Visita a Cerro de la Cruz

III Edición del CIG Short Film Festival

Espectáculo de Navidad

El Rey Lear en el teatro Alhambra

¡Felices fiestas!

Visita al Hospital Real

Campeonato de España de Centros Escolares

Circular Economy talk

Last Thursday November 21, we had the pleasure of having Valentin Molina Moreno, professor at the University of Granada whose research centers on business management and circular economy, with us.

Shoe Drive

We are organizing our annual Charity Christmas campaign here at Colegio Internacional de Granada.

Visit to the Francisco Ayala Foundation

On November 18, 1st of Upper Secondary students visited the Francisco Ayala Foundation where they were able to learn about the interesting history of one of the most emblematic buildings in the center of the city (Alcazar Genil), recognizing and valuing the architectural heritage of Granada.

Science week 3ESO

Last Tuesday, 3ESO CIG students visited the School of Computer Science and Telecommunications at the University of Granada as part of Science Week.

1st of Bachillerato Science Week

On Thursday November 7, the first of bachillerato class had the chance to participate in “Science Week”, organized by the University of Granada. Our day begun at the Faculty of  Pharmacy where we had breakfast with two researchers from the Department of Parasitology.

Audiovisual workshop

Last week, secondary students enjoyed a talk on audiovisual production by Salvador Diaz from Séptima Dirección production company.

SCIENCE WEEK 4th of ESO

On the 6th of November, 4th of ESO students went to the Faculty of Science at the UGR to participate in different workshops as part of Science Week.

HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM 1º CYCLE OF PRIMARY

Since first and second graders did not participate in the haunted house, their teachers prepared activities which consisted in getting “shut in” their English class, finding the key to open the enchanted door meant completing various tests which led them to the box where they key was hidden.

Halloween: The Big Day at CIG

The school was nicely prepared for the 31st of October thanks to decorations made by the youngest students in art class. This year we were inspired by the Day of the Dead from Mexico, well known amongst the children thanks to the move Coco.  Lots of color, flowers, sugar skulls, and skeletons were hung around our school.

The work of Henri Matisse

This trimester in the fifth grade Art class we worked on organic and inorganic shapes and we did this through the work of Henri Matisse.

Cambridge and Goethe awards ceremony

Colegio Internacional de Granada has yet again celebrated the Cambridge and Goethe Institut awards ceremony in which  the English and German levels of our students are recognized.

Equipo educativo

We´re using our iPads!

The fifth grade students have begun using their new iPads and are quite excited and motivated.  Some of their projects are based on writing and presenting Halloween stories, creating digital evidence portfolios, or using apps to create tests or read their favourite books.

Learning about the Alhambra in English

On October 19, grade 5 students visited both:

-The Albaicin neighbourhood and

-The Alhambra fort

Interdisciplinary activity in the lab

On October 18, grade 6 students undertook an exciting group project in the new laboratories at the school. An interdisciplinary activity was designed in which students demonstrated their expert abilities in different subjects.

Market economy

First of Baccalaureate Economy students created a poster about the advantages and disadvantages of Adam Smith’s market economy and Karl Marx’s planned economy.

Short film creation

In theatre class, secondary students have started a project creating short films.  This work requires creativity, team work, organization, problem solving, and independence. It is also quite fun and motivating too.

Video game programming

Coinciding with the worldwide strike against climate change, our 3rd of ESO students have worked on the design and programming of video games which deal with the topic of “protecting the environment”.

Halloween in German class

Halloween is getting closer and our students are excited to celebrate it. Using their ICT skills, two students from 1st of Baccalaureate created a ghost story in German. Excellent work!

Letters for Gymnasium Ulricianum, Aurich

Last week in German class, students from second of ESO wrote letters to students at Gymnasium Ulricianum in Aurich. We hope to receive a response from them in the next few days.

European MTBO Championship

Two students from first of baccalaureate at CIG and their P.E. teacher are prepared to give it their all on German soil where they will defend the Spanish bicycle orienteering selection colours in the sport they are so passionate about!

Arrival of letters from Germany

On September 24, students received letters which arrived from our partner school,  Gymnasium Ulricianum, in Aurich (Lower Saxony, Germany). First of Baccalaureate students were very happy to receive these letters and begin new international friendships. What a great new experience!

Winner of the European contest

We are pleased to announce that our 4th of ESO students have won the contest on Europe organized by the Goethe Institute in Madrid.

Beginning of the school year trip

Voices could not be heard throughout the halls at CIG today. The building was left empty because everyone, students and teachers, together with parents, grandparents and friends once again reached the top of the Atalaya Cross, as the tradition follows each school year.

Europa project for Goethe Institut

Last week, students from the 4th of ESO did a project on what Europe means to them.

Instagram del Aula de música

Last Friday we started a new project which we would like to involve our students in. The CIG Choir began with more than 30 elementary students in the first rehearsal, so we can only imagine what will happen in a few months when these students tell their friends how much fun they have.

¡Buenvenida Secundaria y Bachillerato!

And ... from September 11th all Secondary and Baccalaureate students will be with us.

New school year hike

We have the great pleasure of inviting everyone, students, parents, grandparents, and family to our annual beginning of the school year hike. It is an excursion to the Cross at the Watchtower which can be done perfectly by all the students at the school. As in previous years, we will have a snack all together at school once we are back. We hope to see you next Friday, September 27. More detailed information will be sent to you in the next few days.

Welcome to Primary!

We already have primary students with us!

Yesterday the famous "friendship hall" which officially opens the new course took place. It is a very dynamic and emotional experience for all CIG students and their parents.

¡Feliz verano!

Excursión al Mulhacén

Acampada 4°PRI

Convivencia con Escuela Infantil Panda

Exámenes de alemán del Goethe Institut

Movimiento en el arte

Final presentations: Volunteer project work

Washington, DC exchange 2019

Technical drawing in Art class

In Art class with 1st of ESO, we deepened our understanding of technical drawing, combining it with artistic pieces from artists that base their work on geometry, like J.M. Yturralde and Víctor Vasarely.

Hundertwasser Project

During last month,  we worked with the 3rd and 4th graders on the unclassifiable Austrian artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

PIIISA - Final congress

On May 22, the final PIIISA project conference took place in the science park. Here, all the project conclusions were presented through posters and presentations given by the participants themselves, that is, by the secondary students.

Participate Méliés

During the second trimester in the audiovisual section of theater class, the 5th grade students recorded and edited their own shorts. After working on the scripts in English class and their original soundtracks in Music class, they made their own films taking on the roles of director, camera operator, actress, actor, editor, composer and even costume maker.

Book Week

Last week different activities were held to celebrate the importance of books in our lives:

Orienteering at CIG

More than eight years ago, when the International School of Granada first began, our few students and their families had not heard about Orientation Sports.

Happy Book Day!

The third and fourth graders have created a paper "mini book" where they wrote their "mini stories". We are learning the simple past and they were challenged to use this when writing their stories.

PHENOMENAL SKIING EXPERIENCE IN SIERRA NEVADA

As they do every year, the International School of Granada students went to enjoy their ski days at Sierra Nevada. This year we went a little later, when it seemed that the mountain wanted to say goodbye to its white cloak ... the weather gave us a nice surprise and we enjoyed freshly fallen snow in true winter conditions.

Letters to Germany

In German class, the 4th of ESO students wrote letters to students at Gymnasium Ulricianum in Aurich. We hope to receive their replies in the coming days.

FROHE OSTERN

Before starting the Easter week vacation, the 3rd of ESO students learned about some of the most interesting Easter customs and traditions from both Germany and around the world in their German class.

Easter (Ostern)

We have welcomed in the spring at our school again with another fantastic gymkhana.  Made up of different challenges, both primary and secondary students participated, with the older ones looking after the younger ones.

