ASKING QUESTIONS

 Our fifth graders are really curious and they ask lot of questions son the have learning important words to ask questions correctly. 

Do you want to learn with them? Watch this video!

Welcome back to a new School year! 

A warm welcome to all our students, families, teachers, and staff as we begin another exciting school year!

The start of a new school year is always a special time. It brings new friendships, new challenges, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are excited to see our school community come together again and to welcome both familiar faces and those who are joining us for the first time.

This year, we look forward to creating wonderful memories, discovering new ideas, celebrating achievements, and supporting one another along the way. Our goal is to make this school year a positive and successful experience for every student.

To our students: believe in yourself, be curious, ask questions, try new things, and don't be afraid of making mistakes. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new!

To our families: thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can help our students have a happy
and successful year.

Let's make this school year a fantastic one filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and achievement!

 LOOKING OVER AN E-TWINNING PROJECT: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 2025-26 (I)

Thanks to the visit of the Maltese school to our school, we could start an International Programme that concerned an E-Twinning project. Teachers from St. Nicholas College (Malta) visited our school and that was the beginning of an

exchange of different activities involving groups from 5th. and 6th. primary education. Click on read more to know more about this great project.  

From Yesterday to Today: Master the Present Perfect Bridge

 Welcome to our English blog! Today, we are exploring a fascinating tense that acts like a bridge between the past and the present: the Present Perfect.

Let's Practice! ✍️

Can you talk about your own experiences? You could say things like "I have saved money to buy a bike" or even ask your friends "Have you ever ridden an octopus?"

In the Present Perfect, the exact time doesn't matter as much as the result of the action!

Good luck, and keep practising your English!

Click on "READ MORE"

YOUNG SCIENTISTS. FOSTERING THINKING THROUGH EXPERIMENTS

 

Thinking like young scientists

Our class recently enjoyed a special science lesson led by a student's father, who works at a university. He visited our school to share his knowledge and guide us through some exciting experiments.

During the activities, we used thinking routines such as See, Think, Wonder to help us observe carefully, make predictions, and ask questions. These routines encouraged us to think deeply about what we were seeing and learning.

The visit helped us develop our scientific thinking skills and showed us how scientists investigate the world around them. It was a fun and inspiring experience for everyone!

Welcome to the Rules Club: MUST and MUSTN'T!

                        

                  Are you ready to learn about MUST and MUSTN´T?

 DO YOU KNOW ABOUT EASTER IN ENGLAND? 🐥🌺

Ella our conversational helper  from England has prepared a Power Point Presentation for the students about Easter time in England as well as what it means culturally and traditionally. Easter is also a time for family and friends activities and outdoor fun. The  parks come alive with color as flowers bloom and people having picnics. Many families organize Easter egg hunts, which are especially popular with children. Click on read more if you want to get a closer view to this celebration.

e-TWINNING PROJECT MALTA-SPAIN

🌟 Exploring STEAM Through “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 🌟

Our 5 and 6 year students have embarked on an exciting eTwinning journey inspired by Roald Dahl’s "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". This interdisciplinary STEAM project blends science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with creativity and collaboration. 

From designing logos and digital posters to building imaginative factories and investigating food science, learners connect literature to real‑world concepts in engaging, hands‑on ways. 

Throughout the project, students develop teamwork skills, digital citizenship, and a deeper understanding of healthy living—all while discovering the magic behind Willy Wonka’s world.

This amazing project is a collaboration between St.Nicholas College in Mgarr (Malta) and CEIP Ntra. Sra. del Villar in Laguna de Duero (Spain).

If you click on "Read More", you can see examples made by our students introducing themselves in  "ALL ABOUT ME" presentation task and the winner LOGOS.

PAST SIMPLE VS PAST CONTINUOUS

 🚀Be an English Storytelling Hero! 🌟

Ready to master the past? Here is a quick, fun summary of how to use the Past Simple and Past Continuous like a pro storyteller!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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GETTING READY FOR MARDI GRAS!

 Carnival is coming… and our five-year-olds couldn’t be more excited!

This week we learned all about Mardi Gras. We looked at colourful photos and short videos of the festival, and we also listened to a fun song: “Dancing at the Mardi Gras” (The Kiboomers Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes for Circle Time). The children loved moving and dancing along while learning about the celebration.

Then it was time to get creative! The children painted their very own Mardi Gras masks, using lots of bright colours and a little bit of glitter. There were big smiles, messy hands and lots of fun – just like a real carnival! 

Mardi Gras is all about music, dancing and joy, and our classroom became a little festival of its own. Well done, everyone – your masks are fabulous! 

What Do You Wear When It’s Hot or Cold? 👕❄️☀️

Brrr… it’s cold! Or is it sunny and hot? Our little learners have been finding out in English!

