Ya está: volvimos a las 23h00 a Prestwick. De la parte de los tres otros profesores me gustaría darles las gracias a los 23 estudiantes que han participado en la visita a Mallorca.
Throughout the visit our students have kept a diary in Spanish and English. They've allowed us to share a few thoughts with visitors to the site for our final day's entry. Read on to find out what the students really thought about the visit...
Dawn:
"From the first moment I stepped into my room there was a good feel about the place and I've loved the whole experience. I've loved this week and would come back like a shot."
Roslyn:
"I've had a great week. I thought it would be all work work work but it wasn't. We did work hard, though! I'll be glad to get home and get a good night's kip but I'll miss this place and all the people."
It was a bit ironic that it took us 7 days to find this centro de ocio familiar about 5 minutes from the hotel! Here Hugh shows off his footballing skills with Ashley and Anthony.
Natalie:
"At first I was dreading going into schools and talking Spanish but it was actually really fun. My favourite bits were when we went shopping cos all the shops were fantastic - Laura and I had a field day in Mango and Zara."
Craig:
"The trips to the two schools were really enlightening and they showed me how lucky we are. When I was teaching the little first years in Son Pacs it was brilliant because they were interested in what I was telling them."
Laura:
"I've had a great laugh - probably never laughed so much in one week in my life and it's been one of the best times I've had abroad. I've loved being able to speak to Spanish people face to face."
Cesca, Corrie, Lynsey and Nicole at the pool table.
Lisa:
"...My worst moment hasn't happened yet. It will be tonight when I have to say goodbye to the 22 people I've become friendly with this week."
Nicole:
"I would say that my Spanish has improved and now I feel more confident in speaking and writing the language."
Lynsey:
"Everybody was so relaxed with each other as if we had all known each other since primary school. I have thoroughly enjoyed my week and can't wait to get my photos developed. I don't want to go home!"
Christine and Toni after their game of pool.
Claire:
"I really enjoyed exchanging email addresses and hope to keep in touch with some of the Spanish people I met."
Christine:
"All the people we've met have been very friendly and really appreciate us trying to speak their language. Our many visits have also been very educational and fun because we have had a taste of Spanish culture and visited some amazing places."
Hayley:
"I feel as if my Spanish has definitely improved while being here. The group work at night has helped me to become more familiar with preterite and imprefect tenses."
We were working hard! Even on the way home everyone was working on their diaries!
Kathleen:
"When I first heard about the trip I must admit I did need a little persuasion but I'm so glad I came. I would definitely do it otra vez."
Anthony:
"I have got to say that the teachers were absolutely fantastic as they were more your friends than teachers. I don't know how I can go back to calling Hugh "Mr McCormack". It was the best school trip I've ever been on."
Marie-Claire took the opportunity to do some French revision on the plane!
Marie-Claire:
"I have learned a lot of good Spanish phrases and after the street survey my confidence grew as people could understand me and I could understand them."
Catriona:
"I enjoyed going to Sóller and Sineu because it gave us a chance to see what life was like outside the centre of Palma."
The journey home.
Ashley:
"I'm so glad I got the chance to come here - it's been a great experience. I've had such a laugh here with all the group and I've got some great memories. I'm really glad I had the chance to practise and improve my Spanish. It's been great!"
Vivienne:
"The highlight of my week was getting to help out in a first year English class. The kids were eager to find out all about Scotland and were really sweet. I think they were really impressed that I knew the Las Ketchup dance too! In the end I swapped my bracelet with a wee girl for her necklace and have been receiving emails asking me to become her new teacher!"
"Would all passengers kindly take their seats for landing?"
Una última foto de todo el grupo.
To
all visitors to the website while we've been in Spain a huge
"muchas gracias" for your support and emails.
For
participating students, check out the "Después"
section
to keep in touch and share the memories!