Histories of Hidden Spain Exhibition

We would like to invite you to visit the HISTORIES OF HIDDEN SPAIN exhibition, an interesting project done in the Language and Literature class by students of 2nd, 3rd and 4th of ESO during this last trimester.

Programming project

Motivation and creativity come together in a class of almost 70 students with programming as the common denominator.

Study Trip Finland 2019

For the fifth year in a row our 6th grade students have completed a wonderful study trip to Finnish Lapland. It is an impressive experience that all our elementary school children are looking forward to from when they first begin at our school.

PET DAY 2019

March 26 was a very special day for us at the school since PET DAY was held! A unique experience in which students from the first cycle of Primary Education showed and described their inseparable friends, their pets!

Rugby days

A few days ago, during our didactic unit on rugby, we had the privilege of having the coach and three players from the women's "University of Granada" rugby team join us in our physical education classes.

Robotics Workshop: "Teacher for a day"

In the robotics department, we started the "Teacher for a day” project, in which high school students teach the younger students how to create video games through block programming.

Roman hair style workshop

After finishing the unit on Rome, we completed a workshop in which we recreated the hairstyles that became fashionable in Rome, either by the emperors or by the matrons of the imperial family. Nowadays, it is common for a boy to get a "Cesar cut", and many are not aware that this style is anything but new.

Germany Exchange

Once the wonderful reception of the American students by our 3º of ESO students finished, the school opened its doors to exchanges again. This time we received a visit from the German students, who our students of 2nd of ESO had already visited in October, 2018 in Oldenburg.

2ºESO Visit to the Alhambra

Last 3/12 the students of 2nd ESO had the pleasure of approaching one of the most important monuments in the world from a different perspective. Thanks to the visit "The arteries of the ALHAMBRA, water that flows", we managed to learn about the importance of WATER in the daily life of the Nasrid kingdom, not only at a domestic and strategic level, but also from a symbolic and cultural point of view.

Andalucian day 2019

We celebrated Andalusia day at the school with great intensity, care and affection.  The students and teachers prepared a wide variety of activities including games, workshops, murals and cultural activities which are representative of our land.

Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia

Last Tuesday, February 19, our 1st of ESO class had the privilege of visiting the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia where they attended an exciting talk by Emilio García, the institute's scientific educator.

Debates

As many of you know, at the school, we have been working for a long time with projects that allow our students to develop an interest in public life, the environment where they live and the global world on which we depend so much, projects which allow them to acquire the necessary skills for their personal development and citizenship.

Day of Women and Girls in Science

On February 11, the day of women and the girls in science was commemorated.  We were fortunate enough to be able to hear from Rosario Jiménez Espinosa, geologist and doctor from the University of Granada, specialist in hydrogeology and professor at the University of Jaen.

Scientific talk

Last Tuesday, February 5, the 1st of ESO class was lucky enough to be able to attend an interesting talk on geology and gemology given by a student's parent, who is an expert in the subject. Miguel Muñoz explained how he specialized in gemology after studying geology in Madrid.

Exchange with the USA

This school year is the third year that we are lucky enough to welcome students from the capital of the United States, Washington DC, and have our 3rd of ESO students return their visit in May.

ETAPA DE BACHILLERATO

Time flies and almost without realizing it our students are finishing up their studies in compulsory secondary education here at CIG.  We are very happy not only with the students who make up this lovely group but also with their amazing progress in their studies.  Therefore, we have to thank our teachers who make up the secondary school faculty for that. 

Volunteering project

This past Friday, 25th January, a motiviting chat was given  by personnel of numerous NGOs from  the Granada  metropolitan area.  This marked the commencement of our volunteer project with our 3rd ESO students.  This will be  the second year that this project will be held here at CIG.  

Peace Day

This week we celebrated the International Day of Peace.  The act began with a reading from the head teacher followed by 5th and 6th year of primary school students´ writings.  

Ondaluz TV Interview

On 21st January we had the pleasure of being invited to the television program “Granada en corto” from the television station Ondaluz TV to talk about the 2nd Edition of CIG Short Film Festival.  

Recogida de los alimentos

On 25th January our 3rd and 4th of ESO students will sit in a on motivational chat regarding volunteer work.  Representatives from 5 different NGOs will come and explain to the students the differents tasks they do, their objectives, etc. 

Upon finishing the talk the 5 NGOs will leave material on their organizations at the entrance of the school so that both teachers and parents will be able to read up on them.  

European Youth Parliament

This past weekend six 4 ESO students from Colegio Internacional de Granada participated in a regional session of the European Youth Parliament in Málaga.  

Explorando el Románico

Merry Christmas

Dear friends and CIG family, 

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays as well as a Happy New Year full of peace, love and happiness! 

Christmas theater

On the 18th of December our primary school students debuted their theatre performance, "Amor, amor". 

Audiciones - enseñanzas elementales

Art class - Camera Obscura

In Art class our 2nd of ESO students have learnt how a Camera Obscura works.  Each student also had the opportunity to make their own.  

Escuela de padres

In CIG we believe in the need to train our parents and teachers, creating meeting spaces to share experiences, doubts and, among all, find answers.  By doing so we create common guidelines (the tribe educates) that helps to provide ourselves with  quality of life  and how to  learn to take care of ourselves. We started with an interesting talk about "positive affective relationships with our children" reflecting on norms-limits and coexistence, attachments, autonomy, routines, educational models.

Visita Parque de las ciencias

This past 30th of November our students from 1st and 2nd of primary enjoyed a lovely visit to Granada´s science park.  

They started their visit investigating like real scientists using all five of their senses in the room Explora.  There they had the possibility to put into use everything that they have learned up until now in their Science classes. 

Food Bank campaign

This year we will celebrate our end of the trimester party at the Municipal Theatre of Armilla.  Town Hall has lent us their facilities and will not charge anyone an entrance fee.  They have asked us to participate in their Food Bank Campaign, which always occurs this time of year.  

Christmas Raffle and Christmas gift basket

The families from 6th year of primary have organized a Christmas raffle.  There will be many prizes including a Christmas gift basket.  

Informative talk parents + students

To ensure that our students have a well-rounded education we believe it is important that our students receive classes regarding the appropriate uses of new technologies, social networks and video games.  They are growing up in a world where they need to know the importance of utilizing these things correctly and safely.  We also believe it is a way for them  to learn how to respect themselves and others.  

New poster: CIG Short Film Festival

Here is our new poster for the II Edition of the CIG Short Film Festival.  You can also see our promotional video! 

And also: 

II CIG Short Film Festival

The CIG Short Film Festival began as an interdisciplinary project done with our secondary school students here at Colegio Internacional de Granada.

Our 2nd year of compulsory secondary school students are in charge of the logistics of the short film festival but all 4 years of compulsory secondary school participate.  

Certificate Ceremony Cambridge and Goethe

The students from our school took this past June 2018 the Cambridgle English as a Foreign Language exams.  A few also even took the Goethe Institut´s German as a Foreign Language exam.  This past 11th of November they received their certificates which reflected their high grades that they received on the exams.  

Land Art

Our 4th year of primary students have created in their Art class works of art called Land Art.  This artistic concept originates from a contemporary art movement that utilizes materials found in nature such as wood, rocks seeds, leaves, water, etc.  Their pieces of art were later incorporated back into nature.  

Spanish Championship in Orienteering for Schools

The Spanish Championship in Orienteering for Schools was held in La Coruña from the 1st till the 4th of November.  The best Spanish Orienteers from 13-17 years old competed in the Infantry and Cadete levels.  

Mercadillo de 6º

Our 6th year of primary school students have organized a weekly markets in order to fund their pending trip to Finland. There you can purchase a large array of 2nd hand products, hair products, food and much more!  Come on by every Monday and Tuesday from 5pm onwards.  

