TEMS News

Senior Department First Term 2011-12

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Year 11 organised the annual White Christmas Party which was great fun with lots of crazy dancing (well done Ricardo, Claire and Matt!) and some lovely mathematical decorations. 8S invented the Come to School in a Hat Day after talking about it in their class assembly. I couldn’t believe how many pupils wore hats that day and how colourful and great everyone looked. Both classes raised lots of money for our sponsored children in Nicaragua. 30 euros was also raised from fines from lost locker keys and diaries. We made a total donation of 1700 euros.

We had mixed success in sport this half term. Our girls’Y12 &13 football team came third in the inter school competition which is excellent considering we had two Y7 pupils and one Y8 pupil on the team.

Year 8 were asked if they would like to go on a history and culture trip to Liverpool in March. 44 of them signed up immediately and the flights and hotel were booked the next day. A prize will be awarded for the person who does the best Scouse accent on their return (and especially if they can do it in front of the whole school in assembly!). Pupils also signed up for our annual ski trip. This year we are looking forward to going to Sierra Nevada.

Kathryn Slack

Head of Senior Department

Junior Department First Term 2011-12

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Just a few days after half-term holidays, the Juniors had their Special Activity Day for the first term. The theme was “Taking Care of our Earth”, and the students spent the day learning about the importance of re-using, reducing and recycling. Some of the activities included painting newspapers to recycle them into wrapping paper, making posters for the classes and bathrooms to remind everyone to turn off lights and taps, making purses and wallets out of newspaper, and learning “The Three R’s” song. Everyone had a great day, and learned a lot about caring for the planet.

The Juniors also participated in two sports competitions this past half-term. On November 8, pupils from Year 4 on competed in a cross country meet against other British schools. The Juniors won first place in their category. Congratulations! On December 12, Year 6 and 7 boys came in fourth in a football competition. Well done to all the boys who participated!

On November 24, Year 5 went on an excursion to the Regional Archaeological Museum in Alcalá de Henares, where they learned about Pre-history as part of their Spanish Conocimiento del Medio topic.

Finally, this year the Juniors decided to sell Christmas greeting cards to raise funds for the Junior charity, Grupo 2013. The students made cards in class, and offered them for sale to parents. The response was fantastic, and we raised €311. Thanks to everyone who participated for your generosity!

Cynthia Davies

Head of Junior Department

Infant Department First Term 2011-12

Monday, January 30th, 2011

The run up to Christmas was great fun in Infants.

Nursery were learning about ´Transport´ and went for a walk in the street with their teachers to learn about crossing the road and staying safe.

Reception also went for a walk to look at houses and homes in the local area. The children used ´junk material´ to make some fantastic houses.

Year 1 finished their Pirate topic with a visit to Casa de Campo´s Pirate ship and ´Pirate Day´. The children came to school dressed as pirates and took part in a treasure hunt, made money bags and treasure chests.

Year 2 have been learning about food and healthy eating. They enjoyed watching food change and rot over time and learnt all about a balanced meal.

We finished the terms hard work with a visit from Santa Claus and our carol concert where the different year groups took turns to perform the carols learnt in their music lessons with Eric.

Abigail Kay

Head of Infant Department

Bachillerato Primer Trimestre 2011-12

Lunes, 30 de enero de 2012

Podemos añadir los siguientes eventos en el primer trimestre:

Sesión informativa para 1º de bachillerato de la universidad IED (Istituto Europeo di Design), desde este curso título oficial de Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño (Diseño Gráfico, Diseño de Moda, Diseño de Producto y Diseño de Interiores). (15 de noviembre).
Seminario de Marketing y Creatividad para los alumnos de 2º de bachillerato en la universidad ESIC. (sábado 19 de noviembre)
Sesión informativa para 1º de bachillerato del Centro Universitario La Salle, adscrito a la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Esta universidad desde hace dos años ofrece ADE internacional cursando un año en EEUU y gran parte de los estudios en inglés. (22 de noviembre)
Visita de 1º de bachillerato a la UEM (Universidad Europea de Madrid).En esta universidad conocieron el campus universitario, se les ofreció una sesión informativa sobre los cursos de grado que imparten y llevaron a cabo una Jornada de Artes Escénicas y Danza. (12 de diciembre)

Belén Ulecia

Directora Técnica de Español

Actividades curriculares del primer trimestre en secundaria

Lunes, 30 de enero de 2012

A continuación vamos a indicar el conjunto de actividades que hemos hecho o que tenemos previsto realizar en este primer trimestre del presente curso.

Excursiones:

Y7 visitó el Castillo de Manzanares el Real y posteriormente estuvo en La Pedriza el 29 de septiembre.
Y8 y Y9 asistieron a una representación teatral en español el 11 de noviembre: El Lazarillo de Tormes.
Y10 y Y11 estuvieron viendo la exposición " human bodies" el 27 de septiembre.
Y10 y Y11 asistieron a una representación teatral en inglés el 25 de noviembre: The Great Gatsby.

Conferencias y charlas:

Técnicos en prevención del Ayuntamiento de Madrid tuvieron encuentros con los grupos de secundaria a lo largo de este trimestre.
Y7 recibió una charla el 10 de octubre: "la comunicación como protección".
Y8 recibió una charla el 11 de octubre: "pensando sobre publicidad".
Y9S recibió una charla el 17 de octubre: "identidad, incertidumbre y estrés". Y9A recibirá la misma charla el 21 de noviembre.
Y10 recibió una charla el 14 de noviembre: "resistencia a la presión de grupo".
Y11 recibió una charla el 15 de noviembre: "mitos sobre sustancias, drogas".

