The school visits are specially designed for students in Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Cycle attending any Irish school. Choose from one of our cultural workshops or a didactic activity in Spanish, followed by an escape room in our library. The students will enjoy of two hours of games and dynamics that will spark their curiosity for the Hispanic world.
The school visits always take place between 10.30am and 12.30pm, on Tuesday mornings, and we can attend groups of up to 25 students.
Activity 1: Cultural or linguistic workshop
Select one of the activities we have designed to help students enjoy learning Spanish through culture and creativity while engaging in interactive activities.
Comic Workshop - Every Inch a Cat: Making a Graphic Novel Inch by Inch
Artist Elida Maiques shows the tricks she used to draw her graphic novel Every Inch a Cat, and challenges participants in this workshop to produce their own one-page comic. Participants are encouraged to ask for tips on drawing, page layout, publishing, etc. The workshop is accessible to those who do not draw, in fact, drawing is not necessary to make a comic!
Flamenco dance workshop - A journey through music, dance and traditions of Spain
In this workshop with dancer Sandra Palomar, the students will explore Spanish dance and music in a relaxing, ludic and enjoyable environment by doing mobility exercise (dance steps) to end up in a traditional choreography called Sevillanas. The students will also work with rhythm games, laterality and coordination exercises. Sandra will also introduce some of the more important traditional festivities on Spanish culture.
Spanish language workshop
An interactive workshop on Spanish language and culture, where students can familiarise themselves with and consolidate their prior knowledge. The content will be agreed upon in advance with the group’s teacher to ensure it meets the group's interests and level.
Activity 2 - Challenge game
As part of this visit, we invite you to select one of the two escape rooms we have prepared for your students that will take place in our beautiful library on the first floor. With over 11,000 volumes, our library is a treasure trove of Spanish learning materials, literature, comic books, films and much more.
- "History and Collections of the Library"
The students will delve into the history and collections of the library. As they navigate through the Escape Room, students will discover intriguing intersections between Irish and Hispanic cultures. This activity promises a fun and educational experience, offering insights into the cultural wealth of the library while challenging problem-solving skills in an interactive way.
Students will immerse themselves in the extraordinary world of Pablo Picasso in this playful, immersive experience where art meets mystery. This activity offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the life, work, and secrets of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