Histogram

The present travels in time to the past in a project done by 3rd of ESO.  

Halloween at CIG

Just like every autumn, here at Colegio Internacional de Granada we have celebrated Halloween with a grand party.  

¡Apuesto por el compost! Finalist project

Our project ´Apuesto por el compost!´ completed by our 1st of ESO students and 5th of primary from last year have been selected as finalists in the contest ´Ciencia en Acción´, in the category of sustainability.  

Master class: How to make a film.

Last Tuesday 9th October, our secodary school students have the pleasure of receiving a master class on how to make a film.  Our guest speaker was Claudio Hernández, an Animation film editor.  He is also a parent of two students from our school.  

Open the Box - iPads ceremony

On October 11th we celebrated our ¨Open the Box¨ celebration.  Our 5th year of primary students have officially started the Ipad project.  

European Investigators Night

This upcoming 28th of September is The European Researchers´Night at the Museum in Granada.  

It is a highly recommended activity to do in family.  Reseachers will be out and about on the streets explaining their research projects all over university cities in Europe.  

This year´s theme is: Women and Men that Make Science for You.

Here you can see the activities as well as the programming of such: 

https://lanochedelosinvestigadores.fundaciondescubre.es/portada/

First school year - Secondary

And to continue filling our hallways with joy our secondary school students have arrived today.  

First school year - Primary

Since last week our primary school students have been attending class here at CIG.  For some families,last week was the first time  their children attended school here as many children have arrived from other schools or in the case of our first graders, they´ve come from our nursery school PANDA.  

Back to school

Welcome to the academic year 2018/2019! We all hope that everyone has had a fantastic summer and that enjoyed greatly their holidays. 

We have been back at work since this past Monday fine tuning everything in preparation for the arrival of our students. We are very excited for this upcoming school year, and get ready there will be many surprises!

Take a look at the academic calendar,which is available on our webpage and Facebook, to see the important dates for this academic year. 

We look forward to seeing you all at school!

Happy summer!

Trip to Germany

Trip to the USA

Feria de la Ciencia y la gran Fiesta MASENI

Graduation ceremony Year 6º

German quiz

Historical exposition

In the front lobby of our school you can now see our History exhibit presented to you by our 1st ESO students.  

Volunteering Work project - closing.

Our 3rd year of compulsory secondary education students have been working all year long on an interdisciplinary project in a social center that they have close to their homes.  

Summer Camp CIG 2018

Once again we will be holding our summer camp, here at CIG.  It will begin on 25th June and end on the 27th of July.  We look forward to seeing you at SUMMER CAMP 2018!!

Seguimos de Enhorabuena en el CIG

Congratulations to Adriana Rolland Llamas for your outstanding work in the Spanish Championship of Orienteering on foot, which was held in Soria.  She finished 3rd in the long race and 2nd in the middle race.  She has managed to also gain a spot in the United World Games 2018 which will be held at the end of June.   

Acampada de los alumnos de 4º de Primaria

Our 4th graders have completed their camping experience with the P.E. department.  

The children showed their strengths and did brilliantly.  The achieved all the objectives that we proposed to them with flying colors. 

Congratulations!

Orientación en Bicicleta de Montaña (MTBO)

Lately here at CIG you can feel the energy of orienteering.  Our 1-5th year primary school students have been doing orienteering on foot and our 6th year students and all of complusory secondary school have been doing it by bicycle.  In order to do this by bike our students had to bring their bikes to school and make a map holder for their bikes.  

CONVIVENCIA en CIG

Our assemblies are progessing effectively.  

It is so important for our personal gain as well as a school to keep up the good work.  

proyecto MASENI en la Feria de la Ciencia del Parq

Besides the crystallography contest, on May 12th we had another event going on at the Science Park.  Some of our primary and secondary school students presented our Maseni project at the Science Park´s 21st annual fair.  

Concurso de Cristalografía en la Escuela

After an intense month of creating crystals, on May 12th the second of compulsory school students participated in a contest called ¨Concurso de Cristalografía en la Escuela¨.  This contest was held at the school of Caminos, Canales y Puertos, University of Granada.  

Coro del Francis Holland School de Reino Unido

On May 7th we had the pleasure of welcoming a school choir from Francis Holland School, England.  

Thank you Hannah Ashe and her students for such an amazing performance.  

Primera Comunión

Our fourth year of primary students recieved their first communion this past weekend.  We would like to congratulate everyone who recieved this sacrament.  

FERIA DE LA CIENCIA EN EL PARQUE DE LAS CIENCIAS

Our school has always placed high bets on science and our studetns have shown to have a flair for it.  Here they work from an early age with the scientific method.  

Festival de Teatro Andaluz de Cabra

This past April 23rd our students from 3rd of compulsory secondary education had the pleasure of opening the 7th Edition of the festival Teatro Andaluz de Cabra, Córdoba with their interpretation of The Dead Poets Society.  

Días de esquí 2º

We´ve officially completed our excursions to Sierra Nevada.  Due to the changeble weather that we´ve had this spring our initial skiing dates had to be changed.  Our last day skiing was on May 2nd.  

Campeonato de España de Orientación en bicicleta d

On the weekend of 28th and 29th of April, the Pontevedra  Orienteering on bicylce Spanish Championships  were held.  Many people participated including some of our members of the orienteering club Sherpa Raid Kids- SRK, doing brilliantly.  

Charla sobre Bullying

On April 23 and 24th the students of 2 year of compulsory secondary education  gave a chat regarding bullying.  

Días de esquí

After having to reschedule our skiing excursion to Sierra Nevada due to bad weather, we were finally able to go up with our compulsory secondary school students on Monday and Tuesday.  

Campeonato Orientación para Centros Escolares

On the 14th and 15th of Abril Antequera held the Andalusian Championship of Orienteering for Schools.  It also coincided with the classification for the Andalusian Orienteering on foot for children team.   

Presenting MASENI Estonia

Six students presented at the Erasmus+ Maseni meeting our recycling projec that we´ve had here at school for the past two years.  The students proudly presented all our efforts to be environmentally conscious within our school community.  

6º - Viaje a Finlandia

Our 6th year students have lived an incredible experience having visited Rovaniemi, Finland. 

Robotics and programming

The students of third and fourth year of primary have started this term with a robotics project.  Here they will learn how to control robots utilizing their Ipads and basic programing elements.  

CIG Short Film Festival

This past Sunday April 8th we held our first CIG Short Film Festival at Alhsur cinemas.  

Eating habits and food industry

German Easter "Ostern"

Germans live every change of season in an intense manner.  One of the events that they prepare with great care is the commencement of spring and with that, Easter.  In German it is called Ostern.  

Science congres

On March 23rd the students of 1ESO presented the results of the project Apuesto por el Compost  at the University of Granada´s  Faculty of Science.  The Foundation Descubre presented all of the projects of this year´s program, Andalucía mejore con Ciencia 2018. 

Estonia visit

We currently have some students from our secondary school participating in an international meeting regardin the Erasmus+ MASENI in Pärnu, Estonia. 

Class Exchange with Germany and the USA

This trimester we have received exchange students from Germany and the U.S.A. 

Fourteen students caome over from Germany to share their language and experiences with our 2 ESO students.  It has been an incredible experience for everyone.   

Trivial Día Andalucía

At last our trivia game on Andalusia occured at school. The children were all nervous with excitement.

Many children had prepared with enthusiasm the questions on Andalusia. Prior to the game the tutors had done mock trivias in class. Thanks to this experience we no know a little better our community and surely from now on the students will be much more attentive when they hear something related to the theme of Andalusia.

Visita Museo CajaGranada

Our hands are our best didactic tools and through the Museum CajaGranada and the University of Granada´s project, ¨Arte para Aprender¨we were given the opportunity to use them outside of our school environment.  

