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his yearbook is full of extraordinary evidence of your talent and character, and as you prepare for your next adventures in life, look back on your time at Sotogrande with affection and pride. You have built and developed your character in extraordinary ways at Sotogrande, and these will doubtless lead to deserved success and achievement – but the real impact of this is greater than that. Think of your school experiences, and the summits that you have scaled, as building the roots of your tree of life. In your brilliant futures you will see your leaves and branches flourishing visibly – but it will be the roots that you have built in your time at Sotogrande that will hold you steady in the inevitable storms that life throws at us.
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ou have shown us such great resilience, zest and self-belief – now draw down on this character, as a tree does through its roots, to remember that anything is possible; let your character be the safety net as you set yourself the highest challenges.
I am hugely grateful to the brilliant team at Sotogrande for all they have enabled you to achieve – and thank each of you for your hard work and commitment to the ethos and heart of this great school. In a somewhat troubled world, I am deeply optimistic about a future in your hands. I wish you every future success and happiness.
Nicholas Wergan
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D2 - Class of 2020
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We are a learning community, passionate about providing an International Education, which inspires and encourages learning and intercultural understanding. We facilitate self-discovery and the development of unique interests, gifts and talents, whilst promoting service learning as a force for good in the world.
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Alumni
Somos una comunidad en continuo aprendizaje, apasionada de la Educación Internacional, que inspira y estimula el conocimiento y el entendimiento intercultural. Ayudamos a nuestros alumnos a que se conozcan mejor a sí mismos, descubran sus intereses, talentos y habilidades. Promovemos la acción social como una contribución positiva a nuestro mundo.
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Head of SIS Every year seems to pass so quickly. When I take time to stop and reflect on the activities, accomplishments and points of celebration, it makes me smile. I honestly love this school, the energy that the community provides, the focus and dedication of staff, the open-mindedness and willingness to engage in opportunities of students and the support and trust of the parents. For me, this is what makes this school and our community different. It’s what gets me out of bed each morning and drives our school, and me, to improve year upon year. I would like to thank and congratulate our dedicated staff, who artfully guide and support our students through the IB courses, the exam preparation and the exams themselves. They are a true credit to our school! Firstly, we must commend the IB Diploma exam results of our 2019 graduating class. With an average point score of over 34 and a subject average score of 5.42, our students really stepped up to the challenge and produced exam results to be proud of. For the second year in a row, our highest performing student was a boarding student, which is testament to the support and guidance given by the boarding team. With the help and direction of our university guidance team, 90% of our graduating students went to their first choice of university, which really is an exceptional figure. We started this academic year with a whole school assembly in the sun. The opportunity for students from EC1 to D2 to come together and connect is a real asset of our school. Being an officially recognised Eco-School provided another incentive for us to gather for whole school assemblies. The Eco-Schools driver has helped further embed environmental awareness within our community, monthly ‘travel to school in a green way’ days connected with an environmentally friendly lunch, have provided a platform for conversation and for our students to reflect. This year in the M5 Personal Project and M3 Community Project, we have seen students share the benefits and variety of vegan and vegetarian cooking. In February, an M5 student designed the menu for the whole school using her vegan recipes. It was delicious! Sports has continued to be a focus for us, and under the leadership of Miss Steph and Mr Alvaro, we took part in our first ISAA tournament in London and totally smashed it! The U18 boys team came home champions. This has been further reinforced by outstanding performances in local football tournaments, cross country events, and with individual performances in golf, tennis, horse riding, fencing, dance and beyond. With more students than ever before came the promise of new buildings, something that has been talked about for years and finally, in November, this dream became a reality. In December, the building team moved in and it has been fascinating watching the project come to fruition as the year has progressed. In February, SotoRox and SotoSmash, our first ever 2-day music festival, were terrific events that provided another opportunity for our talented musicians to perform on a big stage. Behind the scenes, D1 students, as part of their CAS projects, formed the event planning team. Leading everything from rehearsals, to catering and safety, this’ real-life’ learning experience provided invaluable knowledge and experience to our students. Our drive to use education as a force for good is central to our hearts and our values. Our monthly send a child to school days, fundraising events like SotoRox and our year group level focus on giving back, means there are plenty of opportunities for students to reflect on their place within society and how they can enhance social connection. Taking action is critical, and in the last 12 months, we ran trips to Uganda, Ecuador and the Himalayas. These trips provide opportunities for our students not only to take action but to create lifelong habits and memories. Then came March! The forced closure of all schools and, almost overnight, virtual school started! Staff, students and parents embraced this change and whilst we all longed for the reopening of school, there have been many amazing achievements and connections over this time of isolation. D2 students have started university-level courses (MOOCs), with a number of them earning credits for their completed work. M5 Personal Project students held the first ‘Virtual Personal Project Fair’. M3 students collaborated remotely to create video presentations of their projects and the P6 students worked virtually to create their P6 Exhibition, themed on COVID-19. We saw science experiments, maths puzzle days, virtual trips around the world and a virtual sports day! As a community, we really gelled through this tough time and I feel so happy to be on the other side of this, with fingers crossed that we will be allowed to open normally in September. Once again, through adversity, we saw pockets of our community using education as a force for good, with 3D visor printing, mask sewing, creating time to chat with people in old people’s homes and recording stories for our friends in Nabugabo. At the heart of Sotogrande International School is the desire to create opportunities for students. Reflecting on the above events, trips and the unexpected challenge of creating a virtual school makes me proud of our teaching and learning team and of our students, who embrace everything we give them. I genuinely believe in the benefits of ‘experiential learning’, our students can explore new and exciting experiences, with the support of passionate people - what an amazing way to be educated, and it even managed to continue through virtual school!
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Head of Prim Having been at SIS for 22 years, this is one year that will stand out from others. The challenges that have come with Covid 19 have once again highlighted how we are not just a school, but a dedicated and passionate learning community, that no matter what, does its best to support all. During the first two terms we had the pleasure of enjoying and experiencing normality that we have become accustomed to. At the end of the first term our EC1, EC2, P1 and P2 students worked their magic and collectively performed three different Winter performances. In the second term, many of our Primary students had the amazing opportunity to perform or attend at Sotorox. Throughout both these terms, students had the chance to participate in inter school competitions, public speaking and visual arts events.
This year, however, I would like to recognise, celebrate and make particular reference to our P6 students. The end of P6 is always a milestone which marks the culminating experiences of the students passing through Primary School. This year has definitely been a different way for P6 to finish Primary. Due to having to close school before the end of the second term, P6 have not been able to participate in their final expressive arts performance, could not go on their three day end of year trip, had to complete the PYP Exhibition online and celebrate their P6 Graduation virtually. P6, you should feel extremely proud of yourselves! Your continued commitment, enthusiasm and resilience has been noted by all your teachers. Well done, thank you and good luck in MYP and any future adventures.
My final thank you this year has to go to all our Primary Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff. Since the middle of March and the move to virtual school, our Primary Team has really gone above and beyond. Through the many different challenges that virtual school brought, our team redesigned curriculum activities, continued to strive for excellence, and adapted the programme in order to respond to the many different social, pastoral and academic needs of our students and families. I know this has been an emotional and professional rollercoaster for all. Thank you! So as we move into the summer and the chance to move across provinces to see family and friends, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and relaxing summer, and I look forward to seeing you all in September!
Emma Butler Head of Primary School
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Another year has gone by and fundamentals is approaching its 10th anniversary. We have so much to celebrate! It’s been nearly 10 years of sharing experiences with our community, inspiring lives and motivating our little ones into this amazing journey of enjoying every moment.
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It has been a great year in EC1!
We have enjoyed watching the children learn through exploration and play. There have been many occasions throughout the year when the children have demonstrated the enjoyment of learning
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Christmas Show - Santa´s on Strike
Experiencing life without our sense of sight
Making perfume in our Senses Unit
Using different materials to create our own puppets
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World Book Day 2020
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Enjoying fruit picking in the Spanish countryside Investigating natural materials in our wooded area
We have had a fantastic year in P1!
All the teachers were so proud of how quickly the children settled into their new classes and adapted to their new year group Discovering China in our Cultures Unit
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What a fantastic year in P5! What an extraordinary year in P5! Do you remember our trip to the Synagogue and the Buddhist Temple during our Beliefs Unit? What about all those crazy experiments we did together in our Materials Unit? We love Oobleck! This year we created history attending our first ever Virtual School. We really missed our friends, but overcame so many challenges. Do you remember the crazy games with the PE team, and musical madness with Mr Luis? We learned to use our IT skills to conference collaboratively thanks to Mr Sanchez´s IT teaching, applying all we had learnt in a real life situation. We presented our Technology and Ecosystems projects online, and we ha how to love where we live even more.
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P6 Primary
P6 has been a busy and challenging year preparing for secondary. Developing social skills through the infamous ‘Stand up, Hands up, Pair up’ always proved to be both trying and entertaining!
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The Kindred Project, a unique student driven non-profit organisation set up in 2010 by SIS with the firm goal of enabling and empowering students to use education as a force for good in the world. We strongly believe that proactive, responsible young people are key for overcoming the problems in the world, and thus must be encouraged and supported as drivers of positive change within their local communities and beyond. This has been a year which has invited us to reflect deeply about our role and responsibility towards our world. With the impact that our students have had during this year, we are hopeful for a better and brighter future! “The past two years working with KP has opened my eyes to the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to run some of our school's favorite events such as the Primary Sleepover, Rice Day, Dreaming Dragon’s pop-up shop, and all the other numerous events. I have greatly enjoyed working with KP and am glad to have been able to take on responsibilities such as planning and leading our monthly Send a Child to School Day with my friend Sophie. Doing KP teaches us students important collaborative and responsibility skills that are extremely useful for the future. See you in September! Cordelia T, M5 student
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Leading small business concepts and ventures enables students to learn invaluable skills and gain life experience to solve social and environmental problems through sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives, rather than only through fundraising activities. Through Dreaming Dragons (DD), this year our students have been involved in (1) bringing events with a purpose to our SIS community, such as the Primary Sleepovers and the Halloween Party, (2) running the monthly DD pop-up shop offering second-hand uniform, reading books and products from our global partners, like organic honey and saffron, (3) development of the GCP and Sweety Sugar monthly bakes sales, (4) organising the Dreaming Dragons Gift List which provides gifts for your loved ones, (5) design of merchandise and new business opportunities for our global partners, as well as (5) awareness raising through Primary and Secondary Units of Inquiry
“Working collaboratively was essential in this activity as it was a quite complex operation and by working together we could break down the roles into more manageable sections that also worked towards all of our specialities. Cheryl and I helped in planning the event, from designing the gifts tags, drafting the emails that would be sent out, as well as discussing how to make the most efficient system possible. We also had to consider the ethics of our actions and choices as the system has to be anonymous.� Tess M, D1 student
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Primary KP Club
KP Primary encourages some of our younger students to explore ways in which they can have a positive impact on the world around them. Projects this year have included (1) fundraising through cake and sweetie sales to raise money for various KP projects, including sending Musitafa to school in Nabugabo, (2) Ensuring that all sweets sold and the packaging used is from sustainable sources and promoting the importance of this in three different languages. (3) developing the KP herb garden, (4) promoting UN Day with face painting around the school, (5) raising money for the Movember campaign by selling fake moustaches (6) monthly Dog Food Drop for SOS Perrera in Los Barrios, (7) organised activities for the Hogar Betania Christmas Party, and many more.
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“This year a group of us in KP Primary who enjoy baking started setting up the monthly bake sales. We had different themes, and it turned out to be a good way to raise money and people liked our biscuits and cakes.” Elsie C. P6 student
Secondary KP Club
“Personally for me having the chance to be part of KP has been a transformational experience, not only because I was able to be part of a real team, but because it has also been a massive eye-opener towards what a big difference our commitment has made towards the many projects and people we support. If there is something that I am sure everyone that has been involved with the The Kindred Project will take with them forever, is the realisation that a little means a lot even something as simple as sending email reminders for Rice Day. KP allows us to learn more about the world and about ourselves, and that we as students, Primary and Secondary, are already contributing towards a big and positive change in our society.” Lucía G, D2 student
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Eco School
Throughout 2019-2020 we’ve continued to promote and increase the number of educational and hands-on eco activities. Although we know we still have a lot to do on the eco front, the activities carried out provide an excellent example to the school community of how we can all be empowered as changemakers capable of overcoming the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. Notable successes this year included (1) the wonderful transformation and growth of the permaculture garden, (2) provision of home-grown vegetables for the school’s cantina, (3) development of several eco-related Personal Projects, Community Projects and GCP projects, (4) design of SIS’ Eco Code of Conduct, (5) curricular and extra curricular connections through Primary and Secondary Units of Enquiry and clubs, (6) permaculture expert visit from Danyadara team, (7) continuation of Travel to School in a Green Way days and introduction of Sustainable lunch day in the cantina, (8) evaluation process for Eco School Flag Certification, (9) reduction of the number of printed documents at school, (11) significant reduction of single use plastic and packaging… and so much more!
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“I am currently in GCP doing a project that works with California worms that convert food waste into organic fertilizer. This project is also part of our permaculture garden as the compost will be used in the garden guilds for growing plants that will later be used in the school canteen.” Milo M, M5 student.
Morocco KP & SIS have partnered with the Tiwizi Foundation since 2008, giving way to life-shaping CAS opportunities and our unique Family Trip. During 2019-2020 we have funded and actively participated in the (1) provision of 12 scholarships for Secondary students, (2) employment of an English teacher to give support classes to the local youth, (3) financial support for COVID-19 emergency response, (4) running of SotoRox 5 to raise funds for the construction of 2 new community classrooms, (5) promotion and sales of Tiwizi grown organic saffron and honey through our Dreaming Dragons pop-up shop at SIS, and (5) awareness raising sessions through Units of Inquiry.
“Throughout the Asni trip, I got to participate in activities that I treasure and feel passionate about, such as theatre and music, but I also got to push myself out of my comfort zone. After embarking on this journey, I now know what I love to do. What we as students can do and what The Kindred Project does is beyond unimaginable; as humans we thrive for the better and The Kindred Project is a grand example of this. � Zara Bell, D2 student
Nuevo Hogar Betania has been our local partner since 2013! During 2019-2020 we have funded and actively participated in (1) Hogar Betania’s Christmas Party and SIS Choir Tour, (2) employment of a teacher to provide daily school support for Hogar Betania residents and children with learning needs, (3) food drops to support the Soup Kitchen programme, (4) celebration of Rice Days to fund the 3 meals provided at Hogar Betania’s Summer Camp for children in need, (5) financial support towards COVID-19 Emergency Programme, (6) awareness raising sessions through Units of Inquiry.
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“My experience at Hogar Betania was super interesting as I had not been back for 5 years. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to the residents there, listening to their life stories and how Hogar Betania has helped them. I also benefited from speaking in Spanish as it helps me improve and I am able to get more confident with speaking in real-life scenarios. ” - Jim D, M4 student
Ecuador
KP & SIS have partnered with the Yanapuma Foundation since 2008, providing funds and resources for a range of environmental, cultural and entrepreneurial projects. During 2019-2020 we have funded and actively participated in (1) provision of 2 higher education scholarships for Tsachila students, (2) on-line support for acquisition of eco-certification for the cultural group, (3) development of social media presence through Instagram and Facebook accounts, (4) design of a Spanish-English website and, (5) awareness raising sessions through Units of Inquiry.
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I developed many new skills and I did things that I didn’t know I was capable of. This expedition really helped me to know myself better. I learnt to work alone, to listen and be heard. I learnt to plant and feel love for people I didn’t even know.•I2017 learnt SIS Yearbook to live in a new place, without mobiles, being more aware of others and what really happens around me. Clara G, M5 student
KP & SIS have supported the Nabugabo Community Learning Centre (NCLC) since 2012. During 2019-2020 we have funded and actively participated in (1) provision of scholarships for 56 Primary students through our Send a Child to School programme, (2) provision of graduation gifts for Year 7 students, (3) donation of school uniforms, shoes and clothes, (4) acquisition of essential educational resources, (5) fundraising towards the Secondary Education Fund, (6) fundraising towards the construction of a library for St Kizito’s Secondary School, (7) fundraising towards the construction of a home for a local family in need, and (8) awareness raising sessions through Units of Inquiry.
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I have learnt not to take things for granted and appreciate everything we have. I have learnt to live in the moment and make SIS Yearbook 2017 sure no moment goes to waste. I have also learnt to love. The love that is shared within the community is impossible to put•into words. In some ways, I have learnt to love myself - Mae G, SIS D1 student
On behalf of all of the people that are part of this wonderful worldwide community, we would like to say THANK YOU for making yet another year of inspirational and transformational work possible and for supporting us to create extraordinary opportunities for our students and partners not only to embrace and adapt to change, but also manage and influence it.
No excellent party is as good as the ones at SIS. The great entertainment, food & drink and brilliant performances worked their magic again. The PTA can now give back even more extra resources for the children’s school experience
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Back to School
Instruments, games, food and families are the cornerstone of the PTA parties. Whether it is celebrating the new term, lighting up the sky at the fireworks party or ringing in the Christmas and holidays season, there is always great support from everyone.
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Christmas Fair Relaxed, warm, bursting with talent and with many lovely people around�, the BTSP excels in embracing new families and celebrating the start of the school year. The many talented SIS musicians, KP group, supportive families and willing volunteers made for a great party. The paella, crepes, bbq, bar, popcorn and hot chocolate kept the dancing and partying in full swing long into the evening.
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School began on Tuesday with a welcome day for our new families. Parent Ambassadors, PTA members and students kindly gave up the last day of their holiday to welcome and help our new families and students settle into the SIS community
Dia de Andalucía Celebration is always an opportunity for all students to learn and enjoy Andalusian traditions and art through fun games,workshops, traditional food, music and much more!!!!
