The Spanish Apprentice Y10 tourism challenge with The Auckland Project and Durham University: 4th March 2025, Bishop Auckland
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
Teams of five Year 10 Spanish learners from 12 schools will work with students from Durham University on a tourism marketing challenge. Pupils complete Spanish language challenges throughout the day, culminating in the students delivering their own pitch in Spanish to a judging panel, advertising Bishop Auckland as a tourist destination.
All students will be able to access The Auckland Project’s attractions during the day. Winners will receive a prize.
Registration required
Who is it for?
- Year 10 learners of Spanish and their teachers from secondary schools and 6th form colleges, based in Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Durham, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside
When will it happen?
- Wednesday 4th March – the activity will last all day
- The activity will take place at The Auckland Project and in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
What is the activity?
The Spanish Apprentice is a practical tourism marketing activity using pupil’s skill in presenting and speaking in the Spanish language to promote Bishop Auckland as a tourist destination.
Teams of five Year 10 students from up to 12 schools will work with students from Durham University to complete a variety of Spanish language challenges throughout the day.
The Spanish Apprentice will then culminate in the students delivering their own pitch, in Spanish, to our judging panel, advertising Bishop Auckland as a tourist destination.
Winners will receive a prize, and all students will be able to access The Auckland Project’s attractions throughout the day.
The Spanish Apprentice is an excellent opportunity for Spanish GCSE candidates to practice their Spanish speaking, listening and writing skills with help from Durham University undergraduate students.
This challenge has been running for a number of years, is very popular and has a lasting impact on the students.
- Watch a 3-minute film about the 2025 challenge with comments from pupils, teachers, organisers and Durham University language ambassadors.
- Read an article about the 2025 challenge, with more details about the schools participating and the winners.
How do I get involved?
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
Email Gemma Scott gemma.scott@aucklandproject.org to register interest in a team of 5 pupils from your school taking part in the Spanish Apprentice day. Please provide your school name and address, lead teacher contact and email.
Places will be offered on a first come, first serve basis only (12 schools max.) If places remain available, schools may be able to bring a second team to the event.
You will be notified if your school has a place and those who do, will receive further information about the event and venue details.
Further information and links
- Durham School of Modern Languages and Cultures supports learning in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and the Centre for Foreign Language Study. The School also hosts the BA in Visual Arts and Film. Our community of academics, teachers and support staff aim to foster a world-class student experience in all our disciplines.
- The Auckland Project is a regeneration charity working to establish Bishop Auckland as a must-visit cultural destination. Our attractions bring the rich and surprising story of Bishop Auckland to life for our visitors and the local community through the arts, culture and heritage.
- Click here to explore other Spanish related events, activities and resources in the Festival, as well as Spanish Culture Days and other resources from the Spanish Embassy Education Office.
Who is organising this?
This activity has been organised by The Auckland Project and Durham University School of Modern Languages and Cultures
- Contact: Gemma Scott, Learning Manager, The Auckland Project
- Email: gemma.scott@aucklandproject.org
