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Portales News! Ed. 05

Date

Editorial

Margarita María
Rueda Pinzón
Head of School

Be Curious, Not Judgmental: A Mindset for Growth

In our school, we strive to foster a culture of learning, respect, and collaboration. A key to this is embracing curiosity over judgment.

Community

Ana María
Cardona
Community Director

In this edition of Portales News, I want to talk about something different yet very timely regarding the issue of authority and values that we have experienced as educational institutions in recent years.

PYP

Johana
Barón
PYP Coordinator

Welcome to the PYP News!

Our homeroom and tech design teachers are strengthening our students’ digital skills, enabling them to acquire technical knowledge and develop essential competencies for their future.

MYP · DP

Caroll
Marulanda
MYP · DP Coordinator

Hi everyone! Here’s what’s coming up this April for MYP and DP:

From April 7 to April 11, we’ll be celebrating FELIPO, our amazing book fair, a day full of stories, imagination, and creativity.

Portales Talents

PYP Talents:

  • In PYP, Elena Perdomo Castro. She participates in seedling competitions in the Cundinamarca league and trains at Centro Ecuestre La Lomita. The competitions she participates in are Equifun events, which focus on developing young riders’ skills through fun and engaging challenges.

MYP Talents:

  • In MYP, we want to celebrate Isabel Estrada, Daiana Galarraga, and Emilia Calvete, who represented our school at the 9th International Debate Tournament at Universidad del Rosario. They were the youngest delegation and faced participants from other countries with confidence and passion. We are so proud!

DP Talents:

  • And in the Diploma Programme, we applaud the talent and artistic depth of our 10 Visual Arts students, who showcased their final exhibition, Ramé, a powerful display of their creative process and personal reflection. Congratulations!