
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.
Dates for your diary
Saturday 30th November | Christmas Charity Dinner 8.30 pm Cortijo los Canos |
Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th | Usborne Books Bookfair |
Wednesday 4th December | December Theatre Festival |
Friday 6th December – Monday 9th December | Long weekend – school closed |
Saturday 14th December | SIS PTA Annual Christmas Market |
Monday, 16 December⋅9:30 – 10:30am | EC1 EC2 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Monday, 16 December⋅11:30am – 12:30pm | P1 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Monday, 16 December⋅2:15 – 3:15pm | P1 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Tuesday, 17 December⋅9:30 – 10:30am | EC1 EC2 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Tuesday, 17 December⋅11:30am – 12:30pm | P2 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Tuesday, 17 December⋅2:15 – 3:00pm | P2 End Of Term Expressive Arts Performance |
Wednesday, 18 December | Rice Day |
Friday, 20 December | Last day of Autumn term – school closes at midday, 12:00 |
Friday, 20 December | Send a Child to School Day for Primary only |
Friday, 20 December | M1-M5 Parent Teacher Consultations 9am-1pm |
Friday, 20 December | D1 & D2 Home Study Day |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
On Monday we hosted our annual University Convention with some top class universities attending from across Europe. The range and diversity of attendees continues to improve year on year. This year I had the pleasure of attending the convention with Nick Wergan, Inspired European Educational Director. Nick commented that the breadth of provision that we have on offer at SIS is incredible. I enjoyed chatting with the representative from Warwick University, where I completed my Masters and Nick connected with the representative from Exeter, where he completed his degree. The success of this event is a credit to the Diploma team and Mr. Mungles, our University and Careers Counselor, as well as the D1 student helpers, who supported the event this year. Please join me in thanking him for his time in cultivating relationships with universities and for his preparation in planning this yearly event.
Yesterday we saw the 4th Jason Floyd tournament of the academic year, with the launch of the 2 day Triple A 500 series at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande. SIS has student representatives in the Under 16 and Under 21 category. We wish all of the entrants success in the event!
This morning we hosted our 3rd ‘Travel to School in a Green Way Day’. Thank you again to everyone who gets up a little earlier to brave the dark mornings and take a walk, ride or skate to school. I think it is a wonderful way to start the day and end the week. Modeling these values and habits to our children and students from a young age means they are more likely to stick with them as they grow up.
Our much appreciated Parent Ambassador Programme is starting up again next Wednesday the 3rd of December. This programme is an amazing opportunity for SIS parents and guardians to learn more about our unique approach to education, to find out about the creation of our mission, to understand more about the IB system and to learn about our support systems within the school. During this first session we will explore what it means to be a Parent Ambassador as well as a connected learner. Please email Sara Hagglof, sarah@sis.gl if you are interested in joining the programme.
As Movember draws to a close, I wanted to use the opportunity to reflect on the month. Not only has it been a month of laughs, connectedness, unity as a band of mo-growers, and community – as you have offered us support as the hair on our faces has grown steadily more silly! We have also had an impact. Read the SIS Mo Bro’s blog where we, the hairy teachers, have shared our experiences. This really is the last chance to sponsor us, no donation is too small.
Finally, I would like to remind all parents of a couple of procedures we have in place to keep our students safe.
Student Absence – if your child is absent from school for any reason, please inform your child’s Classroom Teacher, for primary students, and Advisor, for secondary students, via email before 9am.
After School Pick Up – Students from P5 can wait safely at the school gate, where parents can drive up, pull in and collect them. May I remind you it is both dangerous and illegal to park and collect students at the roundabout. Recently, the police have fined parents for doing this.
Thank you for following these guidelines and helping to keep our students safe.
I wish you a relaxing weekend,
Jak Kearney
Many of our boarding students have taken part in an array of different activities this month. Firework Night was a huge success where several of our boarders performed, helped out backstage and supported several food stalls. We would like to congratulate Shannon, Aiman, Manon and Gloria who took part in the ISAA football tournament and Xavier who won goalkeeper of the tournament.
Ilia has been awarded golfer of the month and Matthew has played in the semi-final of a highly competitive tennis tournament! Many of our students travelled to Swans School at the end of the month as part of a debate team and a group of students hosted a Russian night which consisted of an evening of presentations where they each had an opportunity to talk about their hometown and celebrate the cultural diversity at the Boarding House.
A First Aid course was held at the house this month. The students practiced CPR whilst learning how to use a defibrillator and what to do during a cardiac arrest. It is important the students have an opportunity to develop skills outside of the classroom and they now have a 2 year First Aid qualification for both the UK and Spain!
It was great to receive the boarders reports this week as results continue to increase year on year. We hope many of our MYP students follow past boarders who have had the top academic results across the school.
In November the Boarding House received a new pool table, an acoustic piano and new gym equipment. By continuously developing and updating our facilities, the students are able to try new activities and expand their skill set.
For more updates and photos, please follow our new Instagram page @sotoschoolboarding
Activities
The activities this month included a trip to Jerez to a fantastic trampoline park and mini golf in Fuengirola! The boarders were also taken to a chocolate factory and shown how chocolates are produced with a chance to create their own with the help of a professional. There have also been trips to the cinema, bowling, and indoor laser tag!
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.