1. International Baccalaureate Heads Council: We are pleased to announce that Christopher Charleson has been elected to the IB Heads Council which is a group of 13 IB heads that act as representatives of IB schools worldwide and as advisors to the IB governing board.

2. Creative Media & Technology and Global Citizenship: We are delighted to announce a new pilot project that will bring together three key strands of our philosophy for learning in the 21st century - creativity, technology and global citizenship. Starting in September 2010, located in the beautiful Cortijo Los Canos, SIS will be running a pilot project for students age 16+. We will be offering a programme of individualised learning that will focus on key skills in creative media, cutting edge technology and global citizenship. Participants will also have the opportunity for developing workplace skills through placements and setting up their own small business projects. A key element of this programme will be to establish a Non-Governmental Agency (NGO) as a vehicle for us to achieve global citizenship and social entrepreneurial goals. For more information, please contact Iván Nieves, Judy Harris, Dave Batten, Tracy Moxley, Tina Farrell or Pippa Ireton.

3. M5 ISTA Theatre trip to London: Nineteen students returned from London invigorated and inspired by a wealth of theatrical experiences from the ISTA High School Festival in London during half-term. Students saw the magical "Billy Elliot" and the wonderfully jaw-dropping "STOMP", both of which showed a variety of theatrical skills. However the most valuable experiences were the workshops and the chance to work alongside students from international schools in Istanbul, Shanghai, Moscow and London. By the end of the trip our students were skilled performers in a range of areas and had forged firm new friendships. We are currently in discussion with ISTA about hosting a Middle School Festival at SIS next year. Thanks to all students for their hard work and for making our school proud. Special thanks to Sam Reed and Tina Farrell for coordinating and leading this exciting and inspiring trip

4. M5 Art Exhibition: Last Thursday evening M5 Visual Arts students presented their unit on "What makes the Hero?" Many talented students showed, through art work and writing, their thoughts on some very challenging metaphysical questions. Staff, parents and students enjoyed the exhibition and for many students it was an opportunity to present their work to a public audience and to talk about the development of their work. Thank you to all staff who came and to those who have actively supported the students in the exhibition including Anne Adamson, Pilar Francis, Helen Miles, Martin Grist and Dave Batten. Special thanks go to Margaret O'Farrell for bringing out the best in our students and coordinating this event.

5. Día de Andalucía celebration: Thanks go to all Primary teachers for their preparations and participation for the Día de Andalucía show last Friday. Special thanks go to Carlos Toribio and Gloria López for their contributions in leading the music and dance.

1. SOTONEWS: The SIS PTA is delighted to announce its new publication SOTONEWS! A magazine dedicated to Sotogrande parents and students to inform, amuse and share. If you have any events, activities, awards, happenings, sports, photos, stories; or any items for sale or wanted, please send them to sotonews@gmail.com. Deadline for articles and ads is Friday March 26th 2010.

2. PTA meeting: There will be a meeting on Tuesday 2 March at 9.00am.

1. First excursion for EC1 (Nursery) students. On Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th, our youngest students will embark on their first excursion around their local environment of Sotogrande related to their unit of inquiry on My World.

Timetable: Week 1

1. D1 History Trip, London: From Sunday 28th February to Thursday 4th March, a group of D1 History students will be visiting London and attending a series of lectures and visits related to their history curriculum.

2. D1 CAS trip to Asni: Every year D1 CAS students visit the Berber community in Asni, Morocco, providing much needed help and work. As part of this year's visit, CAS students would like to take musical instruments for the girl's school. Apart from raising money to buy new instruments, they would gratefully welcome any donations of new or used instruments. The ideal instruments would include guitars, small drums, harmonicas, recorders, maracas etc. as these can be easily carried. Any donations can be given to Alex Martin (D1), a member of the CAS staff or left at reception.

1. U15 Boys Football: Wednesday 3 March, St Anthony's College, La Cala. Depart SIS at 12.50pm and return by 5.00pm.

Sport Results

1. U19 Girls Football Team: Congratulations to the Under 19 Girls Football Team who drew 4-4 with Swans in a highly entertaining and end-to-end match last Wednesday.

2. Copa de Andalucía Fencing: Congratulations to Henry Shields who obtained a silver medal in the Copa de Andalucía (10-12 years) fencing competition celebrated last weekend in Granada. Henry participated magnificently in this competition winning his assaults and demonstrating his good skills in this sport as well as his education, elegance and fair play. These results place Henry Shields in a high level of Spanish fencing and augur well for the future.

3. Día de Andalucía Swimming: Congratulations to Euan and Bryony Charleson who gained 2 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals in a major Andalucían swimming competition in Algeciras at the weekend. In particular, Euan gained two gold medals in 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke against the top swimmers in his age group.

Sports Fixtures