EISB Journal March 2024

EISB JOURNAL

Monthly Newsletter of the EISB Community

NEWS & CONTENT

A message from our Director Remember that...

Let's Celebrate

EISB Inspiring

EISB Team

The RECIPE, please!

REMEMBER THAT...

EASTERHOLIDAYS:22March-1April

HOLIDAYS:15April

EASTERCAMP:25-28March

SECONDARYY1LIFFRÉINEISB:3-10April

SECONDARYY3ERASMUS+ALGARVE (PORTUGAL): 7-12April

ERASMUS+VISITROMANIA/HOLLAND: 15-20April

BIMUN:20April

CULTURALWEEK:22-26April

SANTJORDI:23April

ALUMNIDAY:25April

OPENMINDDAYS:24-25April

SPORTSDAY:26April

SOLIDARITYRACE:27April

SYNCHRONISEDSWIMMINGFESTIVAL: 29April

MUSICAUDITIONS:29-30April

We foster a passion for learning

By Mr. Mike Barrett. Director

At our school we place high value on the will to excel and the passion for learning

We love to challenge ourselves and our students to reach new goals We firmly believe in the transformative power of challenges as they fuel personal and academic growth

We are therefore constantly designing and providing students with challenging projects that inspire curiosity, foster creativity and promote critical thinking

We want our students to feel motivated and empowered to face any challenges on their way to success.

Together we embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and excellence, where any obstacle becomes an opportunity to learn and grow We will continue to explore new horizons and challenging the limits of what is possible!

Let‘s Celebrate

ISSA Basketball Girls 2024

By Communications Department

March was buzzing with activity at EISB as we held the exciting ISSA Basketball Tournament They were super exciting days as we had the opportunity to watch all the teams from Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Turkey come together to showcase their basketball skills

The ISSA offers great opportunities for cultural exchange and the promotion of the values of sportsmanship

Throughout the week, players from different backgrounds enjoyed their passion for basketball together and showed respect and friendship in all its glory

The support of the spectators was vital Both the families and our cheerleaders, big and small, gave their all in every game There were cheers for all sides, demonstrating how inclusive the competition was Everyone had an amazing time thanks also to the lively atmosphere made possible by our beloved EISB mascot, George

We would like to express our gratitude to the host families as well whose kindness makes tournaments such as these possible, creating enduring relationships and valuable experiences

Another incredible ISSA Basketball Tournament has come to an end, and we look forward to future events where the values of harmony and sportsmanship will be fostered See you next year!

We would like to congratulate, once again, the EISB team They won the tournament thanks to a great team work Congratulations to the coaches, players and supporters!

Let‘s Celebrate

Synchronized Swimming Competition

By Mr Pep Olivé, Extracurricular Coordinator

BENJAMINAS

ALEVINAS

This weekend we had a synchronized swimming competition All the teams enjoyed their time On Saturday the youngest girls competed in individual figures and technical team in the school championship in Barcelona where the Benjaminas finished in �� position and the Alevinas in 4th place We want to congratulate Sofia Maeso who finished �� in figures

All the other teams had the chance to compete on Sunday in the Copa Catalana de la Federación where the Infantil B came 9th, the Infantil A 10th and the Absolute teams came 4th We would like to dedicate a special mention to our coach and coordinator Ms Liza Dobrovina who competed in the first day of the Masters League

We are very proud of all the swimmers, very good job! Keep up the good work!

Let‘s Celebrate

International francophonie and French language day

By Ms Carole Bouget, French Department Coordinator

Bonjour! This day celebrates Francophone culture and the French language across the globe

Francophonie's Day is a fun event at our school where students participate in activities that highlight French language and culture Through engaging in literary readings and gastronomic experiences, students are fully submerged in the abundance of Francophone traditions Students gain knowledge of the various cultures of French-speaking nations through seminars and presentations, which promotes intercultural understanding.

The Primary Year 3 students who are starting to learn French this year have chosen their favourite word and have written it in a speech bubble. By putting all the bubbles together we have ended up with lots of new, fun and interesting words.

Primary Year 4 students have been working on the different French-speaking countries and each one has chosen a country to read about and draw its flag. Thanks to the work of all the 4th graders, they were able form and collaborate in the making of the title of the week "la francophonie".

