Celebrating International Human Rights Day at Our School
Every year on December 10, the world comes together to honor International Human Rights Day, a date that reminds us of the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and our school community has embraced the occasion with creativity and purpose.
Did you know that only 5% of the global population has read the Human Rights Declaration at least once? To help close this gap and raise awareness, our 1st Bilingual ESO students have taken action! They designed vibrant posters featuring 20 of the 30 Articles in both English and Spanish, now proudly displayed on classroom doors throughout the school.
But that’s not all—they also recorded these articles in both languages, bringing the words to life with their voices. You can explore their work and listen to their recordings in the presentation linked below.
Through these initiatives, we aim to make Human Rights visible and meaningful for everyone in our educational community. Let’s continue to learn, share, and stand together for equality and dignity!
Our 1º ESO bilingual students have shown incredible creativity by decorating turkeys and sharing heartfelt messages about what they are thankful for in life.
But that’s not all—students from 2º, 3º, and 4º ESO joined in too, contributing their own gratitude posts to make this celebration even more special.
A big thank you to everyone for spreading positivity and appreciation!
To celebrate All Hallows' Eve, the students of 2º ESO have created pumpkins made from circles of different sizes. In this way, they actively collaborate and build relationships while working with mathematics in teams.
Premio Princesa de Asturias de los Deportes 2025: Serena Williams
Bilingual Programme Students Take Part in “Toma la palabra” with a Project on Serena Williams.
As part of the cultural activities organised around the Princess of Asturias Awards, several students from our bilingual programme have participated in the initiative “Toma la palabra”, which encourages reflection and expression in English.
This year, their work focused on Serena Williams, allowing them to explore not only her outstanding sports career but also her personality, talent, and the impact she has made as a role model both within and beyond the world of tennis. The activity was a valuable opportunity to develop language skills while engaging with themes such as perseverance, excellence, and equality.
4º ESO
Participant: Isabella Bernal Duarte
Exercise 2 – Serena’s Motivational Words
Title: Confidence and Hard Work to Combat Insecurity
Isabella's reflection:
"I have chosen exercise 2 because I find both the video and the poem very inspiring, and their content encourages me to overcome my insecurities".
English text:
CONFIDENCE AND HARD WORK TO COMBAT INSECURITY
The message of Serena Williams that had impacted on me the most is the importance of believing in yourself even when other people don’t. She explains that the confidence is not something you are given, but something you build with hard work. This idea is important to me and inspires me because I usually feel insecure about what people say, or about my abilities. Her words based on the poem “Still I rise” remind me that I need to trust more in me and the things I can do with hard work.
Question for Serena Williams:
"What can you say or what advice would you give to the teenagers who feel insecure or afraid when they try something new?"
1º ESO
Participants: Lautaro Correia Padrón, Diego Díaz Solares, Javier Frías de Esteban, Tomás Izquierdo Gallego, Maartje Alida Van Veelen.
Exercise 2 – Serena’s Motivational Words
Title: Still we Rise
Student's reflection:
"We selected the third exercise because we thought it would be interesting to learn about African-American women's literature and the poem that inspired Serena's words".
English text:
STILL WE RISE
Serena’s words have impacted us. They have made us think that every defeat and every victory help you to become the best version of yourself.
Also, the beautiful poem, written by Maya Angelou and popularized by Serena Williams in her motivational speech, has taught us about the importance of persistence, even when other people send you hate. This poem makes you think about clearing your goals, your objectives and your dreams.
Question for Serena Williams:
"What gave you the strength to continue fighting to achieve your goals?"
Discover what makes our Bilingual Program so special! Are you curious, adventurous, and ready to learn in two languages? Watch this video to see what our students experience every day — fun projects, teamwork, and a world of opportunities. Don’t miss out — your bilingual journey starts here!
🇪🇸 ¡Descubre qué hace tan especial a nuestro Programa Bilingüe! ¿Eres curioso/a, aventurero/a y estás listo/a para aprender en dos idiomas? Mira este video y descubre todo lo que viven nuestros alumnos: proyectos divertidos, trabajo en equipo y un mundo de oportunidades. ¡No te lo pierdas — tu aventura bilingüe empieza aquí!
