The Key Stage Three Induction Camp to El Colladito was another terrific success. Pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 got to know each other better with activities including kayaking, archery, abseiling and rock climbing. An enjoyable three days was had by all!

We are very proud of all 47 0f the children who took their first Holy Communion on Saturday 19th May.

Thank you to Mrs Martín for preparing them so well, to Mrs Carveth and the choir for their beautiful music and to parents and families for their support.

‘Two evening shows, plus a matinée with ISM Primary and pupils from Numont School ended a whole year of preparation by a close-knit team of pupils from Years 6 to 13: from actors, dancers, make-up and sound and light technicians, directors, mothers who prepared costumes, the art department who created wonderful masks and other items, and Alfonso Forga, who helped to put together incredible stage items and animal structures. The singing, acting and dancing were impeccable and very professional. A big thankyou to Conchita Sande, the Director, together with Sarah Kingston, Mr. Roberto, Clare and Begoña in the Art room with their Art students, and all the actors, actresses, and many others behind the scenes, for what, for many, is the best musical so far, from an artistic, as well as a technical point of view. A magical event in which the audience experienced the full beauty of the Savannah. Well done to all involved! We are already looking forward to next year´s musical! ‘

On Friday 27th the Year 11 and some Y12 pupils were confirmed in the Arturo Soria church of the Carmelitas Descalzas.  The church was filled with families, friends, teachers and classmates in an emotional service where the choir, led by Ms Carveth, took an active part, as well as Father Edwin and Ms Leticia.  The sense of family was evident in the whole service.

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On Monday 16th April, Tim Hemmings, Head of Mission of the British Embassy, presented the seven awards obtained by our students in 2017 in front of the whole of the secondary school and the families of the awardees. Mr. Wickham explained that the school had received many of these outstanding learner awards for IGCSEs and Advanced Level examinations, ranking 1st or 2nd in Spain for the number of awards, every year since 2008.

We are very proud of our students and teachers. Once again this shows that ISM pupils can reach their highest potential and access the best universities, as confirmed by the recent offers our Year 13 students have received from Cambridge University, Imperial College, UCL, SOAS LSE and many more.

‘Our Year 13 students travelled on their annual trip to Salamanca, accompanied by Rafael Mialdea and Conchita Sande.  They visited both cathedrals and the roof tops in the morning and had lunch at “Las caballerizas”. In the afternoon, they had a look at the Convent of St. Stephen and went on a tour around “Lis Museum”. After a memorable dinner, they enjoyed their time in “Camelot” and, believe it or not, both teachers swept their cobwebs away on the dance floor.

 The following day, we went to the University and to the Calisto and Melibea´s garden. In order to find true love in life, most students went around the well six times; I am not sure if it will work but some of them surely found themselves dizzy afterwards. They also beheaded Rafa at “la cruz de los ajusticiados”. Most of them took part enthusiastically in the photography contest and several prizes were awarded; congratulations to all participants! The local guide, staff at the museum and restaurant commented on our students´ good manners and behaviour. The hotel does not accept groups except for ISM pupils.  We are certainly very proud of them: they were a credit to themselves and to the school.

 Both Rafa and myself would like to thank them for their conduct and wish them all the best in their A-levels and future careers’.  Conchita Sande.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Dance evening on 24th April.  The students demonstrated a fantastic array of music and dance skills, all expertly choreographed by Mr Roberto.  Thanks also to the hundreds of parents and family members who came to watch.