We used them to CREATE, FEEL AND LEARN. 

Interview at Ondaluz TV

This past Monday March 5th we were invited by Ondaluz TV to participate in their television program regarding the cinema called Granada en Corto.  The episode will be aired on Thursday at 20:30.  Some of the 2 ESO students had the opportunity to talk about their project that they are currently doing which is called The First Edition of CIG Short Film Festival.  

Biodiversity exhibition

In the common areas and corridors of the school you can see the images from the exhibit ¨Enlaces de la vida¨.  This exhibit was inagurated on February 15th and will be here at CIG till April.  This exhibit forms part of the activities from the project ¨Apuesto por el Compost!¨ which was started by the foundation Descubre that works in conjunction with the program ¨Andalucía, mejor con ciencia¨.  

Clases de matemáticas Secundaria

Mathematics is basically in everything that surrounds us.  In order to promote an greater interest in the subject we focus our Math classes on aspects that occur in our daily lives.  

Presentaciones ¡Apuesto por el Compost!

Thursday 15th February the students of 1 ESO presented the results of the project ¡ Apuesto por el Compost! 

Trabajos voluntarios 3ºESO

Our 3 ESO students have started their volunteer work.  We are very happy to see them with so much enthusiasm to share their free time supporting different social causes such as assisting the elderly, the handicap, refugees and orphans.  Others have opted in focusing on environmental issues like renewable energies, conservation of the environment and we even have a few that have chosen to work with animals, especially with horses that are used in therapy.  

Día de Andalucía 2018

Taking advantage that the of the Day of Andalusia is coming up, 6th grade students begin to know their provinces a little bit more in depth.

Taking advantage of the proximity of the Day of Andalusia, 6th grade students begin to know their provinces a little more in depth.

proyecto Apuesto por el Compost en Primaria

During the presentation of the results of the project ¨Apuesto por el compost¨  a 1ESO student gave an interesting talk regarding compost.  

Concurso de dibujos en alemán

Upon finishing the unit on The Family in 2nd of primary in German class we organized a drawing contest.  This was done in order to review the contents learned in the unit and to have fun at the same time. 

Charla: Los Signos Vitales

The beginnings of a new project, “How the human body grows”, students of 3 ESO were given a scientific talk called the  “The Vital Signs”.   

1º Marcha Solidaria CIG

At our school we educate students to be active participants in society.  Therefore we are always looking for activities that aren´t directly related a typical school day.  One way that our philosophoy is put into action is through our macro project  Obra Social CIG.  Our project has two initiatives: the march against cancer (the whole school participates in this project) and the volunteer project done by our 3 ESO students.  

Asambleas CIG

We´ve once again held assemblies with all of our students.  Here we spoke about our ideas for new projects we wish to see accomplished at our school.  

Sweet Saint Valentine

Just like in past years, on Valentine´s Day  our lovely cooks here at CIG surprise the students and adults alike with a delicious surprise added to our lunch.  

Skates

Accompanied by the freezing weather of these past days, in P.E. we have just started our didatic unit on inline skating.  Here we learn different skills such as finding our balance and learning how to pass alongside one another in a smooth manner.  We do many different activities with the skates such as play hockey, ramp exercises and even orienteering.  We are having so much fun!

Accompanied by the freezing temperatures that prevail these days, in Physical Education we have just started our didactic unit of inline skates. To slide plays, seeking centrality and balance, together with lots of fun with the exercises on the ramps, games, hockey games and even orientation on skates by the school. What a good time we have!

Basketball

To finish our didatic unit on basketball what better than to host at our facilities real professionals of this sport.  These are our friend for the Basketball Club from Otura.  This activity was lead by Jesús Fernández and Amado Hernández, both ex- professional players, who proposed fun exercises and gave us some incite into the game as well as core values we all want to transmit with this sport and others.  

Peace ambassadors

Juego de ortografía

Scientific talk

The students of 2nd of ESO attended yesterday a scientific talk called “Descubriendo los secretos de la materia”.  This talk was given by  Ángel De la Torre who conducts scientific research for the  University of Granada.  

Besides that, the students conducted experiments regarding combustion, PH determination using red cabbage  as an indicator.  

We´ll continue learning more about  chemical reactions with other interesting experiments.  

Peace day 2018

Celebrating #DíadelaPaz #PeaceDay.

Inspired by international peace embassadors like  Gandhi, Juan Pablo II, Vaclav Havel, Nelson Mandela, etc. CIG is looking for our own embassadors.  Our peace embassadors will promote values such as friendship, tolerance, courtesy and humility.  

1º CIG March against Cancer

The Colegio Internacional de Granada together with the nursery school  Panda, are organizing their first solidary march against cancer.  This march intends to motivate our little community of teachers, parents and students to support a cause that is very present in our society outside of our school.  The money raised for this cause will be donated to the  Fundación Theodora (Doctores Sonrisas).

Everyone is welcome to participate in this march!

#CIGShortFilmFestival

If you want to see your short film on the big screen , you´re between the ages of 11 and 21, and currently living in the province of Granada please don´t hesitate to participate in CIG´s Short Film Festival.  The two prerequisites are that the dialogues must be in English with Spanish subtitles and the theme of this edition is ¨Virtual Reality.¨   https://cigshortfilmfestival.wordpress.com

Campeonato de España para esquiadores ciegos

Last weekend, Saturday 13/1 and Sunday 14/1, Madrid held its first FEDC Cup of the ski season.  This competition is valid for accumulating  points towards the Spanish Championship for blind skiiers and other visually impaired athletes.  

Talented CIG students

Here at Colegio Internacional of Granada we are extremely fortunate to have such talented students like our student Paula from 3rd year of ESO. 

MASENI selection results

First CIG Gathering

Charla científica

Scratch in 5º and 6º of Primary

IAVANTE visit

Initial Gathering "Obra Social CIG"

Before Christmas break we had a very motivating conference for our secondary education students, their parents and teachers.  This conference marked the beginning of our volunteer project at CIG Secondary School.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From all of us here at CIG we would like to wish you all a Merry Christimas and a Happy New Year!

Grandparents day 2017

As tradition in CIG, the grandparents of our students in the first cycle of primary school have visited us.  Everyone was delighted, especially the youngest ones. We´d  shown them our school, how we worked and we sang them a beautiful song that our teacher Isa had prepared for them.

Schools' Orienteering Championship

Cyberbullying talk

Teambuilding project

Our teambuilding project that we have been doing in the third cycle of primary education is coming to an end.  So with that said, we wanted to leave a mark. Our students have worked on what teambuilding is, both in the classroom and in sports, working in different curricular areas.

Scientific talk

On Friday 17th November ESO students that are currently studying Biology and Geology attended a seminar on Biodiversity.  The guest speaker was Mr. Alberto Redondo, who is a professor at the University of Cordoba´s Zoology department.  Besides conducting scientific research Mr. Redondo also produces documentaries.  

Cambridge certificate ceremony

On 15th November here at Colegio Internacional de Granada, we had our Cambridge certificate ceremony.  This past June, many of our students took one of the many Cambridge exams. There were many different levels starting with our young learners who sat the STARTERS, MOVERS, FLYERS exams and our older students sat the KET Y PET exams.

Invitation: Cambridge Certificate Reward Ceremony

This upcoming Wednesday 15th November at 16.00-17.00 our school will be celebrating its Cambridge certificate awards ceremony.  Certificates will be awarded to the students who took the STARTERS, MOVERS, FLYERS, KET or PET exam this past June.  

EQUESTRIAN SHOW

 On the occasion of raising funds for the class trips of our 6th year of primary (FINLAND) and 3rd ESO students (USA), a group of parents are organizing a wonderful activity that you cannot miss

ERASMUS+ Students meeting

Six students have been selected to represent our school at an international meeting regarding the Erasmus + Maseni project in Germany.

