EISB Journal April 2024

NEWS & CONTENT

A message from our Director

Remember that...

Let's Celebrate EISB Inspiring

EISB Team

The RECIPE, please!

REMEMBER THAT...

HOLIDAYS:1May&20May

PY1&PY2OUDOORCAMP:7-10May

INFANTSPRINGCAMP:8-10May

NURSERYY2SPRINGCAMP: 9-10May

COMMUNIONS:11May

ISSAAGMROME:10-11May

SCIENCEFAIRST.PAUL’S:10,13,15&16May

POPROCK&CLASSICALENDOFTHEYEAR CONCERT:13May

SY4ERASMUS+Lille&BadHarzburg:13-18May

FUNKYDANCEENDOFTHEYEARFESTIVAL:16May

3rd.COFFEEMORNINGNEWFAMILIES:17May

DELEGATESMEETING:17May

SUMMERCAMPFAIR2024:17May

ISSATENNINSANDBADMINTONROME:18-20May

PY3TOPY5OUTDOORCAMP:21-24May

BACCALAUREATEY2GRADUATION:24May

CHESSTOURNAMENT:26May

BALLETENDOFTHEYEARFESTIVAL:29May

Fostering the Love for Reading. Sant Jordi at EISB

By Mr. Mike Barrett. Director

As an intrinsic part of the education we provide at our school, we have always valued the vital role that reading plays in the intellectual and emotional development of our pupils, from an early age Reading not only broadens their vocabulary and improves their language skills, but also fosters imagination, empathy and critical thinking

In this respect, Sant Jordi's Day, which we celebrate with great enthusiasm every year, offers the perfect occasion to foster a love of reading among our students and their families.

I hope you are all enjoying reading your Sant Jordi book. Don't forget that we have several spaces in the school which house many books for you to share and continue to enjoy new adventures and learning

Let‘s Celebrate

Sant Jordi’s Day

By Communications Department

We would like to thank all the students and families who participated and collaborated in the St. Jordi's Day celebration.

Have you had a chance to browse through the eBook with the most outstanding works of this year's literary contest?

Thank you very much to all of you for participating and for sharing with us this day of tradition and culture.

We are pleased to inform you that thanks to the charity sale we were able to raise a total of 1.671€ that will go to Chazon Africa

Let‘s Celebrate

Solidarity Race 2024

By Mr Toni Olivares, Sports Coordinator

Thanks to all the support and participation in the 7th Solidarity Race "Run for Chazon" Our dear friends of Chazon Africa will be able to make the "Chicken Farm Project" a reality It gives us great joy to be part of this beautiful initiative and to know that we have your unconditional support Together, we are having a significant impact on the lives of 500 children in Chazon and we are thankful to you for being our partners in this journey!

Let‘s Celebrate

Cultural Week 2024

By Communications Department

The Cultural Week, a long-awaited event at our school, took place from the 22nd to the 26th of April.

Without a doubt, Cultural Week at EISB was a truly exceptional experience! From the very youngest to the oldest, over the course of the week, our students immersed themselves in a diverse range of activities and workshops designed to stimulate their creativity, encourage interdisciplinary learning and promote cultural exchange

Each day was filled with new opportunities for exploration and discovery There were also inspiring talks and discussion sessions that stimulated critical thinking and promoted the exchange of ideas

There was an energy and excitement to be felt in every corner of the school during these days, thanks also to the families who came to collaborate and participate in the activities Without question, Cultural Week was not only a week of fun and entertainment, but also a time for deep personal and cultural growth for all those involved

Let‘s Celebrate

International Middle School Iberia Tournament

By Mr Toni Olivares, Sports Coordinator

The EISB girls' basketball team took part in the Iberia International Middle School Tournament hosted by the American School in Barcelona on 30th-31st April

With the victory in their debut in an international tournament, our girls could not have had a better start

Congratulations to our champions!

