For families in Gateshead: FREE

Families with children aged 5+ are invited to come and learn Spanish in a fun and informal way. Over 23 countries have Spanish as their first language and Spanish is now widely taught in schools so why not give it a go! The sessions run for six weeks, starting on Wednesday 26 January, 4.30-6.00 p.m. Come and discover Spanish culture and learn words and phrases for colours, animals, numbers, shopping, eating and much more. For further information please contact Family Learning on 0191 433 8678 / 8549 or email familylearning@gateshead.gov.uk

Take a look at our photostory to see what we did at Saltwell Park!

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In year 3/4 we have been set a task to advertise Newcastle. We have linked up with a school in India and are going to show them why it is fantastic to live in Newcastle. The first thing we needed to do was to split into groups. Each member of the group has a special role from researchers to photographers and graphic designers.

In June this year, Y5/6PG were extremely pleased to welcome their French pen pals from Baho, near Perpignan, in the south east of France. We had a varied and enjoyable few days of activities and made some very good friends.

Click on the link below to see a series of photos of the visit (may take a little while to upload).

Y5/6PG are hoping to make a return visit to Baho in May 2010.

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French Club enjoyed meeting their French Friends from Baho, South of France. I'm glad they brought the weather with them as we visited the coast!

French Week - from Nursery to Y6 take a look at what we got up to.

We had a super time during French Week in Little Acorns.

Read on to see what we got up to....

This week Miss Fothergill’s class have had great fun, learning all about France. We can now all count to 10 and say the days of the week in French. We have learnt lots of interesting facts about France and have really enjoyed tasting lots of French food. Our favourite food was French baguettes with brie cheese or caramel sauce umm!

On Thursday we all made a collage using pictures of France. Miss Fothergill thought George's was fantastic.

Winlaton West Lane are planning to hold a 'French Week' during the week beginning 31st March 2008. Children will have a chance to find out more about France, taste French food, sing French songs and play games from France. This is only a small selection of the exciting activities the children will have an opportunity to experience.

Watch this space!