LOTE - Spanish

Students at Dinjerra Primary School acquire communication skills in Spanish from Foundation to Year Six. They develop understanding about the role of language and culture in communication. Their reflections on language use and language learning are applied in other learning contexts.

Learning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The interdependence of countries and communities requires people to negotiate experiences and meanings across languages and cultures. A bilingual or plurilingual capability is the norm in most parts of the world.

Learning languages:

• contributes to the strengthening of the community’s social, economic and international development capabilities
• extends literacy repertoires  and the capacity to communicate; strengthens understanding of the nature of language, of culture, and of the processes of communication
• develops intercultural capability, including  understanding of and respect for diversity and difference, and an openness to different experiences and perspectives
• develops understanding of how culture shapes and extends learners’ understanding of themselves, their own heritage, values, beliefs, culture and identity
• strengthens intellectual, analytical and reflective capabilities, and enhances creative and critical thinking.

Spanish classes at DPS are fun and engaging. Student’s love learning the language and the culture. To celebrate the Spanish language a special day is organised yearly where students partake in workshops such as, Flamenco dancing and taste delicious food like paella and burritos.  

To view the full curriculum, please visit: Victorian Curriculum - Spanish