Inspiring Consciència sobre l’Alimentació Saludable

By Communications Department

Els alumnes de Primary han participat en una gimcana al Mercat de Torreblanca, organitzats per equips, amb l’objectiu d’aprofundir en el seu coneixement sobre l’alimentació saludable

Han interactuat amb els venedors del mercat per descobrir respostes sobre el tema que estaven treballant

Ha sigut una activitat molt divertida amb la qual, a més, han pogut aprendre en un entorn diferent i fora de la classe ��

Inspiring Feast of Flavours, the cherry on top!

By Communications Department

Primary have had the feast of flavor party, which has been a wonderful finale “berenar de cluenda” of the Cultural Week

individual placemats, glasses, plates, centerpieces, the students have all made them, and they have turned out beautiful!

We have learned a lot of things about how to set the table, what is needed, that we have to wait until everyone is ready to start, not to eat with our hands and to use cutlery properly, etc

Inspiring HSK Exam

By Ms Keika Tanehashi

This year more than 30 students from Secondary Y4 & Baccalaureate took the official HSK Chinese exam at the organising centre, the Instituto Confucio in BCN. After the exam they went for a Hot Pot lunch to enjoy Chinese cuisine. ���� Congratulations! 祝贺你们！

Open Mind Days

By Mr Víctor González, Secondary Y1&Y2 Coordinator

The first Open Mind Days edition have been held this year, in which parents and teachers have proposed and carried out a series of talks about their life and work experiences, their knowledge about the world or about specific technical concepts Our Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 students were given the opportunity to choose 4 of the 32 talks according to their interests and to attend them in order to enrich themselves and address topics and interests that go beyond the classroom and the curriculum.

The conferences were rounded off with two group workshops, one on decision-making and the other on ecology and sustainability

OPE MIND

Sports Day 2024

By Mr Toni Olivares, Sports Coordinator

Nursery

Infant School

Primary

Els alumnes de Nursery, Infant, Primary i Secondary School han gaudit d’un dia ple d’activitats esportives i diversió per celebrar l’Sport Day

Inspiring

Taller de alimentos del mundo

By Communications Department

¡Bienvenido/a al Taller de Alimentos del Mundo! Vamos a iniciar un viaje emocionante por diferentes países y a descubrir los deliciosos alimentos que crecen en cada rincón de nuestro planeta

En este taller, los alumnos de Primary Year 1 y Year 2 podrán explorar la diversidad de alimentos que se cultivan en todo el mundo

¿Alguna vez has probado el Pack Choi de China, los chiles picantes de México, el jengibre aromático de la India, o los topinambur de Europa? ¡Estos son solo algunos ejemplos de la increíble variedad de alimentos que existen!

Pero no solo vamos a hablar de frutas y verduras, también vamos a descubrir cómo estos ingredientes se utilizan en la cocina típica de cada región ¿Sabías que en México usan el maíz para hacer tortillas y en Italia utilizan el tomate de untar para hacer una deliciosa salsa de pasta?

Así es como la diversidad y la riqueza de los alimentos se trasladan a nuestras mesas, llenando nuestros platos con sabores únicos y exquisitos

Así que, ¡Descubramos juntos los secretos de los alimentos del mundo!

Inspiring Storytelling in the library

By Lyn McBride, Infant School Coordinator

It is so much fun for the Infants to walk out of school and go on an excursion!

On this occasion, they visited the Sant Cugat library, so close to our school

The magic of books and stories came alive before their curious eyes as they explored the shelves full of stories to discover

They dived into a world of adventure and fantasy as they listened attentively to the storytellers, who brought to life endearing characters and transported the little ones to faraway and exciting worlds

The experience of watching our students enjoy reading and storytelling is simply wonderful Every page they turn, every word they hear, is another step on their journey towards a love for reading and lifelong learning

Without a doubt, it is an experience that we recommend repeating every time they have the opportunity to go to the library with their families and friends

Alumni Gathering 2024

By Communications Department

Thank you EISB Alumni for coming back to your home! It was a great reunion and we loved being able to chat with you, reminisce, catch up and enjoy good company. �� Thanks to Pep Marí for the talk on the commitment equation! It inspired us and left us all wanting more! We hope to see you all again at our next meeting! �� ��

Leadership Inspiration

By Ms Maria Cassina, IAL & AHS Coordinator

On this occasion, we participated in a Leadership Master Class at the EU Business School in Barcelona!

