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 Registering for School
Registration dates for the 2010-2011 school year in Catalunya are now
available. The exact timelines for applications depend upon the school
age of your child. Although public nurseries begin initial
applications or, preinscipció, in May, infants, primary and
secondary education applications begin next week. Obligatory education
in Catalunya, as in all of Spain, begins from 6 years of age...see details of timelines for school registration
Excercise Classes for Mums
If you have had a baby recently and want to get back in shape, Correcoching
is an outdoor excercise class that you can take part in with your
little one. The low impact aerobic classes offer a great opportunity
to and meet up with other new mums. Sessions take place in the
Ciutadella park and use simple equipment for toning, including your
pram...see Baby Activities in Barcelona
One Day Skiing from Barcelona
Skitren
passes may be bought from main Renfe train stations (Sants, Catalunya
and Passeig de Gracia) which offer a return train ticket to nearby ski
resorts, La Molina and Vall de Núria. The combi deal includes a
one-day ski pass and bus journey from the station to the slopes. Adults
passes cost €41. 50 and child passes €31.50. For more information
visit www.lamolina.cat or www.valldenuria.cat
 The Orchestra has a Party!
L''Orquestra va de festa brings the spirit of Carnival to the Palau de la Música this weekend with a family concert
to awaken the imagination. Carnival sounds from Rio, Venice, London and
Norway are combined with masks and live images in a special production
designed for children 4 years and over...see details
Make your own Wooden Toys!
"Juguem a fer joguines? " is a creative family workshop, taking place this weekend, that teaches you how
to use wood and other materials to make children's toys. If you have a wooden toy at home that needs some tender loving care, you can also bring it along and have a go at restoring it. The workshop is hosted by the Krisol espai infants with all proceeds going to the purchasing of school books and materials...see details
 Carnival Costumes in Barcelona
"Carnaval"
is just around the corner with this year's main city parade taking
place on Saturday, February 13th. Children play a central role in the
celebrations and there will be no end of Carnival parades taking place
at schools, nurseries and local cultural centres. This is one time of
year when a costume for your child is a wardrobe essential. A great
place to head for ready-made costumes, masks and do-it-yourself
materials are the Abacus Cooperative Stores. Drim Juguetes toy shops
and el Relámpago also stock a range of fancy dress costumes for
toddlers and older children at this time of year...see Fancy Dress and Party Shops in Barcelona
BCN Tots Carnival Party
BCN Tots along with other parent groups at the Centre Civic Parc Sandaru are holding a Carnival party next Tuesday, 2nd February. The "Petit Caranaval" evening includes face painting, mask-making and pancake eating along with children's entertainment from musical group Ai Carai!. Open to the public, this event should draw a mix of local and international parents...see details
Bright Sparks
Bright Sparks have a created a new course for children offering them the chance to create their very own magazine. The project helps native-speaking kids improve their written English in a creative environment and includes a trip to the cinema to inspire film reviews and a visit to the offices of a locally produced magazine...see English Activities for Kids
Do You Want To Be My Friend?
If you and your kids are fans of the series of books that include, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", "The Very Quiet Cricket" and "Do You Want To Be My Friend?" then you will enjoy the family workshop at the Sagrada Familiy Library this weekend dedicated to author Eric Carle. The workshop, suitable for 3 year olds and over, looks at the distinctive illustrations used in his stories...see details. Barcelona libraries offer a regular free and inexpensive activities for children. To find out more about these activities and to locate a library near you see Barcelona Libraries
For more family activities see What's on for Kids in Barcelona
Regards to all,
www.kidsinbarcelona.com
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