After the excitement of Glenaeon’s Languages Week cake competition, our Year 7 and 8 Spanish, German, and Japanese students wrapped up the week with a colourful crafternoon tea last Friday.

Students were transported to Spain, Germany, and Japan through music, traditional snacks and creative craft activities during their final language lessons of the week.

In Spanish, students listened to la música mexicana while creating vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations. Celebrated every 1-2 November, this Mexican tradition honours loved ones who have passed away — a joyful reunion filled with remembrance, storytelling, and colour.

In German, students crafted traditional paper Christmas ornaments and enjoyed delicious Weinachtskekse (German cookies).

And in Japanese, our students enjoyed tasting traditional foods such as Inari (tofu pocket sushi) and Sweet Mochi, while using Japanese expressions related to food and dining etiquette. Afterwards, they created transforming origami, a particularly challenging style that changes form as it’s folded. Despite the difficulty, students rose to the challenge and produced some truly beautiful pieces!