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Head of Secon As the academic year draws to a close it is always time to reflect on the moments which we feel will help us define yet another year to remember. Of course, 2020 will be difficult to forget, with the cloud of Covid 19 casting a shadow over all we held dear. We were left isolated and worried about loved ones, our friends, colleagues and neighbours. Schools were closed, exams were cancelled, meeting up with our friends, playing our favourite sports and attending musical concerts were all left frozen in time. All of these elements were at the very core of what we know and love about our SIS learning environment. It was during this time of reflection that it dawned on me that we had already attained so much and the year had already been made up of highlights and moments to celebrate. Nations came together as SIS hosted our first Model United Nations, demonstrating our students’ ability to explore and debate topics with insight and intelligence. SIS welcomed students from schools on the coast as well as Fulham School, London and The International School of Monza, Italy. The public speaking skills honed in this event were reinforced by the debating club and Ted Talks which saw our students as outstanding ambassadors for our school. In addition to supporting the linguistic prowess of our students, SIS also opened our doors to become a formal IELTS testing centre. The creative bar was raised exceptionally high once again this year as we welcomed the community to the back to school party with confident and assured performers entertaining us. This evening was a promise of what was to come later in the year; the much anticipated SotoRox V and
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the inaugural Sotosmash. Coordinated by the D1 CAS team and the Kindred Project, students were provided with the most unique opportunity to perform on a festival sized stage with professional sound and lighting systems to rival the best live events. We were joined by our friends from Fulham House Prep School in the UK who settled in immediately and helped SIS raise the roof as well as raise funds for the Kindred Project initiatives. Through an appreciation of our sensory world, creating authentic learning experiences out of the classroom enabled us to develop multiple perspectives where we can discover our unique interests. Both the M3 Community Project and the M5 Personal Project showcased creative thinking in our students, with the breadth and scope of areas covered being truly inspiring. Students continued to make the most of the opportunities offered to them as they enjoyed experiential learning with numerous field trips and expeditions. Visits to art galleries were enjoyed and helped students make the connections across the arts, including literature. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme enabled exploration of our beautiful local environment as well as forging close bonds through teamwork and collaboration. The annual Ski and SnowBoard Trip to Sierra Nevada saw a number of students experience skiing for the very first time alongside those more experienced in the sport determined to take their skills to the next level. 2019/20 also saw the SIS Varsity Football Squad return as Champions from the ISAA tournament hosted by TASIS in London. The win was a hugely celebrated achievement, having played against other prominent
European schools such as The International School of Geneva, The International School of Basel, Cairo American College and The American School In England. For the graduating class of 2020, this is the perfect year for you to truly understand what it means when we say that it is not only your grades attained in exams that will define you. Denied the opportunity to sit the exams which you had all anticipated for many years, we understand that you felt mixed blessings. However, we know how thoroughly prepared you were. We also know how your future universities and future employers will be looking at all of the other wonderful qualities you will be able to offer. It seems that while we may have left our physical school for the final term of 2019/20 for the safety of staying at home, we have definitely brought our values with us to conclude the year more compassionate, resilient, and grateful for the many opportunities this year has provided. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone in the SIS Community. I wish those of you who are leaving us the very best of luck in your new ventures. Please stay in touch through our Alumni Community. For those who will continue their adventure at SIS, I sincerely look forward to welcoming you all back after the summer.
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Arianne Parkinson
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As the anticipation of summer draws near, I am not yet ready to end our school year together. I feel like we are just beginning to know you as you have ventured boldly ahead into your Middle Years Programme. In between all of the lessons, investigations, assessments and extra-curricular activities, your teachers have also been learning about you - who you are and who you have the potential to become. Even with our physical separation into virtual school, the sudden lockdown has brought us closer together as we have seen the backdrops of our homes, pets and loved ones on our screens. The overwhelming resilience and positivity you have shown in this whirlwind of a year has been nothing short of remarkable, and I am very proud of you. I look forward to spending more time with you all, to watch you grow into the best versions of yourselves. I hope the lessons about life, respect, and, most of all, kindness, stick with you throughout your secondary school journey. One thing we can be sure of, is that no matter the challenges life throws in front of us, we will be united in our support and celebrations of each other. Let us be assured that like a storm, this will pass, and soon again we will stand with each other in the sunlight.
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If I think KINDNESS, I think of all of you If I think COOPERATIVE, I think of all of you If I think HARDWORKING, I think of all of you If I think CREATIVE, I think of all of you If I think MAGICAL, I think of all of you
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From day one I knew you were a passionate, committed, courageous and a driven year. I encourage you to always think that “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” and “Aim for the moon. Even if you miss, you´ll land among the stars” I take with me all the great moments we had together this year: Our amazing bonding trip, our assemblies, our sport competitions, your embracement of virtual learning... Covid-19 has given us a reason to reflect, to move forward and to look at our future with strength and optimism. Each one of you is unique and an inspiration to others and all of us together make a big “family” which is the essence of SIS. I am looking forward to one more year with you full of special moments!!
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What an unpredictable end! Two years have passed and you are moving onto your next chapter. I am going to miss your energy, enthusiasm and creativity. Nevertheless, I am excited to see how you all, independently, progress over the next few years. Challenges have been met. Starting with our overnight bonding trip, where you raced against the clock to problem solve in escape rooms. Putting up your own tent, which allowed us to sleep under the stars. And of course, devouring those delicious pizzas made from your own hands, cooked on camping stoves in the outdoors.
Andrea Wiltshire M3 Pastoral Leader
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This year’s Community Project topics wholeheartedly blew me away. It was clear your commitment was driven by genuine passion, and a want to raise awareness of the needs for local and global communities. Our combined responsibility to look after our environment has never been so crucial, and a number of your projects positively addressed these needs. Topics ranged from climate change, microplastics, vegetarianism to permaculture and most importantly disseminating this gained knowledge to our younger students. The current situation has highlighted a definite need to pull together and support each other. Many of you did this through working with the Kindred Project, external charities and animal shelters. Thank you M3, I am proud of you all and what you have achieved this year.
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M3 Community project; the experience of learning We would like to congratulate all M3 students for their amazing job and in-depth inquiry leading to service as action in the Community Project. This year they had to prepare the final oral assessment during the first week of lockdown, we could never have imagined this situation before. That was a very high challenge that all students faced with courage and efficiency. We are impressed and proud of both the technical and communication skills they showed during the virtual assessment.
Gara Hernández Service Learning Coordinator, Teacher of Spanish “Don't limit a child to your own learning, for she was born in another time” Rabindranath Tagore
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This year has proved to be very challenging for all. We started the year with a highly successful bonding trip with students experiencing a multitude of activities designed to bring them together as a group. There was the trip to Aquamijas Water Park and the trip to Tarifa Beach in which students had the opportunity to get to know each other better. There have been many academic and sporting successes this year and the M4 students are closing in on the final stages of the Middle Years programme having worked hard to improve grades, develop skills and lay the foundations for their move to M5. We have many committed students who contribute greatly to the school community, including sports, theatre, music, MUN, The Kindred Project and many more. We have spent the last few months working through the virtual school and I am very proud, and privileged to have so many dedicated and hard working students. I am very much looking forward to the start of next year and watching the students achievements as they continue their journey through school.
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ivan moore M5 Pastoral Leader
M5, what a year! The last year of MYP is always a busy and slightly stressful time, with so many things to complete (not least the Personal Project). This year we have had our unique challenges and we have spent a whole term communicating with each other through a computer screen! You have risen to the challenge incredibly well and completed your MYP journey beyond expectations. It has not been an easy nor comfortable experience for some of you, but you have learned new skills and developed a strong recognition of the value and importance of our school environment. I know those who are returning to us will be glad to walk through the front gates in September and be part of 'real' school once again. To those leaving us, sincere best wishes on your forward journey, and to all, have a safe, healthy and enjoyable summer break.
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''This year’s M5 Personal Project fair was a wonderful opportunity to explore the variety of projects that students have created in response to this task. The products are only one strand of a very challenging set of assessment criteria, however, they are the physical creation of the M5s’ process. I would like to congratulate all of the M5 students for stepping up to the challenge and thank all of the supervisors for their hard work, time and guidance.'' Paul Lang Personal Project Coordinator Teacher of English
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T he person al project f or me has opened up my lear ning perspective and how to be a better inqu irer. I t wa s a great experience for me to c reate a product t hat played a big part of my life even w hen I dreaded wr iting about it
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Bonding Trips Middle Years At the start of each school year, students go on a team-building trip. By holding these trips at the start of the year it helps to build relationships between the students, as well as between the tutors and their students. They help to create a strong sense of group identity and are something we always look back on with fond memories.
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DesigN Creativity comes from looking for the unexpected and stepping outside of your own experience.-Masaru Ibuka Design is a solution to a problem: art is a question to a problem -John Maeda
Learning to stand in someone else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peaco begins. And it's up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.--Barack Obama
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When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you.--Susan Sarandon
Life is a continuous exercise in creative problem solving. --Michael J Gelb
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.--Maya Angelou
languages & literature
Across the different Language and Literature courses in English, Spanish and Russian, we’ve continued to encourage students to find their voice and be comfortable in their expression, be it in reading, writing or verbal communication. Through interactive learning experiences, students are encouraged to be highly literate in their first language as well as understanding the beauty of being bi-lingual and in many cases, literate in 3 or more languages. Through diverse activities and field studies, we continue to encourage students to appreciate the beauty of fiction and non fiction texts. There is no end to the possibilities in this subject due to the wonderful understanding encouraged in our students; that language learning is infinite.
Different and varied activities take place in the Math classroom, no matter if it is at the school campus or in virtual school. Our students are challenged to discover patterns that can be described using Mathematics. Moreover, students apply Mathematics in real-world contexts. We feel proud of our students!
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INDIVIDUAL & SOCIETIES D1 geography students attended the “Towards Nature Conference” in Marbella with a focus on the environmental impacts of climate change. The highlight of the evening was a lecture given by Swedish explorer Johan Nilson who presented some stunning and inspiring photography from his expeditions through the Arctic. Shannon Everett won a prize for contributing the best questions to the guest speaker at the end of the session.
DP students participants in Educaixa Challenge BECRITICAL M1’s discussing and preparing their expositions for an “I see, I think, I wonder” activity at the beginning of a new unit.
M2 students investigated different forms of sustainable food production developing their conceptual understanding of systems. They took part in a workshop led by members from the Danyadara permaculture centre that used the school´s own sustainable forest as a learning resource. M4 students in I&S investigated the causes and effects of political empires through a simulation and historical research. From this knowledge foundation students developed their conceptual understanding about the causes, effects and power and then formulated their own generalisations about empires, even applying them to more contemporary business empires. Finally these generalisations were used to design, create and play their own games that evidenced this understanding..
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This year has been full of new and interesting experiences for our students in Science! We have visited local water bodies to test the quality of the water and question human impact. At the ‘Towards Nature’ event in Marbella, our students acted as master of ceremonies, gave their own speeches and interviewed the guest speaker. Our students have continued to develop their scientific knowledge through experimentation, debates and a multitude of other activities. Home experimentation has been a challenge that the science team rose to, I am proud of their creativity in providing engaging activities and practicals which continued to stretch understanding to the highest level.
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Acquisition M1 presentation, practising their oral skills.
D2: Virtual Class: Last class together...Having fun! M2 : Enjoying some crêpes for Pancake Day. M2: English Film project
M5.Concurso de tapas tradicionales. M4: Acción & Servicio en Hogar Betania.
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Physical & health Education
In addition to the numerous opportunities offered in the extensive PE curriculum, students have also excelled in various competitive sports. Our varsity footballers competed in the prestigious international ISAA football tournament in London which the boys won. On the Costa del Sol our students continue to thrive, competing in various tournaments and competitions where students were given the opportunity to shine in the sport they love
We live in a Globalized world, people, places and economies are increasingly interdependent and interconnected. Ongoing global challenges are impacting us all. Sollutions require thinking, and acting beyond our own communitites.
global 2018/19 has been an This year has been an exciting year for the SIS sports teamsyear for GCP amazing citizenship students from M1 to M5. Thank you for programme
supporting their social enterprise projects and fundraising activities!
This academic year: M1 GCP students have studied human rights, apartheid and cultural diffusion. Students explored Martin Luther Kings Junior´s Lettters from Birmingham Jail. We used this reading to teach us how to have conversations across communitites, starting with deep listening, empathy and encouragment to speak truth in service of a more just world. M2 and M3 Students had a sucessful year with their “Pop Shake” fundraising idea, helping to support students in Nabagabu Community Learning Centre in Uganda.
Despite the lockdown, M5 students completed their final submission for the Global Social Leaders Competition 2020. This year the group focussed on educating others about reducing food waste as part of their efforts to address the United Nations Goals for Sustainable Development .
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English LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
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We are so proud of all our ELD students this year! Boris Delev, who graduated from the Diploma Programme with the highest individual IB score of 42 points, was with us in ELD from his arrival in the school in M4 right through to graduation. We will miss him, and wish him every success in his studies at UCL. Primary ELD students have continued to delight us with their energy and enthusiasm and have made excellent progress this year. There have been some exceptional achievements, including Victoria Herrera, Lina Pellinen and Javier Orozco in the P6 Exhibition. Congratulations also to Jiawen, Varvara and Sofia for their achievements in the M3 Community Project, and to Oleg, Maria, Gonzalo, Anastasia and Oceane for their excellent M5 Personal Projects.
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We were extremely impressed by the D1 and D2 students who sat the first-ever external IELTS exams hosted at SIS last summer. The final grades are outstanding, and allow students to gain access to the universities and courses of their choice worldwide. We would like to commend the following students in particular for achieving a band 7.5 or above (this is the highest grade demanded by the most prestigious universities): Ricardo Alvarez Osorio Castro, Aniss Halassi, Marta Jimenez Belli, Anastasia Pantina, Sebastien Stirling Valdez, Felipe Escribano Correro and Thomas De Lathauwer
The Duke of Edinburgh award is mainly designed to get students out into the wilderness, out of their comfort zone and to a place where they can test themselves and have a lot of fun doing so. We managed to get out to a few places this year, namely Manilva gorge and La Concha where the students practiced basic mountaineering and navigational skills, with an exciting navigation exercise in the forest near Algeciras where they found themselves scrambling over huge boulders in the base of the river. Unfortunately our main activities were curtailed this year due to the Pandemic but we will make up for that when it is safe to do so.
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FILM STUDIES
Students’ studying Film have experienced working through the three production stages (Pre-production, Production and Postproduction). Activities include creating and writing scripts, developing storyboards through their visual representation of the production, filming and using professional industry equipment, editing and adding sound effects. We live in a modern age of mobile phones, laptops and computers, and students’ are at the forefront of filmmaking, creating original and visually stunning films. These fundamental skills are the basis of sound academic work and creative practice. In September 2019, our first ever Diploma Film Cohort went on a trip to London, Uk. Whilst there the students participated in many activities including professional workshops and visits to the IMAX Cinema and the James Bond Exhibition.
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Technology
As a community of learners we lead the way in using Apple technology to empower our students. This helps them to be IT literate and thus have more choices about how, when and where they learn, collaborate and communicate best. In short to help them to become more effective learners. Apple ecosystem has allowed us as a community to significantly increase the use of digital solutions for promoting creativity, collaboration, feedback and coconstruction in the learning process. Our students are involved in many collaborative real-world engagement projects where technology plays an important part. In this way, social awareness of helping others is developed throughout the community. We are also developing the ‘language of the future’ Coding, now being articulated and delivered across the entire school enhancing our students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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“11 years ago, I started a music trip to the beautiful Spanish village of El Cañuelo, in the hills of Malaga. Exclusive to musicians, with the sole purpose of musicmaking our students have the opportunity to take a trip away from all distractions, disconnect and just be surrounded by inspiration for 3 days. Throughout these 3 days students partake in several workshops, led by our highly trained and professional music staff and students from previous years. They then write and perform their original songs in an evening concert under the stars” Kerry Wickersham, Head of Music
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Music crosses the whole curriculum and is a natural platform to develop new approaches to learning. It encompasses transferable skills such as collaboration, communication, creative thinking, selfmanagement and provides opportunity to use these skills elsewhere in the curriculum. Moreover, students who show the courage to perform, build confidence to take on other of life´s challenges.
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Our students experience a wide Visual Arts curriculum which is enhanced by visiting art lecturers and hands-on skills demonstrations
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This year has seen many opportunities for students to participate in Public Speaking events, either in Spain, or further afield. Public speaking is an excellent way to raise confidence and develop critical thinking skills, and many of our students have risen to the challenge of taking part in solo and/or team activities. Some highlights of 2019-2020 include: the launch of an ‘Our Future’ speech competition during Virtual School; 3 Diploma students travelling to a sister Inspired school in Waterloo, Belgium to deliver a TedX talk; M5 students debating at schools along the coast; and SIS being declared winners of the Costa Inter Schools Debating Competition. A very successful year and well done to all those who have taken part. Mrs Jane McCann
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Drama provides a lynchpin in the SIS curriculum for encouraging collaborative and creative thought. Through subject lessons and a wealth of experiential opportunities, the students hone not only subject specific skill but also learn how to build confidence in communicating effectively both in class with their peers and to an externally invited audience.
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SotoMUN 2019 26th-29th September 2019 – 4 days, 5 schools, 3 committees, 48 delegates, 75 participants in total – an amazing event, packed full of new learning experiences and lots of fun! MUN conferences are planned, organized and run by students for students; they offer opportunities to develop leadership, organizational, critical thinking, research, writing, debating and public speaking skills, alongside all the personal growth and increasing global understanding that comes from working and socializing with young people from different cultural backgrounds and learning more about serious world issues. In total approximately 50 SIS students from M4 – D2 were involved in some way: organisers, delegates, chairs, music, website & design, staff and media team; we would like to congratulate them all.
