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Back to the Eighties with the SIS students

T he talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece which will be perf ormed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On Saturday 22nd the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the f un.

Back to the 80’s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a “totally awesome” musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980′s, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. T his pays homage to the music, f ashion, f ilms and T V of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of perf ormers takes this f ar beyond a traditional school play. T here will be a f ree matinee perf ormance f or local schools, f ollowed by two perf ormances on 21st and 22nd March which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale f rom the unif orm shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best f itness studio in Puerto Banus and priced 5€ f or standard entry and 10€ f or VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and f rom the theatre. T here will be a f ree bus service f rom Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price.

50% of ticket sales will be donated to T he Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a f orce f or good.

To f ind out more about theatre and perf orming arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac

Ticket Sales Locat ions Sotogrande International School Unif orm shop – next to the primary school building Monday to Friday f rom 8.45-10.00 or af ternoons Monday to T hursday f rom 15.00-16.15 www.sis.ac Boutique Dany, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8, 29601 Marbella, Málaga Tel: 952 82 79 28 Look Your Best Fitness and Lif estyle Studio Puerto Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edif icio III Local 3, Puerto Banús, Málaga, 29660 http://www.lookyourbest.es/ Tel: 951 134 990 Videola Newsagents, Galeria Paniagua, lower patio, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796021

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IT was a time of big hair and even bigger shoulderpads, and on March 21 – 22, the students of Sotogrande International School will go Back to the 80s.

Described as a ‘totally awesome’ musical, Back to the 80s f eatures the music, f ashion, f ilms and T V of the time including high-energy dance routines and some of the most popular songs ever written.

To add to the f un, on March 22 the audience are invited to get involved by coming in their best 80s outf its.

Tickets are available f or €5 f or normal entry and €10 f or VIP, which includes pre VIP drinks as well as a f ree bus service f rom Marbella.

50% of ticket sales will be donated to T he Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a f orce f or good. To f ind out more about theatre and perf orming arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac

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Be transported back to the 80s The talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece which will be performed on Friday and Saturday March 21 and 22 at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On the Saturday, the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the fun.

Back to the 80s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. This pays homage to the music, fashion, films and TV of this great era, including highenergy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars-inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of

performers takes this far beyond a traditional school play. There will be a free matinee performance for local schools, followed by the two performances on March 21 and 22 which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale from the uniform shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola, in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best fitness studio in Puerto Banus, priced 5€ for standard entry and 10€ for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and from the theatre. There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on March 22 included in the 10€ ticket price.

50 per cent of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s student-led NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a force for good.

To find out more about theatre and performing arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac

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Be transported Back to the 80’s at the San Roque Theatre

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he talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece, which will be performed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On the second evening of performances the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes to be part of the fun.

‘Back to the 80’s’ - in association with Jyske Bank - is a “totally awesome” musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. This pays homage to the music, fashion, films and TV of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars-inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of performers takes this far beyond a traditional school play.

There will be a free matinee performance for local schools, followed by the two performances open to the general public on 21st and 22nd March.

Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best fitness studio in Puerto Banüs and are priced at 5€ for standard entry and 10€ for VIP tickets.

VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and from the theatre. There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price.

Fifty per cent of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a force for good. .

To find out more about theatre and performing arts at SIS please visit: sis.ac

Tickets will be on sale from the uniform shop of Sotogrande International School,

Red Kodiak Win Website Designed and Built by Redline Company

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jobs. They have already won two major procurement contracts for northern Spanish suppliers so imagine what they can achieve with a professionally designed website”.

ed Kodiak has been selected as the recipient of a free professional website designed and built by Redline Company.

Although newly incorporated, the company is already proving a success commercially and ethically by providing contracts only to Spanish suppliers.

Red Kodiak is a procurement company, which provides furniture, fixtures and equipment to national and international clients using only Spanish suppliers, thereby bringing in much needed orders to such companies.

They fly the flag for Spanish products, which are currently very competitively priced against Indian and Chinese businesses and better quality, as they adhere to EU manufacturing standards.

Redline Company held the competition as a way of giving something back to the community on their nine-year anniversary as the

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Costa del Sol’s favourite external marketing department, so it was important that the winner would also be of benefit to the community.

Line Lyster Managing Director of Redline Company says, “We would like to thank everyone who entered the competition, we were very impressed with each and every application.

However, we particularly like Red Kodiak’s model of providing Spanish suppliers with contracts from international companies, thereby potentially saving hundreds of Spanish

Kathrin Lündsted, Managing Director of Red Kodiak explains, “We are delighted to have been chosen. We’ve already met Redline, attended a photo shoot and discussed the website. We’re really looking forward to launching our new site”. An article outlining Red Kodiak’s business and objectives will be featured in the next issue of Redline’s online Magazine.

For further information about Red Kodiak contact Redline Company on: 952 816 678 or email: press@redlinecompany.com or visit: redlinecompany.com to sign up to receive the magazine direct to your inbox.

WHAT TO DO

March 21st to 27th 2014 SUR IN ENGLISH

30th March, 8pm and 7pm on Sundays.

For the first time in Spain Andrew LLoyd Webber’s hugely succesful whistle down the wind will be performed with Ricky Lavazza under the direction of Peter Mitchell.

Gibraltar Spring Festival Competition Gibraltar. Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Gibraltar. 5th-9th May 2014.

Cash prize competition open to Gibraltarians and Gibraltar residents aged 16+. Two paintings and two sculptures maximum may be submitted by each artist.

Entries can be handed in at the from 5th May-9th May, 1pm6pm. Entry forms available from: The Fine Arts Gallery, John Mackintosh Hall, and Ministry of Culture. For more information: culture.info@culture.gov.gi

ITS in Gibraltar Gibraltar. Gibraltar Drama Festival, Ince’s Hall, Main Street, Gibraltar. 21st March, 8pm. Info 952 928 196. International Theatre Studio will be playing a very funny piece, “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor on Ice”.

Whistle down the Wind.

Gibraltar Drama Festival 2014 Gibraltar. Ince’s Hall Theatre, 18th-22nd March. Performance £5, Gala Night £10, Season Ticket £20 Tickets on sale weekdays John Mackintosh Hall 9.30am-5pm (or on performance days at the venue 6.30pm-8pm). 11 plays from Santos Productions Academy, Fresh Wineskins Theatre Company, Rock Theatre, Medway Little Theatre Youth Company, International Theatre Studio and a Gala Night.

THESPA 35th Anniversary Los Boliches. Masonic Centre, Edificio Bourganvilla, 26th March, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

To celebrate their 35th anniversary THESPA are putting on a perfomance of the very funny Father’s Day. There will be a 3 course meal in the interval Reservations: annellis65@hotmail.com, 952451113.

Flea market Mijas. At Mijas racecourse every Sunday: 9am-2pm. All types of second-hand goods on sale.

Mijas, A town of cinema Mijas. Salón de Actos del Ayuntamiento de Mijas, 22nd March, 11am and 12.30pm, free entry.

José Mª Burgos Quero compiles a selection of scenes and parts of movies filmed in Mijas over the years. The selection ranges from the 50’s-80’s with famous faces such as Brigitte Bardot, Raquel Welch, Fernando Rey and Manolo Escobar.

Arts and crafts market Malaga. Paseo de la Farola. 24th and 31st March, 11am-4pm.

Artisans, artists and designers will sell their goods at a weekly market in Muelle Uno port during three Sunday’s in March.

Learn to cook Asian food Malaga. La Mesa Malaga, Avenida de las Américas 9 and Centro de Cultura Asiática de Malaga, Avenida de Andalucia, 27, 21st March 22nd June.A series of workshops aimed at introducing and teaching the techniques involved in Asian cooking, ranging from Indian food to Sushi to Pan Asian Cooking. Classes in Spanish.

Nerja. Plaza de España square, 27th April, 12pm- 7pm. In event of bad weather will be 4th May Nerja town hall welcomes locals, expats and tourists alike to come and enjoy themselves at this event with live music, traditional food and drink and stalls.

Back to the 80s San Roque. Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo de San Roque. 21st-22nd March, 7.30pm. Standard ticket 5 euros, VIP ticket 10 euros.

Sotogrande International School students are preparing a musical, Back to the 80s, to which the public are invited to attend dressed up in 80s style clothes.

50% of sales will go to the Kindred Project. For more information: patricia@shawmarketingservices.com - 952 903 154/687 79 96 36

Residents Day 2014

Cines Gran Marbella For tickets and information call 95.281.00.77, Cartelera: www.cinesgranmarbella.com The Wolf of Wall Street: 16.00

Cinesur Miramar Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengirola. Tel. 952 19 86 00.

300: Rise of an Empire : 12.00, 16.10, 18.10 Dallas Buyers Club : 12.15, 16.00, 18.10 The Grand Budapest Hotel : 12.00, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15, 00.15

Cineclub Nerja Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, C/Granada. Tel. 952 52 38 63.

American hustle: (Wednesday 26th March) 19:00 The Parralax view: (Sunday 30th March) 17:00

Coffee and Hot dog morning Torre del Mar. Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, 28th March starts 11am, Tickets 2.50 euros.

Have fun with friends and enjoy the taste of a Hot Dog, with a choice of sauce and a one drink of either wine, beer, fruit juice, or coffee.

Artisan market Malaga. Plaza de la Merced. Last Sunday of every month, 11am6pm. Monthly market with organic food, jewellery, bath products , art and clothes ,homemade and local Andalusian products for sale.

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O. V. FILM SUR in English advises calling cinemas to check for any last minute time changes. Lunchtime and late night screenings weekends only.

Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor 300: Rise of an Empire: 18.00 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), 18.00 (Wednesday), 18.00 (Friday) 12.30, 18.00 (Saturday, Sunday) 300: Rise of an Empire 3D: 00.45 (Friday) 15.45, 0.45 (Saturday) 15.45 (Sunday, Wednesday) 12 Years a Slave: 01.00(Saturday) 17.30, 20.05 (Sunday) Gravity 3D: 18.00, 20.00 (Friday), 00.40 (Saturday) The Monuments Men: 15.15 (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday) The Wolf of Wall Street: 15.05 (Saturday and Sunday) Non Stop: 20.15, 22.30

WHAT TO DO

March 14th to 20th 2014 SUR IN ENGLISH

Coach Excursion to Gibraltar Fuengirola. 20th March, departure at Feria Ground, 8am and Bull Ring 8.10am. Ticket 11 Euros.

Cable Car to the Rock, see the Barbary Apes, guided tour of Historic Tunnels and St. Michael’s Cave. Profits for fund raising, passports required.

Columbian Dinner Fuengirola. Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Fuengirola. C/ Nueva No.3, Fuengirola, 29640, 20th March, 5pm. Ticket 15 Euros.

Talk about the “Festivals” of Columbia, followed by Columbian dinner. For further information: 952 474 840 or luxmundif@gmail.com

Taizé Prayer Fuengirola. Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, C/ Nueva No.3, Fuengirola, 29640. 19th March, 7pm.

U3A Costa del Sol Talks Fuengirola. Lux Mundi Reference Library, calle Nueva, 3. 18th-19th March. 5 euros for visitors, free to members.

Airships, Their Rise and Fall (11am-12.30pm, 18th March) Time and Disorder (11am12.30pm, 19th March) Six Hundred Years Old and Still the Greatest (2.45pm-4.15pm, 19th March).

2014 Gibraltar Drama Festival :: SUR IN ENGLISH Gibraltar. The 2014 Gibraltar Drama Festival is set to take place next week with a total of 11 plays to be performed during the five day event. The festival consists of one-act plays and used to held anually until the 1990s. Since 2012 it has been revived and this year will take place between 18th and 22nd March.

Eight of the productions come from Gibraltar-based groups, two more are from societies in Kent and the International Theatre Studio will be travelling from the Costa del Sol. The International Theatre Studio will perform a comedy on 21st March called ‘Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor on Ice’. The play is written by David Tristam and directed by Diane Clarke.

The festival concludes on 22nd with a gala night in which three of the best plays will be per-

formed followed by the awards ceremony presented by Minister of Culture, The Hon Steven Linares.

INFORMATION X What.

2014 Gibraltar Drama

Festival.

For more information and tickets: 695370141 or +34665076949.

Back to the 80s San Roque. Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo de San Roque. 21st-22nd March, 7.30pm. Standard ticket 5 euros, VIP ticket 10 euros.

Sotogrande International School students are preparing a musical, Back to the 80s, to which the public are invited to attend dressed up in 80s style clothes.

50% of sales will go to the Kindred Project. For more information: patricia@shawmarket-

XW here. Ince’s Hall Theatre, 310 Main Street.

XT ickets. On sale weekdays at the John Mackintosh Hall between 9.30am and 5pm or at the venue between 6.30pm and 8pm.

X Price. Individual performance - £5, Gala night - £10, season ticket - £20.

C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 36 02 95 or visit www.cinealbeniz.com or www.unientradas.es Philomena: 17.30, 19.25, 21.35 Nebraska: 17:30 The Great Beauty: 21.00 Her: 17.30, 19.45, 21:30 Young and Beautiful: 17.45, 19.15, 22:00 Emperor: 19.45

Cines Gran Marbella For tickets and information call 95.281.00.77, Cartelera: www.cinesgranmarbella.com The Wolf of Wall Street: 16.00

Cineclub Nerja Lito..

Beer tasting

Gaucin. Restaurante El Mirador, 15th March, 11am-5pm Music, indoor and outdoor stalls, bar and lunch available. For more information: 677054284

Mijas. Peña Union del Cante, Calle San Fermín, 4. 15th March, 9pm. 5 euros.

The Union del Cante Club will be offering six types of beer.

Gibraltar Drama Festival 2014 Guided tapas tour

spiracy Theories.

San Roque. Restaurant Casa Barea, Estación de San Roque.

14th March, 1pm. 30 euros.

Three hour tapas tour of five of San Roque’s restaurants. Available in English. Book in advance. turismo@sanroque.es

Zip Me Up Darling

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Members of the International Theatre Studio . :: SUR

Los Boliches. Manila Bar. 14th March, 6.30 p.m. Free.

