MFL Trip to Madrid, April 2024

Last week, the MFL Department took 39 Year 10 Students and 5 Year 12 students on a residential trip to Madrid.

The purpose of the trip was to enhance the boys' understanding of Spanish as well as to increase their cultural awareness of Spain and Spanish lifestyle.

The trip was a great success and the boys took part in a wide variety of events which catered for different tastes. The activities ranged from a visit to the Atlético de Madrid stadium, a Flamenco lesson, 2-hour Spanish Language lesson to a visit to the bull-ring and a hands-on cookery class in which the students learnt how to make paella, tortilla and gazpacho.

At the bullring, students took part in a virtual reality bullfight using a special headset. Giovanni (Yr 10), Lewis (Yr 12) and Ms Blenkin all rose to the challenge to compete against each other. Well done to Lewis who was the clear winner!

On the final day we visited Parque Warner which is one of the most popular theme parks in Europe, with unique rides and attractions themed to the Warner Bros. Pictures blockbuster movies such as "Batman" and "Superman".

In the evenings the group had dinner in local restaurants and one evening went bowling which was fantastic fun. What a trip to remember!