Scary Halloween

Every Halloween, primary six student take on the responsibly of creating a passage of terror for the enjoyment of all their classmates.  

Compost Project

On Friday 27th October the 1st of Compulsory Secondary Education students attended a workshop given by CSIC scientist, Gerardo Tortosa,  regarding composting.  

Living together Project

Last Friday, 27/10., through our interdisciplinary projects, students of Third Cycle of Primary participated in a talk about sportsmanship.

New school year excursion

CIG´s new school year would not be complete without its annual excursion to Cruz de la Atlaya. It´s an excursion where students, families, teachers and even pets learn the importance of teambuilding whilst completing a hiking route from the school grounds all the way up to the Cruz de la Atlaya and all the way  there enjoying the beautiful natural scenery.  

CIG Teachers 2017/2018

New Academic Year

Our school is starting to become full of life again! The voices of the students can be heard from every corner, it´s official- the school year 2017/2018 has begun! We are very happy to see such enthusiasm coming from both our younger primary school students as well as our secondary school students, especially after such a long summer break! This enthusiasm makes our job just that much easier and it greatly motivates us to bring out the best in the students. Welcome to the new academic year!

No school on September 15th, 2017

Dear Families,

We would like to inform you all that CIG follows Granada city´s academic calendar.  Therefore the upcoming 15^th September the school will be closed. 

New School Year 2017/2018

Dear Families,

We hope you all have had a great summer filled with amazing experiences and have made memories that´ll last a lifetime.  The summer holidays have flown by and we now find ourselves busy preparing for the upcoming school year. 

With that said, we kindly welcome you to the 2017-2018 academic year! As always, the school year will be jammed packed with challenges and hard work for students, teachers and families alike.  

Happy Summer

6th Graders Graduation Ceremony

Scientific talk at CIG

On the 12th of June from 16:00 to 17:00 we will have a scientific talk at CIG titled "The science of toys".

Science week at CIG: Crystallography

From the 29th of May to the 2nd of June we will celebrate "Science Week" and focus on cyrstals.  Students from 2nd of ESO will present their experiments, which are their cyrstals that were made for the Cyrstal Contest at the provincial level.

https://semanadelaciencia.fundaciondescubre.es/actividad/semana-de-la-ciencia-colegio-internacional-de-granada-cristalografia/

CIG Summer Camp 2017

SUMMER CAMP 17 starts as soon as the school year finishes.  It will begin on the 26th of June and continues until the 28th of July. 

MASENI visit in IDEAL Newspaper

http://www.ideal.es/granada/201705/17/colegio-internacional-esta-inmerso-20170516102233.html

First CIG Literary Contest

The awards ceremony for CIG's first Literary Competition took place last Friday, on the 5th of May.  There was a high turn out for our first competition, with a lot of creativity and quality.  

Thank you for hosting MASENI students

Dear families,

We wanted to thank you all for your generosity and hospitality that you have demonstrated and by sharing your time and home in order to assist the students from Estonia, Germany, and Denmark who have all participated with us these days with the project Maseni.

New scientific talk at CIG

Title:  Search for the forgotten parasites

Speaker: Dr. Jean-Mathieu Bart

National Center for Tropcial Medicine, Health Institute Carlos III. Madrid

Place:  Multiuse Room at CIG 

CIG wins Crystallography competition

Congratulations to the students of 2nd of ESO who have won first prize for Cyrstallography competition.  Now it is time for them to go to the final competition for Andalucia on the 20th of May, at the Faculty of Science in Granada.  It will be an open event for all of the public, you are all invited. 

Acoustic comfort. Study of acoustic environments.

Visita MASENI en el CIG

A week ago (8-5-2017) in Colegio Internacional we took in 30 people (students and teachers) from Germany, Estonia and Denmark and offered them a diverse and demanding program which was focused on thel subject: plastic

Career Opportunities in Computer Engineering

Responsible use of Social Networks

On the 17th fo April, the students of 1st and 2nd of ESO attended a speech that was very interesting called "Responsable us of Social Networking".  The talk was done by Sara Tejera and the students learned how to detect, avoid and act when they are confronted by the most common dangers in social networks.

Bilogory workshops in 1ºESO

The students from 1st of ESO did three workshops in April that were related to biology.  The workshops were given by Silvia Alguacil, who is a mother of one of the students at CIG.  She is a biologist, a teacher at the preschool and is dedicated to the exploration and scientific culture.

Crystallization

Students from 2nd of ESO in the science class have created a URL and QR code so that everyone can see the photos about crystals and add it to a poster that we have prepared for the contest.

First Communion

Last Saturday, on the 22nd of April, our students from fourth of primary received their firs Communion at the Dilar Church.  It was an unforgettable day for the families and for them.  Congratulations!

World Book Day

As you all know, every 23rd of April we celebrate one of our favourite days:  World Book Day.  It is a very special day for us here at our school, where we remember books and authors from all around the world and moments of time.  This year we have celebrated it in a big scale by remembering all of the female writers, and especially Gloria Fuertes, as well as following through with different activities.

We started out with an activitiy called "My favourite book", which we celebrated today, Monday, 24th from 9:00 to 10:40.  All of our students and teachers participated in the project.  The classes were divided into eleven groups which were formed by students from different classes and ages.  While in their group, the students were able to share their favourite book with the other students, say why they liked it and explain it through a presentation, or even with costumes.

International meeting ERASMUS+

Throughout the last week of March, 2017, students and teachers have represented the Colegio Internacional of Granada at the first multicultural meeting for the Erasmus+ MASENI project, which was celebrated at the Danish Vestfyns Gymnasium.  For more information look here:  http://www.ideal.es/granada/201704/15/alumnos-profesores-colegio-internacional-20170412124736.html 

German style Easter

Students from 1st and 2nd of ESO have learned about a traditional German Easter.  They coloured Easter eggs in the German style.

Conservatory Recital

The good weather has arrived and brought along wonderful music to our school at Colegio Internacional.  The students at our music conservatory played the beautiful songs on their instruments.

Spring and music at CIG

From our department of music and art, we have welcomed the spring by filling our school with music and colours.

Días de esquí 2017

The celebration for the World Snowboarding and Freestyle Championship at Sierra Nevada has coincided with our CIG students going up and enjoying the snow by practicing such a wonderful sport like alpine skiing. 

Handmade Diary of Christopher Columbus

In Year 5 we have been studying history this term in social science. We have combined what we have learnt about the Modern Age with our imagination and our artistic skills to create our own books. We have used them to write a diary of Christopher Columbus’ first expedition to America. They're in the hall if you'd like to have a look at them.

IDEAL School for parents

"The school for parents" of IDEAL, is an iniciative taken by this newspaper that is coordinated by the judge Emilio Calatayud.  It will happen again next Thursday on the 23rd of March.  The activity will have the presence of Enrique Pérez-Carillo, the president of the Spanish Association for the Prevention of School Bullying, a nongovernmental organization that has elaborated a national plan in order to fight against this phenomenon.

Music "On the island"

With the great temperature last week we decided to enjoy our music classes outside on our "island" that we have out in the school's patio.

Meeting with Dílar Mayor

We understand that a school should be open to the community and that everything that surrounds our students forms part of their learning.  Because of this, we are concerned and therefore we continue the Erasmus+ MASENI project. 

Emotional Inteligence talk

We would like to invite you to a workshop about emotional intelligence.

Date: 17.3.2017, 18:00

Place: Casa García Viedma, Plaza Aurora, Armilla.  

Speaker:  Marisa Duque.

Price:  Free.

Theme: Emotional Intelligence for personal and social development.  Non-violent communication- a language of life.  Self-esteem and motivation.