A group for freethinkers, humanists, rationalists, secularists, atheists, agnostic, skeptics, and the like in the Costa del Sol, Spain. This week’s subject: Con-

Cine Albéniz

Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengirola. Tel. 952 19 86 00.

300: Rise of an Empire : 12.00, 16.10, 18.10 The Monuments Men : 12.10, 16.00, 18.10 Philomena : 12.00, 16.15, 18.15 Dallas Buyers Club : 12.15, 16.00, 18.10

with shows begining at 8pm each evening.

ingservices.com - 952 903 154/687 79 96 36

Freethinkers Meeting

ends only.

Cinesur Miramar XW hen. 18th-22nd March,

Gaucín Secondhand Market

Gibraltar.Ince’s Hall Theatre, 18th-22nd March. Performance £5, Gala Night £10, Season Ticket £20 Tickets on sale weekdays John Mackintosh Hall 9.30am-5pm (or on performance days at the venue 6.30pm-8pm). 11 plays from Santos Productions Academy, Fresh Wineskins Theatre Company, Rock Theatre, Medway Little Theatre Youth Company, International Theatre Studio and a Gala Night.

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Marbella. C/ Notario, Luis Oliver , 6, Marbella 29602, 15th March, 8.30pm.

Marbella Café Theatre Club presents Tim Coakley’s new play.

SUR in English advises calling cinemas to check for any last minute time changes. Lunchtime and late night screenings week-

Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, C/Granada. Tel. 952 52 38 63.

Behind the Wall: (16th March) 17:00 12 Years a Slave: (19th March) 19:00 American hustle: (26th March) 19:00 The Parralax view: (30th March) 17:00

Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor 300: Rise of an Empire: 17.45, 22.15 (Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 12.30, 17.15, 22.15 (Saturday, Sunday) 300: Rise of an Empire 3D: 20.00, 00.30 (Friday) 3.30, 20.00, 0.30 (Saturday) 15.30, 20.00 (Sunday, Wednesday) 20.00 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) 12 Years a Slave: 23.00 (Friday) 12.15 (Saturday, Sunday) Gravity 3D: 00.00 (Friday, Saturday) The Monuments Men: 15.15 (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday) The Wolf of Wall Street: 15.05 (Sunday, Wednesday)

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The talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece, Back to the 80s, which will be performed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque.

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Back to the 80s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s. This celebrates the music fashion, films and TV of this great era.

At Shaw Marketing Services we try and do our bit to share our knowledge and create a strong presence, just check out our past marketing focus blogs which will educate and of course improve our website ranking. It’s something all companies are able to use to their advantage with a bit of creativity and time, or you can get an outside agency to focus on it for you.

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Tickets are on sale from Videola in Galeria Paniagua Sotogrande, Boutique Dany Ricardo Soriano Marbella and Look Your Best fitness studio in Puerto Banus and priced 5€ for standard entry and 10€ for VIP tickets. VIP

and 10€ for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque.

New Client News We are delighted to announce the launch of new wine emporium D-Wine, just 10 minutes’ walk from Puerto Banus which will be open from 21st March. Combining a wine shop, restaurant and lounge under one roof, the business has been built on a passion for wine and food and a wish to share the joy of drinking the finest wines at the peak of their perfection. There are over 3,000 wines for sale in the shop, which have been selected in association with world renowned wine critics José Peñin and Robert Parker and rank over 90 out of 100 on the Parker scale.

There is an exclusive ‘wine by the glass’ dispenser system, which provides the opportunity to taste at least 32 superb wines by the glass, specially selected by their team of expert sommeliers. This turns buying and enjoying wine into a fun and fascinating experience. In the restaurant the wines are paired with international and Japanese food, using top quality, and where possible, organic and locally sourced produce.

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There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price. 50% of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s charity.

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Back to the 80s T he talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece which will be perf ormed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March 2014 at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On Saturday 22nd the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the f un.

Back to the 80s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. T his pays homage to the music, f ashion, f ilms and T V of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of perf ormers takes this f ar beyond a traditional school play. T here will be a f ree matinee perf ormance f or local schools, f ollowed by two perf ormances on 21st and 22nd March which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale f rom the unif orm shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best f itness studio in Puerto Banus and priced 5€ f or standard entry and 10€ f or VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and f rom the theatre. T here will be a f ree bus service f rom Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price.

50% of ticket sales will be donated to T he Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a f orce f or good.

To f ind out more about theatre and perf orming arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac Ticket Sales Locations • Sotogrande International School Unif orm shop - next to the primary school building Monday to Friday f rom 8.45-10.00 or af ternoons Monday to T hursday f rom 15.00-16.15 www.sis.ac • Boutique Dany, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8, 29601 Marbella, Málaga Tel: 952 82 79 28 • Look Your Best Fitness and Lif estyle Studio Puerto Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edif icio III Local 3, Puerto Banús, Málaga, 29660 http://www.lookyourbest.es/ Tel: 951 134 990 • Videola Newsagents, Galeria Paniagua, lower patio, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796021

SCOUTING

& YOUTH CLUBS WORKSHOPS AND TUITION A rt Club for Kids Classes are held every Saturday from 10am - 1pm at the Centro de Artes de Mijas, in the main square of Mijas pueblo.

Essentially a painting class, they also offer other crafts for children from 5/6 years old (basically, once able to be without mum) up to 17 and it’s only 5 euro a week. All nationalities welcome.

For more information see www.mijasartes.com email: artscentremijas@gmail.com. or call 952 485 867 or 952 668 451.

Angela’s School Marbella The school has over 25 years ex p e rience in helping primary and secondary l e a rners to cope and the highly qualified teachers (ex p e rienced in delive ri n g and supporting the English school curriculum and wo rking with learners with English as an additional language) offer tuition in small groups and one-toone.

More information can be found at www.angelas-school.com or Tel: 952 82 30 42

Mayan Monkey Mijas Chocolate Fa c t o ry Open ev e ry day 421 Plaza de constitución Shop & Cafe. (10am - 8.30pm) 524 Plaza de constitución - Workshops & Factory. (10am - 8.30pm)

Mijas Pueblo, Tel: 951 052 772 or 600 088 542 info@mayanmonkey.es www.mayanmonkey.es NEW LOCATION FROM EASTER CALL FOR DETAILS Mmm!!! This is the world’s smallest chocolate fa c t o ryand the place that handmakes the most amazing chocolate on the whole Costa del Sol. These fun wo rkshops for either adults only, kids only (from 6 years old) or mixed family groups provide a fascinating introduction to the history and origins of Chocolate as well as the art of chocolate tempering. The kids get to make 3 of their own chocolate bars, learning to design, paint, mold, vibrate and demold whilst tasting chocolates from around the world! Each workshop last for approx. 1 hour, then an hour later, when the chocolate has set, you can pick up your chocolate bars. Why not enjoy a coffee or glass of wine in their scrummyyummy cafe whilst you’re waiting?!

Wo rkshops run 7 days a week and can be held in English, Spanish, French, German & Italian.)

"After school" wo rkshops are proving very popular - especially on a Fri day a f t e rnoon/ evening and weekends.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE!

Making the same promise and following the same programme as girls in the UK, g i rls between 7 to 10 years are welcome to come along and join. Meetings held on Mondays from 5pm to 6:30pm at Los Arcos, Carretera Coín to Cartama Km 6.

For further information contact Vicki Mayson 952 450 790

Ark Christian Fellowship The Scout Group follow the same programme as in the UK and children between 6 and 18 are welcome to join the appropriate age pack.

Beavers & Cubs - Thursday 5.30pm Rainbows - Thursday 5.45pm Brownies - Friday 5.30pm Guides - Fri day 6.45pm Scouts and explorers - Friday 8.30pm All the above are held at the Ark C h ristian Fellowship, Las Rampas, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 592 171.

On Thursday the Youth Group meets at the Ark Christian School.

For further information call 952 588 255.

Ark Youth Club Fuengirola.

Private Tutor This native English/Spanish tutor, with 25 years experience teaching in schools and giving private tuition, offers support lessons in English and Spanish homework.

Rates for individuals are 35 euros per hour and for groups (maximum 4) 15 euros per hour.

Tel: 609 44 44 11

Tel: 952 478 416

1st Coín Brownies

Every Thursday at 5.15pm in The Ark C h ristian School, C/ Maestra Angeles Aspiazu, 14. Fun, games, refreshments and snacks for 11 years up.

Call Adi on 607 420 690 or 644 181 175 for more info.

Christian based youth club Benalmadena.

For 11 – 15 years old held one Friday eve ry month from 7.30pm – 10pm at the Wellington Centro de Cultura in La Trocha, Coin. All sorts of activites from table tennis, boxing, mini disco, board games, karaoke and a quiz for only 3.50 euros. Great place for teens to safely ‘hang out’. Tel: 679 185 078

Youth Club Marbella This Youth Club at The Multisports Club located in Nueva Andalucia, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucia, is held eve ry Friday from 6.30pm until 9pm for aged 8 years – 14 year olds.

Tel: 678 286 490 or 952 814 086

Youth Zone Gibralatar King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, Gibraltar Specifically designed area for youngsters to chill out with their friends and use any of the facilities at the centre including Nintendo Wii, internet lounge, ice skating or bowling. 12-18 year olds and open from 10am until midnight every day.

Tel: (00350) 2004 4777 www.kingsbastion.gov.gi

Girlguiding Gibraltar Rainbows, brownies and guides.

For any queries contact Va l e rie Makey, Commissioner for Girlguiding Gibraltar, on (00350) 540 12111

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Don’t forget the clocks go FORWARD one hour!

For 13 years plus at the Family Fellowship, Plaza Ibensa, Benalmadena eve ry Thursday. Come along and enjoy table football, computer consoles, table tennis, tuck shop, team games etc.

Tel: Dave on 695 115 496

NEW! KIDS MUSIC WORKSHOP! Every Wednesday from 5.30pm - 6.30pm for 3 - 7 year olds

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17th MARCH St Patrick’s Day with Irish residents all along the coast staging parties for their patron Saint and celebrating with traditional dance and music - not to mention the odd pint of Guinness or three! Contact your local Foreign Residents Department for information on events in your area and if you can get a babysitter in, then a trip to one of the coast’s many Irish pubs is a must in the evening!

19th MARCH SAN JOSÉ, SPANISH FATHER’S DAY AND A NATIONAL HOLIDAY. In Spain, Father's Day is always celebrated on March 19th, unlike those in the US and the UK. This day falls on Día de San José, which reflects the influence of the Catholic church on the Spanish calendar.

San José is a feast day in Spain and is a day to celebrate the life of St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. San José, in biblical terms, is the greatest example of fatherhood as he was the foster father of Jesus. He is also exemplified as a good husband to the Virgin Mary.

Most families in Spain get together for a big lunch or dinner with fathers and grandfathers and present them with gifts. Other family members and friends who fulfill the role of father-figures are also honored.

On Father's Day in Spain we say ¨¡Feliz Día del Padre!¨

21st & 22nd MARCH BACK TO THE 80’s!

Be transported Back to the 80’s at the San Roque Theatre at

7.30pm.

The talented students of Sotogrande International School will be performing their latest musical masterpiece at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On Saturday 22nd the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the fun.

Back to the 80’s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980's, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. This pays homage to the music, fashion, films and TV of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of performers takes this far beyond a traditional school play.

There will be a free matinee performance for local schools, followed by two performances on 21st and 22nd March which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale at: Sotogrande International School Uniform shop - next to the primary school building Monday to Friday from 8.4510.00 or afternoons Monday to Thursday from 15.00-16.15 www.sis.ac Boutique Dany, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8, 29601 Marbella, Málaga Tel: 952 82 79 28 Look Your Best Fitness and Lifestyle Studio Puerto Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edificio III Local 3, Puerto Banús, Málaga,

Tel: 951 134 990 Videola Newsagents, Galeria Paniagua, lower patio, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796021 Tickets cost just 5 euros for standard entry and 10 euros for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include: pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and from the theatre. There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10 euro ticket price. 50% of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led NonGovernmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a force for good.

To find out more about theatre and performing arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac

22nd MARCH DIA DE LA BERZA IN TORREMOLINOS. Today is the day of the cabbage (only in Spain eh?!) when local residents pay homage to this humble vegetable.

Celebrations include a lunch (starts about 2pm) of various dishes with cabbage being the main ingredient. As we go to press the venue hadn't been confirmed so contact the tourist office on 952 37 19 09 nearer the time.

30th MARCH MOTHERS DAY (UK) “Sweater, n: garment worn by child when it’s mother is feeling chilly.” Ambrose Bierce Want another good reason to love living in Spain? We Mums get TWO Mothers Days! For Brits it’s today, and the Spanish celebrate it on May 4th.

31st MARCH

Public holidays are Maundy Thursday (17th April) and Good Friday (18th April) but many people take the Easter Monday (21st April) off as the night before - Easter Sunday has processions and masses till the early hours. Processions of spectacular floats and penitents can be seen throughout the week in Seville, Málaga, Granada and Cordoba, as well as most towns and villages.

15th APRIL JEWISH PASSOVER Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.

14th APRIL MONDA " DIA DE SOPA" Paying tri bute to regional dishes has paid off in the past few decades, becoming major t o u rist attractions and drawing lots of out-of-towners to many towns and villages. In spring, Monda pays homage to its most famous dish today. The soup dates back to the 19th century and like many traditional dishes in Málaga, it used to be food for peasants, supplying tons of energy for the hard work in the fields.

This culinary festival is intended to promote local gastronomy while paying tri bute to those people who have kept culinary traditions alive in time, so that a hearty soup made with the basic ingredients of the Mediterranean diet has managed to come down to us.

It is such a special day in Monda that town authorities b ring out a huge ‘dornillo’ or wooden bowl to put bread and sprinkle it with fried peppers, tomatoes, garl i c, beans, potatoes, eggs, oil and salt. The popular lunch gathers locals who make their own soups, and visitors who want to taste the great local food – not just soup but other homemade products too.

