Our Year 10 Spanish class recently took part in a fun and creative writing activity with the Year 10 boys from Westlake. Over two weeks, both classes wrote handwritten letters entirely in Spanish. Each student had their own penpal, and the letters were carefully posted in a special letterbox.
After collecting them, a special delegation of six Y10 Spanish students delivered the letters to Westlake Boys, and we also received their replies. The students loved getting real letters and learning about each other, all in Spanish! It was a great way to practise writing and reading, while also connecting with others in a meaningful and personal way.
This penpal project reminded us that language is not just something we learn in the classroom, it’s a way to build bridges and friendships.