Street market and arabic tea room at CIG

We inform you that the collection of goods for the refugees from Syria who are trapped in Greece was very successful thanks to your generous collaboration.

Collection of food and supplies for Refugees

The USA students arrived!

A group of students from the United States is spending time with us these days here at CIG.  They are attending classes and also going on several field trips which have been organized by the school.  The goal is that they get to know our center and our unique educational system.

CIG at IDEAL Newspaper

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Studying techniques

On the 23rd of January we had a presentation in CIG that was geared toward families and professors about techniques and habits of studying and was given by Noelia Ruiz, from her pedagogy clinic.

PET DAY

Once again, thanks to the hardwork from parents and students from the first cycle in primary we have been able to celebrate Pet Day here at CIG.  It was our first presentation in English in front of all all the classmates and their parents.  Even more, we now know how to describe our animals that we love so much.

Thank you very much to all my students and their parents. You have done a fantastic job! I am a very proud teacher!

Science helps us to understand the world

On Thursday the 26th of January, 2017 Ernesto Páramo, the director of the Science Park, came to visit us for one of our scientific talks here at CIG

Live fish at CIG!

Thank you for the generosity of the seafood business Romero.  On the 26th of January, students in second of primary were able to to study, see, and touch different kinds of fish, molluscs and arthropods.  The crabs were still alive and wanted to eat the little octopus.  It was all very exciting!

Whatsapp thoughts

For everyone, it is known the growing and exessive boom that our social networking cites and communication channals are having- especially Whatsapp

For a long time, from the point of view here at the school, we have been making reflections about them which we would like to share with you.  

Erasmus+ CIG representatives to Denmark

Last Thursday, on the 19th of January, 2017, nine professors met at CIG in order to make a very difficult decision: to select six students that would represent the school in the first international meeting for the project MASENI (Erasmus+)

SCIENTIFC LECTURES AT CIG: LECTURE NO. 3

School for Parents

Next Monday, on the 23rd of January, from 15:30 to 17:00 in the Multiuse room at CIG, there will be a talk and a workshop for parents. The theme is about techniques and habits for studying: what are they, what are they good for, hours, how to organize them, consecuences and compromises, motivation and interest.  

Defibrillator

Even though many of you already know, we would like to inform you that our school has just bought a defibrillator.  

The decision to make this move was inspired by the awareness of the whole educational community on this issue- students, parents, professors, and those who run  the school.

With the instalation and teacher training, we become a cardioprotected space, which is the same as what was done last year at Panda Pre-School.

Visit to Alhambra

Today (16.1.2017) our students from first cycle of primary school enjoyed a wonderful, cultural and guided visit at the Alhambra, Carlos V Palace and Gernerlife.  We enjoyed it and learned so much.  

Pirámide alimenticia en alemán

The days before Christmas and the well deserved holidays, the students from 6th of primary worked on the topic of a healthy diet through the well known food pyramid.

Visit to Manuel de Falla Concert Hall

On the 11th of January the students from 1st cycle of primary school spent a morning that was full of magic and music thanks to the City Orchestra of Granada and QuiqueMago.

Secret Santa

Everyone thought that Christmas had come and gone, but no, in a littlel classroom at CIG, the Christmas spirit could still be seen and it was celebrated through "Secret Santa". 

German book about fantasy animals.

The weeks before Christmas, a unique and special book was made at CIG, in the different language of German.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2017 to everyone who forms part of the Colegio Internacional de Granada family!

Official letter to Dilar Townhall

CIG Got Talent!

As a grand finale for the end of the first trimester, the students at CIG organized a very professional Talent Show for all to enjoy.  Thanks to it, we spent a very fine afternoon watching all the talents and abilities in which art, imagination, humor, creativity, and fellowship were shared. 

International Christmas

Just like years before, we have exchanged letters with eight schools at different countries in the European Union and the United States (Poland, Estonia, Germany, Slovakia, and Finland)

Christmas theatre 2016

Christmas has arrived!  Like every year, the the students at our school have demonstrated their passion, artwork and acting on the stage.  Through two different plays the students showed their talent and ability to work as a group.

SCIENTIFC LECTURES AT CIG: LECTURE NO. 2

Title: "What the light hides"

Speaker: Emilio García

Promotor, Unity of Scientific Culture of the Institute of Astrophysics in Andalusia (CSIC)

Day: 13th December, 2016

Time: 12:00-13:00

Place: Multipurpose room at CIG

Scientifc lectures at CIG: Lecture no. 1

Next Monday on the 28th of November we start our Science Lecture Series here at Colegio Internacional de Granada.  The first topic to be presented is : "The Earth's Dynamics: Volcanos", by Alejandro Díaz Moreno from the Department of Theoretical Physics and the Cosmos of the Andalusian Institute of Geophysics at the University of Granada. 

Big Measuring Day

OUR SOLAR CIGSTEM

Students and parents of year two, in primary school, have been doing the precious project about the solar system.  It is now on display in the entrance to the school.

MASENI Questionaire

Judo Champions

The students Ricardo Freires (Riki) and Marta Lozano participated last Sunday (November 27th), in the first day of the Diputación, which was organized by the Granada Judo Association.

MASENI Internacional Logo Winner

Teachers meeting in Hameln. Germany

Finals for Granada League of Orientation by bike

This last weekend of the 26th and 27th of November was the last event for the Granada League of Orientation by mountain bike (OBM). It was held at the Granada Diezma place and counted on Colegio Internacional de Granada as their main sponsor. 

MASENI logo winners at CIG

Cambridge award ceremony

On the 15th of November the Certificates for the Cambridge Exams were given out to the students here at CIG.  All of the students put forth great effort, which was then reflected with wonderful results. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! 

Educación Física

It was as if it were by magic to have the change of weather synchronizing with the new activities in physical education. The last two weeks have been full of pleasant sunny weather and we have enjoyed riding bicycles outside.  Now, with the change of weather we have gone inside to have a blast playing badminton. 

Science week at CIG

On the 16th November the students from 2nd of Secondary school visited the University of Granada's Science Faculty for "The Week of Science."

Grandparents' day

Last Friday, on the 4th of November, the grandparents of first to second of primary came to school in order to spend a marvelous time with their grandchildren.  After the grandparents spoke about their childhood they listened to a small concert that the children had prepared in music class with all their love.  Everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast together.

Halloween Party

The haunted passage is now a tradition in the school and this year the students from sixth grade worked with so much excitement, creativity and a great dosis of scares so that their classmates could enjoy it.

German Alpahbet

Students from second of secondary school have done a project to practice the alphabet.  They have become familiar with the different types of words, such as nouns, adjectives and verbs.

ERASMUS+ MASENI

Orienteering race on bikes

Colegio Internacional of Granada and the Sherpa Raid Kids' Sports Club have the pleasure of inviting you to the orientation competition for mountain bicycles.  It will be held on the 17th of September, 2016 (scheduled for the morning).  

New School Year 16/17

Welcome to the new 2016-2017 school year!

This year has now begun!  Just like years before, it is full of news...

HAPPY SUMMER!

Now that we have finished the course of 2015/2016, we would like to thank all of the families for believing in us, for helping us grow, enjoy and learn alongside your children.

Graduation ceremony

Last Tuesday June 21^st, our eldest children in primary graduated and will pass to secondary next term. It was a really emotional ceremony, prepared by and performed by the children. 

CIG Anthem

Exámenes de Cambridge

Nuria - Kuaderno Price Winner

Theater in CIG

Audición Conservatorio Elemental

This month of June we were able to enjoy the final performance for the Elementary Music Conservatory at CIG.

