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Portales News! Ed. 01 | 2025-2026

Date

Editorial

Margarita María
Rueda Pinzón
.
Head of
School

Dear Community,

As we complete the first seven weeks of this new school year, we want to thank each of you—students, teachers, and families—for the commitment, energy, and trust that have made this beginning so special...

MYP · DP

Caroll
Marulanda
.
Academic Vice Rector for the IB Programme

Hello House of Tigers!

October is here, and we are ready for an exciting month across our IB Continuum.

We begin with PlayActio, our new sports experiences that give points for each House, and Play Day with fun matches during breaks...

Community

Natalia
Viana Larrota
Educational
Experience and Learning
Support Director

Querida comunidad Portales,

Aprovecho este espacio para agradecerles de corazón la bienvenida que me han brindado durante este primer mes en mi nuevo rol. Ha sido un tiempo de…

PYP

Marisol
Rozo Robayo
.
Marketing and Admissions Leader

Querida Comunidad Portales.

Reciban un saludo especial. Quiero contarles los avances de esta área. En días pasados estuvimos participando activamente en la feria de colegios organizada por el Jardín Origami…

Portales Talents

PYP Talents:

  • In PYP, our fifth graders are leading the Discover Words Ignite programme, guiding younger students from 1st to 4th grade to strengthen communication skills through creativity, critical reading, teamwork, and leadership.
    We also recognize Antonia Alvarado from Grade 5, shining in Gymnastics, and
    Matías Ortíz from Inquirers who stands out as an inquirer playing the piano. Congratulations!

MYP Talents:

  • In MYP, we celebrate Violeta González from Grade 8, who will represent us in the Juan Sebastián Muñoz Golf Tournament this October. Congratulations, Violeta!

DP Talents:

  • In DP, we proudly celebrate Nathalie León Gleen, who represented Colombia at the Pan American Bowling Championship in Guatemala. Nathalie won 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals, making her one of the most outstanding athletes of the tournament. Congratulations, Nathalie!