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It has been a packed year in U&C guidance, as our older students have had application classes, career profiling preparation and inspiring talks from our ex-students on good preparation techniques for the IB programme and University applications. The first term included a host of different activities; such as the University Convention, individual University visits and a series of pathways meetings for the younger students starting with M3 into D1. In the second term, the older students finalised their applications and as the offers came in reflected and discussed which to select. The younger students participated in further career sessions, using a host of approaches, with support from our alumni and guidance on using digital platforms such as Morrisby, Unifrog and BridgeU. The plan for the start of the summer term was for the Biennial Career Day to be hosted at The Beach, La Reserva, with over 40 companies participating. Unfortunately, this was all put on hold due to the virus, but I hope to run the event in the next academic year! The older students have however been proactive working on either MOOC´s online courses or Pre-University preparation to give them addiitonal leverage on results day. Finally, I would like to wish the graduating cohort the very best of luck in their chosen course, career and country, as it has been a pleasure working with you all, and I look forward to seeing you back at SIS at future Alumni gatherings.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
No child left behind Comments from parents and students My daughter has been thriving and enjoying M1. Thank you for supporting her through it. They’re always there and always care without fail The student support service is made up of an absolutely incredible team who really care for their students. I am so grateful they helped me through my IB and boosted my confidence and performance. It’s a place where my son is understood, supported, encouraged Due to lockdown work has been shared by me at home, I have been feeling the safety of being in experts and right-hearted people, which is the most important thing when educating a kid with a ADHD and Asperger I like how I always have a place to come to and be myself. There were various different studying techniques we've explored through in order to see which one suits me better, in terms of its effectiveness... It meant a lot as my child’s confidence has grown a lot and he is working more independently The support I received from the support team during the D2 Mock exams was amazing and helpful Getting into SIS and being welcomed by the Student Support Department was like finally reaching home
Creativity, Action & Service Creativity Action Service (CAS) enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning.
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Tracey Willock Maes d1 Pastoral Leader
What a year, D1! The transition from MYP5 to DP1 was memorable, productive and fun with two days of bonding and experiential learning at the beginning of the year in CaĂąos de Meca. Opportunities were given to gain a deeper understanding into the CAS programme, establish new friendships and maintain existing relationships, through a myriad of activities including beach trekking, bonding games and culminating in preparing and cooking paella. I have been impressed with your commitment and responsibility to mentor younger students and become involved with The Kindred Project and Student Council, discovering and following your passions. Organising a spectacular evening of musical entertainment and culinary delights for SotoRox and SotoSmash showcased confident, professional and truly inspirational students. And then came lockdown! And with lockdown came virtual school and with this new and unfamiliar learning environment came a multitude of opportunities and challenges for both students and teachers. Well done D1, for adapting so well to this new method of teaching and learning! It has been a pleasure to work with you all this year, and we look forward to seeing you ensconced in the new building in September, doing your best to achieve your goals in the coming year, with the support of the D2 team. Tracey Willock Maes D1 Pastoral Leader
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''The Elite Sports programme provides serious young sports people the opportunity to pursue their dreams of playing sport at the highest level while still achieving academic success.''
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Olaf Kievit d2 Pastoral Leader
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The Class of 2020 began nearly two years ago for you, by getting to know the whole year group at the start of D1, on the beaches and campsite of Caños de Meca. You then plunged headlong into your version of the IB programme, be this IB Diploma, IB Courses, or American High School Diploma, all of them more rigorous than what you, as students, experienced before. By Christmas, most of you had adjusted well to your new courses, while still making time for lots of activities, CAS or not! After mid-year examinations, a substantial group made the trek to Asni, Morocco, to learn more about life there, and help out in various ways, while others in the group did their part elsewhere, be that in Spain or in home countries. After this, IAs, EEs, and D1 exams came up fast on the horizon. The move into D2, and the culmination of various types of coursework with heavier workloads and more stress, led to some cracks in armour showing. With peer and staff support you carried on, rapidly closing in on those final examinations. And then, things all changed, seemingly from one day to another, and we adapted to a new reality, with terms like “lockdown” and “social distancing” becoming the norm. Now, with all the serious work done, and final grades being awarded in a completely new way, a true summer break is ahead, and (virtual) graduation is happening, followed by a new chapter in your journey! Congratulations, a big hug from a distance, and the best of luck!
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“Creativity takes courage,” said Henri Matisse. Our D2 Visual arts students this year have shown courage; in developing themes, refining work and exhibiting. The students worked hard to complete all exhibition work before the lockdown and have been fully assessed by the IB. We thank the marketing team for their expertise and backup, and the maintenance team for technical support.
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Wow what a strange and uncertain time the end of this year has been. I have to say, I am in deep respect of the way you have handled the uncertainty, embraced the changes and got stuck in! You have demonstrated flexibility, open mindedness and resilience. You have not been stressed by the root cause of stress: stressing over the unknown and uncontrollable. In this, I am so proud of you, you have lived the life skills that we have aimed to teach you whilst being at SIS. As a whole group I haven really appreciated you, your contributions, connections and ability to embrace all opportunities with open arms. Thank you to the 7's club. You have demonstrated great trust in me as a teacher as we started our journey almost 1 year ago. I have truly loved teaching you through this time, have really enjoyed seeing your confidence and in cases joy of maths increase. It is likely that you will be my last diploma class, so thank you for the memories and the journey. To the basketballers, thank you for allowing me to join you on court, albeit that my time this year was cut short due to too much basketball. I have really enjoyed our time together, it will be a time I will cherish. I wish you all the very best as you start your journey to the next chapter. Remember that we are a community, so please do come back to say hello, keep connected on the Alumni facebook page and attend our alumni events. Warm wishes Mr Kearney
Jak Kearney Head of Sotogrande International School
D2 What a year group this is. Intelligent, sociable, musical, techie, sporty, dramatic, arty, multi-lingual, vocal, independent, hip, cultured, worldly and now with Covid-19, unique and historic! You will always be known as the year group who excelled and succeeded in following your passions. People may say that you ‘escaped’ having to sit through the dreaded DP examinations. But we know that it was far from an escape. We know how well prepared you were. You spent 15 years of your lives preparing to graduate from school to beyond. Mark my words, those 15 years have not been wasted because you were not able to prove your ‘knowledge and understanding’ in a few formal examinations. I am confident that you are now extremely well equipped and more prepared for the next stage of your journey than many 18 year olds on this planet. The pathways in terms of subjects, activities, experiences and passions you have accomplished up to now have been varied. Some of you
Kevin Stone Head of Secondary School
have made mistakes, learnt by them and recovered extremely quickly. All of you have had exhilarating successes and moments to be most proud of. Each of you leave behind fond memories and legacies. Some of you started SIS last year and made a rapid positive impact and others joined at the tender age of 3 years old in 2005. Those of you who have been here for many years have witnessed 5 different head teachers and an incredible evolution of the school, not only physically with new facilities and resources, but also the way lessons are now taught. When you arrived, the broadband ultra fast fibre internet, iPads and Macbooks were only a distant dream! You have enjoyed the fruits of a visionary, Paul Templeton, who founded the school and created something very special, all based around you and created for you. The years of joy and stress that you have given me may have taken their toll; my hair is going grey and I have deeper lines on my face. But those physical changes tell a story and it has been an epic adventure observing, listening, advising, teaching, supporting, crying and laughing with you, through the roller coaster of infancy, tweens, teens and young adults. To look at each of your exciting individual plans for the future fills me with pleasure, pride and admiration. It’s been a fantastic team effort. One of my favourite tunes is entitled; ‘You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends’; not only is it a ‘banging tune’, the sentiments of the words are essential in our lives. Please stay in touch with your Sotogrande friends. You will always receive a warm welcome back at Soto!
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Hélène Caillet Diploma Coordinator, Deputy Head of Secondary, Teacher of French Language Acquisition, Teacher of TOK
I would like to say a big
Thank you • for your kindness, as you welcomed me to SIS last year • for your high level of energy, making our first year together such an inspiring one • for your numerous 'ideas worth sharing’ at the first TEDx conference at SIS, but also during our class discussions and in your essays • for the goodness of your heart, making our trip to Morocco such a memorable and meaningful experience • for your fun and open-minded stories, happily shared after your school trips in Ecuador, London, Denmark, the Himalayas, to name but a few • for your entertaining performances at school events, full of your creativity and talent • for your strong sense of fairness and responsibility whenever we discussed an issue • for your admirable dedication to complete all of your Internal Assessments (phew…) • for your constant passion for learning • for your admirable ability to cope with the extraordinary circumstances during this unprecedented period we are now facing • for your many smiles
It has been a real pleasure and a true honour to be part of your journey for the past two years. As a graduate of SIS, I know you are equipped for the exciting life ahead of you. I wish you all the best and I’m looking forward to hearing about your future adventures!
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This has been a great year group whose legacy will resonate long after all the students leave. They have been one of those years groups where many have been mature beyond their years and it has been a pleasure spending time at SIS learning with and from them. As young as M2, some students took on significant roles in the tear jerking and highly impactful performance of Red Red Shoes. They then made us cry tears of laughter in M5 in their hilarious graduation skit and their rendition of 30 Reasons Not to be in a Play. Lucia pretty much stole the show in her cute red checked dress and hair in a red bow as she rejected her “peas” fed to her by Mummy Jordan in a dress. This year group has shared an Arts strength to the joy of our community. Aniss has been inspirational in his commitment to playing trombone at every fundraising school event. A real role model for the rest of the music students in the school. Ebba has inspired us in a different way by sharing her love of dance to get the school up and dancing to help raise awareness of dyslexia. Then there is Brad. Even though his true passion and talent lies in football he Felipe is another accomplished sportsman and I can only imagine the faces of the UK teams when our SIS dream team, spearheaded by both Brad and Felipe, swept up the championship as an underrated ´outsider´ entry. We will look forward to seeing both of these guys make headway on the professional field. We have missed having Max on site for much of D2 but there we are in no doubt that his guitar and music skill will open many doors to him in the future beyond SIS. In every Theatre lesson Grigory has made us roll around in laughter, but as every person in DP knows how he is absolutely hilarious both on and off stage and should walk the boards as a stand up comedian. Saying that, there is also our uniform-guerilla guru Hugo, whose spanking session on stage with Enola and Jordan (don´t ask) was laugh-out-loud...hmm.. memorable...to say the least. Amongst this group are some strong visual artists and it was lovely to look at the exhibition work of Anastasia and Solana. Whenever I was able to pass by Mrs O´Farrell´s Art room I would find them both engaged in some lovely creative explorations, for example Solana tracing a hypnotic wave of patterns against the art room window. Solana´s creative vision has also been much valued in the work she has done in promoting school events through her films. Anastasia´s creative, warm and thoughtful personality came into its own when working with Primary students at the school. When I noted how this group is mature beyond their years, this is both literally and metaphorically true for Vicente. We have been truly lucky to hang onto him for an extra year and the contributions to KP that he has made throughout his DP commitment have been authentic and highly valued. During his time in Ecuador he forged a family that will sustain its friendship beyond the years defined by formal education. Vicente has approached his final year at Sotogrande with a focussed and good natured determination that makes him a pleasure to know. Alex is another member of our SIS community whose contributions to KP initiatives have been significant and truly impactful. Whilst in Uganda his energetic, proactive and cheerful nature made him a ´win´ with the children in the school whilst also making him an asset to the jobs that the SIS team had gone out to complete. I would also like to commend his commitment to actually working during his summer breaks, building up a strong skill set and sense of the world around him that will ensure that he succeeds in the next steps ahead. Last but not least there is our dark horse Arto (aka Smithy). Bringing breakfast to advisory every morning, Smithy has a kind soul whose self deprecating nature never truly recognises how truly liked he is by the people around him. I would like to wish them ALL well in the choices they make and continuing to strive to be the very best possible versions of themselves.
Christine Barling Leader of Learning in Arts, Teacher of Theatre D2 Advisor
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D2 Sergio Castro Dominguez Teacher of Maths D2 Advisor
It has been a pleasure and a real honour to have had such an amazing Advisory group this year. I have seen you work very hard, and although some of you will probably remember my words for a while when you take your phones - “Please use your time” - your continued effort, resilience and commitment during this course have shown me that you are capable of changing the world. I am very proud of you. Now that you have your IB Diploma, you can be sure that you have achieved the so many times heard IB attributes: Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Reflective, Open minded, Balanced, Risk-takers, Inquirers, Caring, and Knowledgeable. Be proud of yourself. Your future is full of opportunities and new adventures, and I sincerely wish you all the best in life. Thank you for being such a fantastic team of students. Thank you Patrick for taking care of all of us every single morning by adjusting the heating of the oven to 30 degrees, high flow. Thank you Ana, Pablo, Sebastian and Jaime for sharing your weekend adventures and future plans for Interrail. I hope you can make that trip soon. Thank you Noah, Jasper, Mengen and Nathan for the extra work on Maths every morning, asking me challenging questions and solving them on the board. Thank you David for teaching me programming and hacking. Remember to use your fantastic knowledge intelligently and for good. Thank you Natacha and Dmitry for being so nice and quiet at 08:50am. Thank you Taha and Denis for reminding me every morning while drinking your coffees that you were improving your IAs. Good work finally. Well done everyone!! Congratulations!!
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D2 You have all learned so much on your journey at SIS, and just when you thought you were finished with IB reflections, cycle tests, the syllabus and IA´s you were thrown into the unknown yet again with the cancellation of the IB exams and a whole new set of personal and global challenges. I am so proud to see that so many of you have the strength and resilience to rise to adversity and new challenges, rather than look for the negatives, you search out the positives, the opportunities for new experiences and learning. You have demonstrated adaptive resilience and this will be key to future growth and happiness, perhaps this is one of the most important lessons you have learned throughout your time at SIS. Many of you have used your time to take online courses and better prepare yourself for future education and you have realised that although you are graduating from SIS you will never finish your education - this will be a lifelong journey. There will be future shocks, challenges and obstacles in your pathway but you have learned the importance of perseverance, commitment and being resilient, not just from your academic subjects but also from your experiences through CAS and the many other opportunities you have seized throughout your time at SIS. It is not just about what this community has given you; consider all the things you have given back throughout your time at the school through the performances, mentoring sessions, exhibitions, sports events, etc.. There are many forms of wealth and you have helped this community become a culturally vibrant, social, caring and stimulating environment. Looking through your CAS journals I can see so many examples of risk taking and being courageous, you have put yourself into unknown and new experiences, going to Asni, Uganda, Ecuador, learning in a different language and culture, standing in front of a live audience to give a TEDX talk and so many more examples. You have not been afraid to try these experiences and to be courageous when necessary. The current pandemic is also the unknown but you have learned to adapt to these situations and many of you have shown that you can lead others through these times. I hope you receive the IB grade that you worked for but as a reflective learner I am sure you can see that you have received so much more than a certificate and a grade from your experiences at SIS. Keep learning, take risks, persevere and keep gathering wealth in all its different forms, including time, happiness, friendship, experience and the environment. Here's to your future and may there be many more challenges, obstacles, problem solving, reflecting, action and adventures!
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The only thing that you can be sure about in life is that one day you will die and so it is vital that you pack your life with as many wonderful experiences that you can. It has been a joy working with you and as far as I am concerned this rated as one of life's wonderful experiences! Seriously, it’s been a real pleasure and I will miss you now that you are gone. Not only have you given me lots of laughs in the morning but you have also given me the privilege of watching you grow into responsible, sensitive, caring and intelligent young adults. But I will not wish you luck for the future, because if you are not prepared to work for it, luck will be no good. And if you do work, then luck will be of no use anyway. Instead I wish you Success. Here’s to a successful life! Thanks for all those smiles in the morning, all those great vibes, all that energy, those philosophical conversations and for sharing your dreams with me. Thanks for being part of my life as I can safely say you have been worth it. Take care!
Mark Woolley
TOK Coordinator, Teacher of Science, D2 Advisor
Tim Knight Teacher of Mathematics, Teacher of TOK, D2 Advisor
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D2 I have been honoured to be given such a civilised Advisory group this year. If the end feels a bit like an anti-climax, it takes nothing away from the hard work that you have done and what you have learned along the way. With your Diploma in your pocket, you will soon be able to enjoy life and new opportunities to the fullest. My obvious wish is for all of you to excel in your personal and professional lives. Selfishly, I need to build a solid network of alumni so you could be my next claim to fame! In an ideal post-pandemic new world, here are my predictions for your futures for … 2039! (not to be taken too seriously) Borja: Field naturalist and discoverer of the Amazonian species of zombie ants Daniel: Top football commentator for La Liga and key investor Kenza: Organiser of breakfast banquets for Celebrities Thomas: Dr Lathauwer, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Felipe: Best-selling author of “Travel Round the World as a Programming Freak” Stepan: Minister of Economics for the New Confederation of Russian Expatriates Oli: Inventor of Gaming in the Fifth Dimension Aniss: CEO of the Psychedelic Socks Company in Milan, New York and Paris. Jackson: Nobel Prize winner for his mass breeding of plastivore caterpillars Albert: NBA All Star consultant and top investor Marta: Dra Leal, brain surgeon performing painless IB curriculum content transplants Xavier: Player Manager who led the Lions of Cameroon to the 2036 World Cup Finals Mia: Editor-in-Chief of Universe, the first magazine to change the world Jamie: London skyline would not be the same without the new emblematic Jamie´s Tower! Javi: First Andalú on the Moon Eliza: 2039 Oscar winner for Best Director, Producer and Actress in a movie about a Russian artist in Spain Tara: Broadway and the West End fought for her but she became CEO of a premier Dog Grooming Company Lili: Famous Booker Prize winner for her novel Love in the Times of Cherry Blossoms, living in Kyoto, Japan.
