For centuries, cabin boys, who were often young children, would take to the sea to learn a trade as a way to escape from misery. Grumet Exit was the first project of the Fundación Laureus España, created in mid-2006 and chaired by Juan Antonio Samaranch Salisachs. Grumet Exit is open to students of both sexes in the third and fourth year of secondary school, most of whom are immigrants with academic problems, a tendency towards absenteeism or trouble fitting in socially who are given an extracurricular stimulus that has a favourable impact on their academic and personal lives.
Spanish Laureus Sport for Good Foundation learninng to navigate
1. Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool get their title campaign back on track with a win against their most bitter of rivals in a dramatic 2-0 victory at Anfield. Goals from Fernando Torres and David Ngog seal the win for the Reds.
2. The NFL in London
The NFL returned to Wembley Stadium for the third time in three years as the New England Patriots destroyed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 in front of nearly 90,000 fans.
3. Jensen Button – World Formula One Champion
Jensen Button sealed his first Formula One World Championship in Brazil after leading the Drivers Championship since the beginning of the year. The Brawn driver made it two wins in two years for British drivers after Lewis Hamilton’s win in 2008.
4. Valentino Rossi – World MotoGP Champion
Valentino Rossi won his seventh MotoGP World Championship in Malaysia with one race to spare. The Italian, who many consider the best to ever race motorbikes, finished the race in third place for the Yamaha team.
5. Barcelona lose to Rubin Kazan in Champions League
This week saw one of the biggest shocks ever to take place in the UEFA Champions League as European Champions Barcelona went down 2-1 at home to Rubin Kazan. The Russian Champions are taking place in their first ever Champions League and were virtual unknowns outside of Russia before this season.
