We are pleased to share with you some images from our Thanksgiving event, a celebration that brought our entire school community together in an atmosphere of gratitude and joy.

Through a variety of activities, we were able to reflect on the importance of giving thanks, celebrating diversity and strengthening the bonds that make our school such a special place.

Thank you to all of you who made this possible!

On the 22nd of November, in the CIT co-working space, we experienced a lovely event. At 16:15, our dear teachers Miss Cynthia (White Class) and Miss Sophie (Green Class) presented their new children’s book to an enthusiastic audience of students, families and members of our educational community. The book, which sensitively addresses the emotions of children as they start school, captured the hearts of all present. The presentation allowed the authors to share details of their creative process, inspiring young and old with the book’s message and their passion for teaching.

And with Christmas just around the corner, this book makes the perfect gift for the little ones in the house. If you would like to purchase a copy, you can do so by filling the form, and we encourage you to give the gift of stories and emotions this festive season! We thank Miss Cynthia and Miss Sophie for giving us this unique experience and all the families who came together to make this event a special memory for our community.

We hope for more moments like this in the future!

First term trips are over and our students have been immersed in activities of all kinds: from cultural visits to museums and historical sites, to nature trips, where they have been able to connect with the environment and learn about biodiversity. We have also enjoyed sporting activities such as climbing, encouraging teamwork and self-improvement, and survival workshops, which sparked their ingenuity and practical skills in outdoor scenarios.

The enthusiasm and energy of the students has been inspiring on every outing. These experiences not only enrich their knowledge, but also strengthen essential values such as companionship, respect and resilience. We now look forward to the second term with great excitement.

We are preparing new adventures that are sure to be just as enriching and exciting – we can’t wait to share with you all what is to come!

We continue with the ‘CIT 2024 Volunteer Campaign’ until the 9th of December. An initiative organised and run by Familylab in collaboration with our Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada students.. This year, more than ever, we feel a great motivation to come together and help those who need it most, especially after the devastating consequences of the recent storms in various areas. It is really important that our children ‘live’ the values of our school community, as well as being supportive of others and teamwork. Therefore, we ask for your maximum involvement, every small gesture counts and together we can make a difference.

Collection Points

Donations can be dropped off at the following points, supervised by Family Lab members and Secondary students:

• Palapa de Primaria – For families arriving on foot.
• Co-working
• Entrance to the Infants’ Building.

Pick up times: from 9:05 to 9:25 am and from 3:55 to 4:15 pm.

We invite any mother, father or relative interested in supporting this campaign to join the Family Lab as a volunteer. If you would like to participate, please contact the office. We thank you in advance for your generosity and collaboration and hope to count on all of you to make this campaign a success!

We continue with our work! Below are some pictures of the progress of the renovation of our CIT PLAZA with patios and new building. 

This week:

– The waterproofing of the roof is being tested.
– The small sewage system for the interior bathrooms has been installed.
– The mesh has been placed on the roof and the ground floor has been concreted.
– The perimeter pavement of the ground floor is being concreted.
– The planter in the area of the connection ramp to the gymnasium has been laid out.
– The geotextile and gravel are being laid so that the area of the tracks can be concreted.

“-Look, he parked there. Lucia
-Now how are you going to get out of there? Mia
-What are you doing?  Mattia to the workers
-Some stairs. Workman
-There are bricks. Lucia
-A little bit of walls. Alejandro
-And I see a mountain of white rocks. Teacher, can they make a hidden football pitch? Mattia
-That’s cement that’s spinning. Ginés
-Miss Indira I want to be a builder. Lulu
-Miss Indira this is very cool. Chloe
-Those trucks are super cool. Mia
-With parking spaces for the cars because there are squares, although I don’t know how they’re going to get up there. Ginés
-Wait a minute, the ladder shouldn’t be there, should it? Alejandro
-No, because otherwise the football pitch won’t fit. Mattia
-I love all this that they are doing. Adrian”

Conversation between students in the Lilac class.

On Monday 2nd the DP Mocks start. These tests are a simulation of the official IB Diploma Programme exams. The Mocks are designed to recreate the conditions of the final IB exams, offering students a valuable opportunity to practice and become familiar with the format, rigour and time management required in the official assessments. This simulation not only reinforces their academic knowledge and skills, but also allows them to experience an environment similar to that of the final exams, helping them to build confidence and reduce stress in the face of future challenges.

Please find below the timetable for these tests.

We thank families for their support in this key process in the education and preparation of our students.

On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December, the school will be holding a special conference aimed at raising awareness of neurodivergence and the specific needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The activity, organised in collaboration with the EDUKATEA foundation, seeks to promote greater understanding and empathy towards the unique characteristics of these children through playful and participatory dynamics.

The sessions, which will take place throughout the week, are aimed at students from Y1 to DP2, who will participate in one-hour sessions.

We would love for you to join us for the next Family Lab Café, which will take place next Thursday December 5th, at 15:00h in the Co-Working Café space. This meeting is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and enjoy a friendly atmosphere with other families. To help us with the organisation, we ask you to confirm your attendance by filling in the form.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a good time with you!

Next Friday, 13th December between 10:00 and 12:00 h we have our Innovation Fair. Students from MYP 1 to MYP 4 will be participating in this fair. They have worked with enthusiasm and dedication on their projects and are looking forward to presenting them to everyone.

Families and students are invited to join in this celebration of creativity and innovation. During the event, you will have the opportunity to vote for the project you find most interesting and innovative.

Voting rules will be available on the day of the fair – don’t miss out! It will be an occasion to discover the talent and brilliant ideas of our students.

On 17 December, our school will become a key meeting point for students and families interested in exploring their academic future. The CIT 2024 University Fair will feature the participation of various national and international institutions, offering a wide range of options for all interests and aspirations. During the fair, attendees will be able to visit information booths of participating universities, where representatives will be available to answer questions and provide details about programmes, scholarships and admissions processes.

In addition, there will be themed talks and interactive workshops designed to inspire and guide students on specific career paths and areas of interest. This event is not only aimed at our students, but also at their families, who will be able to get actively involved in planning their children’s academic future.

During the week of 16th of December, our DP2 students enter one of the most significant stages of the Diploma Programme with their Internal Assessment and the submission of their extended essay. These research projects, fundamental for their final assessment, represent the effort accumulated since their start in DP1. Throughout this process, students have worked on their drafts, refining their ideas with the support of their lecturers and specialist tutors.

We would like to highlight the commitment and dedication of our students, who are demonstrating great academic rigour and a passion for learning.

On the week of the 16th of December, we will be holding the Cambridge Mocks, these tests are a simulation of the official Cambridge exams which will be held at the end of the school year.

The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and we would like to remind all families of the days and times when the school will be open during this period.

Students’ holidays: from the 23rd of December to the 7th of January (both inclusive).

Holidays on which the school will be closed:

• 25/12/24
• 01/01/25
• 06/01/25
• 07/01/25

On non-holidays, the school will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to attend to any needs you may have.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!