Laetitia Knight
Teacher of English Language Acquisition D2 Advisor
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Favourite Quotes “I was gonna search up Quotes but people told me that was plagiarism” - Me “Hey look mum I'm in a book” - Me
Boris Delev Albert Karuzski Albean búlgaro Pequeño Bulgarian Russian
“You're only funny when I'm talking to you” - Oliver "And then the fire nation attacked!" - Oliver “Eee Urrr” - the box and also Max "Have you watched the documentary?" - me to Mr. Mungles every history class! "No" - Mr. Mungles "You a big baller? Shout out to Hoop Dreams!" - Any baller ever and Lavar Ball "Stop playing John Mayer songs!" - Mark Fea
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: - I performed at the 2016 Sotorox which was my first ever performance (Stairway to Heaven... last song!) - I developed my interest in sports during my time here and started playing basketball! - Obviously made most of my friends here... After like 8 years you can't really escape friends. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: - I want to become a professional at whatever I do. Just need some time to figure out what that is. Should be going to Maastricht University... Maybe Edinburgh idk.
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Favourite Quotes "Wow guys, really?" - Ms Pinnock
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"It's not bad, it just doesn't read very well..." Ms Lesova
Alejandro Nestares Fontecha
“If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.” - Kobe Bryant
Pequeño búlgaro Spanish Bulgarian
Eduardo Parra Nestares
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: After 5 years, I have some great memories that have come along in my journey at SIS. From making friendships which will go on for years to come, to all the different school trips, such as going to Italy and Portugal and winning international football tournaments. Attending the cross-country four of the five years, and winning individually and as a school in 2018. All the athletic competitions representing the school, bonding trips, ski trips... They have all been amazing and will always remain as part of my memory at this wonderful school.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I'm not quite sure about my future yet. What I do know is that I will study international business. I have applied to a bunch of universities in the USA, which is my first option, where I want to continue playing football while studying for a career. As a second option, I have applied to three universities in the Netherlands, and finally to the University of Navarra in Spain. Anything could happen in the next few months, but I'm sure that wherever I go, it will be a memorable experience that I will surely enjoy and learn from.
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Favourite Quotes
Alexander Abramyan Boris Delev Pequeño búlgaro FLEX Russian, Canadian Bulgarian
1. "Was released from his 2 year sentence" 2. "I Had To Put My Grades Up For Adoption Because I Couldn't Raise Them" 3 "I was kicked out of Hogwarts for not doing my spells right and setting the classroom on fire" 4. "Grades do not reflect your intelligence, remember that ;)"
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BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memory was the D1 bonding trip, before which I was very shy and did not speak to anyone. It helped me get friends for the entirety of my IB and I was now finally happy. This school event is amazing and thanks to it, it made my school experience a hundred times better. Besides making friends, I got a good tan, had lots of laughs and overall spent my time with lots of enjoyment. I think this was the push to developing my own personality and since then I became less shy and more engaging with people.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I would like to get into my first choice university in Amsterdam and live there. Besides, I would also like to continue doing what I really like at the moment which is making music. I would like to turn this hobby into a real job and develop in this field. I really enjoy being in Amsterdam and if I could get into the University that I want, I will be very glad and happy about this. Although, I do not know what will happen to me in two years time, I think it will be the most beneficial time of my life.
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Favourite Quotes “The first 15 minutes of IB was fun...”- Denis
Alina Kostyleva Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Alina Bulgarian Russian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: "My SIS journey began in the year 2016, and since then I had lots of different memories with my friends and classmates. One of the memories that will always remain is meeting such a diverse, creative group of people that I have become friends with. All the Bonding trips have been different from one another but each one had its own story behind it, which still reminds me of the good times. The Geography trip and all the concerts organised by SIS were amazing and will be remembered for a long time. "
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:I want to get into a university in Canada for a Business and Marketing course and after graduation proceed to a career in this sphere. Before going to Canada I want to travel and enjoy the time with my friends and family.
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BorisRose Amy Delev Denton Dentonator Pequeño búlgaro British Bulgarian
- "I am sick chicken, I need chicken medicine" -- Uganda 2019 - "Clay is in sand" -- Silvi - "Bacon is the cure to vegetarianism" -- Thomas "Stop playing John Mayer songs!" Mark Fea
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: It’s impossible to pick out just one memory from my 13 years at SIS. From participating in outstanding school productions like Moulin Rouge and Back to the 80s, and going to Uganda, there have been so many crazy and amazing times. Handing out solar lamps to the local community on my first trip to Uganda and building benches on the second trip even though I had no idea how to use the tools are two of the many stand out memories I have. I am so grateful to have been given the opportunities to experience all that I have throughout my time at SIS, the memories of which will stay with me forever. Finally, some of my favourite times at SIS have been when I was just sitting around and laughing with my friends, having random conversations about air fryers and soup makers. The amazing group of people I surround myself with are one of the main reasons my time at SIS has been so great, and I thank them for that.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
After leaving SIS, I plan to study
Global Sustainable Development at university in the UK, which I hope will nurture my passion for combatting pertinent social and environmental issues. Although I am not sure what career I want after university, as the possibilities are endless, I am extremely excited by the field of sustainable development, where innovative solutions to global issues are constantly being discovered and created. I am curious as to where I will be and what I will be doing in the next few years, but I am certain that SIS has prepared me for whatever career I choose, and for that I am eternally grateful.
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Favourite Quotes “Que te pasa Nathan?” - Mr Orozco after explaining anything in selectividad “Let's rock and roll people!!” - Mr Green every single morning in advisory during M4 and M5 "Alfredo, Olmedo, Robledo"
Eduardo Parra
Ana Maria Rivera Montero Ana Pequeño búlgaro Spanish
Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Some of the highlights of the past 15 years at SIS include embarrassing myself every chance I had singing in shows such as ‘Maria Poppins’, ‘Back to the 80’s’ and the performance of ‘Ferdinando el Toro’ in P4 which marked the beginning and end of my musical theatre career but were still very fun to do. Skydiving in D1 was an experience I will always take with me, I think there is no better way to face a fear of heights than to jump off an airplane next to your physics class. Translating the lyrics to any song we could think off to a mixture of French, English and Spanish with Mencia as well as rapping about Baroque art in Miss Kini's class. Participating in the Med Cup in Verona stands out as one of my best memories in my time here, 4th place never felt so good. In general, football tournaments were always my favourite days. Likewise, the morning bus rides in the Estepona bus and the M3 French lessons will always have a special place in my heart. And of course, how to forget hiking and having my food stolen by foxes during the DoE Expeditions. All in all, SIS has shaped the person that I am today and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities it has provided me alongside some incredible people. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: As of right now, I plan on going to university to study Mathematics, whether this is at Warwick, Edinburgh or Madrid, I don't know yet but like any of my school assignments, I'm procrastinating on the decision. I plan on having the best time this summer and making the most out of my time left with the people in Soto. Also, I hope to travel as much as I can in the years to come and hopefully get more than 5 hours of sleep every night. But mainly, I'm looking forward to thinking about other things rather than when my next IA deadline is that I'm not going to meet.
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Anaïs van Daal BorisOlivia Delev Eh-Neh Pequeño búlgaro Dutch / British Bulgarian
"“So like some of us are homoerectus??” - Thomasito. “ ‘And how does that make you feel Marta?’ ‘Like a chemist!!’ “ - Marta J. ""History notes are the bane of my existence"" - every History student. “Noodles!!!” - if u know u know ;)"
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Skydiving, graduating, the day I finally finish my EE, and my favourite... always getting told off by Dr K for my uniform :)
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I hope to get a BSc in Equine Science & Business at university, and then make loads of money and buy loads of horses.
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes Life is too important to be taken seriously.Oscar Wilde
Eduardo AnasztáziaParra Bilkei Pequeño búlgaro Belka Russian Bulgarian -Hungarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Every minute in these 6 years will be as the best memory from SIS. I met my friends in SIS, every stress during exams, 3 years in boarding house, and of course we all grew up together in this school, I will always remember my teachers, because they were always there for you.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: At this stage of my life, my main and most important plan is to enter a university of business and marketing. In the future, I plan to be a part of my family’s business, the school taught me how to cope with the difficulties that I will continue to face in the future, however, I will always remember that I should never give up and only go forward. I want to live the best life, and my target for life is to see the world, I am planning to travel a lot, and will never leave something for tomorrow if I can do it today!
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Boris Delev Anastasiia Pantina Panini Pequeño búlgaro Russian Bulgarian
"We should create a page on Instagram and name it @lilstaya" - No one, ever "Stop playing John Mayer songs!" Mark Fea
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I really enjoyed going on all the trips throughout the years. But the best memory would be definitely be meeting my best friend Natalia and all the fun we had together. Especially, art classes with Ms O'Farrell which have allowed me to develop significantly, explore new horizons of art and invest into something I really care about. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: In the future, I am planning on pursuing my dream of being a lawyer as well as develop further artistically. I will either move to the Netherlands, the country that is sometimes referred to as the capital of art, or, perhaps, stay in sunny Spain.
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Favourite Quotes To give a shoutout to my closest peers during the two years Walid Brachmi - “Girls when they see a sweater be like: it’s free real estate” Aniss Halassi - (Towards Amy because she was being so by the book about deadlines) “ “You sound like the IB” Jordan Campbell - “Fus ro Dah” Luis Oliveira - (referring to the flexibility of IA deadlines) “When is it for, I mean when was it for” Isabel Blok - (expressing her breakdown prior to the first IA deadline) “I can't be bothered to live” Walid Brachmi - (explaining the art of relationships) “Aniss just because you own a pair of shoes doesn’t mean you can occasionally window shop”
Aniss Brachmi Eduardo Parra
Aniss Pequeño búlgaro Moroccan Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Whilst me and the boys were planning to go to a party. They originally thought they were sleeping at my house, of course us crunched together in the clown car solidified the fact that they were staying at my house, of course that was not the case. After the party, me heading home with two other friends. The original two friends call me asking me where I am so they could leave with me, I said I was home and very confused. So were they, for all this time, I'm really sorry Alex and Emeka for making you sleep in an abandoned bus then In a strangers house.. toodles.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Whether Basketball or Sociology or perhaps both. I hope to use both elements to create a platform for influence or knowledge in the world of athletics and academics. Hoping to further develop my creative base upon sociology and write novels to present to a wide range of audiences how to society can be its own paradox. Enough of that weird plan, I hope to be happy and love life as it is and keep moving forward no matter what.
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes
Aniss BorisHalassi Delev
“It’s not because there is a goalkeeper that one can’t score”
Palma búlgaro Pequeño Français Bulgarian BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Honestly, I had many great moments at SIS but I can remember best the Asni trip to Morocco, where I had a really great experience with my friends, and the Back to School Party of 2018 which was simply amazing.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: University to study Business Management for now, but I guess time will tell
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes "In heaven, it’s all they talk about. The ocean. And the sunset. How damn beautiful it is to watch that big ball of fire melt to the ocean. And the barely visible light, like from a candle, burns somewhere in the depths."
Artem Chichilenko Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Artem Bulgarian Russian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: "From sunny days, indescribable evenings to deep nights I'm thankful for those smiles that surrounded me. ""Chicken, rice and grilled broccoli is served"" Even in the hardest days, we've always found something to laugh about, and that's what kept us going forward. Someday we'll gather together and remember all those stories from the past. And lastly, I'll never forget all the amazing economics lessons."
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: "Become wiser and smarter to make my dreams come true. ""Manners maketh man"" Never forget to do exactly what I love, and never give up. Start my own business and surround myself with exceptional people. Work hard and help others follow their dreams. Maybe someday, I'll settle down in a quiet place, but only to relax and keep going."
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Arto BorisShabalin Delev
Smithy búlgaro Pequeño Russian Bulgarian
If prepared for the exams you are not, then prepare you must. May the IB past papers be with you!
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I have a lot of remarkable memories through all the years I have studied in Sotogrande International school (SIS) since M4. I want to point out the personal project that gave me so much positive emotions in the process of making it. The cycle tests in D1 were my most favourite Monday morning events. I was so happy when the cycle tests continued in D2 but this time it was every Thursday. All those assembly’s we have had, were irreplaceable. Also the food in the school canteen was delicious, especially my most favourite rice days. I will undoubtedly remember all these 4 years in SIS. I have learned a lot, great many thanks to SIS.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Survive the military
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Favourite Quotes
"¡Echo de menos el Parchís!"
Borja Barranco Eduardo Parra
Pequeño búlgaro Borja Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Befriending a skulk of foxes in Sierra Nevada that unleashed chaos on camp by attacking students and stealing their food.
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Favourite Quotes -"Alberts old haircuts about to drop a banger." (K.Wix's Music Group) -"Wow Mia." (Everyone)
Boris Delev Bradley Cameron Brad Pequeño búlgaro English Bulgarian
-"Jade can you help me with maths." (Me Everyday) -"Yeet" (Every M5 In 2017) -"Have you seen Mansweat?" (The Entire Uganda Group of 2018) -"Run for it chicken wing" (Football Squad of Portugal 2017 to Jackson) -Kygolini and the Visually Impaired (Professional Music Producers) -"Everything negative-Pressure, Challenges, are all an opportunity for me to rise." (Kobe Bryant) -"Nah, as if that was due for today". (Me) -"I got a cramp"- (Emeka in the River Nile.)
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Overall my experience in SIS has been inspiring. Trying to reminisce of a memory which best summarises my time here, is close to an impossible task. I would like to thank every teacher that has supported me on my complex journey through life. I can only wish that the future generations of this school, receive the same line of, inspirational, irreplaceable teachers that I have had the fortune of being able to learn from. Being a footballer, a memory of which I am most fond of is winning either the Mediterranean Cup-Italy, Verona, or, The ISAA Tournament-England, London. Working so hard with a group of lads for so long in order to achieve a goal, and following through with it, is indescribable. You never get bored of winning. I want to also mention a thanks, to all the coaches who have worked with myself, improving me as an athlete and as a person, alongside working with the long line of fantastic teams I've had the privilege to play in. Glenn Pickup, Alastair Gibson, and most importantly, Sir Ashley Thomas, Winning a constant flow of trophies from M1 to current day, is all down to having great players working with great coaches, all keeping the best mindset. All the best to everyone involved. “Campeones de Europa!” PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I plan to moving to the US on a "Soccer" Scholarship. To move through the soccer system there and in the meantime, pursue a degree in Sport Science. My main goal is to find involvement in the world of professional football, but also to ensure I balance it with my studies.
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Favourite Quotes """Those nails are so last month Catalina"" - Mr Debenham ""I said... STOP!"" - Silvana ""Tu madre"" - Silvana
Catalina Aldridge Eduardo Parra Caty Pequeño búlgaro British Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memories from SIS would be having gotten the chance to get to know some really genuine people who I´ve formed an amusingly odd bond with, scoring a 6 in one of my HL Biology exams and witnessing Silvana´s failures.. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: "Hopefully I´ll get into Manchester University and obtain a psychology degree to learn how to treat people's mental health problems even though I can't even treat mine, but if that doesn't go as planned, I guess you´ll be seeing me sweeping the Mercadona floors. "
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Favourite Quotes "Algún día llegará el día, y ese día, será el día" "Dani, it's not awful, it's just bad" Zdenka Lesová "Pa que sepa"
Daniel Camble Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Daniel Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Coming to SIS was the first major change in my life, and probably, the most important one. Since my arrival to the school, I have lived many good moments. One of the best experiences for me was the trip to Asni, it made me realize how fulfilling it is to help others and was a great learning experience. Furthermore, one of the best feelings from the trip was spending time with friends and meeting amazing people. Overall, I think that the best memory I take away from this school is exactly that, the small moments spent with friends.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: It's being here now that's important.
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David Partal Boris Delev Gomez Pequeño búlgaro David Spanish Bulgarian
“The only thing true in life is that we are going to die” - Dr. Woolley "Ask Jackson" - Mr. Barling "pooor favooor" - lev "A little byte" “Input,output” - computer science class
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I can't choose one memory because there have been so many since I came to SIS in M3 but, my highlights are: the Apple London leadership summit, the hyperbaric challenge in Burgos, M3 bonding trip to Granada, M4 bonding trip to Cordoba, M5 bonding trip to Tarifa where we had to cook our dinner, D1 bonding trip to Tarifa and when we shaved Javi's head at the back of the gym. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I am going to study computer engineering in European University of Madrid, and become a software developer in the future
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Denis Tsukanov Eduardo Parra Fender Pequeño búlgaro Russian Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: The best memory from SIS is then in m4, I have tried to repair the cardholder in boarding house. It was the first time I have seen the lighting, but most importantly, I accidentally turned off the electricity in the whole house. I guess it was the starting point for my Engineer career
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Becoming the second Elon Musk.
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Favourite Quotes
Ebba Larsson BorisMarie Delev Pequeño búlgaro Ebbs Swedish Bulgarian
Be bold enough to Fause your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart, and strong enough to live the life you've always imagined. - Anonymous
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: When I finally got my book published which is called 'Judged', it would follow through a students perspective about mental health issues. This was my personal project in M5 and it started with me writing a poem called, 'WHY'. The poem was inspired by a video talking about society issues, I created a poem from a student perspective asking what you do in different situations such as if you are bullied, if you feel insecure or if someone has suicidal thoughts. My poem got a lot of attention in school, it was posted on the notice board in the entrance hall and students got to post their comments which helped me in my research for my book.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I am taking a gap year after I graduate but during the summer I will be able to help my parents run the bed and breakfast we have now in Sweden. During my gap year, I want to develop my skills and figure out what I want to do next. I will continue to promote awareness of mental health such as anxiety, depression but spread awareness of other things as well. I don't really know what the future holds for me but I do love to sing, dance and act so maybe I will do something within the performing art area where I show and improve on my creative side.
