The inclusion of Conversational Spanish in the National Curriculum for primary schools presents a wonderful
and exciting opportunity for students to enter a world, which in some cases, is quite different from their own.
Knowledge of the language, music, dance, history and social conventions of our Spanish-speaking neighbours
should enliven our students and encourage an understanding, appreciation and respect for the Hispanophone
community. This initiative shown by the Ministry of Education provides students with an educational programme
which should help to shape their behaviour in a positive way and serve to foster in them the values necessary to
function in a global environment.