For our Primary Year 5 pupils we wanted to turn the francophonie week into a learning game. To do this, the pupils created the game of the 26 Frenchspeaking countries based on the famous game of the 7 families. Each pupil created 6 cards for their country and described its capital, geographical location, currency, inhabitants, etc. It was a pleasure to see them playing together with their own creations and most from each other.

In Secondary and Baccalaureate we have taken advantage of the fact that the French capital is hosting the Olympic Games this summer to learn more about Paris: its monuments, La Seine, La Cérémonie d'Ouverture and we have also worked on the French language through sports and its values. Also, Secondary Year 1 students, together with their Arts class, drew the Olympic Games mascot!

Primary Year 6 pupils have been working in pairs to present and talk about their chosen French speaking country. They have worked hard and gathered all the information they needed to present their work in front of their classmates and show them everything they have learnt about unknown

It has see them enhance their knowledge.

Inspiring

Cultural Week 2024

By Communications Department

The Cultural Week, a long-awaited event at our school, will take place place from the 22nd to the 26th of April. We will be revealing the details of all the activities that will take place soon For the time being, we ask you to please reserve the following dates:

SANT JORDI

Tuesday 23rd April

Open Mind Days 2024

By Communications Department

The Open Mind Days project was born from a suggestion made by some Baccalaureate students. They shared with us the idea of having some days in which the students would choose, based on their interests, their participation in different talks. Of course, we thought it was a very interesting idea, even more so given that it was coming from our students, so we started to work on it right away

SOLIDARITY RACE

Saturday 27th April

OPEN MIND DAYS

The aim is to organise a series of conferences that provide our educational community with enriching insights, impressions and experiences that go beyond the purely academic sphere Covering topcis as diverse as the working worlds, personal experiences, health and wellbeing, future prospects or sustainable development, these talks are designed to offer different perspectives and approaches The main idea is to open the mind to different points of view that allow us both to deepen our self-knowledge and to better understand the world we live in and towards which we are heading

Together with a series of workshops and activities, this project will give the students the opportunity to enjoy and learn from the experiences of the parents of our school. A community that has been exceptionally responsive to this proposal and has thrown itself into making it a unique and very special experience.

Inspiring

EISB Alumni Gathering 2024

By Mr Sergio Mairal, Baccalaureate Coordinator

We are delighted to be soon reuniting with our EISB Alumni

The EISB Alumni Gathering 2024 will take place next 25 April at 7pm in the school

Also, on this occasion, Pep Marí will be presenting his talk "WHY PEOPLE COMMIT (OR NOT!)" , exploring in depth "THE COMMITMENT EQUATION" This talk will inspire us with valuable insights and reflections on how to be committed in our lives, whether leading teams or pursuing our life goals

Why did we ask our Alumni to attend? To get inspired and listen to advice on how to lead their teams, achieve their personal goals and, certainly not least, to enjoy a cocktail party all together at the end, where we can meet again and share unique moments.

We look forward to seeing all our Alumi on 25th April!

PEP MARÍ

With an impressive track record as a graduate in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and with a vast experience as Head of the Sport Psychology Department of the CAR of Sant Cugat, Pep Marí is an authority in his field He is also the talented author of the books "Vital Decisions", "The Psychological DNA", "Learning from Champions", "Leading Committed Teams", among others

Academic Excellence

By Communications Department

CLAUDIA MARÍ

“Organ-on-a-chip The challenge to emulate human physiology”

FINALIST

DAVID ORIOLS

“¿Qué hay detrás de una red neuronal?”

FINALIST

FINALIST

LAURA MARINA

“No me interrumpas que ellas me dejaron hablar”

JOEL MARTÍN

“Aerodinàmica aplicada als tunels de vent”

We celebrated a very important event in our school on the 5th of March. This event, which is considered to be one of the most relevant academic events, featured the oral presentations of the research papers selected as finalists for one of the most prestigious awards in our school. Each presentation was a display of dedication, skill and passion for research. The topics covered ranged across diverse areas of knowledge, from the sciences to the humanities, showing the breadth and depth of their talents.

After the presentations, the jury retired to deliberate, while the audience awaited the final verdict with great interest. Finally, the winner was announced. This event was also a great opportunity to foster and nurture the research spirit among the younger generation, with Secondary students attending to be motivated and prepared for when their chance comes up. We are proud of all the participants and look forward to future editions of this event, which will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations to come.

