Children return to school Mon 8th April

Hola Clase! Hope you are all well.

This week it is project week and our focus is: Coventry City of Culture!

This week I would like you to plan a Spanish day that could be incorporated into the City of Culture Celebrations.

You are in charge to plan 1 day with a variety of cultural activities linked to Spain. Think about the following:

1. How the day would pan out?

2. What activities/workshops would you include within this day?

3. What food would be on offer?

4. Which Spanish celebrations would you showcase?

5. Is their specific Spanish music/songs that can be played or performed?

6) Could their be an open cinema with a Spanish themed movie (I’m thinking Disney’s Coco)

7) Which famous Spanish personality could you invite over for the day?

Tip: If you have been to a festival e.g. Godiva Festival, think about what stalls/activities/performances you saw there to plan your Spanish day. 

I look forward to your responses!

49 responses to “Year 5 & 6 – Coventry City of Culture – Spanish Festival”

  1. Musa A.

    1) the streets would overflow with people dancing and drinking celebrating love and equality. many people would go to there families and have dinner and sing along to Spanish songs, also people could go watch movies and enjoy their day.
    2) One workshop I would set up is how to flamenco dance and how to make confetti as they can surprise with there families that they got the city of culture award!
    3) the food I would have on offer would be things such as….Gazpacho, Paella, Empanada and many more treats and foods for the people to enjoy and eat!
    4) One Spanish celebration I would showcase is bullfighting as it is another main festival and it is also very interesting.
    5)One Spanish song I will play is ‘me gente’ (got it of google).
    6) One Spanish movie I would put on for celebrating city of culture is the movie ‘Coco’ as it can be a fun and enjoyable movie to sit and watch!

  2. Lakeysha M.

    I have done this task in my homework book .

  3. Safa H.

    The food would be:
    -Paella
    -Gazpacho
    -Pimientos de Padron
    -Fideuà
    -Tortilla
    -Jamón
    -Tarta de Santiago
    -Crema Catalana
    -Flan

    1. Mrs Kiani

      These foods sound exciting! What about the rest of your day, read blog task again.

  4. Anya D.

    At the start of the day there could be a performance from a Spanish Flamenco dancer and after that the people could practise and perform their own Flamenco dance routine. The people can learn the history of Spanish music, dance and bullfighting. There would be a big stall where people can buy Spanish meals at lunchtime including: Paella, Patatas Bravas and Tortilla. There would also be a stall where people can buy Spanish deserts and cake or biscuits with the Spanish flag painted on it with icing. In the afternoon, people can make their own type of traditional Spanish art. Then, the day will finish off by watching “Coco”, a Spanish themed film by Disney.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      I really like your ideas Anya, well done!

      1. Anya D.

        Thank You! :D

  5. Sofia S.

    I would let the British people experience what it is like to be Spanish for a day and what they eat and how they educate them.
    Food:
    Paella
    Churros
    Patatas Bravas
    Gazpacho.

    Games for British children
    Chapas-Bottle cap game.
    Toma tomate -hand clap game.

    Show case cinema to watch coco.

    Celebrate day of the dead.
    Quin cinera- 15th birthday

    I would invite Salma Hayek

    Spanish music
    Despacito
    Bailando (Spanish version)

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Well done Sofia! What Spanish workshops would you include for the day?

  6. Sarina A.

    1)There could be a Spanish dance parade. Whilst the parade is going on, maybe there could be Spanish snacks handed out.
    2)There can be a workshop on:
    -how to do flamenco dancing
    -making a Spanish dish
    -making your own Spanish game
    3)There could be:
    -churros and chocolate dip
    -panellets
    -gazpacho
    -patatas bravas
    -gambas al ajillo
    4)There could be bullfighting.
    5)The songs that could be played are:
    -mi gente
    -waka waka
    -despacito

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Super ideas Sarina! Like the workshop ideas!

  7. Armaan R.

    The day will pan out like this:
    People will enter with a wristband which allows them to play on the rides go to the lunch hall , watch a movie in the Spanish cinema , then there is a scheduled time where tourists can play on video games, watch movies , play in the park and listen to music . They can take photos of themselves in the bodies of famous people.