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Guía de Marbella, cosas que hacer en Marbella, noticias y eventos en Marbella y Puerto Banús T he talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece which will be performed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On Saturday 22nd the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the fun.

Back to the 80’s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980's, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. T his pays homage to the music, f ashion, f ilms and T V of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of perf ormers takes this f ar beyond a traditional school play. T here will be a f ree matinee perf ormance f or local schools, f ollowed by two perf ormances on 21st and 22nd March which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale f rom the unif orm shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best f itness studio in Puerto Banus and priced 5€ f or standard entry and 10€ f or VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and f rom the theatre. T here will be a f ree bus service f rom Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price.

50% of ticket sales will be donated to T he Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a f orce f or good.

To f ind out more about theatre and perf orming arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac T icket Sales Locations Sotogrande International School Unif orm shop - next to the primary school building Monday to Friday f rom 8.45-10.00 or af ternoons Monday to T hursday f rom 15.00-16.15 www.sis.ac Boutique Dany, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8, 29601 Marbella, Málaga Tel: 952 82 79 28 Look Your Best Fitness and Lif estyle Studio Puerto Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edif icio III Local 3, Puerto Banús, Málaga, 29660 http://www.lookyourbest.es/ Tel: 951 134 990 Videola Newsagents, Galeria Paniagua, lower patio, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796021

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Back to the 80’s Musical at the San Roque Theatre T he talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece which will be perf ormed on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque. On Saturday 22nd the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the f un.

Back to the 80’s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a "totally awesome" musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980's, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. T his pays homage to the music, f ashion, f ilms and T V of this great era, including high-energy dance routines, some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence. It will delight and amuse an audience of any age and the exceptional calibre of perf ormers takes this f ar beyond a traditional school play. T here will be a f ree matinee perf ormance f or local schools, f ollowed by two perf ormances on 21st and 22nd March which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale f rom the unif orm shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best f itness studio in Puerto Banus and priced 5€ f or standard entry and 10€ f or VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a pre-theatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and f rom the theatre. T here will be a f ree bus service f rom Marbella to the theatre on 22nd March included in the 10€ ticket price.

50% of ticket sales will be donated to T he Kindred Project, the school’s a student-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to support their mission of promoting education as a f orce f or good.

To f ind out more about theatre and perf orming arts at SIS please visit www.sis.ac T icket Sales Locations · Sotogrande International School Unif orm shop - next to the primary school building Monday to Friday f rom 8.45-10.00 or af ternoons Monday to T hursday f rom 15.00-16.15 www.sis.ac · Boutique Dany, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8, 29601 Marbella, Málaga Tel: 952 82 79 28 · Look Your Best Fitness and Lif estyle Studio Puerto Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edif icio III Local 3, Puerto Banús, Málaga, 29660 http://www.lookyourbest.es/ Tel: 951 134 990 · Videola Newsagents, Galeria Paniagua, lower patio, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796021

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Be transported ‘Back to the 80s’ at the San Roque Theatre

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HE talented students of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical masterpiece, which will be performed on Friday, March 21, and and Saturday, March 22, at 7.30pm at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque.

On Saturday the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s’ clothes and be part of the fun.

‘Back to the 80s’, in association with Jyske Bank, is a ‘totally awesome’ musical which tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30something.

It pays homage to the music, fashion, films and TV of this great era, including high-energy dance routines,

The exceptional cast takes this far beyond a traditional school play

AWESOME: Sotogrande International School’s latest musical. some of the most popular songs ever written and even a Star Wars-inspired dream sequence.

It will delight and amuse an audience of any age, and the

exceptional calibre of performers takes this far beyond a traditional school play.

There will be a free matinee performance for local schools,

followed by two performances on March 21 and 22, which are open to the public.

Tickets will be on sale and are priced €5 for standard entry, €10 for VIP tickets.

VIP tickets include a pretheatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque plus transport to and from the theatre.

There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on March 22 included in the €10 ticket price.

Half of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s studentled Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), to support its mission of promoting education as a force for good.

To find out more about theatre and performing arts at SIS, please visit www.sis.ac.

Ticket sales locations Sotogrande Int’l School Uniform shop (by primary school bldg) Monday-Friday 8.45-10am and MondayThursday 3-4.15pm.

Boutique Dany, Av. Ricardo Soriano 8, Marbella, 952 827 928.

Look Your Best Fitness and Lifestyle Studio, Puerto Banus, 951 134 990.

Videola Newsagents, Paniagua, 956 796 021

Stabbed to death A WOMAN, 53, has been arrested in Gojar, Granada, for allegedly stabbing her husband, 57, to death at their home.

The couple’s daughter, 30, found the body with wounds to the chest and her mother standing next to it.

It is thought the victim may have been attacked with a knife while he was sleeping.

The woman, who suffers a mental illness, was taken to a health centre by Guardia Civil, where she was treated for an anxiety attack.

There were no reports for abuse in the family nor were they receiving any help from Social Services. The local mayor said that they were a ‘normal’ family who had never been involved in any problems in the 28 years they had lived in the town.

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Retour aux années ‘80, au T héâtre San Roque.

Les étudiants de Sotogrande International School préparent leur dernier chef d’œuvre musical qui sera présenté le vendredi 21 et samedi 22 mars à 19h30 au Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo de San Roque. Le samedi 22, le public est invité à assister en étant habillé dans le style des années ’80 pour s’intégrer au spectacle.

Retour aux années ‘80, en association avec Jyske Bank, est une comédie musicale. Hommage rendu à la musique, la mode, les f ilms et la télévision de cette grande époque, y compris la danse, avec certaines des chansons les plus populaires jamais écrites, ce spectacle devrait ravir et amuser un public de tout âge. Une représentation est prévue en matinée libre pour les écoles locales, suivie par deux représentations le 21 et le 22 Mars.

Billetteries : 5 € pour l’entrée standard et 10 € pour les billets VIP. Les billets VIP comprennent un cocktail de pré- théâtre au départ de la maison à San Roque et le transport de l’école au théâtre. Service de bus gratuit de Marbella au théâtre le 22 Mars inclus dans les 10 €. 50 % des ventes de billets seront reversés au Projet Kindred, af in de soutenir leur mission de promotion de l’éducation comme une f orce positive. Pour en savoir plus sur le théâtre et les arts du spectacle au SIS visitez www.sis.ac Achat des billets : • Sotogrande International School – à côté du bâtiment de l’école primaire du lundi au vendredi de 8h45 à 10h.ou l’après-midi du lundi au jeudi de 15h. à 16h15 • Boutique Dany , Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 8 – 29601 Marbella.T él : 952 827 928 • Videola Journaux et magazines, Galeria Paniagua, patio inf érieur, Sotogrande T él : 956 796 021

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SALA SUNDAYS

You might think after a bustling weekend La Sala would slow down on Sundays, think again. This month La Sala introduces Sala Sundays with live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening, traditional Sunday lunch, Champagne offers and kids entertainers.

The afternoon live music session from 3-6pm is the perfect accompaniment to La Sala’s ‘not-to-miss’ Sunday roast.

Each week chef Darren designs an enticing three course set menu for just 24.95€ (excl. VAT) with choices including Steamed Asparagus with Poached Egg and Hollandaise or Deep Fried Brie with Cranberry Sauce to start. Roasted Gammon with Colcannon, Buttered Cabbage and White Onion Sauce or Roast Rib of Beef or Pork and Crackling served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy are some of the inviting main

REALITY STAR MARBELLA

RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star. Founder and Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox and Producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January. This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it’s a great winter evening out for all the family. Tickets can be ordered from reality-star.com and the first 100 are on sale for 20€ for two.

courses available. If you still have room, finish off your gourmet feast with Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding served with Custard, Banoffee Crumble or Chocolate Praline Fondant. How could you resist!

Over a third of Brits have voted the Sunday roast their favourite dish, “I think it’s fantastic that this tradition is still so popular,” shared chef, Darren, “it’s a little touch of home here on the coast.”

If you choose to select the threecourse menu (and how could you not!) you can take advantage of the fantastic value offer on Heidsieck Champagne, purchase one bottle and receive a second one complimentary! If that’s not enough La Sala also provides a children’s entertainer in the second dining room, adjacent to the restaurant, to keep the little ones

Supported by Marbella Town Hall, leading media company RusRadio and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry.

Last year’s finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as RusRadio’s Made in the USSR concert at the Starlite Festival, Marbella Russian Film Festival and Marbella’s Art Festival. This year they are partnering with the UK’s No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

entertained and kids can enjoy a delicious roast dinner for only 7.95€!

Sala Sundays, the only place to be. For reservations please call 952 814 145.

Reality Star Semi-final: 14 December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema from 16.30-19.30.

Tickets – 15€ with first 100 tickets available for 20€ for two.

Grand final of the Reality Star January 25th 2014 Puerto Banus Grand Cinema.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces including; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, RusRadio’s Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

For more information and to order tickets visit reality-star.com or email info@reality-star.com

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Couple stole money from business partner A COUPLE has been sentenced to seven years in prison for misappropriation and fraud against three car dealers in

Malaga for which they worked. The man was practically the sole administrator of two dealerships and a rental company, as the owner lived in Madrid and left the businesses in his hands between 1997 and 2000.

He and his wife, who worked in administration, took more money for the vehicles than they registered on the companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accounts and pocketed the extra.

The owner became suspicious when he learned that their personal fortune was increasing and requested an SOTOGRANDE PUPILS: Touring to raise money for disaster relief fund. audit. The accused attempted to hide the accounts from the auditor. The couple had also been charging for personal TO raise money for the Philippines from 16.00-21.00 at Toys r us, Leroy expenses, including holidays, disaster relief fund and spread some Merlin and Carrefour in Los Barrios. On shopping and meals.

Christmas cheer, students from Thursday December 12 they will be on The owner dismissed the Sotogrande International School are Global Radio and Talk Radio Europe in accused in December 2000, taking to the road to sing Christmas the morning then La CaĂąada shopping although his wife remained songs on December 11, 12 and 13. centre, Marbella from 19.30 to 21.30. with the company and was They will be performing festive On Friday December 13 a concert at accused of stealing several favourites on Wednesday December 11 Sotogrande Church from 19.00-21.00. blank cheques and invoices.

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Costa del Sol International Talent Contest Reality Star Contest culminates with semi-final and finals on 14th December & 25th January ity Star 2012 got to the Final of Open MIC UK 2013 Finalist Carolina Montejo, successfully performed at the London Hippodrome Casino in April 2013 Karin Sorief - Became a finalist whilst still a student at Sotogrande International school and was a firm favourite of the audience. Since competing in Reality Star she has been performing at shows, galas and events on the Costa del Sol, and will be starting a degree in music and performance in London. In November she performed at the

Press Release RS PRODUCTIONS and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star.

Founder and organiser Natalie Stuart-Fox and producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January.

This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it's a great winter evening out for all the family.

Tickets can be ordered from www.reality-star.com and the first 100 are on sale for 20€ for 2.

Supported by Marbella Town Hall, leading media company RusRadio and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry.

Last year's finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as RusRadio's Made in the USSR concert at the Starlite Festival, Marbella Russian Film Festival and Marbella's Art Festival.

This year they are partnering with the UK's No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces in-

cluding; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, RusRadio's Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

For more information and to order tickets visit www.realitystar.com or email info@realitystar.com

Key event information • Reality Star Semi-final - 14 December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema from 16.30-19.30.

Tickets - 15€ with first 100 tickets

available for 20€ for two.

• Grand final of the Reality Star January 25th 2014 Puerto Banus Grand Cinema.

• Contact - www.reality-star.com or email info@reality-star.com

Last year's finalists: Where are they now?

Winner of the Reality Star Prize, Salome Simone, participated at the biggest International Song Contest ''Sunshine Steps 2012 '' in Monte Negro. She is an amazing talent, singer, model and dancer and is hotly tipped to succeed.

Zoe Louise -Winner of Real-

MusicBox 2013 Awards ceremony, one of Russia's events for the music industry in Moscow's Kremlin.

Jani Izoria - Amazing young tenor from Georgia was a sensation in last year's competition and now lives in Italy and is managed by RS Productions.

This 18-year-old classical singer conquered the hearts of Marbella society this summer, performed at the biggest festivals and charity events and is travelling extensively to perform with invitations from London, Italy and Moscow.

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This December saw 20 semi-finalists competing for a coveted place in the final of Reality Star 2013. Twelve junior and eight senior contestants performed a wide range of songs for the judges’ scores and to entertain the crowds. After each song the panel of five experienced judges scored their efforts from 1-10 and only the best were given a place in January’s grand final.

Six finalists in the junior category have been confirmed – Annie White, Lucia Pineda, Safina Usmanova, Veronica

Malka, Muriel Blechschmidt and Gilles Vanmaldeghem. As competition was so tight, there will be a pre-final shootout for the 2 remaining places an hour before the final on 25th January.

The seven senior finalists are: Ksenia Petrova, Jade Williamson, Jose Ortiz Garcia, Mkhitaryan Astrik, Reyes Carillo Real, Nadia Kostenko and Mkhitaryan Arevik. Classical singer Kesnia Petrova received a standing ovation and the top score of the night for her a cappella performance, beautifully sung in both Spanish and Russian.

Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox from RS Productions thanked co-founders Avalon London, sponsors Sotogrande International School, El Corte Inglés, Marbella Wine Warehouse, Rus Radio, official celebrity photographer David Packwood, Marbella Town Hall and all the supporters and friends who made this second edition of the talent contest possible.

These finalists will fight it out on 25th January to be crowned the winner of Reality Star. Tickets are now on sale for this fantastic show at reality-star.com

LADIES WHO LUNCH This month La Sala is offering something a little special for all the ladies. From Monday to Friday ladies dining in the restaurant can enjoy complimentary cava between 1pm and 3pm. After the manic month surrounding Christmas, why not gather together a group of girlies and head to La Sala for an afternoon of divine cuisine, fantastic

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ambiance and a couple of glasses of cava when the kids return to school?

