Spanish Club

Mondays 3:45 -4:45

Last session of the Spanish Club was full of fun and laughter!

The theme was traditional games from the past, and everyone—young and not-so-young—had an absolute blast. The school-aged kids humbled us “kids” in our 30s and 40s (and beyond!) in games like tug of war (tirar de la cuerda), hopscotch (rayuela), skipping rope (saltar a la comba in Spain, saltar el lazo in parts of Latin America), and elastic band games. While the younger ones were full of energy, some of us might have needed a little WD-40 after all that jumping around!

At the end of the session, we painted the clay bowls that had been created in our previous meeting. We also enjoyed some delicious snacks, and to everyone’s delight, Nicole and Jaume surprised us with a beautiful homemade cake.

Families from all backgrounds—Spanish-speaking and not—had a wonderful opportunity to connect and bond through joy and shared experiences. We were also honoured to welcome, for the second session in a row, the PFA’s President, Claire (La Presidenta).

The Spanish Club is open to the entire school community—not just Spanish speakers! Activities are usually explained in both English and Spanish, offering everyone a glimpse into the traditions and games of the Spanish-speaking world, while fostering connections within our Australian context.

It’s a fantastic space for carers and parents with no Hispanic background to pick up a few Spanish words, and a friendly environment for those learning Spanish through platforms like Duolingo to practise in real life.

In our next session, we’ll be preparing some empanadas—everyone is welcome to join us!

¡Nos vemos!