MISS ANNA SUTTON, TEACHER OF SPANISH

The Spanish Department started the new half term with a bang, hosting a party to celebrate el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Year 7. 

Pupils learnt about the Mexican festival, which takes place at the start of November, through many different activities. We decorated calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), created floral hairbands with cempasúchiles (Mexican marigolds) and made other decorations to adorn our very own altar, or ofrenda. Year 7 pupils enjoyed many snacks such as traditional pan de muerto, a sweet bread baked for this special time of year. Many also transformed into calacas (skeletons) with face paint, before ending as any Mexican party should – with a piñata!