Just make sure the husbands are doing the school pickup!

Enjoy Fresh Crab Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce, Steamed Prawn Dim Sum with Three Dipping Sauce or Steamed Asparagus, Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce to start.

Follow with Teriyaki Salmon with Yaki Tori Noodles, Lobster and Shrimp Linguine with Chanterelle Mushrooms or Pan Fried Swordfish Creole, Warm Potato Salad, Fresh Guacamole and Crispy Onions.

For reservations please call: 952 814 145.

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LINE-UP: This year’s hopefuls.

Reality Star 2013/14 talent show EIGHT junior and seven senior contestants will take to the stage in an attempt to win the Reality Star 2013/14 title next Saturday January 25 at 6pm at the Kempinski Hotel.

The winner will be rewarded with a recording contract with RS Productions, a share of the €3,000 prize fund and the opportunity to perform at a number of high profile events around the world.

There will also be special prizes for the runner-up, a third prize, Best Performer, and the Special Reality Star Prize every year goes to a Best Original Song category.

The Grand Final show will begin with a performance by last year’s winner.

Each of the finalists will sing just one song of their choice for the audience and judges. The expert

panel will mark the performers from 1-10 to reveal the winner at the end of the show.

This is the culmination of months of auditions and a global star search by organisers RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London.

The event is supported

by Marbella City Hall and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, El Corte Ingles, Marbella Wine Warehouse photographer David Packwood, Freaklips Studio and official Media Partner Russian Music Box International Television.

The final is a great chance to spot an upcoming star and support local talent. Tickets are on sale via the website www.reality-star.com.

Auditions for the Reality Star 2014 will start in March.

16 - 22 January 2014 / Costa del Sol

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El Colegio Internacional de Sotogrande presenta su Impresionante Internado y Campamento de Verano Residencial El Colegio Internacional de Sotogrande (SIS) es un centro educativo privado de Bachillerato Internacional que está situado en una de las zonas residenciales más prestigiosas del sur de España. Este colegio laico ofrece un alto nivel educativo y de aprendizaje personalizado en inglés para niños y jóvenes de 3-18 años de edad. Su lema es: “Creemos en el individuo, en su capacidad y en el potencia de la educación para cambiar el mundo.” u filosofía se basa en centrarse en el estudiante, inspirarle para que disfrute aprendiendo, acepte desafíos y desarrollar su potencial para convertirse en lo mejor que pueda ser, adaptándose a cada necesidad individual. Durante 34 años el SIS ha inspirado y educado a sus alumnos en una amplia gama de materias y disciplinas, siempre contando con un equipo de experimentados profesores, altamente cualificados, dinámicos, profesionales y devotos, al igual que el resto del personal del centro.

Esta filosofía educacional ha producido fantásticos resultados académicos con estudiantes aceptados en las mejores universidades del mundo, como Oxford, el Imperial College de

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Londres, Durham, Edimburgo, Carlos III de Madrid, Boston y McGill de Canadá.

El único internado que ofrece el Bachillerato Internacional en España

En Septiembre de 2013 se inauguraron las nuevas e impresionantes instalaciones del internado. Se trata del único internado que ofrece el Bachillerato International en España. Emplazado en lo que era un hotel de 4 estrellas, ofrece unas instalaciones magníficas, lujosas, seguras y confortables, pudiendo acoger hasta 150 estudiantes desde los 11 a los 18 años.

Es más que un internado al uso, es un estilo de vida y una experiencia que

enriquecerá y mejorará la educación de los estudiantes. SIS se ha propuesto permitir a sus estudiantes encontrar y desarrollar sus pasiones, proporcionando espacio, tiempo, instalaciones y medios para permitirles hacer lo que más les gusta. También el internado del SIS ofrece asesoramiento, apoyo y tiempo para mejorar su rendimiento académico, además de ofrecer la oportunidad de

colaborar filantrópicamente ayudando a los que más lo necesitan, a través de la ONG del colegio, una prestación única en un centro educativo.

Instalaciones y Campamento de Verano

Los estudiantes internados del SIS, obtendrán la mejor experiencia en las instalaciones de este complejo que anteriormente fue un hotel de 4 estrellas.

La residencia ofrece amplios y aireados dormitorios con su respectivo baño en suite y acceso a Wi-Fi de internet.

Cuenta con una gran piscina, gimnasio, sala de baile, biblioteca, salas de estudio, una cocina para estudiantes y salones de TV, con un amplio espacio exterior para practicar deportes. Todo ello rodeado de un hermoso paisaje campestre, con vistas al mar, las montañas y a los campos de golf de Sotogrande. Se trata de una impresionante localización para que los jóvenes crezcan, se desarrollen como personas, aprendan y se diviertan.

En Diciembre SIS ha presentando su nuevo programa del Campamento de Verano Residencial 2014, que consistirá en 2 campamentos en Junio y Julio, (29/06-12/07 y 13/07-26/07). Este emocionante campamento de verano residencial ofrece a los estudiantes de 11 a 18 años dos semanas llenas de deportes, actividades creativas, aprendizaje de idiomas, actividades culturales y proporciona una idea de la vida en el internado del Colegio Internacional de Sotogrande. www.sis.ac

ENTREVISTA MIGUEL ÁNGEL GARCÍA TABERNERO DIRECTOR DEL COLEGIO EPISCOPAL SAGRADA FAMILIA

“Fomentamos la educación en valores y el respeto mutuo” El Colegio Episcopal Sagrada Familia es una institución privada y católica que ofrece una educación integral y cercana a los alumnos y a sus familias, basada en más de 60 años de experiencia.

Cuenta con internado masculino y femenino, abierto también los fines de semana. Brinda educación concertada desde infantil hasta secundaria y PCPI y educación privada en Bachillerato y ciclo de grado medio técnico deportivo.

Está ubicado en la localidad de Sigüenza (Guadalajara). ¿Qué aspectos definen el modelo educativo del Colegio?

La característica fundamental de nuestro centro es que los alumnos de la ciudad de Sigüenza y poblaciones cercanas conviven con los procedentes de otras regiones y países que viven en régimen de internado; un internado en el que los alumnos son acompañados a tiempo completo por educadores y profesores de refuerzo educativo y en el cual la práctica del deporte se convierte en pilar fundamental

Fomentamos la educación en valores y el respeto mutuo conforme al ideario de nuestro Colegio. Ayudamos a nuestros alumnos internos a cambiar su actitud respecto a los estudios y mejorar su rendimiento académico con los mejores medios materiales y humanos.

Velamos por mantener los estándares de calidad y la formación basada en el esfuerzo, la disciplina, el hábito de trabajo, la austeridad, la seriedad, el autocontrol, el orden, el valor de la amistad, la colaboración y la convivencia. Todo ello acompañado por un amplio equipo orientador.

En el convencimiento de la importancia del inglés, nos hemos incorporado al Programa BEDA, promovido por ESCUELAS CATÓLICAS DE MADRID para la implantación gradual del de la enseñanza bilingüe del inglés a la vez que se ha solicitado el ser incluidos en los programas de bilin-

güismo de la Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha

¿Qué datos ponen de manifiesto su nivel académico?

Tenemos varias formas de autoevaluar nuestro nivel académico: mediante los resultados académicos de pruebas objetivas (PAU, acceso a estudios universitarios, etc.), que hasta la fecha son brillantes; a través de la consecución de los objetivos y competencias de cada etapa gracias a nuestra metodología de acompañamiento continuo; a través de dos exigentes auditorías en el marco del Programa de Calidad global del Colegio y, finalmente, mediante el feed-bak del trabajo de supervisión de la inspección educativa. Los buenos resultados tanto en lo académico como en el crecimiento personal quedan contrastados con la satisfacción de nuestras las familias y el alto porcentaje de renovación en el internado año tras año.

¿Cómo trabaja la formación integral del alumno? ¿A través de qué actividades complementarias?

A partir del próximo curso, incorporamos a nuestro esfuerzo docente por la educación en valores, el respeto a la naturaleza y el deporte, la sección bilingüe.

La mejor herramienta de la que diponemos para la formación integral es el trabajo de los educadores en el internado: los estudios asistidos, las clases de refuerzo y el Plan deportivo de Centro que se desarrolla en nuestras instalaciones de “El Oasis”. El contacto de los padres con los tutores es fluido por teléfono, en el horario de llamadas asignado a cada curso, presencialmente a través de entrevistas y mediante el correo electrónico y el blog http://safasi.wordpress.com.

El plan de actividades extraescolares incluye clases intensivas de inglés, auxiliares de conversación, informática, taekwondo, ect. Además en el Centro se desarrollan métodos punteros como el Doman de estimulación temprana, o el método Kumon.

Para los alumnos que han tenido un bajo rendimiento durante el curso, la SAFA oferta un programa intensivo de formación y repaso de las asignaturas fundamentales en grupos de trabajo reducidos durante el mes de julio que también da excelentes resultados.

piamente dichas, laboratorio, gimnasio, biblioteca, aula de dibujo y de informática, salón de actos, capilla, varios patios, comedor, polideportivo exterior, sala de juegos para los fines de semana, wi-fi, etc.

Y contamos también con un recinto al aire libre de 132.000 m2, con piscina, frontón, pistas de tenis y de atletismo, campos de fútbol de hierba y de tierra, campo de futbito, volley, rocódromo, etc. En este espacio enclavado en un pinar, tenemos un albergue multifuncional de 800 m2, con 8 dormitorios para 69 plazas, comedor, cocina propia y servicio de catering.

¿Con qué infraestructura/instalaciones cuenta?

Contamos con dos edificios históricos y emblemáticos en la ciudad de Sigüenza (Guadalajara) que albergan sendos internados, femenino y masculino, las aulas pro-

Tel. 949 39 07 90 - www.safasi.com

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February 7th to 13th 2014 SUR IN ENGLISH

FACTS & FACES Scout group celebrates Chinese New Year in Fuengirola FUENGIROLA

Fuengirola Beavers and Cubs enjoyed an cultural and fun evening learning about Chinese New Year celebrations last week. The children prepared for the activity by watching a video showing dragon dancing in China. Parents and leaders helped the children to use their creative skills to make six large dragon heads out of recycled boxes, colourful card, crepe paper and crayons.

A break for a Chinese meal of sweet and sour chicken, noodles and prawn crackers energised the

children for the next stage of the evening where they worked in groups to create their own dragon dances using the heads they had made and colourful blankets they had brought to the meeting. Each group performed their dance while the others provided the rhythm.

For more information about the adventurous and fun opportunities provided for boys and girls by Fuengirola Scout Group go to the website at www.fuengirolascouts.com where children can be added to their waiting lists.

The prize winners from the Reality Star Talent contest. :: SUR

Reality Star Talent Safina Usmanova and Jade Williamson were announced as winners of the recent Reality Star Talent Contest :: SUR IN ENGLISH ESTEPONA. The Kempinski Hotel set the scene for the fiercely competitive Reality Star Talent Contest in which Junior winner Safina Usmanova (14) and Senior winner Jade Williamson (18) came out on top of a very talented bunch.

The two singers had only one song to prove their talent in and wowed the judges with their performances. Senior winner Jade Williamson from Scotland sung a beautiful rendition of Adele’s Skyfall while Russian Junior winner Safina impressed with her multilin-

gual ability singing in both English and French.

The competition, organised by RS productions with the support of the Studio Avalon London, Marbella Town Hall and the Russian Music Box International Television and sponsored by the Sotogrande International School and El Corte Inglés, also saw spectacular talent in its runner-ups, Annie White from Gibraltar (junior) and Reyes Carillo from Marbella (senior) whose voices are ones to look out for in the future.

Other prizes were given to Tomás de la Rosa (junior) and José

Ortiga (senior) who achieved best performance and prizes for best original song went to Veronika Malka (junior) and Arevik Mikhatan (senior).

A special prize was also given the competition’s youngest contestant, nine-year-old Bogdan Rodionov from Russia whose professionalism and talent earned him special recognition.

This competition offered opportunities of recording contracts, international tour dates, video and album production and the opportunity to work with some of the best song writers in the business.

Children enjoying the colourful Chinese celebration. :: D. P.

IKEA raises thousands for charity

Lions and Specsavers help Sight First

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:: SUR. Through the support of customers and employees IKEA has managed to raise a total of 26,043 euros in aid of its ‘The power of education’ campaign with Unicef and Save the children. The money has gone to financing projects in 18 countries. IKEA Malaga specifically has also donated over 3,200 toys to AVOI, an association of volunteers who help children at the Hospital Materno-Infantil.

:: SUR. The La Cala Lions have helped the Fuengirola branch of Specsavers collect 900 pairs of glasses for the Lions International Campaign.

The Lions Campaign is part of the Sight First objective which helps thousands of disadvantaged people around the world with their sight problems. La Cala Lions have three charity shops close together in La Cala de Mijas with a wide range of fashionable attire, men’s wear, good quality books and bargains galore.

Donations are always needed and profits go to help people in need locally and worldwide.

The shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Barbershop Singing School FUENGIROLA/ALMUÑECAR

Marbella club. :: SUR

Lions Golf Charity Competition Youngsters enjoyed raising money for Philippines. :: SUR ALMUÑECAR

:: SUR. Lions Golf Nations Cup is to be held in the Costa del Sol in aid of obliterating the terrible illnesses measles from the world. It welcomes all golfers to its competition and courses range over some of the best in the Costa del Sol. Dates are 23rd March to 30th March, subscription deadline 1st March. For more information contact www.lionsgolf.info

Charity in aid of typhoon Haiyan ALMUÑÉCAR

:: SUR IN ENGLISH. The Year 10 students of Almuñécar International school have being raising money in aid of the typhoon disaster in the Philippines. They collected a total of 500 euros for the Save the Children recovery effort.

The Global Perspectives students organised a number of activities for all tastes including cake sales, geography tournaments, multi days and sports competitions.

On top of this presentations were given in classes to educate other students about the devastating effect of the typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In the coming months a variety of other causes will be helped by the schoolchildren.

