Los alumnos de 1º de Primaria presentan sus maquetas del árbol genealógico.

Dentro del área de Sciences y Art&Crafts, los alumnos y alumnas de 1º de Primaria del Colegio Virgen del Mar han llevado a cabo un entrañable proyecto en colaboración con sus familias, la creación de una maqueta de su “Family Tree” (árbol genealógico).
Con mucha ilusión, cada niño y niña elaboró, junto a sus familias, una representación creativa de su árbol genealógico. Utilizando cartulinas, fotografías, dibujos, materiales reciclados y mucha imaginación, dieron forma a árboles llenos de ramas, corazones y demás elementos que mostraban a los distintos miembros de su familia.
Una vez finalizadas las maquetas, llegó uno de los momentos más especiales del proyecto, la exposición en el aula. Cada alumno/a presentó su “Family Tree” a sus compañeros y compañeras, explicando en inglés quiénes forman parte de su familia y qué relación tienen con ellos/as. Así, pusieron en práctica el vocabulario trabajado en el aula: “mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, uncle, aunt, cousin, etc.”.
A través de esta actividad, el alumnado no solo reforzó el vocabulario de la familia en inglés, sino que también desarrolló habilidades fundamentales como la expresión oral, la seguridad al hablar en público y la escucha activa. Además, comprendieron mejor las relaciones familiares y descubrieron que cada familia es única y especial.
Este proyecto ha sido una magnífica oportunidad para fortalecer el vínculo entre la escuela y familia, fomentar la creatividad y trabajar valores como el respeto, la empatía y el orgullo por nuestras raíces.
Desde el centro, felicitamos a todo el alumnado y a sus familias por su implicación, dedicación y entusiasmo.

Los alumnos de 2º de Primaria descubren cómo las plantas absorben el agua con un experimento científico

Dentro del área de Sciences, los alumnos de 2º de Primaria del Colegio Virgen del Mar han llevado a cabo un interesante experimento sobre el proceso de absorción del agua en las plantas, utilizando una rosa blanca y colorante azul para observar este fenómeno de manera visual y divertida.

Durante la actividad, los niños y niñas colocaron una rosa blanca en un vaso con agua mezclada con colorante azul. A lo largo del día, pudieron comprobar cómo los pétalos de la flor iban cambiando de color, evidenciando que el agua sube por el tallo y se reparte por toda la planta. De esta forma, comprendieron de manera práctica cómo las plantas absorben el agua y los nutrientes necesarios para vivir.

Esta experiencia ha sido una excelente oportunidad para desarrollar la curiosidad científica, la observación y el pensamiento experimental, además de reforzar el vocabulario científico en inglés dentro del programa bilingüe del colegio. Los alumnos formularon hipótesis, anotaron sus observaciones y compartieron sus conclusiones en clase, demostrando gran interés y entusiasmo.

Desde el centro, destacamos la participación activa y la alegría del alumnado, que ha disfrutado aprendiendo ciencia a través de la experimentación directa. Actividades como esta fomentan el gusto por descubrir, el trabajo cooperativo y el aprendizaje significativo.

¡Enhorabuena a todos por vuestro espíritu científico y por el excelente trabajo realizado!

Awarding of Cambridge diplomas

On Tuesday, October 7th, students from Colegio Virgen del Mar proudly received their Cambridge diplomas for different English levels: Movers, Flyers, Ket, B1, B2, and C1. In total, 120 diplomas were given out. The event was attended by the students, their families, and friends. Also present were the Cambridge representatives, Miss Sheila and Mr. Clive, the school’s headteacher, Mr. Alberto, and the English teachers: Miss Omaima, Miss Sara, Miss Sophia, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Néstor, and Mr. Paulo. These diplomas not only show they know English well but will also open many doors for their future jobs and studies.

In the 21st century, knowing English is a very important skill for work and for meeting people. Getting a Cambridge certificate is a great help for their future, making it easier to travel, work, and talk with people from all over the world.

Ariadna Martel Hernández. 2° BACH A.

Language exchange with Salzmannschule school

On September 24th, a group of 34 students from 3rd year of secondary school at Colegio Virgen del Mar travelled to Germany, to the region of Thuringia. Thus, the Salzmannschule and Virgen del Mar school organized a one-week linguistic exchange program. It was a language and cultural integration trip, with several classes at the Salzmannchule, coordinated by the teachers: Susanne, Birgit, Andrea, and Carlos. The teachers from Colegio Virgen del Mar, Mr. Ángel and Miss Helena, were also the trip coordinators. Besides the German lessons, the students had the opportunity to visit the region of Thuringia. They visited the capital, Erfurt, and other important cities like Gotha and Weimar. During the weekend, they stayed with German families, which was a very essential experience. Some students also visited other cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Leipzig. They tried German food, improved their German, and made new friends. Now they are waiting for the German students to visit them at the end of March. Everyone is looking forward to welcoming them with open arms.

       Marta Rodríguez Afonso 3º ESO A

Sixth form travels to Brussels

Sixth form have made a cultural trip to Brussels, Amsterdam, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Mechelen, Leuven, among other nearby cities. An experience they had last November.

The Choir lights up Christmas

The Choir of the Virgen del Mar School enlivened in November the lighting of the lights of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The boys and girls of the Choir accompanied the Mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, invited by the Municipal Corporation, an event in which they have participated in other past editions. During this act, they offered their performance with some Christmas carols.

Solidarity with the DOMUND

From October 30 to November 17, the students have carried out the DOMUND Campaign to bring us closer to the reality that many families and people live in the world, families who do not have the same opportunities as we do. The College has been promoting this activity for more than 50 years.

This Campaign 2023 we have offered talks in class, research work on the DOMUND and also the Campaign of Economic Collaboration with the DOMUND. We even did a radio program promoting the DOMUND, where we interviewed the missionary sister Lilia Navarrete.

Together we are more and solidarity always uses the symbol more.

Doctor Basilio Valladares School Laboratory

Last Thursday, October 19, the Colegio Virgen del Mar honored Dr.
Basilio Valladares by naming one of the school laboratories after him.
the College. In this way, they acknowledged the great work of training and promoting
of scientific vocations among students by Dr. Basilio Valladares,
current President of the Fundación Canaria para el Control de las Enfermedades
FUNCCET, and founder of the University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Tropical
Public Health of the Canary Islands.

This event took place as part of the celebration of the Week of the
Science 2023, co-organized by a team of researchers from the Institute
of Tropical Diseases of the Canary Islands and the Department of Science of the Colegio
Virgin of the Sea. The Management Team of this Center, represented by the General Manager
of the Virgen del Mar School, Mr. Manuel Chinea, presented a medallion to Dr. Basilio
Valladares and the unveiling of the plaque that will now give its name to this
laboratory of the Virgen del Mar School, which will be renamed “Laboratorio Escolar
Doctor Basilio Valladares”.

It should be pointed out that Dr. Valladares has been collaborating with
with this center since the 2016 academic year and has carried out various activities for the dissemination of the
science at the Colegio Virgen del Mar.

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