DIFFERENT ROOTS, SAME LANGUAGE: February 2014

BILBAO: Guggenheim Museum, University of Deusto, Old Quarter CASCO VIEJO and Basilic of Begoña

This has been a long day, and we have finished very tired... but happy, because we've had the choice of knowing better BILBAO. The approach to the features of this nice city has been artistic, cultural and religious.

Zumba at school_THE VIDEO

We are still dancing Zumba! What a funny session it was! Do you feel like dancing again? So, watch this video, perfectly prepared and recorded by Bienve Esteban.

How much do you know about Spain and Poland? QUIZ SHOW and Athletic Club de Bilbao

After several days researching and looking for information, we've had the final Quiz Show today, early in the morning. Although it took us a couple of minutes to set the rules, everyone was quite concentrated and taking part actively in the competition.

Today it was the turn of the History, the history of the Basque Country, its traditions, customs and special laws... Visiting both, the Museum of the Peace and the Ancient Assemby House (Ancient Parliament) was clearly focused on this matter.

It's obvious that the language we love the most is the music. This first meeting in Barakaldo is ensuring it. Moreover, the Basque and Polish dances -performed today again thanks to the skills of Garazi and Weronika- have been the protagonists for a couple of hours this morning. And we do like them!

The family day has started with the Holy Mass. We also share both the same Salesian style and faith and it must be celebrated!

We've spent the whole day in Gipuzkoa. Firstly, we went to Donostia-San Sebastián: Gros Beach, Kursaal bridge, San Vicente church, Santa María basilic and the ancient Mota castle have been the main places visited in the morning.

Are we different or similar?

Our second day at Barakaldo school has been a success!

After practising Basque sports early in the morning, we 've focused on the study of the similarities and differences between our two educational systems. The title of our work was: Are we different or similar?

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Meeting with the Mayor on Barakaldo TELE 7 TV

Today it's been our first day together and we've celebrated it with a nice show at school, including both, music and dances. The latter is the universal -same- language which keeps us together and makes us be a great family.

Later on, we've been able to meet the Mayor of Barakaldo, who has addressed us a very positive speech. After this first important meeting, we've been shown Barakaldo and its most meaningful and historical places, as well as Portugalete. In short, a great success!

Barakaldo online newspaper-meeting with the Mayor

Enclosed are also some pictures depicting San Vicente church in Barakaldo and the famous bridge of Portugalete (a sort of transporter bridge consisting on a suspended ferry).

Schedule for the COMENIUS visit

Enclosed is the schedule we have foreseen for the visit of our Polish friends.

Let's dance ZUMBA!

Amongst the different activities which are going to be carried out during the first Comenius meeting, there is a special one: a ZUMBA performance (a kind of short course) organized by Ola Spitalniak and Dominika Glinkowska, two dancers who know everything about this dance, which involves many elements like fitness, aerobic, salsa, rumba, hip-hop...

In case of being interested in attending this performance, sign-up to be part of the group. The banner gives you more information.

Barakaldo online newspaper announces the visit!

"Barakaldo Digital", the local online newspaper, announces the visit of our Polish friends. They will arrive on Wednesday and we all are very happy and looking forward to sharing several wonderful days with them. The final countdown has already started! Welcome!

Hello from Ostrów Wielkopolski! by Agnieszka Śniegowska

A few days ago we got the plan of activities that we will do in Barakaldo. It' very interesting, because we will visit Bilbao, San Sebastian, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and other places.

We can't wait to meet you and your families. For many of us this is the first time when we go to another country by plane only with friends and teachers. I know that it will be an unforgettable experience and we will spend a wonderful time.

We met during winter holidays and discussed all the details connected with the journey to Spain and our stay in Barakaldo. We are looking forward to seeing you!!