:: SUR IN ENGLISH. The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) is holding two ‘Sing Harmony in a Day’ courses, perfect for those who have always wanted to give singing a go but never had the chance.

The first of these will be at Lux Mundi, Fuengirola on Saturday, 22nd February and the second will be at the Hotel Arrayanes, Paseo Cotobro 5, Almuñécar on Sunday, 23rd February.

Attendees will benefit from the professional experience of Gail Grainger, musical director and SABS president.

For more information call 952 560 651 or email robert.arlan123@gmail.com for Fuengirola and call 958 784 801 or email tropicaltones@gmail.com for Almuñécar.

Donated glasses. :: SUR

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EDUCATIONmatters 16 plus - Which way now?

With the recent changes to the GCSE syllabus, and of course the Spanish Selectividad, English A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate, finding the right educational pathway for our children is a huge responsibility.

Living on the Costa del Sol we have a wide range of choices but although the choice is good, it can get a bit confusing.

We asked Jane Bannell, Diploma Co-ordinator at Sotogrande International School, to answer some of your questions about the IB Diploma.

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What are the main objectives of the IB Diploma?

The IB has far reaching objectives - to prepare students for success in higher education and life in a global society.

Many international schools, including SIS, do this by providing an academically challenging and balanced programme of education which has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students, always with a global outlook.

What age students is the IB Diploma for?

The Diploma is for students in their final two years of school aged 16 -18 years old. However there are also International Baccalaureate programmes for children from 3 upwards which prepare children for the Diploma.

How was the Diploma Programme Developed?

The programme was developed in Geneva in 1969 for internationally mobile students in their final two years of school and it brought together the best elements from a number of different educational systems and put it into a global context. It offers a standard system for children to follow no matter where they are in the world and there are currently 3,670 schools in 146 countries offering the programme.

What is the difference between A-Levels and the IB Diploma?

The IB Diploma is perceived to be more challenging as it requires both breadth and depth of study and there are more elements to be undertaken. Students normally take six academic subjects with three at a higher level and three at standard level. They also study Theory of Knowledge (TOK), write a 4000 word research essay (the extended essay – EE) and follow a programme of Creativity, Action and Service (CAS).

However, the IB offers students a great advantage as they study subjects such as maths and science, even if that’s not their strength, and importance is placed on language learning, studying the literature of your first or best language and attaining a second language.

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What is the point system for the Diploma?

Each of the six academic subjects is graded from level 1 to 7 with 7 being the highest. There are an additional 3 points available for TOK and the EE. The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points out of a total of 45 points (With some additional stipulations). The International average is 29.81 points (May 2013 IBO press release) and at SIS, students got an average of 35 points last year. As a rough rule of thumb level 7 is equivalent to A* at A-level, level 6 to A, level 5 to B, level 4 to C, Level 3 to D and so on.

How academic is the IB Diploma?

The IB Diploma is a demanding course, requiring students to study a total of 6 subjects including a language, maths and a science. It requires children to think for themselves and produce a 4,000 word extended essay, so it’s excellent preparation for university. In most teachers experience, if students choose their subjects wisely and work hard, then the vast majority can achieve a good Diploma.

Is it a problem if a child isn’t very good at math?

Maths is compulsory at Diploma, however there are three levels of maths available which suit most abilities and most international schools can make it practical so that almost all students are able to grasp the subject matter and perform well.

How do universities view the IB diploma?

Universities in the UK and globally are aware of the rigours of the Diploma and view it favourably, so there is no barrier to entry.

In fact universities often prefer IB students as they are more independent learners and well prepared for higher education.

In 2006 Time Magazine described the IB as "a rigorous, off-the-shelf but internationally-minded and globally-conscious curriculum that is recognized and highly respected by universities around the world.

The new way to prepare students for life beyond high school.”

We agree with this evaluation and believe it offers the best option for students.

If you’d like to find out more about the IB, SIS have prepared a detailed handbook on SOL COSTA the Diploma and the other levels of TUTORIAL AGENCY IB study on their website at: Private tuition for ages 4 to 18 www.sis.ac All subjects available and taught by fully Alternatively email Jane Bannell qualified teachers with a minimum Honours with your questions and she has degree and 5 years teaching experience.

CALL 634 338 024 kindly agreed to help. You can Special offers until 15/12/13!! contact her at: jbannell@sis.gl (See Parents Pinboard this issue)

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Get Fenced IN! Fact: Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children aged one to four and most children drown in home or community swimming pools.

According to a recent study analyses by “Science Daily”, twenty-one hospitals in Spain reported that 60% of all drowning victims were under the age of 6.

The report went on to say “......although having swimming lessons led to an 88% reduction in the risk to those between one and four years old, such a strategy must not replace adult supervision or adequate fencing.”

Summer may be over but our vigilance in ensuring children’s safety around pools must not end - especially with so many community and private pools remaining open all Winter.

At last, local authorities in Spain are reacting to the European Child Safety Alliance’s recommendations and the law is now being implemented in regard to pool fences, with substantial fines for non-compliance.

Lifeguard Safety Pool Fence researched the market world wide (including all countries where it is compulsory to have a surround for swimming pools) and came to the conclusion that the safest mesh pool system available is from Guardian Pool Fence in the USA. The mesh surround is almost impossible for a child to climb over as it has no top bar for them to get hold of and the unique gate system has no top bar either. Supported by twin trusses, the gate also has no bottom bar that a child could accidentally trip over when entering or leaving the pool area, and it’s fitted with key-lockable Magna-Catch, which is the safest, self-closing, selflatching gate mechanism available.

In addition, not only are they the only “no holes” pool fence system in the World (perfect if you’re renting and the landlord won’t allow holes into the deck, or the need is only temporary) but they are incredibly easy to erect and come with a lifetime guarantee.

We are losing too many children to drowning, tragically cutting short these young lives and leaving families devastated, so we urge you, PLEASE, don’t let your child become a statistic.

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Talent Search Continues

Costa del Sol International Talent Contest Reality Star - Marbella 2013 Culminates with Semi-final and Finals 14th December & 25th January at Puerto Banus Grand Cinema RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star.

Founder and Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox and Producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January.

This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it’s a great winter evening out for all the family.

Tickets are on sale for 20 euros from www.reality-star.com.

Supported by Marbella Town Hall and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry. Last year’s finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as the Starlite Festival. This year they are partnering with the UK’s No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces including; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, Rus Radio’s Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

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Nuevo curso El inicio de un nuevo curso es un momento de inmensa emoción para nuestra escuela, pues el primer día de clase marca un nuevo comienzo y el inicio de una nueva etapa de aprendizaje para todos nuestros alumnos, quienes ya han encarado con éxito su primera semana de clases —algunos de ellos, por primera vez en su vida— impregnando el campus de nuevas ideas, voces y energía.

La semana pasada, el director de la escuela, Chad Fairy, presidió una reunión en la que se convocó a todo el centro para dar la bienvenida a los alumnos y profesores de la SIS tras el período vacacional. Y, en esta ocasión, las caras nuevas no sólo son de alumnos: este año contamos con siete fantásticos profesores que se han sumado a nuestro equipo procedentes de centros de Nueva York, Holanda y Escocia. Nos alegra recibir a una nueva directora de Primaria, a un responsable de internado, así como a nuevas incorporaciones en los departamentos de Inglés, Educación Física y Ciencias.

Este mes, el calendario de la SIS está plagado de eventos dirigidos a la comunidad escolar. Esperamos con ilusión la llegada del día de las matemáticas y las convivencias de la próxima semana para los alumnos de Secundaria, y ya hemos tenido el placer de celebrar la presentación del MYP Personal Project, la feria de actividades y la barbacoa de bienvenida para nuevos padres, alumnos y profesores en nuestro recién renovado campus de San Roque.

La barbacoa de bienvenida supuso una oportunidad perfecta para que la comunidad de la Sotogrande International School restableciera vínculos con familias y profesores tras las vacaciones de verano; asimismo, fue un punto de encuentro y bienvenida para los nuevos miembros de la comunidad. La elección del escenario fue muy acertada, pues el campus de San Roque será el nuevo centro de residencia para nuestros alumnos en régimen de internado. ¡Se presenta un año mágico en la escuela!

New academic year The start of a new academic year is an extremely exciting time for SIS as the first day of term marks a new beginning and the start of a new learning journey for all of our students. Our students have encountered their first successful school week? some for the very first time? infusing the campus with fresh perspectives, voices and energy.

Last week, the Head of the school, Chad Fairy, held an inspirational whole-school assembly to welcome SIS’ students and teachers after the summer break.

And it’s not just the students that are new to SIS this year; we have

seven fantastic teachers who have joined us from schools in New York, the Netherlands and Scotland. We are thrilled to salute a new Head of Primary, Director of Residential Life & Programmes, as well as superb additions to our English, Physical Education and Science departments.

This month, the SIS calendar is bursting with events for our school community. We are looking forward to Maths Day and the Secondary students’ bonding trips next week, and have already had the pleasure of hosting the MYP Personal Project presenta-

tion, the Activities Fair and Welcome Barbecue for new parents, students and teachers at our newly renovated San Roque Campus.

The Welcome Barbecue was the perfect opportunity for the SIS Community to reconnect with existing families and teachers after the summer break, as well as meeting and welcoming the new members of our community.

The choice of venue was also a winning choice, as the San Roque Campus will be the new SIS Boarding Campus for our lovely boarding students. It looks like it going to be a magical year at SIS!

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Charity hike

Cudeca Light a Light Arroyo de la Miel. Cudeca Hospice Centre. 13th December 6pm.

The palliative care charity has organised an evening including a choir concert, a raffle and cakes.

Lights can be dedicated to a loved one for a minimum donation of 10 euros and will be switched on by founder Joan Hunt.

ARCH coffee afternoon Alhaurín el Grande. Viña Borrego.

7th December 3pm-5pm.

Tea, coffee, cakes, merchandise and secondhand items will be available at the Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses’s coffee afternoon which is at the association’s stables.

Benalmádena. Calle Agave, Santángelo. 8th December. Price: 5 euros. More information: 636377784.

The three-hour hike is in aid of Cudeca and will take the hikers through the Calamorro mountains.

International School choir Los Barrios. Toys ‘R’ Us, Leroy Merlin & Carrefour. 11th December 4pm-9pm.

Marbella. La Cañada shopping centre. 12th December 7.30pm9.30pm.

Sotogrande. Sotogrande Church.

13th December 7pm-9pm.

The Sotogrande International School Choir are embarking on a tour in order to raise money for

those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

FAMA Christmas dinner Mijas. Valparaiso Restaurant. 13th December. Price: 38 euros. Bookings: 620354885.

Pre-dinner drinks and canapés will be followed up by a meal including wine and beer at FAMA’S Christmas dinner which will raise money for the animal charity.

MUSIC & DANCE Cornet & drum band Antequera. Iglesia de San Juan de Dios. 7th December 8pm. Free.

The Asociación Amigos de la Música y de la Danza de Antequera have organised the third edition of the annual concert.

Collegium Musicum

The Sotogrande International School Choir.

Benalmádena. Iglesia Virgen del Carmen. 15th December 8pm.

Free.

Marbella. Iglesia de la Encarnación.

17th December 9pm. Free.

French, German and English carols are included in the Christmas programme of the local choir and orchestra conducted by Annemarie Philipps.

Vargas Blues Band

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Estepona. Louie Louie Bar. 6th December 11pm. Prices: 12 euros in advance & 15 euros on the door.

A mix of 60’s and 70’s rock and blues music is included in the concert which is supporting new album ‘Heavy City Blues’.

Constitution concert Fuengirola. Parque de España. 6th December 1pm.

The local municipal band are celebrating Constitution weekend with a programme of music including the works of David Medrano, Juan Carlos Campello and José Machuca.

The event’s climax, which takes place on the 12th. :: SUR

Fiery fiesta Casarabonela. Every year on the 12th of December, the residents of Casarabonela carry the Virgin of Rondeles on their shoulders through this small town in the Sierra de las Nieves. The Virgin protagonist is illuminated by an accompanying procession of torchlit poles which brings the Fiesta de los Rondeles to a fiery climax.

The residents hold the procession, which is heavily influenced

by Pagan ceremonies, in order to give thanks for the summer’s successful olive harvest and the tradition dates back to the 18th century. The festival’s rich history and local significance has led to it being named an event of national tourist interest in 2001.

Workshops, concerts, tapas tours, art exhibitions and an artisan market are also included in the festival. These activities take place over the long weekend from the 6th of December to the 8th prior to the main event on 12th.

with the entrance fee including a tapa and a drink.

T.I.M.S. Christmas Concert Fuengirola. Lux Mundi Centre.

13th December 7pm. 5 euros.

The International Music Society are holding a Christmas concert

Jazz Malaga. The Wall Bar (Hotel VinnciPosada del Patio). Friday & Saturday 11pm. Free.

INFORMATION A traditional festival which dates back to the 18th century and celebrates the year’s olive harvest. The climax of the Fiesta de los Rondeles is the procession on the 12th which carries the Virgin of Rondeles through the town.

What.

The main procession starts at 10pm on the 12th of December. The artisan market is inaugurated on Friday the 6th at 12pm. The majority of the festival’s events will take place over Constitution weekend (6th-9th December) with Father Christmas making an appearance at 5pm on Friday and Dolce Clásica performing at 7pm on Saturday.

When.

Throughout the town of Casarabonela.

Where.

The Wall Bar hosts jazz groups every week with a special double bill this week including Nacho Artacho & Cía on Friday the 6th and Daphne & Nicky on Saturday the 7th. The following Friday’s act will be Zirvia.

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The Olive Press takes a look at the range of private education options in southern Spain and explores its advantages over local state schools

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It’s a brave move… and even more so if children are involved.

For, while Andalucia is a wonderful place to live for its beaches, weather and allround quality of life, schooling can be a minefield.

Sitting near the bottom of the class in most indices for education standards in Spain, the region’s schools can be hit and miss.

While some are famously rated, others are classic sink schools, where you will be very much taking your chances.

