Ms. Lourdes Batista, who has led the Spanish Spelling Contest (Olimpiadas de Ortografía) has given us an interview with some insight to this event that has been taking place in school with the participation of students from from 1st to 6th grade.
Its objective is to preserve the correct writing of the words, respecting the rules of spelling and accentuation. The department is committed to ensuring that students are able to write Spanish (the first language for the vast majority) correctly, placing great emphasis on the rules of accentuation. It is important to know the great results and enthusiasm that we have achieved for our students, they see this as a great challenge, increasing their interest in paying attention to the spelling rules.
When a child stands in front of the jury, they must be clear about the rules of the contest, which means that they must have: self-control, confidence and the great challenge of accepting that they can win or lose, which also challenges us to prepare them emotionally. It has been a great experience to watch the camaraderie and empathy among them, supporting others when they fail, affirming the bonds of friendship.
This year we had the opportunity to see foreign students participate and even win second place in the contest. We are very grateful for the results obtained in the academic and socio-emotional components of this activity.
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