IES Fernando Zobel
The opportunity for involvement with our Spanish Sister School IES Fernando Zobel was established as a result of a grant from the International Division of the DEECD.
The Spanish Consulate, working with DEECD, encouraged schools to initiate relationships with Spanish schools, due to the high increase Melbourne and Monash Universities have seen in the uptake of Spanish by students.
For our students learning another language is highly encouraged – especially given the global world we live in and they will work in! The more languages the more opportunities in the future! The more connections the more engagement!
IES Fernando Zobel in Cuenca was identified as a suitable school through research and investigation.
In September 2013 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between our schools and we have been continuing our collaboration for many years.
Our Principals´ visit in Cuenca
Signing the Memorandum of understanding with Principal Sara García Arranz
Visiting the surroundings of CUENCA with the Spanish teacher team
OUR COLLABORATION
FIRST ONLINE MEETS
Our first Skype session was held on the 18th June 2014! Students of 7A came to school for a late night session to skype with students in Cuenca!
Students continued with online collaboration in Geography creating projects about their natural environment.
Ms Kuriata introduces the art project
KUR Edited.mp4An Art Project
A shared art book
Students from IES Fernando Zobel and McKinnon created an art book.
2015 A visit from Spain
In 2015, with the support of fundraising, two Spanish teachers and students were welcomed at McKinnon Secondary College. They were hosted by teachers and parents who thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful experience.
Thank you to all our wonderful hosts who made this experience possible.
Teachers: Jesus ChECA SALCEDA and Marta PENA GARRIDO
David Nutting and Karin Paal
Students: Andrea FIGUEROA CONTRERAS Jorge MARTÍNEZ DEL OLMO
Miguel
Our Schools' mascots accompany school events
Miguel and Tina