GRAN PAPEL DEL CIG EN LA FINAL DE ORIENTACIÓN

On the 31st of May, 2016, the students from 5th and 6th grade at Colegio Internacional de Granada participated in the final program for Orientation for schools, which was organized through the city council of Granada.  The race took place in the sports center of Armilla, where almost 500 students from different centers in the province gathered. 

The most entertaining German exam!

On the 24th of May, students carried out the most exciting German exam in the history of CIG.  It consisted of having students from 5th grade enjoy a Gymkhana of ten stations in and outside of the school.  They demonstrated their knowledge which was aquired from their German classes throughout the year.  

Acampada 4º

Another year, and now altogether four years, our students from 4th of primary confronted the exciting challenge that CIG prepared form them for the end of year.  It included a demanding hike through the beautiful area of Sierra de Huétor, spending the night in the middle of mountainside, and enjoying to the maximum of being close in contact with nature.

Open Class Milky Way

In order to finish the interdisciplinary project "Milky Way", where the students have worked on the common theme about milk in various subjects such as (Global Education, English, Mathematics, Technology, New Projects and Art), we have invited all the parents to become the teachers and judges of their final presentation.

Music performace

On the 18th and 19th of May, we had the opportunity to demonstrate all the hard work of students from Colegio Internacional de Granada in the area of music. 

CIG Summer Camp

Starting June 27th, and throughout the month of July, we will have our SUMMER CAMP 2016.

Solidarity Concert

Last Friday, for International Day of Lobstein (Brittle Bones) syndrome, we celebrated this day by coming together to show our support at Caja Rural auditorium. Through this good cause we contributed to researching about this rare illness which one of our dear students has.  

Ich mag dich!

The fourth graders have worked their positive side. In German class we did a project about working together which stressed looking for the positive things in others.

Young Writers

And here we finally have it- the winners of the Young Authors Contest for the first cycle of primary school.  The competition was held at Colegio Internacional de Granada in order to celebrate World Book Day.  The winners are María Terrés from 1st of primary and Virginia Pérez from 2nd of primary.  Congratulations to the both of them.

First comunion

The children from fourth of primary from the Religion class at CIG received their first communion on the 7th of May, at Ermita de la Virgen de las Nieves de Dilar.

Osteogénesis Imperfecta

Today, the 6th May is International Day of Osteogenesis Imperfecta or more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.  This is the disease that Jose María suffers.  He is one of our students in the first of ESO.

Championship in Orienteering for Schools

Finish nature workshop

Yesterday, on the 27th of April, the student teacher María Wuollet from Findland shared the Finish hobbies in nature with the 5th grade students.

Storytelling competition

Milky Way excursion

On April 26, our students from first of secondary enjoyed a very special morning. As a final touch to the Milky Way project, we visited several production facilities and distribution of milk.  This project has allowed us to understand the production and consumption of milk from a multidisciplinary perspective (with specific activities in Global Education, Mathematics, English, Art, Technology and New Projects).

III Simposio Mobile Learning, Sevilla

Last weekend our teachers attended the III Symposium on Mobile Learning in Seville. This training has enabled them to deepen the understanding and implementation of ICT applications and tools in our classrooms. We are still growing in innovation!

Book Day at CIG.

On the 22nd of April we celebrated World Book Day in the school.  The students from different grades completed different proyects which were related to reading or literary expression. 

Orienteering at CIG is on fire!

The last two weekends (April 9-10 and April 16-17) have been very tense for our Orienteering team, the Sherpa Raid Kids, of which we are very proud sponsers. It is formed by students from our school and their parents.  

Fantasy Book

Today we have the pleasure of presenting to you a book which is narrated by twenty-six children from the first of primary education.  They put themselves in the place of animals and shower you with their fantasy and originality.  

Don`t hesitate to go to the following link and check it out:

 https://es.calameo.com/read/0047344634cc1c34987bb

Didactic concert City orchestra of Granada

One of the activiites that was proposed by our music department was going to the didactic concerts of Granada City`s Orchestra.

We are all writers!

Throughout last week our students from second grade worked together to create their first book with lots of enthusiasm.  The title was "If I had a wish"

First of Secondary visit to Science Park

On Friday, April 8th, the first of secundary school spent the morning at the science park in Granada.  It was a very entertaining and interesting field trip: we started at the Biosphere, where everyone could learn more about natural phenomena and processes which we have studied in the Biology and Geology subject.

Easter holidays at CIG

While many students were away from the school in order rest, disconnect and spend time with the family, others decided to stay at the school during the first three days of Semana Santa in the familiar enviornment with their friends, instalations, activities, games and materials that are offered at Colegio Internacional de Granada.

Ice skating

Skiing in Sierra Nevada

We ended this second trimester with our traditional route up to the Sierra Nevada.  Two autobuses filled with children, parents, and teachers took off Thursday morning to enjoy the mountains.

Búsqueda Huevos Pascua

School garden harvest

With the arrival of spring, it is time to start gathering the vegetables that we have been taking so much care of throughout the winter.  

Visit to José Guerrero Center

Tennis classes

Tennis is a very well rounded sport, which requires concentration, perception, balance, coordination, etc. Also, by adapting the court, materials and excercises, one can have a lot of fun even in the very beginning stages of learning how to play the sport.  

Museum Caja Granada

On March 4^th we had the opportunity of enjoying a terrific morning at Caja Granada museum. 

Andalucía Day

Last week, in order to celebrate Andalucian Day, the children from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of primary enjoyed our hymn in music class.  We sang it together,  painted the flag and then listened to different covers of the same song.

New Art Blog

The art department is inaugurating the new art blog here at CIG.  We are very excited about this new experience which will help us share the activities that we will be doing in class and the progress of the children.  Through the blog we will keep you informed about any events, field trips, activities, and projects.  There will be links to museums, exhibitions, videos, and artistic techniques... 

Orienteering Duathlon

At CIG we are very proud to be able to sponsor a sport that is as difficult as orienteering (on foot and bicycle). For more information please contact us at: obmpadul@gmail.com

CIG Mobile App

It is great news for everyone in the school that we have just launched a great mobile app that will help to reinforce and expand our communication ties with families.

Music trip to Manuel de Falla Music Hall

On the 12th of February the students from the second cycle (3rd and 4th) of primary school went on a musical field trip to the auditorium Manuel de Falla.

English Theatre

Hello and welcome to CIG ZOO!

Hello and welcome to the CIG ZOO.

The children from third grade have been working for the last two weeks in February creating a unique place: Our CIG-Zoo.  With this playful activity we have learned so much about the names of animals, parts of the body and their unique qualities.  All in German!

Auditorium Manuel de Falla

Last week the courses of 1st and 2nd of primary school went to the auditorium, Manuel de Falla in order to see the educational concert that Granada City Orchestra offered to us:  "Look for it and you will find it".

Teatro - fin de trimestre

On the 21st of December, 2015, once again we went on stage at Armilla Theatre with an orginal production about Peace, where every student at the school had the opportunity to participate. 

Music Performance

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2016!

CIG Solar System

The students in the first year of secondary school and their parents have participated in creating a marvelous CIG solar system which is now proudly shown in the entrance of the school.  Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations for this amazing work.

Halloween 2015

Continuing with what is starting to become a tradition here at the CIG, this Halloween the students in sixth grade of primary school created an incredible haunted house scene. The monsters took over the second floor of the school and were able to fill the whole school with screams and laughter.  The appropriate scenery was put together thanks to the work done by the children in the art department and their brilliant performance worked on in theatre class.  As a result, they gave a fantastically monstrous experience, that not only gave a sample of the amazing work done as team in sixth grade, but also that it was a delight for their schoolmates.  Besides having an incredibly fun time, they were able to confront their fears.  As a climax to a great day, the culinary talents of our great cook allowed us to enjoy magnificent but terrifying desserts.