Study Trips to Berlin & Geneva

By Ms Maria Cassina and Ms Mª Alba Camps, International Relations Department

Inspiring GENEVA Secondary Y2 BERLIN

Secondary Y4

Tschüs Berlin!

What a week we had in Berlin with our Secondary Year 4 students The weather was very kind to us and we were able to walk the length and breadth of this calm and fascinating city The students were able to delve deeper into the significance of 20th Century History and will now use this to develop their Investigation Projects

This year we returned to Geneva with a group of 75 students and 8 teachers Lucky enough to be accompanied by sunny weather, everyone was able to enjoy such emblematic visits as the United Nations headquarters and International Amnesty, among others.

Among some of the more serious moments, we were also able to have some fun at the Spy Museum and at the Olympic Stadium All in all a fantastic time was had by everyone

The Red Cross Museum has been a great discovery for our students in terms of its history and the great work they do around the world They also visited the Olympic Museum in Lausanne where they not only learnt about why the Olympic Games are held around the world but also about the importance of fair and honest competition that knows no borders All in all, a very educational trip and an experience they will surely remember for the rest of their lives

Secondary Year 1 - Exchange to Lyon

By Ms Mª Alba Camps, International Relations Department

We conclude this exchange, which began with the visit of the French school Collège Les Chartreux - Saint-Charles in November to our school, with our students travelling to the home of their corresponding exchange partners in Lyon This was the first school trip away from home in Secondary and they were accompanied by their teachers Mr Étienne Pomerleau, Ms Gemma Solé and Mr Marc Ballester The students were not only able to see the French school in situ, but also to visit interesting places such as the Musée des Confluences, a museum of natural history and societies, the Chocolaterie de la Toque Blanche where they were able to observe the chocolate process from its harvesting to the final production that we see in the shops, a boat trip on the Saöne River, as well as several other guided visits to the beautiful city of Lyon It goes without saying that all of this took place in a totally French-speaking context, which allowed our students to put to the test, practise and expand their knowledge of the language with the French families who so warmly welcomed them They are delighted with the experience and are eager to continue learning with their school trips abroad

Tilburg & Kingston Exchange-Secondary Y3

By Ms Mª Alba Camps, International Relations Department

We come to the end of March with the return of our Secondary Year 3 exchange students. On the one hand, one group have enjoyed the customs and traditions of the Netherlands, with their visits to the cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the end of their Synthesis Project work on sustainable cities in the Netherlands and spending time with their Dutch families.

On the other hand, another group of students visited London's Southbank, the Docklands Museum and the city of Kingston. And for a better understanding of English culture, they have attended an introductory class to English sports as well as a Food Technology workshop.

All in all, a very positive experience in terms of an immersion into the customs and culture of these two English-speaking countries to which they will surely return one day.

Inspiring

Ski Week - Primary Y3 and Y4

By Mr Alex Parera, Ski Coordinator

Primary Year 3&4 have had the best ski week of the last 3 seasons! Who would have thought it a few weeks ago! We enjoyed some fantastic days, with unbeatable snow conditions and a great atmosphere between pupils and teachers that made these days unforgettable

We had a large number of newbies who were putting on skis for the first time The atmosphere was a mixture of nervousness and excitement It was spectacular to see their evolution over the week, and they treated us to a real exhibition on the last day in the slalom What speed, they looked like experts! And what to say about the more advanced skiers, who, with a refined style, surprised us with a remarkable improvement in their technique

But it doesn't end there They had a great time with the afternoon activities: tubbing simulating Formula 1; the traditional sledging with guaranteed laughs; snow games; "geocaching": a treasure hunt for real explorers or snowmobiling with a sledge And all of this was topped off with a delicious hot chocolate or the "berenar de pastor", delicious sausages freshly made on the bonfire

But it wasn't just an endless stream of frenetic activities! We have also had time to enjoy board games, chatting with friends, painting, spectacular ping pong games or competitions such as "Got Talent" in which the students demonstrated their theatrical and dancing skills, and the long-awaited "Pyjama Party" on the last night They just can't get enough!

And what do we value most about this experience? Well, that over the course of these days we have managed to make our students more autonomous when it comes to organising their own things, getting dressed, taking showers We are happy to see how they have put the "screens" aside for a while and have dedicated themselves to getting to know each other, to talk a lot more and to create stronger bonds of friendship And, of course, they have been able to work on overcoming their fears and strengthening their self-esteem, because the greatest source of personal satisfaction has been to see that with hard work they can succeed

For all these reasons, this week has become an unforgettable experience that we are sure they will want to repeat We look forward to seeing you next year!

