Our MYP5 students recently took part in a talk led by the Hogar Abierto Foundation, where they learned about the reality faced by many children who, for various reasons, cannot live with their biological families. This eye-opening session inspired them to launch an awareness campaign to inform others about the importance of foster care and encourage compassionate action within our school community.
During the session, students discovered the different types of foster care available:

• Emergency foster care, for children under seven years old, usually lasting up to six months.
• Temporary foster care, when the biological family is unable to care for the child temporarily (up to two years).
• Permanent foster care, similar to adoption, but without full legal custody.
• Adoption, in which the child becomes a full legal member of the adoptive family.

Students highlighted how fostering offers children emotional stability, safety, and a nurturing environment, while also providing foster families with a deeply rewarding and transformative experience. Families receive support, training, and even financial assistance throughout the process.

If you’d like to learn more or find out how to get involved, please visit the official foundation website:

🔗 https://hogarabierto.org/

We’d like to thank our wonderful MYP5 students for their empathy and initiative, as well as Miss Eva and Miss Paula Fernández for their support and guidance throughout this meaningful project.

The final challenge for our DP students begins—the official International Baccalaureate exams. This important milestone represents the end of a journey filled with dedication, learning, and personal growth.From all of us at CIT, we want to send our love, encouragement, and admiration. We know how hard you’ve worked and we are confident in your ability to shine.

We are so proud of each and every one of you!

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes our much-loved Summer Camps — a time for fun, exploration, and growth. We’ve designed a wide range of activities to ensure our students keep learning and enjoying every moment of their holiday. This year, we’re also excited to share the Affinitas Global Experiences Summer Camps, available for students aged 8 to 18.

These unforgettable international programs are a unique opportunity to discover new cultures, develop independence, and make lifelong friends — all while continuing to learn in a global context. You can find all the details on dates, schedules, and programs here. We look very forward to this unforgettable summer!

We are approaching one of the most awaited celebrations of the year at CIT, on the 26th of April we will celebrate our Spring Festival, a day in which our whole school community will get together to share moments of fun, games and coexistence, during the party, students and families will participate in different challenges and games with which they will be able to score points for their school house or for their infant class.

There will also be time to enjoy a picnic, where everyone will be able to bring their own food or, if they prefer, book the solidarity menu organised by the students of 4th ESO to raise funds for their Optimum Project trip. For the occasion, the children and their families should dress in the colour of their school house, while the students in Infants, who have not yet been assigned to a house, should wear the colour of their class.

The Optimum Project is here!

One of the most eagerly awaited moments of the year. At CIT we are committed to learning that goes far beyond the classroom: we want our students to live real, challenging and exciting experiences that help them discover who they are, what they like, and everything they are capable of doing.

This programme is designed for each educational stage, and combines adventure, culture, sport and teamwork, encouraging autonomy, critical spirit, teamwork, resilience, and above all, enthusiasm to continue learning. With sports, cultural activities, contact with nature and personal immersion, the Optimum Project is a unique opportunity for our students to face new challenges, enjoy learning and strengthen their self-esteem in safe, inspiring and meaningful environments.

Primary Optimo Activities

Y2 – Swimming
Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5
A cycle of swimming sessions focused on water confidence, motor skills, and technical improvement.

Y3 – Overnight Farm School Experience
June 5–6
A first sleepaway adventure in nature with group dynamics, animal care, outdoor learning and plenty of fun.

Y4 – Golf
Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29 and Tuesday June 3
Introduction to golf, promoting focus, patience, coordination and enjoyment of nature.

Y5 – Sailing
Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29 and Tuesday June 3
Beginners’ sailing sessions to develop navigation skills, independence, and teamwork—on the sea!

Y6 – Horse Riding
Thursdays: May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and June 3rd
Equine activities that foster empathy, coordination, and self-awareness while bonding with animals.

Secondary Optimo Experiences

MYP2 – Cultural Heritage Tour in Spain
May 5–9
A historical route through Cáceres, Granada, and Mérida exploring ancient Roman sites, Moorish heritage, and the richness of Spanish culture.

MYP3 – Sports Camp in Sancti Petri
May 5–9
A sports-focused trip on the Andalusian coast, with paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and teamwork challenges in a coastal setting.

MYP4 – Leadership & Collaboration in Cazorla
May 5–9
A mountain adventure packed with leadership development, outdoor activities, and personal growth challenges in a natural park setting.

MYP5 – European Cultural Experience: Helsinki & Stockholm
May 6–10
A 5-day international trip chosen by students through house voting. Exploring two vibrant European capitals to mark the end of their MYP journey.

Thank you to all our families for your continued support and trust.

We warmly invite all families to our next Family Lab Café,on the 8th of May. A space to connect, share, and reflect on our children’s learning journeys.

To help us with planning, please confirm your attendance by filling out the form.

On 13 May at 17:30, we will celebrate together the opening of a space designed to enrich the learning of our students within the framework of the International Baccalaureate.

It will be a special moment to meet again as a community, share, thank and celebrate this new stage of CIT. These facilities represent a commitment to academic excellence and the integral development of our students. We will have surprises, activities to enjoy with the family and a lot of excitement.

We look forward to seeing you!

We happily remind you that on May 15th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm we will celebrate one of the most exciting and fun events in Infant School, the Family Day! In this event we will celebrate and cherish each family and the diversity of each one. We will have a snack, offered by CIT, and a unique show: “CIT Family Talent”, where families will be the stars.

If you are not yet registered, we encourage you to sign up here to participate in this event and share your talents with the whole community.

We also remind you that the winners will receive a prize to enjoy with their families.

We invite all PYP8 (year 6) families to an informative meeting on the 29th of April at 15h, where we will discuss the transition of PYP8 students to MYP Secondary School.

We will go over the academic programme, key changes, and how we will support students during this new stage.A link will be shared for families who cannot attend in person.

On the following 7th of May, Wednesday, we would like to invite all PYP5 (Year 3) families to an informative meeting about the upcoming Óptimo project: Night at the Farm School, taking place on 5th–6th June.

During the meeting, we will share all the key information about this experience. This Óptimo is a special opportunity for our students to develop greater autonomy and strengthen bonds with their peers in a natural, hands-on learning environment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Save the date for a very special event: on May 16th, we will be hosting our Charity Football Tournament, an afternoon full of sports, fun, and camaraderie, where families, students, and friends can all take part. It’s the perfect opportunity to come together as a community while supporting a great cause.

More details coming soon!

Creativity and imagination have taken over the Blue Class with their amazing project ‘Exploring Big Ideas with Little Bricks’. Over the last few weeks, our students have been recreating the whole school… with LEGO bricks! Using their own plans, they have designed and built every corner of the campus as they live and imagine it, developing skills in spatial planning, teamwork and creative expression.

This project is a beautiful example of how young children are capable of realizing great ideas when they are given the space to explore and build freely.

Congratulations to all the little architects of the Blue Class!