CIG Solar System

The students in the first year of secondary school and their parents have participated in creating a marvelous CIG solar system which is now proudly shown in the entrance of the school.  Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations for this amazing work.

2 Bike weeks

Like every year, before Autumn kicks in, we are going to organize a couple weeks using bicycles.  We will start next Monday, the 19th of October and we will work with them in P.E. for two weeks until the 30th of October.  Every course in primary and secondary school will be participating.  

Doctor in Year2

The students in second grade had the incredible opportunity of getting a visit from a doctor, who is a parent of one of the children in the class.    

"Opening Box Day" - iPads

English classes for parents

Last Thursday, the English classes for parents began.  We are communicating to everyone who is interested in this extracurricular activity about how the schedule for these classes will be. 

-Tuesday from 16:00 to 17:00h.  Basic level classes

-Friday from 16:00 to 17:00.  Advanced level classes

Many of you were interested in attending both days of English classes, disregarding the different levels.  Lisa, the professor, has seen this to be a feasible option, and therefore offers this as a third possibility as well.  For more information please ask for the secretary.

Informative meeting - New school year 2015/16

CIG School will have informative meetings for parents which will take place on September 3rd (Primary education) and/or on September 7th (Secondary education) at 6:30pm. The objective is to inform all parents about the organization and functions of the upcoming school year, to present our teaching staff and to answer all questions and doubts that might occur. 

iPad Project

Starting this school year 2015/2016, the center is going forth with the innovative project using the "one-to one" method with Apple iPads.

Choir auditions

On the 19th and 21st of May our school holds the traditional choir auditions accompanied by some special choreography.  

Summer Camp 2015

Dear Families, it is our highest pleasure to publish the first information about our Summer Camp for summer holidays 2014. This camp is ready for all those families whose children participated in last editions and of course for all those who are interested for the first time.

The book day

An unforgettable trip

This last March, Colegio Internacional de Granada had the honor to organize its first study trip for its students as the eldest ones already reached to that age where they can profit enormously from such an experience. This way the grade 6 thanks to our contacts with our friend primary school at Nivavaara in Rovaniemi (Finland) lived nine days of true adventure in such a far and exotic place as the Arctic Circle is. 

Mr. Easter Bunny

As every year, the day our students receive their second term evaluation just before leaving for the Easter break, Mr. Easter Bunny comes along to our school and leaves us plenty of chocolate eggs all around to be found.

Pet Day

As in previous years our 1st and 2nd graders meanwhile studying the topic of animals in their Science classes organized a Pet Day!

Recycling and music

Last Tuesday, March 17^th we had a special guest, Joaquín Sánchez who, together with a student teacher Mónica, taught Year 5 very exciting things about recycling and music. 

Family Orienteering Race

On Sunday March 8^th 2015 the sixth graders of the Colegio Internacional de Granada in order to raise funds for their impending study trip to Finland, organized a family orienteering race at Llano de la Perdiz. 

Family Orienteering Race - Invitation

The boys and girls of the sixth grade of the Colegio Internacional de Granada are organizing a family orienteering race on this upcoming Sunday March 8^th, 2015. All of you, especially those with children or those who are interested in spending a wonderful morning doing sports in nature holding a map and a compass, are very welcome!

School for Parents: Emotional Education

On February 26^th, 2015 CIG held another meeting of School for Parents. This time the topic of the talk was Emotional Education for parents and teachers.

Emotional education

All teachers and parents are most welcome to join the informative talk on 26^th of February at 6pm at the multipurpose hall of CIG. This time the topic is: Emotional Education.

The Moors in Spain

Year 5 and Year 6 are studying history and have been celebrating the contribution of the Moors in Spain. 

Theatre visit: "El Sofá de Sophie"

On January 26th our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders visited a wonderful show at the city theatre of Armilla presented by a theatre company Tuttifamili. The performance was called “Sophie’s couch”.

Snow at CIG!

Today our school woke up all snowed! It was spectacular to observe the close hills and our school playground covered with a thin layer of snow and the faces of our students full of surprise and joy to have another game tool to use the playground time.

December news

This Christmas we have sent to a school in Rovaniemi (Finland) a box with things that we made and in December the children from years five and six have been doing “Pay it forward”. We have been doing kind things to our classmates.

School opens in Christmas

Christmas show 2014

On December 18^th the students of CIG had the pleasure to present their Christmas show to their parents and families at the Municipal Theatre of Armilla. The show this year was entitled "Pay it forward" ("Cadena de favores").

Audition of the flute, guitar, piano and singing

On Tuesday 16^th of December our little but yet great performers delighted us with a magical moment surround by their families, peers and teachers. 

Auditions of Choir and Orchestra Orff

On 4^th and 5^th of December the 3^rd and 4^th audition of choir and orchestra Orff took place.  During each audition our families, children and teachers could enjoy the mixture of music, movement, dance, language and words through each of the performances of our students.

Didactic concert: The Nutcracker

On December 3^rd 2014 our 1^st and 2^nd graders enjoyed one of the most famous ballets ever: The Nutcracker. 

Making concrete

Written by our students: Leo, Claudia and Jesús. On Friday 14th November 2014 Year 5 were making concrete with Serafin and Olga, the mother of Begoña. We learnt how to make concrete and the ingredients were limestone, water, cement, fine sand, coarse sand and a special liquid that makes concrete easier to make.

CIG: Spanish Champions of Alevin Orienteering

Cambridge Award Ceremony 2014

Grandparents day 2014

CIG Cycling club - 2nd autumn outing

CIG School for parents

School for Parents IDEAL

Halloween 2014

Every Halloween, primary six student take on the responsibly of creating a passage of terror for the enjoyment of all their classmates.  

Autumn season opening with CIG Cycling Club

New School Year's Excursion

Extracurricular activities 2014/2015

Informative meeting - New school year 2014/15

New school year 2014/2015

5th IDEAL School for parents

Summer Camp 2014

Emotional Health Conference at CIG

Swimming and tennis class 2014

Documentary " Fragile"

Easter Holidays 2014

Healthy food

CIG Cycling club outing

Sierra Nevada Skiing days

School garden

Day of Andalucia

Alhambra Theatre

Admission process in now open!

4th IDEAL SCHOOL FOR PARENTS

Cambridge exams and Cambridge Award ceremony

3rd IDEAL School for Parents

Didactic concert

School is open during Christmas

First CIG Concert for Parents

THEATRE DAY - November 8th, 2013

After-school activities

2nd IDEAL School for parents

1st IDEAL Parents School

Food Collection Campaign

Traditional excursion

Didactic concert at CIG

The Alhambra theatre

CIG theatre at the Science Park

New school year 2013/2014

School for parents

SUMMER SCHOOL 2013

ONCE Workshop

CIG - Panda happening

School for parents with Dr. Emilio Calatayud

School for parents: "How to foster reading."

School for parents: Behaviour problems

Easter 2013 at CIG

2nd term evaluation

Skiing activity in Sierra Nevada

Representatives of EL Padul visited our school

Cycling Club - Clothing ready!

Escuela padres IDEAL

The Timeline

Escuela de Padres IDEAL

Peace Day 2013

School for parents

Visit from Mexico

Opening of the climbing wall to the parents

Christmas party and Cake contest

News

Visit to the climbing wall of Las Gabias

Conference in Parque de las Ciencias

Grandparents visit

Summer School

Visit to Science Park

Visit from South Korea

CIG-Panda families meeting

New school year 2012/2013

Cambridge exams

Celebrating Halloween

The World Book Day - 23.4.2012

Peace and Nonviolence Day 2012

The Alhambra visit 2012

End of School Year Party

Skiing days 2012

The Neolithic exposition

Meeting CIG - Panda

Trip to Granada

Christmas party 2011

Masks works

Ideal 26 de junio de 2010