The 11th grade students from the American High School had the opportunity to visit this institution to learn about leadership and explore the different degree programme options offered in English.

During the session, they were introduced to key leadership principles and how to apply them in a variety of contexts. They also had the opportunity to interact with professionals and experts in the field, who shared their experiences and advice on how to develop effective leadership skills

After the masterclass, there was a Q&A session where students were able to learn more about the programmes

From international business to digital marketi

de range of academic options to explore and build on their career interests

Job Shadowing in Luxembourg

By Ms Angela Delgado, Primary Teacher

I was privileged to be chosen this year to be part of the Erasmus + Programme for teachers Where did I decide to go? Luxembourg was my destination! The Erasmus+ trip to the International School of Luxembourg marked an enriching experience and visiting one of the premier educational institutions in Luxembourg, renowned for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and Primary Years Programme (PYP), provided invaluable insights into their educational system and pedagogical approaches I was very grateful to spend a day with Gemma in a Grade 4 classroom, observing the homeroom literacy and other lessons Miss Vania enlightened me with her artistic knowledge and creativity with Grade 2 and 5 Students

The trip offered a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the school's educational framework Collaborating with the faculty and students allowed for a firsthand understanding of their methodologies and practices Specifically, the immersion in the PYP way of learning provided valuable perspectives on holistic education The students were ever so friendly and allowed me freely to be involved in their learning process They even told me that I had brought the sunshine with me from Barcelona As we very well know, the weather in Luxembourg is cold and wet most of the time in Winter

One of the standout highlights of the trip was the opportunity to engage with the students in their artistic endeavors Assisting grade 2 and 5 students in finalising their art projects was not only enjoyable but also enlightening The 5th grade students were finishing their project on trainer design and decoration, with some amazing ideas using Posca pens Witnessing their creativity and enthusiasm was an absolute treat Merci beaucoup International School of Luxembourg!

EISB Team Ms Iratxe Marcos

GlobalCitizenshipTeacher,CommunityServiceCoordinator

ByCommunicationsDepartment

Ms Iratxe joined the EISB team at the beginning of the 2019-2020 academic year, defying the adverse circumstances of the moment (in the midst of the pandemic) to carry out her educational work with passion and commitment

We all know that she loves music, especially after she took the stage at this year's Solidarity Concert and sang some beautiful songs with her old Mas Gospel Choir, which she was part of for more than 15 years If there is one thing that characterises her, it is that she loves travelling and getting to know new cultures, as well as spending as much time as possible with her 4-year-old son Mikel, from whom she learns every day to see the world through the eyes of a child, with his perspective and viewpoint As a friend of hers says, Iratxe has the soul of an anthropologist!

AsaGlobalCitizenshipteacherinSecondaryYear1,Year2andYear3,MsIratxe isknownforherinnovativeanddynamicapproachintheclassroom,turningher classes into a platform for students to engage in critical reflections on society and the contemporary world Through debates, reflections and practical activities,sheencouragescriticalthinkingandglobalawarenessinherstudents, addressing relevant and current issues that go beyond the traditional curriculum.

One of the highlights of her work is the implementation of the Community Service programme, which requires students to do volunteer hours and community service. Ms Iratxe is proud to see how her students get involved in social causes and find purpose in helping others She also gives them the opportunity to expand their horizons by participating in external volunteering and, for those who are willing to take on a greater challenge, she organises an annual awareness and volunteering trip to Kenya, that gives them the opportunitytoworkalongsidetheChazonAfricaschool

If I had to recommend something to our families, it would be "Set an example for your children If you show them at home that solidarity is something important, they will internalise it and normalise it There is a lot of learning involved in volunteering and solidarity actions It promotes solidarity, empathy and altruism I am aware that we lead very busy lives and that it is sometimes difficult to find time to do things that we don't have scheduled However, volunteering as a family strengthens our family bonds by giving us the chance to share an activity together"

The RECIPE, please! Bolognese Stuffed Potatoes

By EISB Chef

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