Luckily though, there are other options, with the Costa del Sol alone supporting over two dozen ‘international schools’, while cities like Granada, Jerez and Cadiz have their own private options.

With 20% of the Costa del Sol’s population officially foreign, it’s perhaps not surprising that so many expat schools have opened here.

Marbella alone, which is home to more than 40,000 foreigners, is reported to have the largest concentration of international schools after Madrid and Barcelona.

But Malaga, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Estepona and Sotogrande also have their fair share. There is even one in Almunecar, on the Costa Tropical of Granada.

The rise of the international schools can be attributed back to former dictator Franco who introduced tourism to the Costa del Sol in the 1960s as a way of combating poverty among the sleepy fishing ports.

Since then, a steady influx of foreigners has settled along the coast making it a true melting pot of cultures.

With English establishing itself as the lingua franca of the world and arguably the language of tourism, the region’s main source of income, British schools have flourished.

They are said to account for

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two thirds of the international schools on the coast with Swans International School setting up in 1971, Sotogrande in 1978 and Aloha College in 1982.

The most recently set up international school, The British School of Marbella, opened in September 2010 and has already become well established and popular.

Most British schools are mem-

bers of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) and are inspected regularly in a manner similar to the UK’s Ofsted inspections.

And it’s not just foreigners sending their children to international schools.

Many schools along the coast have a large number of Spanish pupils enrolling as parents realise that being fluent in an-

other language gives them a pre-escolar (basically nursery). distinct advantage in the job Well, that is apart from the cost of books, any trips and a unimarket. form (if there is Of course the one). school you There can be a However, there choose will dedivide and a two- are potential pend on many pitfalls with variables: disspeed learning state schools. tance from system with expats While younger home, budget, children often academic stanleft behind thrive in state dards and style schools and of teaching, etc.

The first main question is the integration of foreign kids whether to choose a Spanish is usually managed with skill state school or an international and consideration, older children with limited Spanish often school.

Current figures show that around have a hard time adjusting.

80% of expats actually send There are grim stories of sectheir children to the local state ondary schools where guiris schools (the colegios for primary are ignored by the teachers school children and institutos or and left entirely untutored.

And the later they start the more secondary school kids).

This has two very obvious advan- likely they will need a Spanish tages. The first is that the kids tutor charging as much as €20 will pick up Spanish effortlessly an hour, definitely something and, secondly, they should find worth thinking about when it easy to integrate quickly into working out the cost.

Furthermore, in some areas your new home country.

In fact, experts have suggested with large expat communities children under nine usually pick there has been a growing probup Spanish in just a year, simply lem in recent years of foreign pupils flooding some schools. by socialising with Spaniards.

The second benefit is that the In Andalucia, the number of forschooling comes free of charge eign pupils in Spanish schools from the age of three, when actually quadrupled between children can attend infantil or 1997 and 2001.

BATTLING TO LEARN: Young pupils from Sotogrande school on a day out to explore a castle

The result can sometimes be disrupted classes, inadequate teaching and poor exam results as teachers are unable to cope with so many non-Spanish speaking pupils.

In some schools, there can be a complete divide and a twospeed learning system emerges, with the expat kids largely being the ones left behind.

“It is fine if you get the kids into school early at a young age, but if they are nine or ten then they will find it harder,” said one English parent, whose two children have been through the local system in Manilva.

“They will almost certainly need some extra tuition and watching carefully.”

She continued: “It also helps if the parents get involved in the school and try to get to know the other Spanish parents.

Joining the parents/teacher association certainly helps.”

Another shortcoming of the Spanish education system is its methods.

The main criticism is that it is old-fashioned and uninspiring, forcing children to learn lessons by rote instead of by more modern, intuitive means.

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Scuba diving, polo and ‘ultimate frisbee’ all have a slot at Sotogrande International School, while Swans offers its students street dance, yoga, ‘etiquette’ and ‘cheerleading’.

It’s two hours of compulsory golf once a week for all students at Sage school in Jerez, while at St George’s School students can take up roller-blading, ‘robotix’ and ‘funky hip-hop dancing’.

In a world of competitive job markets, these opportunities to develop an interest in something alternative, even obscure, can prove invaluable, as jobseekers constantly find that academic success isn’t enough.

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The days of the chess club and amateur dramatics long gone, as international schools embrace a being the only afterschool activities on offer are far more creative range of possibilities

book, How to be a High-School Superstar, focuses on how extracurricular activities add to a student’s ‘interestingness’.

The book follows the stories of highschool graduates who receive offers at the best universities, despite their comparably light extracurricular schedules in a world where more is more.

Belonging “For these students, extracurricular As well as developing motivation, self-esactivities play a different role than for they use them instead to transform teem, and a heightened sense of belongtheir peers,” said Mr Newport. ing, extracurricular activities are shown “They don’t use activities to signal their themselves into more interesting peoto improve time-management and even qualities, such as leadership potential, ple.”

Mr Newport’s ‘interestingness hypothesis’ reveals why schools that offer a diverse range of From Page 19 extracurricular acschool qualifications, the Bachillerato.

International schools also provide what difficult outside of school. Although this is tivities produce such on the arts, with practically no drama and, This is a great advantage for children hop- most consider a better learning environ- changing by the year (see Reversing the high-achieving stuoften, little sport. So be prepared to scout ing to study abroad in later years, as stu- ment with smaller classes, and a more up- cultural vacuum, p22).

And with most of the children being from sim- dents. around for those extra afternoon tennis or bal- dents at international schools can often to-date relaxed approach to teaching.

“What’s important receive both local and international quali- As Catherine Davies, head of Swans school in ilar wealthy backgrounds it could be said that about an activity is let classes... and work out the extra expense.

Finally, foreign parents should also prepare fications upon graduation.

Marbella, adds: “You can go anywhere in the students at these schools might find them- not its impressivefor a long process if enrolling their child in a The main difference is that IB students world with an international education, it is like selves in something of a cultural bubble, shut ness, but its impact off from mainstream Spanish culture.

Spanish state school – as with everything in take six subjects, as opan international currency.” on your personality,” Spain it requires a lot of paperwork. And, like posed to three with A-level However, there are, of Overall there is no easy answer. It comes said Mr Newport. An You can go down to individual choice and whether you in the UK, a place is NOT guaranteed; you (see report on page 20). course, some downsides. anywhere in the The most obvious of these and your child place more importance on extracurricular acmight need to check a few different options. Another benefit of internativity has the potenIf you decide to opt for the international tional schools is the multiis the cost, with the fees integration or an easy transition and largely tial to really impact world with an route it will enable your children to ease cultural environment. ranging from €3,000 a a better education. a student’s personinternational their way into school in a foreign country, Many international schools year for primary school And then there is the factor of cost. It is ality when the stueducation offer a bilingual study prowith smaller classes taught in English. to between €6,000 and worth bearing in mind as well that while it’s dent is genuinely Some of them even follow a UK curriculum, gramme, accepting both €17,000 per year for sec- fairly easy to switch from a state school to a interested, and with with GCSEs and A-Levels, including EIC in Spanish and foreign pupils, ondary schools. This also private school, the reverse isn’t always true. a greater range on Marbella, which gets many pupils into top and most have over 20 different nationalities does not generally include books, materials, And one final hint to parents, if you do offer a student is all attending.

British universities, including Oxbridge. extracurricular activities, transport, and more, choose to send your child to a Spanish the more likely to school you should also learn to speak Increasingly the top schools are offering This gives students a chance to learn vari- which can all mount up as well. find an activity that the International Baccalaureate (IB) pro- ous languages, with English and Spanish Another downside is that children may Spanish well enough to communicate with produces this level gramme, as well as the local secondary often being taught hand in hand. find integration in their new country more your child’s teachers. of genuine interest. tive experience, allowing the student to develop skills that can’t be taught in the classroom.

It also better prepares them for the variety of challenges they will meet in the working world.

academic grades.

Many universities gain prestige through their involvement in extracurricular activities and seek out people who are able to contribute in these areas.

The international schools in Andalucia are lucky in that their geographical location allows the opportunity for this vast range of outdoor activities, from golf to water-sports.

But there is a greater motivation behind the diversity.

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ORE and more of Andalucia’s top international schools are tackling the myth that they operate in a cultural vacuum, by celebrating Spanish festivals and incorporating local traditions into their curriculums.

The advantages of sending

your kids to a state school in order to completely integrate into the country are being eroded all the time with a range of recent introductions.

Aloha College, in Marbella, for example, seizes any opportunity for a fiesta, celebrating several national festivals throughout the year, and

MYTH-BUSTING: Origin of the Andalucia ‘lisp’ THE prevalence of the ‘th’ sound in the Andalucian accent is a baffling addition for Spanish-speakers from outside the region, but the urban legend of the reason behind the ‘lisp’ is even more obscure.

The widely-quoted story tells the tale of a Spanish king with a lisp, whose population was so keen to please the monarch that they began to mimic his speech impediment until it had spread across the country.

The origins of the legend have been traced back to a chronicle of Lopez de Ayala, which stated that Pedro of Castile - the king of Castile and Leon from 1350 to 1369 - ‘lisped a little’.

While entertaining, the story has been widely discredited by scholars due to lack of evidence and total historical inaccuracy.

Pedro reigned in the 14th century, but the ‘th’, known as the ceceo, only began to develop in the 16th century.

last week’s Dia de Andalucia always get our other nationalities more involved in Spanproved to be no exception.

The celebrations included in- ish life,” said Chris French, viting parents and students Head of Business Studies at to sample traditional local Swans. produce, while the primary “While they’re with us we take school dressed up as the them to Granada and Sevilla green and white Andalucian and places, to get them more involved in the Spanish lifestyle.” flag.

Other schools choose to take up But these days increasing the cultural baton through offer- numbers of pupils at the ining traditional Spanish activities ternational schools are Spanish as local parents realise as extracurricular options.

Both Sotogrande Interna- the importance of an international School and St George’s tional education.

School, in Malaga, give their Some schools, such as the after-school offerings a very Benalmadena International Spanish twist with Sevillanas School, have seen a huge inand Flamenco dancing class- crease in Spanish students, as the numes, which have bers of Engbeen hugely We always try lish students popular addidropped drations. to get our other matically due Swans Innationalities to the recesternational involved in Spanish sion.

School in As a result, Marbella also life although the makes a huge children at effort to introduce their foreign students to international schools are taught in English, they are the local culture.

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FLAMENCO DAY: Getting dressed up Spanish-style at BSM Pedro, has over 500 students from 40 different nationalities and a similar number can be seen at most of the local international schools.

“The benefits of an international student body include the opportunity to learn languages and create a global network,” said John FoulkesJones, the acting Headmaster of Sotogrande.

“More than that, it allows educators to create an environment where you can actually teach internationalism, open students’ minds and promote tolerance.”

Education Consultant Paul Kelly, former Headmaster of Mayfair Academy in Marbella which has 20 to 30% Spanish pupils, added: “Pupils meet other students from so many different countries.

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outside of the classroom.

This is the opposite of what often occurs in Spanish state schools, where the Englishspeaking students (who sometimes number up to 50% of the classes) tend to flock together.

Besides the British and Spanish pupils, international schools are made up of a great number of different nationalities allowing for a learning environment that stretches across the world.

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They made university-level education available for anyone with enthusiasm and an internet connection.

Massive Online Open Courses (Moocs) attracted widespread attention in 2012, labeled the ‘year of the Mooc’ by the New York Times, and the Open University went on to announce partnerships with 29 British universities, including Warwick and Southampton.

Millions began undertaking Moocs in a vast range of subjects, from Chinese relic history to the workings of the human mind, involving several hours a week of online reading, videos and exercises.

But two years down the line Moocs still don’t seem to have worked out who are they are aimed at, or ultimately what the point is.

Some think Moocs are for people in developing countries or those who cannot afford a university education.

Others suggest they are tasters, intended to lure prospective students to universities.

Either way, the fact that 80% of those registered with UK-based Mooc provider FutureLearn already have a higher education qualification shows neither is the case.

Lesser developed countries are simply not getting a look-in. While the enthusiasm to learn may be

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A NEW school is to be constructed close to the EsteponaMarbella border in the area of Diana Park.

Mayfair International Academy is moving from its location by Atalaya Park to the new 6,000 m² site with excellent access facilities.

Emma-Maria Robertson, the Administrative Director for the school that was inaugurated 17 years ago by the Countess of Coventry, told the Olive Press the team was looking to expand and increase facilities for the future. ¨Our architect has been working very closely with Estepona planning department and the Junta and we are delighted with the cooperation that both these entities have given to our project.

“Estepona Town Hall has been incredible and has given us every assistance and much encouragement.

“As well as more educational facilities the new Academy will have a larger swimming pool, more sports amenities, ample parking and excellent access.

A critical factor in our original objective, when Mayfair Academy was inaugurated, was the staff-student ratio which allows excellent support and guidance to every student based on his or her specific abilities, interests and ambitions.

“We have not lost sight of this objective and intend to main-

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DELIGHTED: Emma-Maria tain our small class numbers to ensure that each and every student can maximise their potential.¨ The new academy will initially accommodate 450 students, and there will be a second phase for future expansion.

The building has been designed by local architect, Tony Murphy, who will utilise the latest conservation technology and it will be constructed by local builders, creating jobs for local people.

When completed there will be some 45 staff excluding outside contractors.

Mayfair International Academy is an Examination Centre for UCLES (Cambridge), AQA and Edexcel for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level examinations and the International Diploma. It achieves a 70% pass rate at A to C level.

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We all want children to grow up and skills needed to succeed in life. B children is getting the recommended le 60 minutes daily.

Studies show that physical activity not o healthy, but it can enhance important sk solving, which can improve academic perfo At the British School of Marbella (BSM), th gramme that sees the children take part in ing swimming, tennis and team games.

The programme is very popular with both are the children active and fit but they l sportsmanship.

ACTIVE: Pupils at BSM take part in activities from sailing to horse riding

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PROBLEM SOLVING: Active pupils, like these at BSM, do better academically

A force for good

OT many schools can boast their own studented, non-governmental organisation (NGO), but he Sotogrande international school is one of hem. he Kindred Project, registered in Gibraltar in 2010 s an independent NGO, focuses on the imporance of education as a force for good.

