1. Our international links
Intro

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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
Apps
Gus on the Go.
Duolingo
Reinforcing language.
Mindsnacks

13. 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.