BILINGUAL ZONE IES PUNTA: Visit of Sharples school to IES Punta del Verde

This last week we have had the pleasure of receiving in Seville students and teachers from Sharples school in Bolton, England. It has been an amazing week , resulting in new friends, improvement language skills in both languages ,knowledge of another culture and above all the strengthenings of bonds between both schools. The whole experience has made me understand that there is a place in education for all types of students regardless their religion, nationalities or impairments. Sharples school has given us a lesson of how to manage inclusion in a natural and normal way, giving the chance of travelling to Seville to a great number of students (54) ,from white British to Indian British , including two visually impaired students who have enjoyed the activities at the same level than the rest . I know that these two students, one of whom was actually born in Spain, have brought with them to England the smells and the sounds of our city.

The partnership between IES Punta del Verde and Sharples school dates back to 2019 more or less when both schools started an email project in which more than 100 students participated. Many of our students have had the chance of meeting their pen-friends in Seville. Furthermore, and in line with the project ot the British coordinator, Ms Catherine Liddy, students have also been able to visit a local factory (Frutos secos Reyes) to get an idea of how careers and professions work.

Thanks to our British friends for coming to Spain and we hope to see you all again .