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he project claims that education is necessary to ncourage all other human rights, and freedom nd peace can only exist where learning is posble. he students work in conjunction with many ACCESS: Education is key to human rights ther organisations around the world, with artners in Morocco, India, Ecuador, Spain and ‘Force for Good’ programme, which aims to build more sustainable livelihoods for communities ganda. he organisation’s main current project is the through increasing the quality of and access to education.

For the ‘Asni Project’, one of many additional projects, students have collaborated with Association Tiwizi in Morocco for more than five years.

CHILDREN, families This collaboration and staff celebrated has involved founding the Russian Maslennumerous entrepreitsa Day at the British neurship schemes in School of Marbella in the community, inFebruary. cluding: saffron growMaslenitsa Day is a ing projects, digging traditional festival and planting a cactus that waves goodbye boundary, the conto the winter and welstruction of a well, comes the spring. and the development During the special day of a sustainable rural of celebrations a numtourism business. ber of Russian parThe Kindred Project ents helped organise integrates with the native games, songs school’s Global Citizenand dances while ship Programme, which children dressed up encourages students in colourful Russian to learn through seeing style clothing before themselves in the conenjoying several huntext of contemporary dred pancakes. world issues.

Moscow in Marbella

THOSE who are struggling to learn Spanish may be in luck with a new app which turns language learning into a video game.

‘Learn Spanish 6000 Words’ includes three difficulty levels, extra words to unlock and a series of special learning games and quizzes.

The Spanish language is the fourth most spoken in the world, boasts some world-famous literature and is the native tongue in Europe’s most popular tourist destination, so it is worthwhile learning.

The app can be downloaded free of charge to any android device and contains 15 different thematic options covering aspects of the language.

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Let’s get native The Olive Press takes a look at the variety of ways you can improve your Spanish and what to look out for in a course.

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O one wants to be the expat who can’t speak the language, but starting out on the road to being bilingual can be hugely intimidating.

There are many different options and the indecipherable lists of schools online would put off even the most enthusiastic of students.

But here, The Olive Press has broken down all you need to know about picking the best language lessons for you.

ALONE OR IN A GROUP?

The first choice you face is whether you want to be taught alone or as part of a group, and both options have their advantages and disadvantages.

If you go solo you’ll have 100% of the tutor’s attention, making your lessons more intensive and solely structured around you.

But many people find a group learning environment more beneficial, and that a sense of camaraderie boosts their enthusiasm.

Learning from your peers is invaluable, and if you’ve recently moved here language classes can be a good way to meet like-minded people in a similar situation.

There is much debate over whether solo or group classes are more effective, but ultimately this choice is down to what you feel will suit you best.

FINDING A TUTOR

There are many ways of tracking down a tutor, the most useful way in a smaller town is to check ads in local newspapers and other community areas like post of-

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GETTING THE LINGO: Pupils at La Janda in Vejer study AND dance fices and newsagents.

If you’re in a larger town or city, there are a number of websites where tutors advertise that ensure a level of legitimacy.

Try www.language-school-teachers.com, a website that allows you to search for tutors by city. Or www.spanishteachermalaga. com, which focuses on Malaga, Marbella and the Costa del Sol. The key factor for choosing a personal tutor is to find someone who you get on well with.

Don’t be afraid of asking for a discounted first lesson, to make sure that the tutor is the kind of person you’re looking for.

FINDING A GROUP CLASS

The search for a group class can be even more baffling, as language schools tend to employ more persuasive marketing tactics than personal tutors and there are a lot more factors to consider.

Be clear in your own mind what you’re looking for and you can simplify the search before it even begins.

These are the main factors to consider:

TYPE OF COURSE

The intensity of timetabling varies greatly from course to course. Some schools offer six hours of lessons a day, while others offer a couple of hours a week.

Take into consideration how much time you want to dedicate to your lessons before choosing a course.

In terms of class sizes, smaller classes are nearly always preferable, as they ensure you will get more time with the tutor and

the class will progress more quickly.

Look for schools that specify a number of pupils in each class, as the ones that don’t are likely to accepting applications until the class is too big to handle.

Check credentials of the teaching staff The schools that show the credentials are proud of the quality of their staff. The better the staff, the better the teaching.

Find out where other students are from You’ll find that many schools cater to specific nationalities. Although it doesn’t sound very PC, this has its basis in the language. If your class is predominantly Portuguese or Italian, it is likely to move a lot quicker as the vocabulary and grammar is so similar and you may struggle to keep up.

Are other cultural activities on offer?

Many schools offer other opportunities to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture, including cookery and dance lessons.

Some schools operate a ‘20+5’ system, which consists of 20 hours of Spanish lessons a week “We offer a true Spanish expe- with five additional hours of ‘exrience, in an exceptional natu- tracurricular’ lessons included in ral environment and excellent the price. location with a wide variety of One school Pueblo Ingles is a tocombination courses, such tal immersion school where you as yoga, flamenco, horse rid- go and live in a stunning rural ing, surf courses, all taught in location in northern Spain for Spanish!,” explained a spokes- a week, just speaking Spanish. man.

Check if they’re members of any associations Traditional FEDELE is a federation of six For a more urban city experi- smaller associations in Spain. ence, try the well established It includes around 90 schools Tenidiomas, which has been and ensures high teaching teaching Spanish to foreigners standards, and takes out some and English to the locals in the of the risk elements. picturesque sherry producing town of Jerez de la Frontera LTM Star Awards since 1982.

This is an award ceremony for Just an hour’s drive from Gi- the best language schools in the braltar, Jerez remains a truly world. There are five or six nomitraditional Andalucian enclave nees and one winner in each and the perfect place to learn, country category. You can view practice and improve your past winners and nominees on Spanish language skills.

Hot House Media website.

Levels from Basic to Advanced, A final word of advice - don’t take DELE exam preparation and reviews too seriously. Everyone the ever popular ‘Language of will have their recommendations Sherry’ course which combines and while it’s good to hear some language tuition with visits to different views, bear in mind that vineyards and wineries. choosing a school is a very perContact Carlota Rylance on 956 sonal decision.

324 707, or e-mail info@tenidi- What’s right for everyone else omas.com. Visit lajanda.org might not be right for you.

A crucible of learning SPAIN has got a fantastic range of language schools on offer.

From the more traditional local ones at most urbanisations along the Costa del Sol, to the most incredible rural escapes like Pueblo Ingles, the country has it all.

Here in the region of Andalucia,

a couple of excellent ones are worth considering.

Located in the historical part of Vejer, La Janda is one of the most inspirational.

Set in the stunningly beautiful pueblos blancos it is just 10km away from the awe-inspiring beaches of La Costa de La Luz.

Become a teacher through Active Language THE Trinity Certificate in TESOL course is for people who want an internationally recognised qualification and a practical course of teacher training given by a highly-qualified and experienced training team.

Do a 5-week full-time or 9-month part-time course and get a certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) to teach English anywhere in the world.

Why choose to train to teach English in Cádiz with Active Language?

•5-week full-time and 9-month part-time courses •Guaranteed job offers and life-long careers support •High quality, individualised tuition •Teaching Younger Learners Extension option on every course •Option to study Spanish •Only TESOL course on the south coast of Spain, in the oldest city in Western Europe!

Our next 5-week course starts on June 30th 2014. Places are limited but currently still available.

Visit www.activelanguage.net or call 00 34 956221426

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952 457 090/ www.designschool.com

REASONS FOR CHOICE: University College Marbella Design Academy is a state-recognised international design college offering three year courses in Interior Architecture, Graphic Design and Fashion Design at Bachelor degree level.

With 19 years of experience, and a dynamic and professional team of tutors, it competes with the best design schools in the world and is validated by Middlesex University in London. Each academic year is quality controlled by external examiners appointed

by Middlesex and the tuition is given in English in a family-like atmosphere among students and staff. The maximum number of students is 230 and courses begin in January and in September.

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NAME: BRITISH SCHOOL OF MARBELLA LOCATION: Marbella FOUNDED: September 2010 HEAD: Sian Kirkham CURRICULUM: English National Curriculum CONTACT: 952779264 / www.bsm.org.es/home/ InternationalSchool/en/ REASONS FOR CHOICE: “We are a British School with clear aims, a standardised curriculum and high academic standards,” explains Sian Kirkham, Head Teacher.

“Though traditional and formal in style, we are also progressive, dynamic and have a modern approach to teaching and learning. We combine the rigours of classroom work with a welcoming learning environment. Children are encouraged to do their best at whatever they attempt, and to achieve their full potential in all areas. Our staff set the very highest standards, not only academically, but also in terms of behaviour and social skills.

NAME: Laude San Pedro International College LOCATION: San Pedro de Alcántara

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CURRICULUM: UK National Curriculum with sixth form students completing the A-levels.

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952 799 900 / www.laudesanpedro.com

REASONS FOR CHOICE: The prestigious Laude Group is a Spanish group with seven other schools in Spain and one in the UK. This means, according to Head Teacher Remedios López Padilla, that although it is a British co-educational school Laude has a Spanish flavour. There are over 600 students from more than 40 different countries studying at Laude.

It is housed in new premises and boasts outstanding facilities considered some of the best of any school in this part of Spain. And the school offers a strong extra-curricular programme, particularly in sports and dramatic arts with a popular dance programme.

Most importantly, according to Remedios López the school ethos is based on looking at the need of every child, with the accent not on how they teach, but on how children learn.

She said: “We look at the paradigm from the point of view of the learners and what they want to do. It is important because every child is different.”

NAME: LOCATION: FOUNDED:

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Aloha College Marbella 1982

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Elizabeth Batchelor CURRICULUM: Pri Foundation Stage 1 mary School begins with the themed units ofand continues through Primary Curriculum the International School it is IGCSE (IPC). In the Secondary university Internat at 16 and the preional Baccalaureate Diploma or A-level pro grammes.

CONTACT: 952 814 133 / www.a lohacollege.com REASONS FOR CHOIC E: Aloha College is a no run by a charitable t-for-profit organisation trust with a Board of Trustees compose school: all surplus inc d of parents of the development and im ome is reinvested in the The Foundation’s staprovement of the college. to a maximum of 20 tutes limit class sizes are smaller. The ma although most classes form. The main nat ximum is 12 in sixth Spanish with aroundionalities are British and making up the total 45 other nationalities pupils.There is contiof approximately 750 facilities and annual nual investment in the already excellent ex improvements in the primary aims are to amination results. The knowledge, experie enlarge each student’s develop a set of monce and imagination and spirit of internationral principles, within a al understanding and interchange.

Swans International School Marbella 1971

HEAD: Catherine Davies (secondary) and Karen Kearns (primary) CURRICULUM: IGCSEs, including ESO for native Spanish speakers followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma CONTACT: 952 773 248 or 952 902 755 / www.swansschoolinternational.es admin@swansschool.net for secondary and info@swansschool.net for primary.

REASONS FOR CHOICE: Swans International School continues to provide an excellent international education to students from 3 to 18 years. With over 30 nationalities on-roll we pride ourselves on the fact that all our students begin university with every advantage that a multi-cultural upbringing can provide.

Our teachers are dedicated, fully trained professionals, who help our students achieve their full potential at every stage of their education, whether in Early years or during their IB diploma studies. The physical environment for learning is one of the best on the Costa del Sol, with vibrant, spacious classrooms, up-to-date resources and excellent facilities.

“We are very fortunate to have combined a dedicated team, with a fabulous campus located in the centre of Marbella. Together, with rich academic resources and the use of state-ofthe-art technologies, it allows BSM to provide a first rate education for the children. We aim to instil, from the very youngest age, the ability for critical thinking and reasoning, while gaining essential social and learning skills, which will be integral to their school life.”

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El Colegio los Pinos de Algeciras y el Internacional de Sotogrande, entre los mejores del ranking español según El Mundo Rocío Sánchez · 19/03/2014 15:04 El Diario El Mundo ha publicado recientemente un cuadernillo en el que se recoge el ranking de los 100 mejores centros educativos privados de nuestro país 2014-2015. Cataluña, Asturias, País Vasco y Madrid lideran la clasificación de los mejores colegios privados de España. Cerca de la mitad de las escuelas recogidas son concertadas.

En el Campo de Gibraltar aparecen dos centros: Los Pinos de Algeciras y la International School of Sotogrande (ISS).

En el caso de ISS, se destaca que "prepara a sus alumnos para una sociedad global, tecnológica y multicultural. Imparte un programa basado en el diploma de Bachillerato Internacional y es consciente de los beneficios que aportan los deportes y las actividades extraescolares al desarrollo de los jóvenes, animando a los alumnos a participar en el amplio programa de deportes y actividades que ofrece.

Asimismo, la expresión artística es un elemento esencial en la formación académica, estando integrada en el cirrículo de cada departamento".

La Escuela Internacional de Sotogrande aparece en el segundo puesto, tras el Aloha College de Marbella.

Se valoran para confeccionar el listado de los mejores centros internacionales los contenidos, competencias, actitudes y valores.

En lo que respecta al centro concertado Los Pinos de Algeciras, se ha quedado a las puertas de entrar entre los 100 mejores, pues ha obtenido 79 puntos de los 100 máximos que se pueden obtener, y el listón se ha quedado en los 80. Ocupa por tanto la séptima posición entre los "notables". Destacan del colegio que "apuesta por la educación metodológica y pedagógica, el desarrollo de un proyecto educativo que oferta una enseñanza de calidad logrando altos niveles académicos, la formación en idiomas, la integración de las TICS, una sólida formación en valores y el fomento de la cultura deportiva como un estilo de vida, todo ello manteniendo una estrecha relación entre docentes, alumnos, familias y el resto de la comunidad educativa".

Para realizar el ranking el periódico de tirada nacional ha tenido en cuenta, entre otros aspectos, el modelo educativo, la cobertura educativa, la evaluación, el precio, las actividades extraescolares, los metros cuadrados, el comedor y las instalaciones deportivas.