    Activities:
    Play football ,
    Play Basketball ,
    Rides ,
    1 free ride extra if all day pass is purchased,
    Outdoor and indoor gym,
    Yoga or Tai Chi
    Frisbee.

    Workshops :
    Dance lessons ,
    Circus performance,
    Fitness lesson,
    Cooking workshop.

    The food that will be on offer are:

    Paella,
    Gazpacho,
    Jamón Ibérico,
    Calamari,
    Pulpo a la Gallega,
    Tortilla Española,
    Crema Catalana.

    The celebrations held at the park are :
    La tomatina ,
    San Fermin ,
    Benicassim Festival,

    The music played will be is :
    Flamenco for the dance lessons.
    Votes will take place after every suggested song.

    Yes there will be a cinema in the theme park and the movies are:

    The Book of Life:

    Coco:

    Underdog :

    A Spanish personality I would invite to the attraction is :
    Xabi Alonso .

    1. Mrs Habib

      Well done Armaan. Great effort!

    2. Mrs Kiani

      Super plan of the day Armaan. Who is Xabi Alonso?

      1. Armaan R.

        Zabi Alonso :
        Central midfielder who began playing with the Spanish national team in 2003 and joined Real Madrid in 2009. He was named Spanish Player of the Year in 2003 and he won a World Cup title with Spain in 2010.

        1. Armaan R.

          Xabi not Zabi

        2. Mrs Kiani

          Thank you for the information Armaan! I need to brush up my knowledge on Football players.

  8. Zara H.

    Firstly I would welcome my guests inside the house. Then I would tell them ‘make yourself at home’ . Also I will accommodate the children to make there way to the playroom. The playroom has a small trampoline, sandpit, dollhouse /dolls, food station and a video game exhibition. The parents will be in the living room with a famous actors in Spain Elsa Patacky and Millie Bobby brown. The parents can talk with the actors and take their signiture. When the children are bored of the playroom I will take them to the pool with a variety of different floats for example a unicorn float. If some of the children have forgotten their swimsuits outside we have boys and girls swimsuits. We have 2 of each outfit in case someone fights over the outfit. After the parents can join in too and we have swimsuits for them too incase. After we will eat a cake saying city of culture in Spanish. Then we will watch a a movie by Spanish people.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Zara, you are supposed to plan this Spanish day outdoors like we have the Godiva Festival every year at Memorial Park. This Spanish day would be at an outdoor venue in Coventry and lots of people will visit.

  9. Inaaya H.

    1.How the day would pan out?
    When they enter the festival there would be a Spanish Song ‘Senorita’ playing and there would be people doing the Spanish dance Fandango
    and teaching others how to do it also there would be many different
    activities to try and have fun.
    2.What activities/workshops would you include within this day?
    Some activities that I would include are Fandango dancing, some Spanish arts and crafts and maybe some fun games where you win cool prizes.
    3. What food would be on offer?
    Churros (with chocolate dipping sauce.)
    Paella
    Gazpacho
    Patatas Bravas
    Tortillas
    Tapas
    Pisto
    Turron
    4. Which Spanish celebrations would you showcase?
    The spanish celebration I would showcase would be the Day of the Dead.
    5. Is their specific Spanish music/songs that can be played or performed?
    The Spanish song I would play throughout the day would be Senorita.
    6. Could their be an open cinema with a Spanish themed movie?
    The movie I would play for the open cinema is The Book of Life because it really showcases the Spanish tradition Day of the Dead.
    7.Which famous Spanish personality could you invite over for the day?
    I would try to invite Penelope Cruz.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Well done Inaaya, super detail!

  10. Xamsa H.

    Menu:
    Patatas bravas
    Fideuà
    Jamón
    Tortilla
    Churros

    1. Mrs Kiani

      This is just the food list Xamsa. What Spanish linked activities would take place on the day?

