C A N A D A

EXPERIENCE SPAIN!!!

GRADE 8 STUDENT SPANISH EXCHANGEWaterloo September October 2020Spain February March 2021

Why Spain?• You will learn some Spanish• Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken

language in the world• Experience European culture in some

beautiful Spanish cities• Learn more about Spanish culture through

a true exchange experience• Grow as a Global Citizen• Get a head start on the International

Certificate Program for High School

Spanish Exchange…What’s Involved?• Spanish student will live with your family for

5 weeks September October 2020• They will come to school with you• You will live with their family for 3 weeks in

Spain February March 2021• You will go to school with them• A chaperone from our school board will be

present in Spain the entire length of your stay

https://youtu.be/iV5ExNRF18E

Click on the YouTube link below and play from 0:00 to 1:18 time.

A Sample Week in Spain…

Destination…Teruel• Medieval Town Population 36,000• Famous… Los Amantes (The Lovers)

• Preceded Romeo-and-Juliet Tale by Centuries

…The Town of Zaragoza• Vibrant Historical City Population of 700,000• Largest Shopping & Entertainment Centre in

Spain - Intu Puerto Venecia

The Schools…

Next Steps If You Are Interested…

• Take the introductory letter home to your parents

• Check the school newsletter for link to Powerpoint and Video

• Attend an information night either at:• St. Benedict C.S.S. January 7th at 7:00 p.m. or…• Resurrection C.S.S. January 8th at 7:00 p.m.

• Preliminary Application due February 4th

• Contact Dan Witt at dan.witt@wcdsb.cawith questions