Toma la palabra: Premios Princesa de Asturias 2026. Patti Smith.

 

Living through art

Drawing inspiration from the work and creative universe of Patti Smith, Princess of Asturias Laureate for the Arts, students at IES Doña Jimena took part in the "Toma la palabra" activity. Each student chose a meaningful image and accompanied it with a personal text in English. The result is a collection of memories, hobbies, landscapes, pets, experiences, and emotions that allow us a glimpse into their way of looking at the world.

Vivir en el arte

Inspirándonos en la obra y el universo creativo de Patti Smith, Premio Princesa de Asturias de las Artes, el alumnado del IES Doña Jimena participó en la actividad Toma la palabra. Cada estudiante eligió una imagen significativa y la acompañó de un texto personal en inglés. El resultado es una colección de recuerdos, aficiones, paisajes, mascotas, experiencias y emociones que nos permiten asomarnos a su forma de mirar el mundo.

This is the cat, the perfect animal. They dominated my heart with their pretty faces. I love my cat, Salem.

— Tristán Bárcena Niembro (2º ESO A)

These are the chess trophies I've won so far. Each one is an individual success, but when I see them altogether I realize how far I have gone.

— Lautaro Correia Padrón (2º ESO A)

This is my cat; his name is Leo, and he is very lazy (he spends the whole day sleeping).

_ Dylan Sebastián Erazo Endara

"Where some people watch only two consoles, I see a whole life playing videogames with friends and having fun."

— Javier Frías de Esteban (2º ESO A)

My turtle is quite and small. She loves to swim and dive. With map lines on her shell, she rests and feels fine.

— Rebeca Alonso Díaz (2º ESO B)

From the moment I first touched the ball, I knew I would try to make a living from football; but if I don't succeed, I am certain I will remain a huge football fan for the rest of my life.

— Asur González González (2º ESO B)

My dogs remind me that you don't need much to be happy, just simple things. We should stop making life complicated, appreciate every little moment, and enjoy good company in a place where we feel safe and happy.

— María Álvarez Canga (3º ESO B)

This is a picture of my cat. I just remember the time when she fell down from our fifth floor but thankfully she is okay now. She brings me happiness and laughs when she starts running in circles.

— Sergio Caldas Díaz (3º ESO B)

"Again. I've been here a thousand times. I can't remember either the first or last. Every visit feels different. Maybe the leaves changed or maybe I have. Maybe I'm growing too quickly or maybe the world is changing too quietly."

— Laura Carballo Valdés (3º ESO B)

These are my cats, their names are Tedy and Boby. They're always running around the house, up and down. They bring me so much joy. I'm so grateful to have them in my life.

— Naomi Cerrejón Pérez (3º ESO B)

My cat gives me calm and peace. It lives as if it had no worries.

— Lara Cerviño Vijande (3º ESO B)

I arrive home after high school, I have lunch and I start watching a series. That moment gives me energy for the rest of the afternoon.

— Nora Cuadra Vinagrero (3º ESO B)

You used me to save your treasures, but I didn't have any value for you. "The Pokémon card album".

— Alejandro García Cimadevilla (3º ESO B)

This is one of my favourite moments of the day because when I return home from class my cat greets me with cuddles. It's so cute.

— Luna García González (3º ESO B)

I sometimes forget to look down.

— Lili Grimm (3º ESO B)

Once a Scout, always a Scout. That is the phrase that comes to mind whenever I put on my neckerchief, because even though I am not always with them, the values they taught me and my promises always guide me.

— Claudia Hidalgo Rodríguez (3º ESO B)

This photo reminds me to enjoy little moments and find beauty in the simple things.

— Ana Iglesias García (3º ESO B)

A beautiful and very calm animal. It transmits me a lot of peace.

— Lola Martínez Blanco (3º ESO B)

"My dear Arthur, there's a good man within you, but he's wrestling with a giant, and the giant wins, time and again."

— Mario Martínez Friera (3º ESO B)

I chose a photo of a football stadium because I love football. It is my favourite sport and I play it every day.

— Irene Menéndez Matilla (3º ESO B)

Here is where I come sometimes to watch the beauty of the sky. The beautiful blue sunset in the sky. I like to see the sky.

— Anthony Morocho Campuzano (3º ESO B)

Last year I built a bridge with my teammates in Technology class. Although it didn't withstand much weight, this is the end result.