Miguel Álvarez

Jefe de Estudios

First Term 2011-12

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Another school year has started and we have welcomed new pupils and some new teaching staff. I know that the existing pupils and staff are making them all feel as welcome as they can.

Once again we are very happy with the external exam results so congratulations to all the pupils who sat these exams and to all the teachers who taught them.

We want our pupils to enjoy learning as much as possible so lots of fun but meaningful activities have been planned.

In the extra curricular activities, Chinese has now been added for the Infant department, and last year’s pupils (Senior department) will be taking their first official Chinese exam at the end of this school year.

A fund raising raffle was held at the beginning of term by the Fabretto Foundation and 1700 Euros was raised which was the largest amount to be raised in one single day. A lot more fund raising will take place throughout the school year.

All the heads of department will now comment on the issues pertinent to their department.

Elaine Fitzpatrick

Headmistress

Senior Department First Term 2011-12

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Welcome to the school year 2011-2012.

We were joined by 3 new teachers who are proving to be great additions to the school. Matt took over in PE, Nicki is a part time maths specialist and Leticia teaches matematicas and ciencias sociales.

We hosted the boys’ cadete inter school basketball competition which was a great success even though we didn’t win! The girls’ infantil basketball team came 3rd in the competition when they played at Kensington School.

Years 7 and 8 had their Hallowe’en party –lots of creepy costumes, scary fun and too much chocolate and other rubbish to eat.

Years 10 and 11 went to The Bodies Exhibition which was an amazing insight into human anatomy with real human bodies for all to see. Some were whole, others split down the middle, one treated to show only the circulatory system…I’m not sure any of us ate the chicken drumsticks on our return though…

Kathryn Slack

Head of Senior Department

Junior Department First Term 2011-12

Friday, November 4th, 2011

The Junior Department is pleased to have four new members of staff this school year: Kaylee in Year 3, Kelly and Chris in Year 4, and Patrick in Year 5. Welcome to all!

The Juniors have already started the year with some interesting activities. On October 13, the Year 4 classes went on an excursion to the Planetarium, as part of their topic on Earth and Space. Year 6 went to the Africa Museum on October 17, where they learned about the lives of children in different African countries, and saw artefacts from some of the places they have been studying. Years 3 and 5 have excursions planned for the second half of the term.

The Juniors also participated in the fundraising raffle held by the Fabretto Foundation on September 23, which raised a total of more than €1700 throughout the school. Thank you to all of the students who participated so generously. The Juniors will be holding fundraising activities of their own for their charity, Grupo 2013, in the coming months.

Finally, the Juniors’ Special Activity Day for the first term is planned for Friday, November 4. The theme will be “Caring for our World,” and children will be involved in a variety of activities that promote the importance of reducing, re-using and recycling to take care of the planet. More details about this special day will be forthcoming in the next article.

Cynthia Davies

Head of Junior Department

Infant Department First Term 2011-12

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

After the long summer holidays it was great to see the children return to school happy and excited to meet their new teachers and they quickly adapted to school life. Though starting school was a little daunting for some of our new children in nursery they have now all settled well and are busy learning lots of new things through their ´Under the Sea´ topic.

Reception have been learning all about the Jungle and visited the zoo to see the animals they have been learning about in class. The celebrated the end of their topic with ´Jungle Day´ when all the children, and teachers! came in animal fancy dress and looked fantastic!

Year 1 can tell you all about how to lead a healthy life and look after their bodies. We have followed recipes to make healthy fruit salads and wrote instructions for how to brush our teeth and wash our hands.

Year 2´s topic is ´Where we live´. They took a walk around the local area and have been learning how to follow maps and create them. They are looking forward to their visit to the planetarium. Star of the Week has begun and the children are enjoying being extra special and telling their friends all about their families, pets hobbies etc.

Abigail Kay

Head of Infant Department

Bachillerato Primer Trimestre 2011-12

Martes, 25 de octubre de 2011

Un enlace muy importante para los alumnos de bachillerato es el de los parámetros de ponderación de las materias de modalidad en las universidades públicas de Madrid para los alumnos que harán la selectividad en junio del 2012. Os facilitamos este enlace y otros relativos a la legislación vigente del bachillerato y del examen de selectividad en el apartado legislación

Este curso se ofrece por primera ver la asignatura de Historia del Arte en el bachillerato de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales. Los itinerarios que ofrecemos son:

Los eventos para este trimestre:

Charla de orientación impartida por Mª Luisa Herrero, profesora de la Facultad de Derecho y abogada de profesión sobre el grado en Derecho y sus salidas profesionales. Está charla se celebró el día 20 de septiembre de 2011.
Charla de orientación sobre los estudios de medicina y sus salidas profesionales. Sesión impartida por el Dra. Paula Farias, presidenta de Médicos Sin Frontera hasta enero de 2011. (4 de octubre)
Tenemos prevista la asistencia de varios alumnos de 1º de Bachillerato al Seminario de Marketing impartido en la Universidad ESIC. (20 de diciembre)
Sesión informativa sobre la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. (18 de octubre).
La psicopedagoga del colegio ha pasado a cada alumno de Y11 un test llamado “Inventario de Intereses Profesionales” para poder orientarlos mejor. Tiene prevista después una entrevista personal con cada uno de ellos para comentar los resultados.
Los alumnos de 1º de Bachillerato han visitado la Bolsa de Madrid y el Congreso de los Diputados. ( 29 de septiembre)

Asímismo, cabe destacar:

Resultados Selectividad: Nuevamente los resultados han sido muy buenos, aprobados el 100% de los presentados en junio, con una nota media de 7,56 (nota del examen (fase general) más nota del expediente)
Charla de orientación sobre los estudios de arquitectura y sus salidas profesionales. Sesión impartida por el arquitecto Juan José Aróztegui (8 de noviembre)