Centre d'Apropament a la Natura

By Ms Lyn McBride, Infant School Coordinator

The kids had an amazing day exploring the natural world and being surrounded by a wide variety of creatures

There were plenty of amazing things to see, from the majestic deer strolling across the fields to the magnificent iguanas soaking in the sun Their desire to see every animal, from the heavy tortoises to the imposing eagles, was evident on their faces But even despite the happy emotions, there were moments of fear when some of the FY3 children came into contact with the snakes, which caused a mixture of interest and awe

All in all, the kids were excited about the chance to interact directly with the animal kingdom and make lifelong memories, and, as we can see, it was a great experience!

Vivim la música junts!

By Ms Monica Griera, Arts Coordinator

Mitjançant el joc, la interpretació de cançons i la producció de ritmes amb el cos i altres elements, hem obert les classes de Sensibilització Musical a pares i mares

D'aquesta manera, junts i amb la màgia de la música hem compartit tot el que hem après durant aquests mesos. A més, també hem enriquit el vincle afectiu i hem reforçat l'aprenentatge que s'aconsegueix quan compartim amb alegria el goig que sentim amb la música.

¡Embarazadas y bebés disfrutan con Penguins!

¡Seguimos invitando de vuestra parte a todos vuestros amigos y/o familiares con bebés menores de 12 meses o embarazadas que no hayan venido anteriormente a Penguins a probar una clase gratuita con nuestros amigos!

Inspiring

Summer Camp

By Mr Pep Olivé, EISB Camps Coordinator

We are pleased to present to you the new programme of activities designed for the upcoming Easter and summer holidays: EISB International Easter & Summer Camps 2024.

You will find all the information and the registration form on our webpage

Please, be reminded that the registration deadline for the Easter Camp is 18 March 2024

We look forward to seeing you!

EISB Team Mr Ramón Villadelprat

PETeacher,BasketballCoordinatorandEISBSeniorBasketballPlayer

ByCommunicationsDepartment

From his early days as a swimming pool instructor and basketball coach to his current role as Secondary PE teacher, basketball coordinator and Senior team player, Ramon is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the school over the past 14 years In addition, Ramon is an EISB Alumni, graduating from the school in 2011

Described by his colleagues and students as a friendly, cheerful and dedicated person, he is known for his close and friendly atmosphere in class, where interaction and mutual respect are of the essence His approach is characterised by the use of a wide variety of activities and methodologies that allow students to enjoy themselves while working hard in the P E sessions in order to reach the goals set

The remarkable growth of the basketball section in the last two years is a reflection of the commitment and passion of the entire coaching staff

Ramon has no hesitation in recommending that EISB families make the most of the years their children spend at the school, surrounded by a wonderful group of people who are always there to support and help their children in any way necessary

The RECIPE, please!

Aguacates rellenos de cóctel de gambas

By EISB Cheff

Preparación:

Ingredientes para 4 personas:

150 g de palitos de cangrejo

1 cebolleta

3 aguacates

150 g de gambas cocidas y peladas

1 limón

Aceite de oliva virgen extra

Pimienta negra

Sal

Para la salsa rosa o cóctel:

70 g de mahonesa

30 g de kétchup

2 cucharadas de salsa perrins

1 naranja

Unas gotas de tabasco

Lo primero que haremos será preparar la salsa que acompañará nuestros aguacates:

1

En un bol mezclamos todos los ingredientes de la salsa cóctel hasta conseguir una salsa de tono rosado

En otro bol colocamos uno de los aguacates troceados

2 Abrimos los dos aguacates restantes, retiramos el hueso y con ayuda de una cuchara ampliamos el agujero sin llegar a quitar toda la carne de las paredes

4

3 Reservamos esas 4 mitades

A continuación, cortamos los palitos de cangrejo y los añadimos al bol Incorporamos la cebolla cortada en brunoise y las gambas peladas Seguidamente, añadimos aceite, salpimentamos al gusto y regamos con el zumo de un limón Por último, lo mezclamos todo bien, salpimentamos los aguacates por dentro y los rellenamos con la mezcla El toque final será decorar los aguacates con cebollino picado y una lamina de naranja bien fina