Diversity Month

To celebrate Diversity Month, our school hosted a series of vibrant workshops and cultural showcases. Each group of students researched a different country and created an informative stand to share with their peers. The courtyard came alive with music, food, and stories from around the world. It was a powerful learning experience—students gained a deeper appreciation for different cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Their curiosity grew, and so did their understanding of the world.

Wax Museum

Our 2º de la ESO students amazed us with their Wax Museum presentation, where they brought historical and cultural figures to life through creative costumes and memorized monologues. This engaging project helped students improve their English fluency, public speaking, and presentation skills while building confidence and expressing themselves creatively. They spoke clearly, stayed in character, and connected with their audience—turning the auditorium into a living history exhibit. We’re incredibly proud of their effort and enthusiasm. Bravo to all our brilliant “wax figures”!

ROTA Exchange

March 10 to 15, 15 students from 1ero Bachillerato participated in this year’s ROTA edition, in Hattingen in the west of Germany. ROTA is a program where students from Germany` Gymnasium Walsstrase , Sit Lous School Belgium to create international connections. Amongst the top goals of the program are cultural exchange, and academic discussion about important European current events, this year topic is “Immigration in the European Union”. Importantly, they also discussed a lot about fake news – what it is and how to avoid falling into its trap.

Students stayed with host families to really deepen this cultural exchange.

Some of the events that students participated in were: a school pep rally, sporting events, a language workshop, a game night a a day trip to Münster!. They have been assigned to the different workshops workshops such as journalism, theater, sports, music and debate.

We are happy to communicate that students report having learned a lot about pertinent issues such as immigration in the European Union and some of their neighboring countries' languages. Having exchanged contacts with many of their classmates for the week, they can also expect to have formed life-long connections.

Guiness World Record Challenge

What❓: Earning the Guinness World Record of Most People Dancing the Macarena Together at Once

Where📍: Plaza del Sol

When 📆: March 30th, 2025 at 17:00

Link: https://my.weezevent.com/guinness-record-macarena

3ero ESO Travels to Liverpool

From the 17th to the 21st of February, 50 of our 3º de la ESO students took on Liverpool, a city rich in history, culture, and music. Known as the birthplace of The Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant destination with a deep connection to the arts, sports, and maritime heritage.

Beyond sightseeing, this trip provided an incredible opportunity for language immersion, as students interacted with native speakers, practiced their English in real-life situations, and gained a deeper appreciation for British customs and traditions.

Global Classrooms Madrid 1 Conference

On January 16th, 10 students from 3ero ESO participated in the Madrid 1 Global Classrooms Conference. The Madrid 1 Global Classrooms Conference is a key event within the Global Classrooms program, an educational initiative in the Community of Madrid. This program is a collaboration between the Consejería de Educación, the U.S. Embassy, the Fulbright Commission, and the British Council. It aims to enhance English language proficiency and foster global citizenship among 3rd-year ESO students in bilingual public schools. Students from IES Pintor Antonio López took the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, including public speaking and presentation skills, debate and negotiation, as well as research and critical thinking.

Global Classrooms Mock Conference

On December 12th, 35 students from 3ero ESO participated in a mock conference. Each student showcased their talents, which included speaking only English while debating important global topics such as censorship and illiteracy while representing countries like Ecuador, India, Slovenia, and Armenia. 10 students were chosen to represent IES Pintor Antonio López in the official conference next month in Madrid.

Open Mic

On April 20th, IES PAL, the Ayuntamiento de Tres Cantos, and Fulbright Spain collaborated to host the first ever Tres Cantos Open Mic/Micro Abierto! This multilingual event was a chance for students and members of the community to share their poetry, music, and stories.

Mini Olympics

The mini olympics were a Greek-themed collaboration between English, History, and Physical Education to get 2ESO students moving before Semana Santa!

Carnaval: Mardi Gras

IES PAL celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 21st. Students came to school in their best costumes and participated in a costume contest! The winner walked away with a lovely stationery set.

Global Classrooms: Round 2!

Only 110 out of 1400 students moved on from round 1 of Global Classrooms. Leila Álvarez and Alejandro Colombo were two of them!

Due to their amazing performance during the January conference, they represented IES PAL at the second Madrid conference on Wednesday, February 15th. Finalists will be announced next Wednesday, February 22nd at the Global Classrooms Model UN Program Closing Ceremony.

Fingers crossed!

PAL English Book Club

The IES PAL English Book Club will have its next meeting on Monday, February 20th during the break. We will meet in the library to discuss Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

If you would like to join, stop by the English Department to pick up a copy. For more information, contact Brittany at brittany.torres@educa.madrid.org.

The Madrid Conference

On January 25th, ten students from 3rd of ESO competed in the first Madrid conference of Global Classrooms.

They shared their hard work and skills with students from all across Madrid, and made friends with them too!

We are so proud of their accomplishments!

David Luengo and
Ruth Morillo

Mar Álvarez and Juan Sanchez

Santiago Alonso and Cristina Fernández

Alejandra Iglesias and Alba Victoria

Global Classrooms

As the culmination of a semester of Global Classrooms preparation, 3rd ESO students participated in a mock conference on Tuesday, December 20th.

The top performers from our conference will represent IES PAL in the first Madrid Conference in late January, where students from around the Comunidad de Madrid will act as delegations in a Model United Nations session.

We are so proud of ALL the 3rd ESO students, and we wish our ten delegates luck in the Madrid conference!

MADRID 1 DELEGATIONS

Afghanistan: Santiago Alonso and Cristina Fernández

Bangladesh: Mar Álvarez and Juan Sanchez

Cuba: Leila Álvarez and Alejandro Colombo

France: Alejandra Iglesias and Alba Victoria

Sweden: David Luengo and Ruth Morillo

Town Hall Visit

4th ESO students were invited to the Tres Cantos town hall on December 19 to share their innovative ideas for improvement with Mayor Jesús Moreno. They shared their unique perspectives with members of the local government, who were impressed with their proposals!

PAL English Book Club

The IES PAL English Book Club will have its third meeting on Monday, December 19th during the break. We will meet in the library!

We will be discussing all of of E. Lockheart's We Were Liars. Visit the English department to get a copy of the book if you would like to join!

For more information, contact Brittany at brittany.torres@educa.madrid.org.

Thank you to everyone who attended speaking practice!

Now that Cambridge exams have concluded, the English Language Assistants will no longer be hosting sessions during the break.

However, if you're interested in extra practice, you can always reach out to Michaela, Brittany, and MariaElena to chat!

Field Trip to the City Center

On Wednesday, October 19, 4th ESO English section students took a field trip to the center of Madrid.

They visited and learned about various historical sites including Puerta del Sol, the Almuneda Cathedral, the Temple of Debod, and more!

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