The Salopian no. 157 - Winter 2015

12 SCHOOL NEWS
Spanish Study Visit to Argentina
During recent years, we have built up a strong exchange partnership with San Bartolomé School in
Rosario, Argentina. During half term, 15 pupils spent a week there enjoying warm hospitality from
their host families and exchange partners, and a hectic schedule of linguistic,
cultural and social activities.
by two days in Buenos Aires. In this
fascinating capital the group enjoyed a
historical tour of the city, a tango show,
a visit to Eva Peron’s resting place and
the national museum of fine art.
The partnership with San Bartolomé
has evolved into much more than
an opportunity to perfect Spanish
language skills. Lasting friendships
have been formed and another
generation of Spanish pupils has been
inspired to consider Gap year work
at San Bartolomé School and Latin
American travel.
Particular thanks to Grove Matron
Maureen Donahue for accompanying
and a huge well done to all pupils who
participated wholeheartedly.
Mike Wright
As well as bilingual lessons and
sports activities at the school,
special highlights included an
Argentinian football match at Rosario
Central’s stadium, ‘cowboy’ horse riding
at a country estancia, tango dancing
lessons and an Argentinian empanada
cooking class.
A day spent at the Desafio Foundation
project, which helps children from
shanty towns integrate better into
society, was a valued addition to the
party’s schedule during this fourth
Argentina trip over the last six years.
The week in Rosario was followed