  11. Rahma M.

    At 9 I would go for a run in the day.
    At 12 I would have lunch.
    Menu:
    Churros
    tortilla
    Jamon
    Fedeua
    Paella
    Then at 4 I would go to the Spanish festival and go on the ride.
    Then at 7 I go to the cinema and watch a Spanish cultured movie.
    At 8 I would go back to Spanish festival and go watch all the singing/dancing.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      You have to plan the Spanish festival Rahma, you are in charge, you are the organiser. Read blog task again.

    2. Haya S.

      pasta
      Arroz
      Pollo halal
      dessert
      chocolate

      1. Mrs Kiani

        Haya what activities would take place on the day linked to Spain?

  12. Zuzanna B.

    1. How the day would pan out?
    Visitors would enter through large and bright yellow and red gates, as they entered through people would be playing traditional Spanish music.As visitors enjoy a variety of workshops and activities throughout the day, once dark their will be fireworks and a party suitable for all ages.

    2. What activities/workshops would you include within this day?
    I would include activities/workshops like making traditional food, being taught a simple flamenco dance, piñata making followed by a piñata competition, fan making, football competitions and much more.

    3. What food would be on offer?
    Tapas
    Gazpacho
    Paella
    Patatas fritas
    Spanish omelette

    4. Which Spanish celebrations would you showcase?
    Fiesta
    5. Is their specific Spanish music/songs that can be played or performed?
    Jonta
    Fendango
    Flamenco
    Pass doble
    6) Could their be an open cinema with a Spanish themed movie (I’m thinking Disney’s Coco)
    I think that having an open cinema selling beverages and popcorn would be wonderful.
    Pan’s labyrinth is a Spanish themed movie – it is about a young girl who is trying to cope with difficulties that she faces during 1944
    7) Which famous Spanish personality could you invite over for the day?
    Rafael Nadal

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Wow! A well thought out day Suzanna! Love the entrance gate idea! Very creative!

      1. Zuzanna B.

        Thank you, Miss.

  13. Inaaya W.

    1. How the day would plan out?
    First,the people would enter the festival and there would be Spanish songs and there would be Spanish games.The flaminco dancers would get people to join in and dance with them.
    2. What activities/workshops would you include within this day?
    Activities:
    Animal game
    Number game
    Bingo
    Workshops:
    Food Workshop
    Crafting Workshop
    3. What food would be on offer?
    Churros
    Gazpacho
    Tortilla
    Albondigaz
    Bacalo
    Chocolate Calleinte
    4. Which Spanish celebrations would you showcase?
    Carnival
    Feria De Sevilla
    5. Is their specific Spanish music/songs that can be played or performed?
    Flaminco dance
    6.Could their be an open cinema with a Spanish themed movie (I’m thinking Disney’s Coco)
    I would say “The book of life.”
    7.Which famous Spanish personality could you invite over for the day?
    I would invite Penelope Cruze.

    1. Mrs Habib

      Fantastic effort Inaaya. Well done! For question 6, make sure that you use the correct ‘there’.

    2. Mrs Kiani

      Great Inaaya! Some lovely ideas! I have yet to see, ‘The Book of Life’.

    3. Jeremi J.

      Activities:
      Play football
      Play basketball
      Play games
      Rides:
      Mountain bike
      Frisbee
      Yoga
      Cooking workshop:
      Paella
      Pizza
      Muffins
      Tortilla
      La tomatina ,
      San Fermin ,
      The music played will be is :
      Flamenco for the dance lessons.
      Votes will take place after every suggested song.
      Yes there will be a cinema in the theme park and the movies are
      The Book of Life
      Coco:

      1. Mrs Kiani

        Good work Jeremi! Make sure everything and every aspect is linked to Spain.