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Favourite Quotes I tried to pay attention, but attention paid me
Egor Latysh Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Egor Bulgarian Russian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Meeting new people as well as becoming friends with many of them. Computer science lessons have had the best memories as I enjoyed the subject quite a lot. Another outstanding experience were the economics lessons.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I want to become Michael Jordan when I grow up
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Elizaveta Ruleva Boris Delev Liza Pequeño búlgaro Russian Bulgarian
"(in Russian accent) ""Warren, Stop lallygagging"" ""I'm supporting the local community"" ""A cat gave birth in my bed"" - Jordan ""Oh my little ducklings"" ""Where is Hugo?"" - Everyone ""Hey guys, I am really looking forward to robbing this bank"" ""Some of you may or may not know...."" - Dr. K"
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BEST MEMORY OF SIS: "London Trip - I just had a tough year, and the London trip with all the theatre students made me so grateful that the right, lovely people turn up at the right time. Asni - Well, there were a bunch of laughing stories. Let's start with a market - me and Mrs Miriam were hiding our faces from the meat that hang everywhere with chicken heads and rabbit heads laying EVERYWHERE! The next day Nidia got kicked by the donkey saying ""I was about to become vegetarian but then the donkey kicked me"". Lili sprained her ankle and got to ride on the donkey (let me tell you she looked like a queen when all the kids went to greet her). When hiking I realised that I want to travel the world and see the beauty in every place and do that for as long as possible. The campfire with all of us singing and dancing, playing games at the girls' boarding house, playing football and sadly losing, taking a swim in the lake, partying like a true Moroccan, being involved in a play and let's not forget how Mr Wix sang sweat good morning songs to the girls and rock 'n' roll songs to the guys. The funny stories come at the end of the trip. In the morning before our departure, Mr Wix was about to enter the girls room and sing a song when Jordon walked out and said ""I can explain! A cat gave birth in my bed"". True story. The trip to a market was interesting as my Maths studies skills were at their worst and I calculated the price wrong for a scarf ending up paying over priced. What can I say, I helped the local community out. When going back to Spain there was a large storm so all we did was play cards games. FAME - so many talented people, so much sing and so much dancing! Loved playing the overdramatic dance teacher! Comedy about a Bank Robbery - The funny show I have ever done with a lot of embarrassing moments especially singing Hugo in the smoke of Taco powder. " PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: "Go to New York Film Academy Become an actress and win an Oscar Produce and direct films Hopefully work in Walt Disney Studios Help my mum with her fashion business and start a more cheaper line from hers called ""Katrine"" for teenagers Have an experience of acting in a Broadway show or West End Write and direct a musical Help as many charities as possible Travel the world Have a family Build an artistic school for drama, art, music, dance and other creative subjects. "
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Favourite Quotes """La Tusa Weyy"" - Isa everyday ""It's the Milky Way! It's clear! It's crystal clear!"" Max making fun of Javi who thought a cloud was the Milky Way "
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Ella Adams Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Ella British/French Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Trips like the Himalayas, Paris and Italy, taking part in sports and competitions and having the opportunity to meet amazing and caring people.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: To be happy and accept the things I can not change.
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes
Boris Ellie Elizabeth Delev Boden Ells Pequeño búlgaro English Bulgarian
“I'm passed of the point being stressed, I've accepted the fact I'm failing” ~ Tara Smith "The one day I wear mascara is the day I cry my eyes out" Tara before, during and after her English mock oral. Tara after sotorox "it sounds like I'm on helium"
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I have lots of great memories at SIS but my favourite memories includes drama warm up games and plays, elective PE such as the dance unit and playing quick cricket, learning geography content while using barling bucks, M5 bonding trip, M5 graduation as well as dancing at the previous sotorox and hanging out with my friends. Coming to SIS has provided me with life skills that I will remember and will use in the future and couldn't ask for a better way to finish my secondary education. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I would like to go and study psychology / sport psychology at a university in England. Then later on I hope to become a chartered psychologist and specialize in sport psychology so I can help athletes overcome personal mental blocks they might endure.
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Favourite Quotes "Mr Debenham - “Ipsy, Dipsy and Tripsy” = ( Marta J, Enola & Marta L) Mr Green (every morning) - “Let’s rock and roll people” Zara in Spanish class - “¿Quién es fulanito? No lo he visto en la obra” Dr Kievit (before every exam) - “Enola, breathe” Mrs Barling - “It is only awkward if you make it awkward”
Enola GaviraParra Gavira Eduardo Enola Pequeño búlgaro Spanish Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: "How am I supposed to sum up my best memories from what has been my second home for the past 13 years in one statement? From the minute I walked into Miss Nina’s classroom in P1, I fell in love with SIS, and even though Diploma has been academically challenging I can say that I have truly enjoyed growing up in the most friendly learning environment since day 1. I am so grateful for the many incredible experiences which the school has enabled me to embark on. From the drama trips to Berlin and London, the Paris trip and the expeditions to Uganda and Asni which lay especially close to my heart, I have developed appreciation of cultural diversity and made fond memories. I remember dancing ‘Macavity The Mystery Cat’ in P5, where Mrs Reynolds instilled my passion for performing and how this grew into the outstanding memories I have made, acting in the maaany theatre productions I have been a part of. From ‘Back to the 80’s’ in M1 to ‘Comedy about a Bank Robbery’ in D1 drama with Mrs Barling has been the highlight of my school life. All the memories with my friends from playing during break, and singing on stage to studying together in the Library have made this journey really special. Friendships which will last a lifetime. I am so thankful for the amazing teachers who have encouraged me to be an enthusiastic learner and supported me all the way. SIS I will miss you. " PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: "Firstly, I cannot wait to have the most amazing summer starting the 20th of May. The future is never set in stone, however, I do have goals which I wish to accomplish. Going on the Uganda expedition was the best decision of my life, as it made me realise that what truly fulfils me is helping others. I am confident that my plan for the next few years is to study Politics and International Relations at University in the United Kingdom with the intention of making a positive difference in the lives of others. I would love to work in the United Nations one day. Of course, I cannot leave my passion for theatre aside, so this will definitely be my main hobby. "
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Felipe Escribano Boris Delev Correro
Pequeño Folopodes búlgaro Bulgarian Español
"If tomorrow is not the due date, today is not the do date" "Que te pasa Nathan?" - Mr Orozco después de explicar algo
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
The best trip I ever had with the SIS community has been the Ecuador Trip. I have built a strong relationship with the people that came along and I have enjoyed many new experiences with them. This was an enriching opportunity that has shaped my identity in many ways. The Asni trip, playing with the kids, teaching them and doing workshops where they can develop their creativity. Helping the community by building roads and learning about the culture. Duke of Edinburgh, hiking up mountains and swimming in lakes. The spirit of teamwork and survival. I loved camping with my friends as if we were explorers. Fresh air, pleasant views and terrible foot blisters. Sports day, there hasn't been 1 day where I felt more competitive. Since the beginning, I remember the Romans always having to cheat and I barely got the taste of victory, now I miss those days. I especially enjoyed having to dress up as the colour of your house and participating in the multiple activities our teachers organised. How could I forget all the other fun special days in primary like crazy hair day and pyjama day.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Go to university and follow my passion, hopefully, I made the right career choice and manage to finish my studies. I am most likely going to keep procrastinating, but I will try to change. In the meantime, I would like to travel around the world, visit new places with different people and cultures, that is my main objective. Over time I will expand my experience and try to work on a diversity of sectors. I like change so I might also try different professions. I don't want to plan my future so it seems it is going to be perfect because it never will be, but I will try my best at everything. Step by step, no rush.
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes You believed in Santa for 8 years, you can believe in yourself for 10 seconds. Do good to others. It will come back in unexpected ways. El que algo quiere, algo le cuesta. Para saber mandar hay que haber sido mandado.
Felipe Padierna de EduardoOrbaneja Parra Villapadierna
Pequeño búlgaro Felipon , Villapa Bulgarian Español
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Asni was one of the trips that I liked to know another country and learn to value the things that I have and the luck that I have had to have the privilege of going to school, having a house, with water, electricity etc... Cross-country has been a real challenge for me, since M4 I have tried to be first, and in these previous years, I have been fourth, third and second. Kindred Project has been a pleasure to be part of and to be able to help in everything possible also, how well you feel about yourself in helping people who need money. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Studying in Madrid business management and in the future follow the Business of my Family.
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Favourite Quotes We can't change the world unless we change ourselves. The Notorious B.I.G.
Grigory Yarmysh Boris Delev Pereletnaya Pequeño búlgaro Ptitsa Russian Bulgarian
The more we value things the less we value ourselves. Bruce Lee The first floor is like second, but lower. Arto Shabalin Procrastination is the devil's toy. Kama Pulya One hit always remains. Viktor Kolodiazhnyi
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I have a lot of warm memories from SIS. I met a lot of friends and interesting people over these 4 years. Various school trips stay forever in my hearts. However, the most important and the most interesting event is Asni trip. During our CAS programme we went to a small Moroccan village called Asni. Students helped local children with learning subjects, playing games and instruments. This trip gives you an unbelievable experience of how different people live outside of civilisation. Such trips remind you that happiness is not money and expensive cloths, but it's the time that you spend with your family and friends while you are alive and healthy.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: After leaving SIS I want to study Marketing and Public Relations. I also want to explore myself and find the right occupation that fits me. After leaving SIS I want to study Marketing and Public Relations. I also want to explore myself and find the right occupation that fits me.
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes
"Is the bread warm...?? Leonie Our sarcasm is too advanced for each other...Chiara Bussiii - Isabelle"
Hannah Sophia Eduardo Parra Mitterberger
Pequeño búlgaro Han Bulgarian
Austrian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Meeting incredible people and making lifelong friendships. Being surrounded by people that are pursuing the same goals as me and having very supportive teachers. Overall, spending my last two years of school away from home at SIS was one of the best decisions I've ever made so far, it really shaped me as a person and gave me many great opportunities.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I am going to study International Business at Florida International University in Miami and play for their golf team. My dream is to be a professional golfer after I graduate from college. Not to forget, I want to have 2 dogs and 2 kids :)).Most importantly, no matter what I end up doing, I hope that it'll be something that makes me truly happy.
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Hugo Georges de Boris Delev Heeckeren d’Anthès
Pequeño búlgaro Bibou Bulgarian French
Seul l'inconnu épouvante les hommes. Mais, pour quiconque l'affronte, il n'est déjà plus l'inconnu. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry"
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My time at SIS was the most sensational journey I have had the pleasure of experiencing. It has allowed me to express myself within a unique learning environment. I am proud to have spent my remaining academic years as part of this school. Furthermore, I am equally honored to have been a student under the guidance of the remarkable teachers who had the misfortune of having me in their class. I cannot thank any of my teachers and peers enough for the kindness they have shared with me throughout my years in this school. Their kindness will forever stay in my heart as I progress throughout my life, and for that, I am eternally grateful. Thank you, SIS, you truly have been amazing. Sincerely, The uniform outlaw. ;) PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I would like to take a gap year and travel in order to gain priceless first-hand experience of different cultures around the globe. After having gathered knowledge about the cultures around the world, I would like to pursue GeoPolitics and International Relations with the aims of being a diplomat with the aims to have an impact on the improvement and future of our world.
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Ignacio Fernández Eduardo Parra Mateo Pequeño búlgaro Nacho Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
There have been too many good memories to decide on one. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Study business management in Madrid.
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Isabel BorisBlok Delev
Izzy Pequeño búlgaro British Bulgarian
"I was considering becoming vegetarian until I got kicked by a donkey" - Nadia, Asni "Gravity is a myth" - Mia... "Goats are just male sheep" - Thomas "Awooga" - Oliver @ everything "I would help you but sleep is more important so night night" - Thanks Albert "She didn't like Star Wars but it's because she watched it wrong" - A disappointed Oliver "Tara! How can you use a left-handed hammer with your right hand?!" - Mr Wix "You guys are really annoying" - Miss Pinnock
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Without sounding too cheesy, I genuinely have met some of my closest friends and most amazing people who although bully me every day and are constantly injuring me, will always be there for me and never fail to make me laugh. As much as I complain (which is a lot), SIS has made me into the person I am and given me experiences and memories that I'll never forget. Asni and Uganda were probably some of my best memories from a cat giving birth on Jordan's bed to having literal trees dropped on my head (you know who you are) and just making memories I will forever cherish with friends I will never forget.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: If you know me you know I'm indecisive so if I say anything now it will change in a week but I'll head to uni then probably live with my dogs and anyone who can put up with my attitude for long enough :)
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes "A falta de amor, unos tacos al pastor."
Isabel Santander Eduardo Parra Álvarez
Pequeño búlgaro Isabel Bulgarian Mexican
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Not mocks. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Agitate and imperialism.
organize
against
capitalist
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Jackson Tyler Boris Joseph Delev Pequeño búlgaro Jack Bulgarian American
“It’s a constant quest to try to be better today than you were yesterday and better tomorrow than you were the day before.” - Kobe Byrant “I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan “I once cried because I had no shoes to play football with my friends, but one day I saw a man with no feet, and I realized how rich I am.” - Zinedine Zidane
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
I am so grateful for the way I was
accepted into the SIS community in M5, and having the chance to meet people from all over the world has been a truly unique experience. I feel extremely fortunate to have had inspiring and motivating teachers that have challenged me to improve both as a person and student. One of my favorite memories is from Asni, where I had the chance to interact with some of the most joyful people that I have ever met. Traveling to London to play and win an international football tournament with great friends and teammates was another experience I will always remember. Additionally, I have always been amazed by the effort that the teachers have put into making each lesson enjoyable. Mr. Barling’s “Ask Jackson” Game Show and Ms. Maes’ daily teasing of me have been especially memorable. There have been so many fun times and good laughs in class.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I am unsure of what the future holds for me. However, I think that a lack of clarity regarding what lies ahead is in some ways a very exciting opportunity, as I feel I have the ability to write my own future. I have become inspired to study Geography, and feel that through Geography I will be able to gain a more complete understanding of the different facets of the globe, which will aid in my ambition to contribute to improving the world we live in. Football has also been a major part of my life, and I aspire to keep pursuing my goals in football alongside my education. I hope to keep in contact with all of the people that have supported me and made my life at SIS so exciting, and I look forward to returning to visit and seeing everyone that made my time at SIS unforgettable.
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Favourite Quotes “Everyone always says I was their favourite teacher, but no one ever puts me in the yearbook.” Mr Reichert "Thanks for coming" - Mr Barling at the end of each lesson, "Not like we have a choice" everyone *In class discussing the first steps on the moon or 'the moon walk'* "Wasn't that Michael Jackson?" - Mia "Mia are you crying again?" Mrs Maes and Mrs Stone
Jade Burgess Eduardo Parra
Pequeño búlgaro Jade Bulgarian British
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Having spent the past 12 years of my life at SIS, there are hundreds of great memories I could include, although there are many from primary that I can't really remember, and many others I simply can’t include. Nonetheless, some of the most amazing memories made were on trips such as El Cañuelo, the ski trips and all the bonding trips. I cannot exclude the most educational and eye opening trip of my life, to Uganda last year and I am forever grateful that I was given that opportunity. That being said, the trip had its less pleasant moments like building benches in the rain and mud everywhere, thinking Mia was dead one morning and getting woken up at 6:45am by Mr Wix to go swimming in the lake. The sunrise was worth it though. Overall, my time at SIS had led me to become a singer who peaked 5 years ago in that one version of “If I ain't got you” as well as a student you can rely on to start laughing and crying before an exam. I must also thank all the amazing teachers for all the work they put into getting us through these two hellish years of our lives.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Being as indecisive as I am, I haven't quite made up my mind yet. Much to my excitement, I'll be getting a job in the summer (you're welcome mum and dad) but I'll also be spending as much time on the beach as I can. In September, I'll either be heading off to do a degree in Geography, or in Musical Theatre. Two very different options I know. Whatever I end up doing, I'll be travelling as much as I can and ending up in the smallest and most amazing corners of the world. I'll probably spend a few years working with organisations like MSF or the UN so that I can travel to less fortunate countries and do whatever I can to help. Either way, I'll be making so much money that I’ll have enough to send to my less successful brothers, and my parents who've spent all their money on our education.
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Jaime Antón Boris Delev Bermúdez de Castro
Pequeño ColaCao búlgaro Bulgarian Español
“Primero el deber, después el querer.” - Dad, Grandad “You coming surfing tonight? The conditions are looking incredibly good.” - Dr Woolley, no matter what the conditions were. “You mug!” - Mr Kevin Dennis to every single kid in the football team. “I'm extremely disappointed with Jaime” - Ms Lesova via managebac to my parents.
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: After hiking to the peak of Sierra Nevada,
we set our tents and prepared to go to sleep at 3º. Before dusk, I saw a foxlike silhouette a few hundred meters from camp. Borja didn't believe me, so we decided to throw sausages outside the tent to see if the fox would come. It didn't turn out too well, as two foxes raided our campsite, made holes in the tents to steal our food supplies and mistook some students as snacks (no serious injuries). Our family at Asni and staying at a hotel in Tangier because the ferry wasn't allowed to leave due to strong winds in the Mediterranean. The football tournament in Verona, Italy. Returning as winners thinking that we were the best team in Europe solely for coming first out of 40 schools. The two MUN conferences in The Netherlands and Denmark. Getting lost with our bicycles in outskirts of Amsterdam with no internet and only one hour left until the departure of our flight Spain. Going clubbing in the centre of Copenhagen when Ms Anne went to sleep. The eventful visits to Christiania. Going surfing with the teachers to Tarifa and the morning session at Torre beach. The drama productions in San Roque. The multiple athletics competitions along the coast. Finally, football at lunch with the boys, the simplest and best memory of all. SIS has significantly shaped who I am. I will always be grateful for the support of every member of the school, helping me improve as a person.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I will attempt to spend some time at
university studying something like maths and economics to become an entrepreneur. I'm impatient to find out which will be the highest position I will reach in the Forbes billionaire ranking. At the same time, I'll keep on learning and developing as a person by getting to know as many places and people as possible. Finally, to always return to Sotogrande and reunite with my friends.
