Spanish Department
The Spanish Department of Jonathan Grant High School, formerly
one segment of the Language Department up to July
2003, has made a positive impact in the life of the school as well as
the outside community. This noteworthy accomplishment
rests on the efforts of a cadre of qualified teaching personnel who are
highly supported by the school's administration.
The following report will give a synopsis of all the activities of
the academic year 2004-2005 as well as concerns, needs
and projections for the new school year 2005-2006.
Part A
The mission of the Spanish Department
Mission Statement #1
The Spanish Department aims to strengthen the intellectual
capabilities and cultural appreciation of students by exposing
them to the Spanish Language in a rich cultural environment. This
experience serves to deepen the students' understanding
of Hispanic customs, norms and ways of thinking.
Students are equipped to communicate with speakers of Spanish either
by means of written or by means of spoken word
through the employment of communicative teaching techniques by a cadre
of qualified teaching personnel.
The mission of the Spanish Club
Mission Statement #2
The Spanish Club seeks to provide students with an opportunity to
interact with the Spanish language and culture in a
meaningful way. Students encounter authentic Spanish culture through
poetry, song, dance, speech and theatre, as well as
games.
The Club aims to strengthen student's skills and develop their
competence through the involvement in benefit performances
and competition.
Activities for the Year 2005-2006
- Spanish Festival: March 2005, from a total of 4 items rendered at
the National Finals, pupils were awarded 2 gold medals
for the dance pieces and a silver and bronze for the 2 poems.
- Educational tour of Panama: Two trips were arranged for the
teachers along with the club members as well as students
sitting the CXC Examinations. March 21-24 and March 28 - April 1,
2005.
- Spanish Devotion
- Celebration of "Dia de la Raza" Columbus Day on October 12,
2005
- February 8, 2006: From a total of nine items rendered at the Zone
level, 7 pieces were qualified for the National
Festival.
- Educational Tour of Panama, April 10 - 13, 2006.
