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The
Swedish ISGR/IHGR students arrived to Málaga on April 16th at 4:30 p.m.,
were greeted by Josefina Herrera, Head of the English Department of the
school of Ubrique, and then they travelled by bus to Ubrique, where they
were greeted by their host families.
On Sunday
most of the guest students attended the Car Race that took place in Ubrique.
On Monday, on the
first day of school, the guest students were welcomed by the Principal of Ntra. Sra. de
los Remedios High School, Juan Coronel. The Spanish Teacher accompaning the group,
Linette Irigoyen, gave an speech thanking for their hospitality and gave
him
presents from the ISGR/IHGR school principals.
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The school Principal from Ubrique, Juan Coronel, welcoming students
from Sweden.
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The ISGR/IHGR Spanish Teacher, Linette Irigoyen, giving presents to
the school Principal in Ubrique.
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Later the
stutends continued
with normal classes, they had a conference by the Ubrique's History
teacher, Francisca Paredes, about the Arabs in Spain.
In the
afternoon, they visited the old town of Ubrique. It was raining, but
they had a great walk up the hilly streets, and enjoyed the beautiful
view of the town.
On Tuesday, the
students visited Sevilla, where they could see the Romans Ruins,
"Itálica", the city, the cathedral ,where Cristopher Columbus is buried
and La Giralda "Tower", where they could appreciate the view from
Sevilla. After lunch, they visited the Alcázares Palace, where they were
enthusiastic to see the wonderful Arabs art and its
architecture.
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Teachers at "La Giralda"
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On Wednesday, the
students attended normal classes. At 1:00 p.m. there was a presentation
about Sweden and the Vikings given by the ISGR/IHGR teachers. Linette Irigoyen, Spanish
teacher, talked about Sweden, then they watched a film about Gothenburg
and Sweden, followed by an interactive activity about the Vikings,
prepared by Chad Towe, Humanities teacher.
On Thursday, the
guest students travelled to the Pileta Cave, a prehistoric cave from the Stone
Age (30,000 years old) where they could appreciate the drawing made by
the cave men. A unique opportunity for the students to be able to see it.
They were much impressed by the size and the paintings of the cave.
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At Pileta
Cave |
At Pileta
Cave |
After that the
students went to Ronda and enjoyed the city where they visited the
bullfight ring and the bullfight museum.
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Guest
students and teachers in Ronda
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Ronda |
A bull in
the fields on the way to Ronda |
On the way home, they
visited the pictoresque town of Grazalema where they walked
through its narrow streets.
On Friday, the
students
attended normal classes, and at 1:00 p.m. they had a conference by the
Ubrique's history teacher, José Luis Mancilla.
The
afternoon they spent with their host families, and in the evening, they are
planning to attend a Spanish Peña Flamenca, where they can enjoy Spanish
flamenco music and dance.
We will
add some more pictures of the trip as soon possible.
We are
glad to inform that all the students are happy and enjoying their stay
at Ubrique. They are practising their Spanish, meeting new friends, glad
with their families and at school, and enjoying a wonderful weather. (28ºC)
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