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Jamie perkins Eduardo Parra Pequeño búlgaro Jamie Bulgarian English
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memories from SIS are all of the memories that I got to share with the friends that I made whilst I was here. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I want to study Environmental Architecture in either Madrid or the UK and hopefully one day someone will look at a building I have created and marvel.
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Jasper Chou Boris Delev
"The distance between reality and ideal, from left brain to right brain only."
Pequeño búlgaro Jasper Bulgarian Taiwan BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Preparing Chemistry and Maths for the end of year exam in D1 after school until 18:00 with stupid chicos in library. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: My major plan has been the same since I was 12. I want to be a "bioinventor". I want to use my creativity which I am proud of most combining with my future profession in biochemistry/biotechnology to create some helpful or fun stuff such as a tree with fruits whose juice are cola, or special bacteria secreting Salmorejo as waste product, by editing their genes. Besides working in a lab for whole life, I might also try to be a cram school teacher or tutor in English or Maths as part-time jobs because I am very experienced(7yrs) & find it interesting. However, there are still a loooong academic way for me to go, so hope I can pass all the difficult challenges and become a healthy vigintillionaire soon.
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Favourite Quotes -"I am not in danger Mr Teale, I am the danger." (My brain before the mocks...) -“No retreat, No surrender. That is Spartan Law. And by Spartan law, we will stand and fight... and die.” Leonidas -“I step on the court, that’s me, I don't play around. I'm not there to be your best friend, I am there to destroy you.” RIP Kobe Bryant
Javier Rando EduardoCalderón Parra Pequeño búlgaro Javiersillo Andersen Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
After 10 years in SIS there are endless memories I will take with me for the rest of my life. All the trips; The Himalaya, MUNs, History... Anyone who came will be able to corroborate how crazy they were! I've also taken part in many basketball tournaments all around the coast. I have spent some amazing years here. Legendary moments: First lesson ever in D1 Physics -Dr Woolley: “Incidentally people, Gravity is the only force that cannot interact with other ones” -Nobody: ... -Not even one person: ... -Literally not a single soul in the universe: ... -Javi: “Well, according to string theory, gravity can obey quantum laws and hence interact with the other fundamental forces of the universe in a spacetime model with 9 dimensions. -Woolley: ... What are you talking about? We almost got sent back home by the Mungle-ator from the Poland trip after not following his rules. (Don't disappoint the man of steel) Getting lost in the London History trip without battery on my phone and walking for hours until I miraculously found the hotel before the curfew. Sorry you find out here Mr Mungles XD.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: As the great John Rambo once said, I plan to live "Day by Day". Planning has never been for me. Who knows what the tide will bring tomorrow? However, if there is something certain is that I will strive to be better every day. I will never lose the eye of the tiger.
I think my career pathway will be related to Physics, most likely, in the UK. But please don't think of me as a well dressed posh nerdy intellectual, that ain't me in the future. I imagine myself wearing the same ol' levis for a long time, sleeping long-ass siestas after short night sleeps and being the procrastinating machine I've proven to be my entire life. Remember, "if tomorrow is not the due date, today is not the do date". Don't ever forget that. Not much more to say, Javi out.
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Favourite Quotes “How could I be so blind”
Jordan Campbell Boris Delev Jordo / Jordi / JJ Pequeño búlgaro Australian Bulgarian
“What happens in the mountains, stays in the mountains” “JAVI!!” “Do you think this is funny!?” "Wow guys, really..." “Does gravity exist in the 9th dimension?”
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I have been at Soto for a very long time, I have many great memories from this amazing school but there is this one aspect of this school that stands out: our talent in the arts. I have performed in many school productions at this school, ranging from background character to lead roles. This has taught me in maintaining focus and confidence in front of a large crowd. Our plays have been more professional than your typical school performances. But one part I love most about theatre are the bonds you create backstage with your ensemble. These bonds that we make form some of my best memories from Sotogrande International School. And they will carry on when I pursue a career as an engineer. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I want to become an engineer and work in the space industry. I am planing to study some kind of engineering in the UK but I'm not sure. I plan to take a foundation year at the University of Bath for me to then know what kind of engineering I want to do. I plan to get working as soon as possible and once I have enough experience I would go into the space industry, specifically SpaceX. I have always been fascinated with space and it’s beauty, and to work at a company that is such a pioneer in their technologies, it would be a dream come true for me to work there.
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Favourite Quotes Leillaaaaa Cherkaouiiii de Marruecos - Emeka How are you Bestieeee - Alex O. Always aim for the moon, if you miss you'll land among the stars Anonymous
Leila Kenza Eduardo Parra Cherkaoui
Pequeño búlgaro Kenzino Bulgarian Swiss
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memories from SIS was my first year in D1 when I lived in the boarding house. This was my first time studying in a new country and being fully independent. This change was not easy for me, but fortunately, I've met the best of friends, who stuck by me and made me feel at home since the first day of school. Out of all the best memories, the one that stood out was last year when my friends and I went to Bucintoro the week before my 17th birthday as a surprise. That day we all couldn't stop laughing. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: My plans for the future are to study Global Law in the Netherlands and become a successful corporate lawyer. I want to become a lawyer because I believe that it is a good way of rendering service to society and that this will fully develop my skills, abilities, and attitudes which, I can apply in a lot of aspects of my life. I believe that the law profession plays an integral role in any community as it is generally working on analyzing and solving legal theories and ensuring that justice is enforced. In this regard, I want to be involved in that kind of profession while at the same time providing my professional growth.
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Boris Delev Leonardo Pustetto
Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes I'm out, gracias
Pequeño búlgaro Pepper Bulgarian Italian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: The Amount of great people i met throughout the years. But there are only a few of them that i got attached with PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Im finna be the best golf coach in the world
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Favourite Quotes Favourite Quotes "Karma is a genuine thing you know... like Pablo Escobar" - Mia "I got a cramp" - Emeka in the river Nile "THE Chambao" - Max "It's like bringing a stack of tennis DVDs with you" - Max or Emeka ? One hit always remains.
Luca Marlene Eduardo Parra Leonie Withoeft Pequeño búlgaro Leonie Bulgarian German
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Travelling to Asni and Uganda were two of the best experiences I have made so far. Being able to experience different cultures, whilst learning and meeting so many new people made those two trips so memorable. Also playing with the all the children, going white water rafting and the pineapple :) The London History trip where I got scared for life after being woken up in the middle of the night to Mia crying and someone knocking on the door. Bronzing Jade for our English FOA and all the ski trips. Other than that being able to spend time with my best friends and having so many memories with them is something I will also always be grateful for. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: To have an amazing summer and then hopefully attend university in Canada to study English and History. Going to the US for masters is also something I hope to do. Travel loads. Then move next to a puppy sanctuary and live in a really big city with Linda (aka Mia) :))
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Lev Medin Boris Delev
Pequeño Immortal búlgaro Bulgarian Ukrainian
I know that all the wars and conflicts that have been and still are happening in the world are explained by the fact that we refuse to recognise the right of other people to be what they are, with all their unique features, obvious fallacies and virtues. "Gypsy lover...what's your name?" Surfin´Mariachis BEST MEMORY OF SIS: The most exciting experience in SIS was a parachute jump. One of the main goals in my live was to go skydiving. At the end of D1, my dream came true, as my school went skydiving. Skydiving is one of the most intriguing sports. To jump with a parachute, you need to be brave enough since not everyone is going to do that. The main adrenaline part comes when the instructor opens the door of the plane and the person is preparing to jump. At an altitude of 4600 meters, you feel completely different. For me, the best part is the seconds before the jump and the jump itself. You do not think about anything, you just enjoy the free fall and the feeling of freedom. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: After graduation, I'm planning to go to university, preferably in Toronto. Before starting to study again, I'm planning to travel to different countries in which I have never been. Since I really like travelling, I believe that this will be a useful experience before university. After graduation, I want to create my own business, surrounded by trusted people. In the end, I just want to enjoy life.
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Favourite Quotes "Let's photosynthesize" -Anaïs, Oliver, Thomas "Why is there no audio on your CP recordings?!" -Ms. Barling "Team cry" -Enola, Max
Lili Vincent Eduardo Parra
Lilo Pequeño búlgaro Hungarian/British Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: In the past two years, I developed close friends and experienced more than ever before, allowing me to grow as a person. I would firstly like to thank all of my teachers at SIS and of course Mr. Scanga from AISB who inspired me as a teacher and a friend. I can't even sum up all of the amazing and crazy experiences I had at this school from the bonding trip, to Fireworks night, Kiss the Casbah, FAME and so on. Asni was a highlight as well as ISTA where I discovered and shared my love of theatre with other students my age. Thanks to Ms. Barling, the stress of IB was reduced and I got to make close friends through creating performances and trying not to kill each other through all of the rehearsals and after school sessions. One of my favorite memories from these two years has to be running for the train to get home from Asni while the whole train station filmed us shouting in chaos. I am thankful for everyone that helped make these two years unforgettable. Thank you to my parents and brother for putting up with me and supporting me through all of my ups and downs. :) We did it! PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Traveling to Japan and around Asia in my gap year and studying Psychology in university.
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Loreto Villegas Boris MaestroDelev
Pequeño búlgaro Lore / Lore lore maku maku Bulgarian Spanish
"Miss Kini en los examenes; yo solo sé que no sé nada" "Mr Alejadro; Chiiiicoooss traaaanquiiiilooooos" "Miss Lourdes; todo todo, brava" "Amig@s": Nos vamos a poner nivel ROBLEDO", "Panola siempre existirá" y muchas más que se quedarán en el recuerdo."
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: There have been so many experiences the ones have made my trajectory to where I am much more pleasant, and specially these last two years of IB. I really don't know where to start, maybe from the primary and MYP end of year shows "The Lion King", "Marry Poppins", "Back to the 80's" "SotoRox" as well as all the choir tours and endless rehearsals, to all the Sports days where the moms ended up more nervous than us, and ending up with all the amazing bonding trips where the students had the perfect opportunity to keep the teacher awake all night. But these are just a small part of what my experience has been in this school. The memories that I have more fresh, are the ones from these two last years, like for example; Mr Wix's CAS reflection emails, or Mr Mungles with his day to day careers and universities emails, and of course Miss Sara telling us to stop talking in the library and her grateful help printing. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: My future plans are doing a career in marketing bilingual with fashion communication, at the University of Navarra and end up in New York, Paris or Milan, doing a masters in fashion, which is my actual passion since I was 6 years old.
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Favourite Quotes - Lucia lower your voice "Miss Parkinson" - Mensialusia "Miss Barling" - ¿Qué tal la boda? "Miss Juani"
Lucía Civera Lima Eduardo Parra
Pequeño búlgaro Civera Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memory was in M5 when I was doing Drama as an elective and the whole class had to rehearsal a play called 30 reasons not to be in a play where we had to practice during half of the year because we had to show it to the parents at the School. I participated in doing a various character, for example, the main one was, a baby crying because did not want to eat their peas and also about a teenager that did not want to be a character of a play. This was my best memory as I had so much fun doing it, been with my friends and rehearsing with them was hilarious, I enjoyed it a lot. I will for sure repeat it again. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: After I finish School I will be studying hospitality in Marbella at Les Roches.
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Favourite Quotes “Hey traitor” - Dr K after I dropped out of HL Chemistry 2 weeks in
Lucía Aycart BorisGil Delev Lucilu Pequeño búlgaro Española Bulgarian
“Seriously…?” - Mrs. Pinnock every single lesson after believing something (which obviously wasn't true) that one of the guys said “Vite, vite, vite; op, op, op; on y va, on y va, on y va” - Ms. Bosson “Mbella Bulungi” - Phill’s closing sentence in Uganda after we all had super complicated sentences to say “Perdón” - María, en cualquier ocasión
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Finally, it’s my turn to write the famous
yearbook page that I've been reading since I was 3. Some of my best memories are in Primary with our first overnight trip to Huelva and Mrs Andrea’s WW2 book (which no one understood). Then came secondary where Mrs Bosson got a class of 24 non-french students to sing french songs. I also thought that performing was my thing and tried out several roles at Back to the ’80s, Sotorox dancing and playing electric guitar, of course, this was all before I realized that maybe acting wasn't my thing and decided to move backstage. Since then I've helped organise practically all the events that have taken place at SIS being backstage for Fame, organizing Kiss the Kasbah and a whole TEDx event, attempting Formula 1, and until today where I am (to no one’s surprise) part of the grad committee. Finally the trips, such as Asni, Paris (side note, I broke my ankle), and most recently Uganda, simply amazing. 15 years at SIS give me a lot to talk about however I don't have more space, so I'll stop here by saying that the staff, students and the Sotogrande Community are the best things that could've happened to me.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I think one of the best parts of the future is not knowing what will happen. So, for now, I'll say travel Europe with my best friends (Las más chulas del SIS, if you know, you know), and making the most of the time I have left in Soto. Then hopefully going on to study business and maybe even opening my own company some time who knows. But something I'm sure about is that the future involves my best friends, my family, lots of travelling, good food, new people and coming back to Soto very often.
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Favourite Quotes "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." Martin Luther King JR. For every problem there is a solution, therefore you should face your problems not run away from it or it will always catch up to you. -Me (Alex) Cheerio !!! - Alex
Luis Alexandre Pinheiro Eduardo Parra Assis De Oliveira
Pequeño búlgaro Alex, Slimesito, Xandinho Bulgarian Angolan /Portuguese
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
During the four years I've been in this school, also including the boarding house. Spending time with my best friends was the best moment in SIS. There are too many memories I have enjoyed such as the bonding trip cooking our own food and well the long walks were peaceful. As for trips in the boarding house kitesurfing was the most amusing i really enjoyed it a lot, while personally spending time in the tv room we always had the best conversations. But to whoever might be reading this now, prank day has gone successfully and it will be remembered by the school supervisors for how terrible of people we have been that day. Soto Rox was very fun, because my friends and I had performed Lose Yourself. It was one of the best experiences of my life were I had rapped, crowd surfed and danced. Most importantly spend time with your closest friends which are your true friends the one's which will always be there for you whenever you feel sick or if you're feeling down.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
In the future, I'd like to study International Business with Mandarin. I'll be doing this by performing the first four years in the university of my choice and right before the last I will do a transfer and complete a business master degree for a year. During those years 'i'll be studying abroad learning mandarin among the people in China and it's beautiful culture. Additionally, while I'm studying I'd like to see some companies to get more experience and knowledge about my course so I can have a better understanding. But exclusively be with my family as much as possible because those are the ones which will stay with you until you're gone and take care of you sicken you arrived in this planet.
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María Abrines Boris Delev Lerchundi Pequeño Meri, Pooch búlgaro Bulgarian Spanish
“It’s also Friday for me guys” Mr Barling ¡Ohhhh no Maríaaaaa! - Mrs Lourdes cuando hacía faltas en mi paper 1 "On y va, allez allez" - Mrs Bosson on the Paris trip "Las más chulas del SIS" - Inés
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: SIS. First came Primary, our first trip staying the night in Huelva to singing at Mrs Bosson’s wedding with Choir and practising all of our cheerleading choreography during break on the grass. Then came secondary that big step into reality. Writing the best song ever and creating a music video with Mr Wix, Back to the 80’s and classes with Mrs Kini and Mrs Lourdes, Paris trip in M5, and last Ecuador one of the most fulfilling experiences saying goodbye to the kids knowing someday I will be back. Lastly came diploma that time in our lives when things got serious and we “had to study hard” from study periods, to those emails from Dr K waiting for some surprising news in an advisory to Mr Wix always reminding us about the importance of CAS and Mr Mungles´ thousands of emails. Mr Barling’s lessons playing catch the last 15 minutes of class. Nights out with my friends having to think of studying the following day no motivation. SIS has been home for the last 15 years and although I will always remember my time here it is now time to say goodbye and embark on a whole new adventure.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Having in mind my three week trip around Europe with my friends I am motivated to ace my exams have the best summer ever with all of my friends get to meet new people travel relax and forget about school for a few months before returning back to reality. I would like to attend university in the UK to study sustainable development and do a year abroad in France to finally learn the language I have been taking for 7 years (only to make Mrs Bosson proud). After that, I will see what the future has planned for me. But I will never forget Sotogrande and the friendships that have come along the way.
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Favourite Quotes "When I turned around I realised that they were all my friends and they are being taken away" - Zarz "Are they going to be okay?"(Zara asks for the 4th time) "I don't know Zaz"...
Marija Segale Eduardo Parra
Mesha Pequeño búlgaro Latvian Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I am immensely grateful for all of the extraordinary memories that I made at SIS: writing music for several days in the mountains of Malaga, hosting gigs, playing in an orchestra pit for a theatrical production, jumping from a plane, among so many more. The best memory has to be the expedition to the Indian Himalayas. This experience entirely shifted my perception on the world we live in. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I aspire to study Theatre, Philosophy and English in university and attempt to synthesise the three subjects to create art that will inspire and transform in a similar way that art has enhanced my own life.
