://www.french-games.net/ Apps Gus on the Go. Duolingo Reinforcing language. Mindsnacks

Support at home – awareness of other cultures Finding out about the world Cook play music read and watch talk cultural activities make new traditions What parents can do to support their children as they become more aware of the world. Conclusion and handouts.