This week our three-year-olds started a new topic: clothes. We used a big poster with the question “What do you wear when…?” and two sections: when it’s cold and when it’s hot.

The children took turns choosing a clothing picture and deciding where it belongs. Is a coat for hot weather… or cold weather? They loved coming up to the poster and sticking the pictures in the right place!

We also sang fun clothes songs like “Put On Your Boots” (Super Simple Songs). There was lots of singing, moving and pretending to get dressed. 🎶👢

Learning at this age is all about play, action and smiles. And we had plenty of those! The children are doing a fantastic job learning new words in English. Well done, everyone! 👏

EXPLORING PLANTS: LEARNING THROUGH PLAYDOUGH

 In first grade, learning about plants is hands-on, visual, and rooted in curiosity. Young learners explore basic ideas such as what plants need to grow, the main parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, and flowers), and how plants help living things. 

To show their understanding, students engage in creative modelling using play dough during science class. By shaping roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, children turn abstract ideas into something concrete and meaningful. This playful approach allows learners to demonstrate understanding through action, and build fine motor skills at the same time. Modelling with play dough makes learning visible and fun.

GET READY FOR PEACE DAY!

 

We are so excited to announce that we have started our preparations for Peace Day! 

At our school, we believe that peace is something we build together every day, and what better way to celebrate it than through music and dance?

HANDS ON THE SECOND TRIMESTER 2025-26!!!!

 HANDS ON THE SECOND TRIMESTER 2025-26!!!!

Let´s start this second trimester which means a new beginning, new adventures, friendships and new challenges and festivities to celebrate👏...."The slate is clean and anything can happen".

NICE HOLIDAYS, REST WELL!!

 

NICE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, REST WELL😊

Tomorrow will be the day when we´ll be enjoying our so appreciated Christmas holidays. During this last and very long week, we have had many different activities in our school. With this post, we want to desire Happy Christmas and Happy New 2026 for all the educative members, students and families from Nuestra Señora del Villar.

Healthy habits before Christmas…by GRADE ONE

 

The holidays are coming! And before the sweets take over, here are a few reminders for everyone at school. In grade one, “We know what to do, follow our advice, it helps a lot!”

🍎Eat well 

🏃Move a little and enjoy your free time: Walk, dance, stretch... every exercise counts.

💤🛌Get some sleep: and 🌄Relax a bit.

🤗🫂Be kind: This season is for sharing, not fighting over the last cookie.. and 🧼🪥remember your hygiene habits!

And that’s it! Enjoy December without losing your balance… or your good mood.

🎄✨ CHISTMAS CALENDAR CHALLENGE: Learning Through Questions! ✨🎄

 This December, our amazing 5th graders are unwrapping the magic of learning with a festive Christmas Calendar Challenge! 🎁📚

Today’s surprise? After watching a video where a member of our school community asks a question about simple school aspects, students will have to write the answer on a piece of paper and put it back in the green envelope. 💬🤔 This activity sparks curiosity and strengthens the bond between students and the entire education community. ❤️

✅ Promotes active listening
✅ Encourages critical thinking
✅ Builds connection and collaboration

We’re so proud of their enthusiasm and creativity! 🌟 🎅

Creative Time Craft for 5th Graders: Learn While Having Fun!

 Teaching kids how to tell time can be challenging, but turning it into a hands-on activity makes it exciting and memorable. This DIY Paper Clock Craft is perfect for 5th graders—it combines creativity with practical learning.

TALKING ABOUT FUTURE!

 Sixth graders have learned about a new verb tense! It is really easy, it is used for  predictions or for plans/intentions in a near future.

Watch this video to know how it is built and how it is used.

Tongues Out and Cards Up! — Learning Body Parts the Fun Way!

 This week, our little artists from Year 3 of Infant Education had lots of fun learning the parts of the body. And what better way to do it than by colouring, cutting and playing games together?

First, everyone made their own mini flashcards. They coloured them beautifully and cut them out carefully. Some of them were working so hard that a few tiny tongues were sticking out! That’s how we know they were really concentrating!

When all the cards were ready, it was time to play!

Game 1: “Flip & Shout!”

All the cards went face down in the middle of the table. The children took turns turning one over. The first person to say the correct word won the card. There were lots of smiles, laughs and excited voices! The winner was the one with the biggest pile of cards.

Game 2: “Find It Fast!”

In this game, each child had their own set of flashcards. The teacher said a word — “nose!”, “ear!”, “leg!” — and everyone had to find that card as quickly as possible. The first to put it in the middle won not only the card but also the cards from their classmates. It was fast, funny and full of learning!

At the end, the classroom was full of happy faces, laughter and proud winners showing their cards. Learning the parts of the body has never been so much fun!