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Marta Jiménez Boris Delev Bellis Marta Pequeño búlgaro Spanish/ English Bulgarian
"Why is the rain in Spain so wet?" - Anaïs "Turtles, explain it to 8 marks" - Thomas and Albert "MJ in da house!" - Mr Debenham
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: The Asni trip with some amazing people. Annoying Dr K with a million new questions about my EE every day. Procrastinating during every single free period. Somehow making it through IB. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I hope to study medicine somewhere in Europe and eventually practice medicine, although I have no clue where I would want that to be.
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Favourite Quotes "Mahta Leál"- Mr. Debenham "Marta, bin"- Dr. Kievit every chemistry class "Eres mi favorita"- Sara "Soy un esanil"- Borja
Marta Leal Mancheño Eduardo Parra Marta Pequeño búlgaro Spanish Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
After 15 years at SIS I've lived many great moments and it's impossible to gather all of them in one paragraph. From learning all the dances for the school events and plays I've been part of, like "Back to the 80s", "SotoRox" or"Bugsy Malone". As well as the many trips I have enjoyed, especially Poland and the one to Sierra Nevada when we got attacked by a fox. Just the most simple things like spending lunch at the bleachers or study periods in the library with my friends are what have made my journey through SIS an incredible experience. I cannot express enough how much I've enjoyed growing here and how thankful I am for all the teachers, members of staff and friends that I've met along the way, as they have all influenced the person I am today. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Study Medicine in Navarra or in Madrid and hopefully become a surgeon.
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Favourite Quotes “Whatever happens, happens” -Hugo and Spike *Lesson ends* *Students start leaving* Teacher: “ We’re done when I say we’re done” -Heisenberg “I’m looking forward to the day when we can use memes as primary sources.”
Oliver Hoad Boris Delev
Pequeño búlgaro Oli Bulgarian British
“You think I’m funny?? I’m not funny! Stop following me I’m not giving you a quote!” -Albert “Oliiiii... drink! (water)” -Anaïs "My ability to do a text to speech voice is my only redeeming quality" -Me “I’ll watch Breaking Bad, not for you, but for your mum” -Izzy “Peaky Blinders is better than Breaking Bad”(wrong btw) -A VERY wrong Thomas **And now, for a real text conversation** Oliver: "Like Benito Mussolini" Izzy: "That sounds like an Italian dessert" Oliver: "Oh my word. Excuse me. Did you just say that?" Izzy: "If you translate it to English you get 'pretty muesli'" Oliver: "That's so FUNNY" Izzy: "I can't tell if this is genuine or you hate me" Oliver: "No it was genuine sorry"
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Having a constant fear of Dr Kievit making me jump :) Also, all the teachers are pretty cool. Also meeting the most amazing group of people, they helped me come out of my shell and I love making them laugh and vice versa. They are all very important to me and I'm going to miss them. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Simply to be the best, most rootin’ tootin’ web developer around! ;)
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Favourite Quotes "Hombre qué tal la boda?!" - Our Spanish class to Lucia C every class "What even is that?!" - Brad & I at the Bugs in Uganda "The Arctic circle is a myth" - Mia O'loughlin, completely serious "I want to go home" - Leonie literally everyday at 11:00am "And that's game!" - Albean & I playing basketball "Max, you seen the forecast today?" - Dr Woolley in advisory, like everyday "Can I live? CAN I LIVEEE?" - Ella, who only speaks in references
Maximus Guerrero
Eduardo Parra ‘Max’, ‘Maximus’, ‘Gringo’,‘Maurie’ Pequeño búlgaro U.S.A Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Being at SIS for so long has allowed me get to know, and say goodbye to many faces over the years. People come and go. The best memory has been the opportunity to meet and make friends with so many different people, including teachers, while growing up at SIS. Not one memory stands out to me; the lines blur between all the treasured times I've shared with so many different people. I'll always be thankful for the people I got close to here at SIS. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I love storytelling and adventures. Whatever I do in the future I hope I'm expressive, pursue a passion and I have fun. I plan to attend IE University in September 2020 and study Digital Media and Communications. I hope I can influence and impact people in positive ways, whether if it's in a small group or a global scale. Creativity breeds creativity, and I'll always be learning from others.
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BorisEn Delev Meng Liu
Pequeño búlgaro Meng/ Chino Bulgarian Chinese
"Mengen, eres un travieso" - Vicente Cantos "Someday I'm going to throw this computer out the window" Mr Pascual every time when his computer stops responding. "Te cuento un chiste?" - David Partal
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: I remember fondly the first day I became an SIS student. This institution guided me through the journey of self-discovery. But my best memory at SIS was the music class of M3 got to go a trip to El Cañuelo and had a wonderful time together playing music and enjoying the jaw-dropping view from the hillside in Velez-Malaga. I will also miss the lunch breaks where a bunch of us will hang out on the football pitch kicking a soccer ball and mocking each other. For these wonderful memories, I will like to show my appreciation once again to the teachers and staff on this year's senior prank day. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I'm going to be honest here, unlike most Asians, I'm not really sure what my plans for the future are. Sometimes in life, some of us gotta take a leap of faith and hope for the best. I'm so uncertain about my future that I could be living an adventure of a lifetime somewhere in the Bahamas or working at a McDonald's nearby. Only time will tell. Currently, I'm only thinking about getting the best score possible on my finals. I look forward to studying in Canada either in Toronto or Vancouver and make some new friends there. Good talk, now back to work.
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Favourite Quotes Kygolini & the partially blind - aka Bradley and Max Oh true, the SoliliQUOOWO Leonie aka a clear expert on Macbeth No No No, let me tell you about THE chambao - Max I was napping - Jade, every day Pepsi bottle, Coca-Cola glass, jaspers ... - Delirious car journeys in Uganda with Max, Bradley, and Leonie
Mia O’Loughlin Eduardo Parra
Pequeño Therealmaiiia búlgaro Bulgarian Irish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My time here at SIS has been a truly wild journey. That being said, some of my best memories definitely have to be going on the D1 Asni trip and meeting the most amazing people and learning with the children, going to Uganda twice and truly discovering the meaning of happiness and how easily I get sick lmao (thanks to Miss Elisa for being my savior) while having the honor of meeting Mansweat, all the other school trips such as the London History trip where I learned I need to stop overpacking :)) and skiing mishaps with Leonie taking out 6 snowboarders on the way down the mountain, giving a TEDx talk on something so close to my heart while overcoming my fear of public speaking ( kinda, sorta) and making some genuine friends I know I'll have for life and I can always count on. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Although I'm not completely sure what my future holds, I hope to attend university in London come September to study English Language and Literature. Afterward, I plan to move to New York to do my masters and of course, eventually, be the editor-in-chief of Vogue whilst living in the Upper East Side with Terrance (aka Leonie) beside a puppy sanctuary and to be truly living my best life. Also, marrying Liam Hemsworth and having four kids at some stage in the process :)).
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Michael McGinnis Boris Delev
"Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm Ginger.... wait when is this due?"
Chilly boy from the north Pequeño búlgaro Scottish Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Of all of the memories I have from SIS, from the bonding trip, to soul night, to graduating. The moment which I treasure most in my heart was the day I dropped from higher level maths to maths studies..... PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: My biggest aspiration is to wake up one day and have some sort of idea what I plan to do in the future.... YOLO!
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Favourite Quotes "Oh crikey" - Tara (in any context whatsoever) "Oh? You're back." - Dr. K and honestly all of my teachers reactions after coming back late from every single break.
Eduardo Parra Natacha Garnier Pequeño búlgaro Natacha Bulgarian French/ American
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Although I've only been in this school for two years, my IB journey has been quite the rollercoaster. I can't say that one particular memory stands out because its a series of moments that have made my time here so incredible. From the countless times we hung out in the Diploma room in D1 at boarding, to singing songs around the bond fire on the Bonding Trip, I was introduced to my new school. Later in the year, we danced the night away with friends at the Back To School Party, Soul Night, and more recently, SotoRox. But most of all, I remember our trip to Asni, Morocco. From the moment we left school, I knew it was going to be incredible. Besides being able to help the local community, ride camels with the children and, of course, experience the booming chants of a traditional party, I was able to make new friends and truly get to know the people in our year. We may have been stranded in ports, train stations and hotels for hours, but as we sat on the floor playing card games, we all came together. On another note, I'd like to thank the teachers, parents and students who helped make our time here truly special. We are all off on new adventures next year, but will always recall the endless hours we spent procrastinating in our frees or as Dr. K has us call them "study periods." Hope to see you all again soon! PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I hope to study medicine and someday join an organization to help less fortunate people around the world. Where will I be next year? In all honesty, I have no idea. As of right now, I am completely undecided. I applied to schools in England, Scotland, Ireland, the U.S. and France. All of which are very different. But although I have no clue as to where I will be starting University in the fall, I hope to spend the summer enjoying life: horse riding, going to the beach, traveling and meeting up with my friends. For now though, I want to live in the present and enjoy the last few days we have left here at SIS.
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Nathan Vanlier Boris Delev Pequeño búlgaro Rubio Bulgarian Belgian
"If you follow your dreams, you are capable of anything" - Dr Woolley "That's none of ya business - Marta Jimenez Bellis *Javi high on altitude* - "It is crystal clear!!!!!!!" - Javier Rando *Waiting for 2h in the middle of nowhere* "I am not paying for this pizza!" - Thomas/Nathan "I will kill myself if I get a 6 in maths!!!" Jasper cillo Chou "You can only lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink" - Tracey Maes
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: The Himalayan trip was an exceptional trip, which provided me with fantastic memories. Only to be able to tell others about the trip is unprecedented. The magnificent views, nice people and the new culture are parts of the trip that will stay with me until the end. Additionally, to be able to have a chance to witness La Ultra (a race in the Himalayas) is out of the ordinary, however, I got to crew one of the runners. And on top of that, he won the race. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: In the future, I will be studying Industrial engineering in Spain. The universities that I would want to go to are Carlos III and Politecnica. After my university studies, I would like to start my own business. On the side, in the future, I would like to travel to other parts of the world and learn about the new cultures. By travelling I hope I will expand my ideas and my vision about life.
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Favourite Quotes Javi Rando being totally serious – “Sir does this concept apply in the 9th Dimension?” Javi Rando also being very serious – “Sir, the school does not happen to have a particle accelerator by any chance?” Anaïs in most contexts – “I am so confused!” “Jasper, after you finish studying do you go to sleep?” – Mengen
NoahParra Jones Eduardo Noah Pequeño búlgaro British/ French Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Shout-out to my mates who went to Ecuador, you guys were great. IB Physics was always a laugh, and Javi you may want to keep your acronym for Fleming’s left-hand rule to yourself. If India taught me anything, it’s that the ceilings are too low (*coughs* New Delhi airport), peanut butter and chapatis soon become tedious and that altitude makes you delusional. India your TV is oddly hilarious, cue the dramatic mobile phone scene. Shout-out to La Ultra marathon, a true inspiration watching and supporting such a race. Asni, Morocco was fun… even though we nearly missed the train (It literally left as we got on). The village had amazing scenery, and it was a surreal experience riding the camel and going on the walk. Most of us can agree that we withstood a bombardment of “Monsieur! Monsieur!” from the kids as we played football, did skipping and arts/crafts. I won’t forget Grigory’s collection of remarks including “Could… I uh… have some of that magic water please?” when referring to hand sanitizer and when Nadia could not keep it together after Grigory said “Hmm… what do you call those things… African dogs?” corrected with “You mean Hyenas Grigory… ”
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I plan to study Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Maybe one day I will have the opportunity of working for an influential company, perhaps I'll pursue academic research, or maybe I will finally be able to convince people of the wonders of pineapple pizza.
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Pablo Simón BorisLópez Delev Pequeño búlgaro Pablo Bulgarian Spanish
"Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar" Antonio Machado "Guys, stop criticizing me, I'm not weird" Ms Pinnock "That looks a bit dodgy" Ms Lesová
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: During my time at SIS I have gathered
a lot of memories that I will remember in the future. From the amazing trips such as the bonding trip and especially the trip to Asni where we all lived some amazing experiences that we probably will be unable to live again as well as all the times in which we laughed, walked, played and wanted to fall asleep after lunch. Apart from this, I will take with me those day to day moments that made IB life somewhat more bearable. From advisories with Mr Castro where we all wanted to sleep while he tried to convince us to use that time to study, Ms Pinnock's business classes where we ended up talking about how she didn't have soap in her kitchen sink or that she had a terrible looking green juice for lunch, Mr Berry's physics classes where we tried to teach him some Spanish and by the next day he had forgotten, and last but not least, those incredible economics classes with Ms Lesová where we ended up talking about random things such as illegal ways to make money or arguing which country was better, Czech Republic or Spain (Undoubtedly we concluded it was Spain). Overall I would like to thank all the people who have been a part of my life during this two-year journey and which have made it a part of my life which I will never forget..
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: First of all, I'm expecting this
summer to be the best of my life as it's probably the last summer in which I have nothing to do for the end of the summer. My friends and I are doing the interrail around Europe, we are going to visit many countries such as Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece... Apart from this, I want to enjoy home, family and friends for the rest of the summer as I'm going to miss it when I go to Madrid. After this amazing summer, I'm planning on going to university in Madrid to Study economics and law, and hopefully, when I finish I'm able to carry out a job that is related to both and makes me happy.
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Favourite Quotes
Pablo Parra Garrido Eduardo Parra Pablo Pequeño búlgaro Spanish Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Belt fight vs Javi M4 Lunch Football Tournament MUN PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Study in the US
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Patrick Norton Boris MorenésDelev
"I have a free!" Dr Kievit walks by, "I mean, I have a study period..."
Paddy, Paddywady, Norton, Don Pequeño búlgaro Patricio, El Guiri Bulgarian Spanish/ English BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Memory... I have been in this school for 15
years. It’s more like memories: Going back in time to PYP; I would say Golden time & sweets with Mrs Heartland. Storytime with Mrs Claire. Trying to take sex ed seriously! Juliana's lit birthday parties. SPORTS DAY. Dressing up as a reindeer or elf (because why the heck not). Then in MYP (Where you apparently needed to work...); Mr Allen giving Javi a hard time (like any other teacher does honestly). Deciphering Ms Lourdes hieroglyphic-like handwriting. Fixing the hotel door that Javi "accidentally" broke. Feeding fox's fuet at the Sierra Nevada. Diploma (Where you should work) Dr Woolley casually roasting the whole class. Asking Dr Kievit if I could leave school to chase my dogs in the streets (permission was granted). Laughing at how Maria, Riki and I apparently finessed the TOK presentation. Working (not) in free periods. Choosing maths and physics HL, and then complain about how hard IB is; because that is what IB students do! Apart from that: - Ecuador, Asni & Himalayas, "Best trips eeeeeeveeeer!!!" (Finding Edu LOL) - Surfing at 6 am in the morning before class with Tatan, Jaime & Dr Woolley - Acting in school plays like Red Red Shoes and Bugsy Malone. (Creds to Mrs Barling)
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Getting my owed 3 beers (you know who I am talking to). Eat, sleep, rave and travel for the next 4 months. And after that, on a serious note, I hope to get into Imperial College London to study Physics and Mathematics, dedicating the next stage of my life to it. Yeah, “very geekish”, I know, but it is what enjoy! I also hope to travel the world as much as I can because there is so much to see and so little time. And most importantly, I want to keep in contact with the friends I have made here at SIS, as these people are truly special to me (whatever special means…) I will also be coming back home to Sotogrande regularly, coming to SIS to say hello to all the amazing students and staff that are here, because they truly are amazing. Thanks guys!
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Favourite Quotes "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein Our life is what our thoughts make it. - Marcus Aurelius "
Polina Vanyushina Eduardo Parra Polina Pequeño búlgaro Russian Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
I'm grateful for the opportunity to meet so many different people, from so many different cultural backgrounds. It's impossible to choose one "best memory" from SIS because all of the moments are special.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
In the future, I want to follow many paths in life. I don't have one exact idea for my future, but as long as I am enjoying life and am happy with myself I'll say I've been successful.
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Favourite Quotes - I conquered America and you can't conquer her? Carlos I de España
Ramón Corrales Boris SánchezDelev del Águila
Pequeño búlgaro Ramonchito Bulgarian Español
- Sólo son felices los que saben que la luz que entra por su balcón cada mañana viene a iluminar la tarea justa que les esta asignada en la armonía del mundo. - "Ramon suddenly jumped up from his chair in the middle of the lesson to have a look at a dog passing by outside." Mr. Loic (MB Behaviour note)
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Playing in the wooded area with Patrick Norton and building horrible sand castles. The first overnight trip to Huelva with Mr Jorge in P5. With Javi. The M1 projects: Becoming a representative of Russia and winning the oscar for the best movie. Going to El Cañuelo and discovering my love for Music thanks to Mr Wix. Composing and Producing my own song in the Studios of Boarding. Javi. The MUN trips with all my friends to Copenhague and Amsterdam. Mis Anne's patience. The trips to London, Paris and Poland. With Javi. Going to Asni and having a great time even after consuming an overwhelming number of ibuprofens. In general having great moments and learning everyday something new. With Javi, Always with Javi. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Studying law and international relations for after becoming a diplomat.
