1. Cordoba Homestay 2014

2. Rationale behind the trip Provide an introduction to Spanish way of life Provide a culturally enhancing experience for culturally curious young people Challenge students and provide opportunities for self-discovery, self reliance and relationship building using Spanish

3. Family life in Spain Get FULLY involved in Family life (and house chores!) Be sociable Keep your room tidy Be adventurous with your food NO alcohol and NO smoking Speak SPANISH!

4. Family details Host FamilyStudents/Staff María Yusta NavarroStaff ( 1 male + 1 female) Mª Carmen Alarcón GarcíaTushar + Danny + Hamish Mª Angeles Suárez NavarroMegan + Eloise Inmaculada Sánchez Manchado Sarah + Ameerah Ana Isabel Serrano CarrilloDaffyd + Samuel Sonia Campomanes Lafuente (DOG) Olivia + Anastasia Ana Mª Ruiz Toledo (CAT)Matilda + Francesca

5. TUITION 3 hours per day (Saturday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) Taught by a native speaker Differentiated work FUN lessons aimed to build upon existing knowledge of Spanish Your opportunity to discover new words/sayings

6. ITINERARY Thursday night/Friday early morning: Depart Friday: Arrival and full day with the family Saturday: Tuition + Cordoba Sunday: Sevillla Monday: Granada Tuesday: Tuition and olive farm Wednesday: Tuition + Flamenco course Thursday: Tuition + transfer to Malaga Friday 7am: Arrival in AD

7. WHAT TO BRING Passport! Passport! Pocket money (AED1000 in euros, spare dirhams for AD airport) One suitcase (20kg max) One rucksack summer clothing including a rain jacket Suncream and hat – comfortable shoes Smartphone and charger Camera with charger Continental adaptor Small ‘authentic’ gift for your host family Medication (always bring extra if possible)

8. WHAT TO DO Make an effort with your family Be polite and courteous to them Dress, speak and behave appropriately as you are representing our school ENJOY yourselves!!!!

9. SAFETY Students to always be in groups or with their buddy All students to have Mrs Garcia’s phone number 050 818 6832 All students to carry Spanish ID card at all time Regular updates on weebly (www.bsakspanish.weeby.com)

10. AND FINALLY… Take advantage of……. –No parents for a week… –No school for a week… –No homework for a week… –However rules are rules –Get set for one of the highlights of your school life!