— Nelly Oamen (3º ESO B)

A jellyfish in Valencia's aquarium.

— Nora Pañeda Suárez (3º ESO B)

After a long day, I usually take a walk along the beach to watch the sunsets, as I find them beautiful and they bring me a sense of calm.

— Alba Reyes Jiménez (3º ESO B)

This photo reminds me of how much I love playing football and the good memories I have playing it.

— Sara Rodríguez Friera (3º ESO B)

The bicycle rests under the tree. The sun burns on the grass. Nobody expects anything. And suddenly, everything starts. A wheel, a mountain, a heart searching a path.

                                                                                       — Daniel Vidal Villaverde (3º ESO B)

 

🎃 Maths, Halloween and a Lot of Creativity!

Our 2º ESO habLE students put their geometry skills into practice by creating these amazing 3D Halloween pumpkins.

After completing their projects, they explained how they built them, whether they received any help, and what challenges they faced. While some found the task easy, others discovered that patience and precision were the key to success!

A fun way to learn Maths, practise English and celebrate Halloween at the same time. Well done, everyone! 🎃📐✨

HOME TWEET HOME

 

FOTOS DE LA  ACTIVIDAD

Aprender haciendo: un proyecto para cuidar la biodiversidad local

En el IES Doña Jimena seguimos apostando por un aprendizaje activo, colaborativo y conectado con el entorno. Por eso, este curso hemos puesto en marcha un proyecto interdepartamental y multinivel que une a los departamentos de Matemáticas, Biología, Tecnología e Inglés con la participación del alumnado de 1.º y 2.º de ESO.

Nuestro objetivo es doble:

• Aprender a través de la experiencia
• Contribuir al cuidado de la biodiversidad local

¿En qué consiste el proyecto?

El trabajo se desarrolla en distintas fases, en las que cada curso aporta su granito de arena:

• Investigación

El alumnado de 1.º ESO investiga las distintas especies de aves que habitan en nuestro entorno, aprendiendo a identificarlas y a comprender su importancia en el ecosistema. Presentan sus trabajos al alumnado de 2º.

• Diseño y construcción

En 2.º ESO, los estudiantes elaboran planos a escala en Matemáticas y construyen casas para pájaros en Tecnología, combinando precisión, creatividad y trabajo en equipo.

• Acción y seguimiento

Las casas se instalarán en el parque Dr. Juan Negrín y, en los meses posteriores, el alumnado realizará un seguimiento para comprobar si las aves las utilizan, integrando los datos obtenidos en nuevas actividades educativas.

 Mucho más que un proyecto

Además de embellecer el entorno y ofrecer refugio a las aves locales, esta iniciativa fomenta valores clave como la conciencia medioambiental, el aprendizaje práctico y el trabajo colaborativo.

Se trata de una acción visible y significativa que refuerza el compromiso con la educación sostenible y demuestra que aprender también puede ser una forma de mejorar nuestro entorno. Damos las gracias al Ayuntamiento de Gijón por habernos dado permiso y haber colaborado en la colocación de las casas. 

Seguiremos informando de los avances del proyecto… ¡las aves pronto tendrán nuevas casas gracias a nuestro alumnado!

Learning by Doing: A Project to Care for Local Biodiversity

At IES Doña Jimena, we continue to promote active, collaborative learning connected to our local environment. This school year, we have launched an interdepartmental and multi-level project involving the Maths, Biology, Technology and English departments, with the participation of students from Year 7 and Year 8 (1st and 2nd ESO).

Our aim is twofold:
Learning through hands-on experience and protecting local biodiversity.

What is the project about?

The work is organised in different stages, with each year group playing an essential role:

Research
Year 7 students study the bird species found in our local area, learning how to identify them and understand their role in the ecosystem.

Design and Construction
In Year 8, students create scale drawings in Maths and build birdhouses in Technology, combining accuracy, creativity and teamwork.

Action and Monitoring
The birdhouses will be installed in a nearby park. In the following months, students will monitor whether birds use them, analyse the results and incorporate their findings into new learning activities.

More Than Just a Project

Beyond beautifying the park and providing shelter for local birds, this initiative promotes environmental awareness, practical learning and collaboration. We are deeply grateful to the Townhall for allowing and collaboarting with the development of this project.

It is a visible and meaningful action that reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and education, showing that learning can also be a powerful way to care for our environment.

We will continue to share updates as the project develops.

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Celebrating International Human Rights Day at Our School

 

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!