“I always wanted a classroom with a Spanish atmosphere, showing Spanish culture and life, so that the children would be even more motivated to learn,” Máté Soma, from Szeged, told our newspaper. István Tömörkeny High School, Art High School and Technical College one of his Spanish teachers. During the weeks of the summer vacation, he realized his dream with the help of four students, a basement room in poor condition was given new life. Today it is one of the most beautiful and popular rooms in the school.
Recruitment
Máté Soma sought and found help on social networking sites for the 5-week, 350-hour volunteer work, which started with cleaning, which was completed by August 16 by the five-person team, which, in addition to him, included Panka Mesterházy, Olga Réka Szabó, Angéla Bauer Napsugár and Panka Kerekes created. Snacks prepared by the parents, melodious, mainly Spanish-speaking music – such as Manu Chao and Shakira – as well as good company and conversation were the payment.
Painting and drawing
– I made the map of Latin America and the quotes, but I also wrote down more of the favorite words – said Panka Mesterházy, adding: the goal is to fill the entire back wall with favorite Spanish words – there is still room.
– I love to draw and I wanted to create something lasting at school. I painted plants and Mexican motifs. I think the joint work was a great success, it would be nice if other classrooms looked similar, full of life and fun, said Olga Réka Szabó. During the conversation, it became clear that there would be a demand for it, because the reception among students and teachers is very good.
“I already painted on the wall in elementary school, with the knowledge and permission of the teachers, of course. Now I made two human figures, Gabriel García Márquez and Shakira,” revealed Angéla Napsugár Bauer. He continued by saying that he first designed it digitally on a tablet – art students also learn this – and then the work was put into place. It was mentioned as an interesting fact that the total material cost was only HUF 31,500. From the “side” of Spain, Penélope Cruz and Manu Chao, who creates his own light music style, face them, painted by Panka Kerekes. This is what Manu Chao said: You don’t have to be famous to change the world. This can also be read – along with other quotations, in Spanish – in the miniaturized room.
2024-09-11 06:00:00