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Favourite Quotes Each day of the IB has been like being born, against my will and crying. Soy la realidad hablando
Ricardo AlvarezEduardo Parra Ossorio Castro
Pequeño búlgaroRiki Bulgarian Español
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
Javi. Javi breaking the door of a hotel because we locked him outside. Javi leaving his passport in a sushi box, taking a nap, then throwing the sushi box into the rubbish air hostesses bring to each seat, leaving the plane and the plane taking off. Javi skipping the train's security control, meaning Miss Anne had an extra train ticket and therefore thought a student was left behind, which meant she stayed behind waiting for no one while all of us left on a train to a different city. Javi. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Improvising
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Favourite Quotes - "Aquí confieso mis pescados" - Max
Silvana Lorena AlmaBoris Delev gro Chiavarine
Pequeño búlgaro Silvi Bulgarian Spanish
- "I am sick chicken, I need chicken medicine" -Uganda 2019 - "Isn't the Dominica Republic in Africa? - Amy - "Tara the rolling pins upside down!" - Mr Wix - "¿Que tal la boda Lucia?" - Todos los días en Español -"What is a tangent?" - Tara (2 years being into maths studies)
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My SIS journey began in the year 2005. Apart from the obvious memories made in Asni and Uganda, my best memories have been found in the form of friends. From our first overnight trip to Huelva to our last bonding trip in Tarifa. M4-M5 music classes where 'Albert's Old Haircut' was created and we would get to perform at every school party. Primary sports day when we Romans won every time. Getting over my fear of singing on stage thanks to Miss Laura and actually getting two distinctions in grade 7 and 8 for Rock School Exams. Javi singing “shine bright like a diamond” whilst rubbing Mr Allen's head. River rafting on the River Nile. Quad biking in Uganda and crashing straight into someone's crops when the first rule mentioned was not to destroy the people's crops. Mr Barling’s Geography HL lessons were we would play catch the last 15 minutes of class. Jack's Angels ;) SIS has been home for the last 15 years and although I will always remember my time here, it is now time to say goodbye and embark on a whole new adventure. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I hope to go to university and obtain an Early Childhood degree to teach children from the ages of 5 - 8. I hopefully, get a job after finishing my studies. Before going to the UK to start university, I want to enjoy my time on holiday with my friends as I won't see them as much as I did.
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Favourite Quotes “Enolas and opportunities” “Zip it, shrimpy” “Carencias” “Calvooo!!!” “Morir viviendo brrr” “Como puede ser que Australia se está quemando entero y yo no puedo encender mi chimenea”
Sebastian Stirling Eduardo Parra Valdez Pequeño búlgaro Tatan Bulgarian Spanish
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Although I have only spent 2 years in this school, they have been amazing. I have been in many schools throughout my life and SIS has definitely been one of the best. Not only because of the most motivated teachers that I have ever met, but because of the great students in it. Asni: One of the most memorable trips has to be the trip to Asni. I will never forget those 5 days (well 6) in Marrocco and having to stay one extra day because of the bad weather. Mr Wicks Waking us up. Football in Lunch: Another unforgettable activity is playing football during lunch break. I'll always remember asking Jaime, Ramon or Vicente “Pitch?” everyday after finishing lunch. Then we would go to the pitch and just forget all stresses from the classes while laughing at everything and just having fun. Surfing: Although I haven't been surfing much, I have definitely done it more often than ever during these two years. I will specially remember getting up at 6:30 to go surfing on a Wednesday together with Jaime, Patrick and Dr Woolley just before going to school. Kebabs for Life: Finally, there is a special place in my memory for kebabs every Friday with Vicente. We know that kebabs are bad for our health, but who cares? You only live once and you better genieβ it. “Morir viviendo!!”. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: I am not quite sure what I'm going to do in the future but I am sure that whatever I choose it will be challenging and rewarding. Maybe mechanical engineering is not my cup of tea. Who knows? Maybe I end up studying something completely different. I know that I am prepared for whatever comes thanks to these two amazing years!
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Solana Schneck Boris Delev Sol Pequeño búlgaro Italian/ Sri Lankan Bulgarian
You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. C.S. Lewis Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Mahatma Gandhi Be so good that they can't ignore you. Steve Martin BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
I have many good memories about SIS. The friends that I have made, the numerous bonding trips where I always had an opportunity to bond amongst the class. The kind, supportive and caring teachers who have helped me get this far in my school journey, they have been amazing. I have fond memories taking part in the school productions and musical performances. I enjoyed my time working with the marketing team. I loved the whole time spent in Sotogrande International School and will definitely miss it. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
My plans for the future is to go to university to study film editing and to work in the field of film editing.
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Favourite Quotes “A wise man told me don't argue with fools. Because people from a distance can't tell who is who.” – Jay-Z "I'm far from being God, but I work god damm hard." – Jay-Z “ Bro its antonio of olivia valere , very nice to meet you wish you win tomorrow” - Antonio the manager
Eduardo Parra Stepan Gorozhankin Pequeño búlgaro Stepan Bulgarian Russian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
Meeting new people as well as becoming friends with many of them. Computer Science lessons have had the best memories as I enjoyed the subject quite a lot. Another outstanding experience were the Economics lessons. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Always strive and prosper
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Favourite Quotes "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." ∞ Winston Churchill
Boris Delev Houssain Ababou
"Knowledge is power, while communication is key." ∞ Taha H. Ababou
Pequeño búlgaro Ababouuu/Tahita Bulgarian Moroccan
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
It is virtually impossible to decide which memory from SIS was the best. But if I were to choose one, in particular, my experience during the M5 Bonding Trip remains as one of my best memories from SIS. M5 was my first year in this school; I made new friends and experienced a unique style of living. Moving from Morocco to a boarding school in Spain allowed me to experience a new way of life, learning to be more independent. The Bonding Trip, as the name suggests, allowed me to better bond with my friends and discover who they are outside a school environment. There are many more memories that I have experienced with my friends; however, sometimes it is better to keep it for one-self to avoid the embarrassments of my friends . The truth is, my best memory from SIS is yet to come, and that is the D2 Graduation Ceremony & Party for the Class of 2020! I will forever remember these two events, remembering all the fun times I had during the past three years.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: In the future, I wish to take part in the continuous evolution of technology. Likewise, I developed a website that would allow young individuals to pursue their passion for learning English. While this software is mainly designed to help french-speaking individuals grow their knowledge in English, there are further developments planning to be made. With all being said, I aim to pursue my studies in the United States, applying for a double major: Computer Engineering and Entrepreneurship. It is in my highest hopes that one day, I will leave this Earth knowing that I have contributed as much as I can to help make the world a better place to live in.
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Favourite Quotes "Isn't the Dominican Republic in Africa?" - Amy "Tara the rolling pins upside-down!" - Mr Wix "Is Amsterdam in the UK" - Izzy "Wwwoooooowwwwww" - Miss Pinnock
Tara Jessica Eduardo Parra Hamilton Smith Pequeño búlgaro Smith/ Backflip Bulgarian British
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: Having been at SIS for 14 years of my life, I
naturally have countless incredible memories. My earliest being the school trip to an orange picking farm in P2 (where I got an award for picking the most oranges haha), our first overnight trip to Huelva in P5, as well in MYP laughing to the point where we were crying in science, selecting design and PE as electives which involved teaching Izzy and Tala how to dance and playing quick cricket with Mr Smith, not to mention competing at EIC each year for swimming (with Izzy swimming into the wall during the medley) and always beating them and Mr Gibson (which he hated). One of my favourite memories was going to Uganda in July 2019. This was an indescribable once in a lifetime opportunity that I learnt countless life lessons from and will forever remember. Alongside the left handed hammers, the upside-down rolling pins, almost dying on our first grade 5 white water rapid on the River Nile and Mr Wix pushing us out of the raft into the Nile numerous times... To now ending my time here with IB... which included entertaining and memorable Business classes with Miss Pinnock and choosing HL English Literature even though I hate reading just so Mrs McCann would be my teacher. To say the least, being at this school with the most amazing people and supportive teachers is something I wouldn't have traded for the world. I'm leaving here with the most incredible memories that I will forever cherish. Thank You SIS, it's been an amazing journey.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
My ideal plan (banking on the fact I get my IB points) is hopefully to go and study International Business at either Loughborough or Manchester University... I haven't decided which uni yet. I also hope to study abroad in America for a year during my time at university! Although, if I don't end up at uni, I'll accept my place at Laine Theatre Arts and pursue a career in dance/musical theatre. However, what I do know is that in the future I will definitely end up with a house of dogs (preferably yorkshire terriers, golden retrievers, cavapoo’s, and labradors, but I'll be happy with whatever).
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Boris ThomasDelev De Lathauwer Pequeño búlgaro Thomasito Belgian / British Bulgarian
"Breaking bad is better than Peaky Blinders"(wrong btw) Oliver "OOOOHHHHHH this is such a Chambao song!!!" - Anaïs "Get off my wavelength." - Anaïs *Albert playing the guitar* "Any request?" - "Silence!?" - Oliver/ Thomas "I think you owe me a wrap" - Izzy "Juleh, Juleh Juleh Juleh" - Himalaya group on the back of Stansen food truck "I hate history notes...I want to throw my book through a window!!" - Thomas D1
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
Himalayas - The trip to the Himalayas in the summer of 2019 was one of the most memorable moments at SIS. Spending almost a month in the rural Himalayan mountains completing a variety of activities and undergoing challenges with a close-knit friends group made it all that more enjoyable. I will always remember the times at Goba Guesthouse, Bon appetite, Bonfire and the coffee store around the corner, the only place with decent wifi in Leh. The La Ultra was definitely one of the adventures that made the expedition as a whole so much more fun, exciting and intense. From -10ºC at 5400m to 25ºC at 3200 m it truly was a one of a kind experience. Getting to spend 6 days with the medical team and getting very little to no sleep it gave me a good insight into the upcoming year, D2! We all bonded over many common areas and occurrences during the trip, many of which happened during the acclimatisation trek. The acclimatisation treck took us from 3200-5900m in a couple of days and would bring with it gasps of relief when the bag could come off the back after hours of carrying it and at the magnificent views and surrounding.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
I plan on completing an Arts and Sciences bachelor and then my current aim is to join a medical masters programme. I want to be a doctor with an organisation that allows me to see the world and travel adventurously, maybe joining the Navy. Supporting and helping everyone, local and afar whilst learning the culture and moving. If I don't get into medicine I hope to join one of the global caring industries and organisations where I can support medical development, understanding and support. Where I will be in 10 years time no-one knows, not even I, life is an adventure and I'm just about to embark on the acclimatisation period.
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Favourite Quotes “Partido a Partido” - Cholo "Morir Viviendo" - Tatan x Vis Las victorias no cuentan por alegrías “Ver, oír y callar” - Dad “Lo que toca, toca, y contento” - Tío Javi Lo que tú no te digas no va a decírtelo nadie
Vicente Cantos Pastor Eduardo Parra
Tito búlgaro Vis/ Vinícius Pequeño Spanish Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
The satisfaction of being able to help a small community, teach math and English to local children, what I felt those three weeks is indescribable. "I loved to arrive, I hated farewell," as the poet said. My falls, the attacks of the bats, and countless memories that have been recorded in my memory. The MUN conference in Copenhagen, go clubbing to the center and the cultural visits to Christiania, the Asni Trip, and football at lunch with the boys.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Study business with the Stock market in Madrid, the best city. With the aim of dedicating to the stock exchange.
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Viktor BorisKolodiazhnyi Delev Legend Pequeño búlgaro Russian Bulgarian
1)"Let the world be your mirror, Don't let them judge you, Because the mirror can't judge you, You judge what you see in the mirror." 2)"You are the builder of your own road" 3)"You never fail until you give up" 4)"Step back only for the good start" BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
One of the best memories I could possibly think of is meeting new people. I enjoyed the friendliness of students and the fact that I made new friends on the first day of school. All the trips we had were so fun and the time spent with my friends is unforgettable. Also, I've enjoyed the economics lessons.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Enjoy my life more with my closest people.
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Favourite Quotes One person's craziness is another person's reality - Tim Burton
Wigo Weisner Eduardo Parra Wigo Pequeño búlgaro German Bulgarian
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
Having banter lessons with Chris and the boys
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Go to University in America and try to become a professional golfer after.
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Boris Delev Xavier Felix Mara Pequeño búlgaro Xav Bulgarian American
“If you don't confront IB, IB will confront you!” - Xavier F. Mara “If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.” - Kobe Bryant “I had to put my grades up for adoption because I couldn't raise them.” - Irfan Imthias
BEST MEMORY OF SIS: My best memory of Sotogrande International School was making lifelong friends over the course of two and a half years. SIS has a very inclusive and diverse community allowing individuals to connect with one another and share various cultures. I have personally been able to connect with people through extra curricular activities and living in the SIS boarding house. The first extra curricular that comes to mind would be the ISAA London Football Tournament. I was able to travel with members of the football team and bring home the first place title as well as the pride that comes with it. Moreover, living in boarding was a unique opportunity to fulfil a child's dream of living with your closest friends. In the SIS boarding house, I was able to create unforgettable memories with people from different year groups and nationalities.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: In the future I plan to focus on Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Business and Economics. I selected this course hoping to receive a broad-based education, thus not focusing my efforts on one particular subject matter. The following will aid me in achieving a future career in Business and Management. Furthermore, I will be able to minor in multiple courses allowing me to integrate into several types of businesses and get a feel for the professional business environment. Finally, I plan to attend university in the Netherlands or Brussels and potentially travel to another international location and undergo an internship through my university course.
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Favourite Quotes "I was considering becoming vegetarian before I got kicked by a donkey," - Nadia in Asni. "A cat just gave birth, on my bed," - Jordan in Asni. "It do be like that sometimes," - Nat. "Are you ready to Rock N Roll?!" - Mr Wix. "I feel like it's challenging me," - Anastasia, with anything. "¿Dónde estabas?" - Ms Juani. Todo el mundo "Bueno, yo estaba en una boda" "El aiiirrrrreeeee," - Max en todas las clases de español.
Eduardo Parra Zara Bridget Bell
Pequeño búlgaro Zarz Bulgarian British
BEST MEMORY OF SIS:
SIS Is a place I have always considered home, somewhere which has enabled me to thrive and discover who I am through rewarding experiences and complex challenges. I am very grateful to have been surrounded by such a diverse range of personalities over the years, allowing me to grow into the person I am today. I can not thank my teachers and fellow peers enough for their constant motivation and inspirational attitudes towards life. My best experiences here, range from theatrical and musical opportunities to spending time with my friends and of course, the Asni trip. The myriad of artistic opportunities I have been presented with over the years have been phenomenal and have helped me grow in confidence. My friends are the best bunch of people you could ever meet :) and of course, the Asni trip allowed me to understand how education can be used as a force for good. Soul Night and many other events in which I have rocked out on stage, with my guitar some of the best memories. School productions such as FAME have enabled me to be as bossy as possible, "You can butter me up like a stack of flapjacks but you still have to be in time for class," thanks Mrs Sherman :). I have also embarked in many school trips over the years, how could I forget about jumping out of a plane?! Overall SIS has been a driving force for my positive outlook on life and a place enriched with creativity, imagination and innovation.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: With thanks to Mrs Barling and Mr Wix, I have been able to embrace my creativity over the course of my secondary years. I plan to study Drama, Theatre and Performance at university in the UK. Hopefully, in the years to come, I'll either be pursuing a career on stage or teaching about the power of theatre, Mrs Barling & Miss Maes, you've taught me well :). SIS has prepared me for the future, with my guitar in hand and countless memories as I part, I can only hope that the people I meet along the way are as open-minded and crazy as the students I have had the pleasure of meeting here. As for now, I'm just going to continue being myself and try and find out what could be lurking around the corner. Party hard! Peace, hugs and hippie love :)
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“Thank you very much for the gift you give to our children. It is wonderful to see how our children learn and improve day by day with your classes. Very grateful indeed!” María del Pilar B.
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“I can’t tell you enough how our both our daughters level of singing has increased and they are walking in the house and singing!!! Thank you so much because you’ve made this happen! My belief has been confirmed again that that whether you love the subject or not, it all depends on the teachers! We are so lucky to have you with us!” - Olga Morgalyuk
Whilst we were unable to host our traditional Alumni Meal or the Doug Stewart football tournament this year, SIS Alumni have continued to play an integral support role for our current students with advice and guidance. The closeknit family that is the SIS Alumni continues to expand with over 612 members since 2009 connected on FB, Instagram and Linkedin. There are many examples of our alumni guiding current students, but here are a few of my highlights from this year. Leah who is currently studying criminology and psychology at Leeds Beckett popped in to visit and offered meaningful words of advice in one of the U&C classes on the benefit of CVs. Also, Loreto from DP2018 currently studying aerospace engineering in the Netherlands at TU Delft has motivated further students in this direction. Or Charlie who graduated in 2012 with 40 points in his IB Diploma and went on to study his undergraduate degree in International Relations at Exeter University. Following that he secured an Internship working in Washington DC before starting work for the B-B Corporation as a Project Manager. He has been a regular Alumni representative giving valuable advice to our students over the years. It was great to have Patrick from DP2018 drop in to tell the students about the Technical University of Munich. Patrick graduated with 45/45 IB Points in 2018. Patrick spoke of his time at SIS in glowing terms, as “The support I received from my teachers was incredible and it allowed me to reach my academic goals. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering.”
It was great to hear from Poppy as she graduated from SIS in 2009, and is now a Risk and Internal Audit Manager at Cambridge Assessment International Education. “My time at Sotogrande inspired me to work in the international education sector myself and means that I can really relate to our learners and our schools. It motivates me every day to be contributing to their experiences and their futures." Lily studied at SIS and graduated in 2006 with 41 IB Points, and went on to study literature in the UK. She is now a Production Manager at RSA Films in London. They make TV commercials and it is her job to organise the shoots (crew, equipment, locations, cast, run the budget). Lizzie who graduated in 2008 is a Creative at Lucky Generals - an advertising agency in London. She writes the scripts for TV commercials. Last year she wrote the Amazon Super Bowl TVC, with Antony Hopkins and other celebs. These are just a few of the inspirational Alumni who continue to motivate our students. It is always great to hear from SIS Alumni, and once again I look forward to welcoming them back at SIS on June 23rd 2021, when I hope to make it an extra special reunion for the graduating class of 2020.
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