  14. Yusra M.

    1)There could be a Spanish dance parade. Whilst the parade is going on, maybe there could be Spanish snacks handed out.
    2)There can be a workshop on:
    -how to do flamenco dancing
    -making a Spanish dish
    -making your own Spanish game
    3)There could be:
    -churros and chocolate dip
    -panellets
    -gazpacho
    -patatas bravas
    -gambas al ajillo
    4)There could be bullfighting.
    5)The songs that could be played are:
    -mi gente
    -waka waka
    -despacito
    6)Movies you could watch:
    -Coco
    -The Book of Life
    7)I could invite Penelope Cruz.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Great ideas Yusra! Would Bull fighting be safe? We would have to invite the professionals!

  15. Muhammad M.

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    1. Mrs Kiani

      You will have to do it again Muhammad.

  16. Falikou S.

    1 the day would be relaxing 😎
    2 I would make a Spanish clothes shop.
    3. I think Jamòn would be a good offer
    4. I would celebrate LA TOMATINA
    5. Tusa can be performed
    6. mabe there could be a cinema so people can watch Ferdinand
    7. I could invite famous singer and famous footballers

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Some good ideas Falikou! Which music would be played or performed on the day?

  17. Shivani P.

    1) How would the day plan out ?
    Firstly, there would be loads of markets and shops around so they could roam around while there is live music playing . After that, there would be flamenco dancers they would dance ,then they would teach you how to dance.Then for catering they can go over to the restaurants and get some food ,lastly,there would be a disco party .
    2) What activity’s and workshops would you include in this day?
    The activity’s in the day would go on the activity’s are Spanish sports,making a new Spanish flag ,creating your own flamenco dance and dance group and lastly to to some Spanish role play.The workshops would be to recreate some old Spanish toys and to make to make your own pottery object.
    3) What food would be on offer?
    The foods that would be on offer are the most expensive ones so:
    Paella
    Churros
    Pollo
    Jamon
    Tortilla
    4) Spanish celebrations I would include in this day would be La Tom into mania this is where you technically have a tomato fight .
    5) There would be flamenco dancing and for songs there would be traditional Spanish music.
    6) If I were to plan this day I would include a cinema with the movie Coco playing over as it is a Spanish movie.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      This is a great plan Shivani! Love all your ideas! I also love the movie Coco!

  18. Braydon Y.

    First at 8am I would get up and get ready to go and have breakfast and I would have pincho de tortilla

    Then at 10 i would go and go for a run in a nice sunny day.

    At 12 I would have lunch
    Menu:
    Churros
    tortilla
    Jamon
    Fedeua
    Paella
    Then at 2 I would go to Godiva festival and go on all the rides
    Then at 5 I would go to the cinema and watch a movie.
    at 9 I would go and back to Godiva festival and go and watch all the singing.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Good try Braydon. What if the festival was not the Godiva Festival but was a Spanish Festival, what events would take place there?

  19. Hadisa D.

    1. How the day would plan out?
    First, the people would enter the festival and there will be a blast of Spanish music with flamenco dancers dancing. Then the flamenco dancers would teach others how to flamenco dance and they would do a mini show with everyone doing a flamenco dance.

    2. What activities/workshops would you include within this day?
    The first activity would be flamenco dancing. The next activity would be re-designing the Spanish flag. After that some people would dress up as people from Spain and do a role play.

    3. What food would be on offer?
    Paella
    Patatas bravas
    Gazpacho
    Pimientos de Padron
    Fideuà
    Jamón
    Tortilla
    Churros

    4. Which Spanish celebrations would you showcase?
    The Spanish celebration I would showcase would be a Carnival where everyone would dress up and do a parade.

    5. Is their specific Spanish music/songs that can be played or performed?
    The Spanish songs I would showcase would be Flames-for the flamenco dancing and Despacito for the rest of the day.

    6.Could their be an open cinema with a Spanish themed movie?
    The Spanish themed movie I would choose would be Ferdinand.

    7. Which famous Spanish personality could you invite over for the day?
    I would try to invite Penélope Cruz. If she would accept the offer, she would do a show later on in the day.

    1. Mrs Kiani

      Amazing plan Hadisa! Which story could they portray in the role play?

      1. Hadisa D.

        They could portray the Cinderella story in Spanish.

        1. Mrs Kiani

          Does that have a Spanish link?

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