Comentarios: poderoso caballero es don dinero nunca suspenden los niños en colegios privados, serian tontos los profesores si suspendieran a los que les pagan Nº 1 | igualdad educativa por favor (20/03/2014 00:29)

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SUR in English schoolwork competition SPECIAL MENTION: POEM

NEWS REPORT

POEMS

War

The Woman in Black

Today is the day...

We mourn.

Today is the day...

We pray.

From dusk till dawn...

We fight for guns to go away.

Tomorrow is the day...

They’ll celebrate.

Tomorrow is the day...

They will make the rules.

By Rubkha Michaels, age 18 Mayfair International Academy

Judges’ comments Liz Parry chose this piece for its particularly powerful and emotive nature. “I particularly liked the repetition within the poem and was impressed by how forceful it was. I found the change in person at the end very powerful, and considering the poem is only ten lines long, I was thoroughly impressed by how simple yet moving it was.”

ARTWORK

By Tristan Cooper, Age 17 M.I.T School

Could dinosaurs be recreated?

Scientific advances could make it possible to engineer a modified chicken/dinosaur :: TRISTAN COOPER

By Jasmine, Age 5 British School of Marbella

MIT SCHOOL. In the last few years there have been many scientific advances in the field of “genetical engineering”. But now, palaentologist Jack Horner, has decided to use these advances in his own field of work. Combining these two, he has declared that in the near future, he will be able to hatch a dinosaur, that’s right, you read this correctly, an actual dinosaur.

Jack Horner is one of the most recognised palaeotologists in the

world, being the technical advisor for the “Jurassic Park movies”, also being the discoverer of Maiasaura, proving that some species of dinosaur cared for their young.

He believes that the genetic information of our predecessors is stored somewhere inside our DNA. What he aims to do is use the living dinosaurs among us to recreate creatures known to be dead for millions of years.

Anyone who’s seen “Jurassic Park” knows that birds are dinosaurs. What’s less known is that

organisms carry their evolutionary history with them. Human embryos, for example, have temporary tails, which are absorbed by the body during development.

These facts make the idea of “reverse engineering” a dinosaur out of a chicken possible. All the ingredients needed are found in the chicken’s DNA, all we need to do is figure out how to obtain these ingredients.

Horner’s aim isn’t to create a dinosaur, but to transform these chicken into some kind of modified chicken, making its tail longer, transforming its wings into arms and a hand, and maybe developing teeth. One of the great advantages of making this possible would be its implementation in medicine, helping us to solve various medical mysteries.

This seems like something that could actually be made possible, but the question is: do we really want to bring back the dinosaurs?

There’s a speck of darkness in the distance, a presence that chills in the air, Too weak to be met by resistance, Too strong to be braved by despair.

She calls to them in the night, A song of Siren, some may say, in the silence the sounds are surprising, as she rips your children away.

Her face presents bitter hatred, And her arms, brittle bones with no strength, The skin peels off her blue-black lips, Feel her breath on your neck at arm’s length.

You may brush it off as superstition, But just know as your thoughts are held back, You can never escape the staring eyes In the dark, of the Woman In Black.

By Rachel Tabizel, Age 13-14 English International College

Back to the Rock I went back, to the place where it began, Climbed to the highest peak that I could, And looked out upon the open waste for miles around.

This is where my failure began, And where my death began to unfold.

This is where they went missing.

And, as I imagined them walking on the desolate plains, I was overcome by a tidal wave of anger.

I had done all that I could to help them and yet they were not found.

It is because of them that my life is ruined, My career, my home and my friends will all be lost.

And as I stand here looking out for miles around, I realize that there is nothing left for me now, And so I might as well join my late students.

I shall surrender my body to the deserted land, As my girls did after the picnic at Hanging Rock.

By Migle Rusteikaite, Age 17 Sotogrande International School

By Sam Swindley, Age 17 Sotogrande International School

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Learning is fun SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Nova School Finding out about Miró

Sotogrande International School Enjoying hot chocolate on Andalucía Day

The English International College debating team

Swans School A visit by ‘Helicópteros Sanitarios’

Sotogrande International School The Invention Convention

Swans School Early Years’ ‘Carnaval’ Day

Aloha College At the Forensics department at the Comisaría

Nova School Cártama What floats and what sinks?

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The best international schools in Europe As more people relocate to the continent, Anna Tyzack f inds out which are the best international schools in Europe T his article first appeared in Country Life International Spring 2014, out with Country Life magazine on March 19 2014

For British f amilies considering a move aboard, schools can cause a major headache. Harriet Plyler, editor of T he Good Schools Guide International (www.gsgi.co.uk) concedes that overseas schooling can be hit and miss, but urges parents not to lose heart. ‘It's possible f or your child to have a f irst-class education and be part of a dynamic community and, when they leave, they'll be f luent in more than one language.'

Research by Knight Frank suggests that demand f or international schools in Europe's most popular destinations is rising: numbers at the International School of Florence have increased by 10% over the past f ive years; Mougins School in France has grown by 16% and Morna International College in Ibiza has doubled in size, mainly with British children. ‘People are becoming more open-minded about international schools,' Miss Plyler continues. ‘T hey're seeing them as a more interesting experience.'

Bill T homson of Knight Frank in Tuscany believes that, increasingly, f amilies are moving abroad as a lif estyle choice. ‘People move to picturesque places such as Tuscany because they want to be there and are now able to work remotely,' he says. Mr T homson, who has lived in Italy f or 25 years, toyed with sending his sons to boarding school in England, but is convinced he made the right choice by sending them to International School of Florence. Some schools pride themselves on of f ering a truly British education, f ollowing the National Curriculum, IGCSEs (the international version of the exam, which doesn't contain questions about UK-specif ic topics such as money or measurements and has less emphasis on correct spelling and grammar) and A levels. Others of f er the International Baccalaureate (IB); some of f er a combination of the two.

But how can you be sure that the international establishment you're considering will provide your child with as good an education as they would get at home? Miss Plyler admits that there are plenty of duds out there: of the 2,800-odd international schools worldwide, only 260 are recommended by GSGI. T he major barometer is results, she says. Parents should look at the raw data as well as analysing where pupils then go on to university.

Where possible, parents should also seek the opinion of other British f amilies living locally and read any online reviews. T he best establishments are the heart of the international community, where f riendships are f ormed between all age groups. ‘It always amazes me how little bullying there is-the children are tuned in to making new arrivals f eel welcome,' Miss Plyler adds.

Switzerland Aiglon College, Chesières-Villars www.aiglon.ch Ages 9-18 years, day and boarding Facilities and boarding houses occupy chalet-style buildings with panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and lessons are conducted in English with eight languages also on of f er. Aiglon of f ers both a rigorous academic curriculum and a challenging extracurricular programme made up of hiking expeditions, skiing f our times a week and service projects in T hailand, Peru and Rwanda. Founder of Round Square organisation, a

Spain T he British School of Barcelona www.britishschoolbarcelona.com Ages 3-18 years, day school Situated near the beach in Castelldef els, 20 miles f rom Barcelona, the British School is renowned in the area f or its f riendly and welcoming atmosphere.

T he school f ollows the National Curriculum and prepares pupils f or IGCSEs and A levels while immersing them in local culture and history. Spanish is introduced when children reach the age of f our and Catalan at f ive.

Some 94% of IGCSE grades are A to C. Offers IGCSE, A level Relocation expert Engel & Völkers Spain(www.engelvoelkers.es) Kings College Madrid www.kingscollegeschools.org Ages 2-18 years, day and boarding (f rom 12+) British f amilies based all over Spain send their children as day pupils or boarders to Kings College, which also has branches in Alicante and Murcia. T he main school occupies purposebuilt premises in the pretty residential area of Soto de Viñuelas, and there is a purpose-built early-learning centre f or children between the ages of two and three, an auditorium, music school, 25m indoor swimming pool and an allweather, f loodlit multi-sports area. Pupils are taught the National Curriculum with classes in both English and Spanish and achieve high results at GCSE and A level. A new boarding house opened in 2011.

Offers IGCSEs, A level Relocation expert Engel & Völkers Spain (www.engelvoelkers.es) Sotogrande International School www.sis.ac Ages 3-18 years, day and boarding Day pupils and boarders f rom more than 40 dif f erent nationalities are educated at Sotogrande International School, which of f ers all stages of the IB programme. Top-class f acilities include a large outdoor pool, modern labs and music rooms, libraries and theatre space. Boarders live in a f ormer f our-star hotel.

Lessons are taught in English, but pupils are encouraged towards bilingualism; the average score at IB diploma level is 35 points out of a possible 45 (the world average is 30).

Offers Full IB Relocation expert James Stewart of Savills Spain (www.sav-spain.com) King Richard III College, Mallorca www.kingrichardcollege.com Ages 2-18 years, day school School locations don't get much better than that of King Richard III College, which is situated a short distance f rom Palma and within striking distance of a wide sandy beach and the marina of Puerto Portals.

An art studio and photography suite enjoy views over the Mediterranean, there are excellent sports f acilities and a new dining room. T he college provides a bilingual education with lessons taught in English and Spanish, culminating in IGCSEs and A levels (85% A*-C grades at IGCSE).

Offers IGCSE, A level Relocation expert Michael Cunnington of MJC Associates (www.mjcassociates.net) Queen's College Mallorca www.queenscollege.es Ages 3-18, day school Queen's College, overlooking the bay of Palma, comes highly recommended by parents based in Mallorca.

T he school, which occupies a f ormer convent, f ollows the National Curriculum, preparing students f or IGCSE and A level, but it also encourages them to develop social skills and participate in sports and a wide

range of extracurricular activities and clubs. Beach trips, f arm visits and art exhibitions are always popular excursions.

Offers IGCSE, A level Relocation experts MJC Associates (www. mjcassociates.net) and Engel & Völkers (www. engelvoelkers.es) Morna International College, Ibiza www.mornainternationalcollege.com Ages 3-18 years, day school Set up f or the of f spring of the ‘f ree-spirit' set who made the island their home in the 1970s, Morna's curriculum once included Chinese calligraphy.

Over the years, it has f lourished into a highly respected institution teaching the National Curriculum to more than 300 pupilsmainly f rom Britain, Germany and Holland.

Offers IGCSE, A levels Relocation expert Engel & Völkers Ibiza (www.ibiza.engelvoelkers.com) Portugal St Julian's, Lisbon www.stjulians.com Ages 3-18 years, day school Colonial in appearance, highly competitive and extremely successf ul, St Julian's attracts many parents who would otherwise have sent their children to boarding schools in Britain. It's the only school in the area to of f er the National Curriculum up to GCSE level; pupils then go on to take the IB. Also known f or its pastoral care, top-class sports f acilities and drama department.

Offers IGCSE, IB Relocation expert Engel & Völkers Lisboa (www.engelvoelkers.com/lisboa) International Preparatory School, Lisbon www.ipsschool.org Ages 2-11 years, day school A major f eeder f or St Julian's, the International Preparatory School, which has some 260 pupils, is f riendly and close-knit, with an emphasis on development, learning and play. It's recently moved to a state-of -theart campus in Cascais that has excellent f acilities including a well-stocked library and all-weather sports and play areas.

Offers SATs Relocation expert Engel & Völkers Lisboa (www.engelvoelkers.com/lisboa) International School São Lourenço, Algarve www.algarveschool.com Ages 3-18 years, day school São Lourenço in Almancil, west of Faro, is an established international school with a distinctly British f eel, popular with f amilies living in Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. T he school achieves excellent results; pupils are taught an adapted version of the National Curriculum and are also encouraged to participate in a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities. It's also the only school on the Algarve to of f er T he Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

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>APERTURA / La formación intercultural debe reflejarse

se influyen. En ese sentido podríamos decir que una sociedad globalizada, intercultural, compleja y en rápida transformación exige una educación con sentido de apertura, capaz de abordar la diversidad cultural y formar a ciudadanos que puedan construir un mundo sin fronteras, donde las personas aprendan a convivir descubriendo la riqueza de la diversidad que aportan los otros.

Para ello se necesita desarrollar un currículo que tanto por su contenido como por su enfoque facilite esa apertura de la mente de nuestros alumnos, que les haga capaces de ver la complejidad social con el matiz y detalle que merece. La historia, la literatura y en general las humanidades en sus preguntas universales sobe el ser humano les van a dar las claves de valoración e interpretación de nuestro mundo. El tratamiento que se da a lo local, siempre en el contexto de lo general, para evitar reduccionismos que impiden una visión profunda y certera de la realidad es también muy relevante. Y evidentemente tenemos que subrayar que las competencias lingüísticas y las TICs son materias, que siendo instrumentales, resultan claves para poder vivir y trabajar en nuestras sociedades. Necesidad que no hará más que incrementarse en los próximos años. Pero no son sólo los contenidos curriculares, o las competencias instrumentales las que deben reflejar la internacionalización de nuestras

en contenidos, competencias, actitudes y valores

LA INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO EDUCATIVO POR MIGUEL ÁNGEL SANCHO GARGALLO

En un cuaderno de trabajo de Studia XXI, proyecto de la Fundación Europea Sociedad y Educación sobre política y estrategia universitaria, se dice que «la internacionalización de las universidades es un proceso transversal y una de las palancas necesarias para su transformación: lo nacional e internacional son complementarios nunca excluyentes. Abrirse al mundo no es incompatible con el impacto en el territorio donde se ubican y con la vocación de incidir en el desarrollo de su entorno». Esta dimensión internacional de nuestras universidades, universalmente admitida, ¿es aplicable a nuestros centros educativos no universitarios?

Lo primero que deberíamos precisar es qué se entiende por internacionalización aplicada al sector educativo. En la medida en que la educación refleja las características de una sociedad y a la vez prepara a las personas para vivir en ella, mutuamente

escuelas. Las competencias personales, las actitudes y valores como consecuencia de la educación intercultural en nuestros centros educativos, se revelan como algo fundamental.

Hoy en día formar a ciudadanos del mundo supone abordar la tarea educativa de educar a personas con visión amplia, abiertos a los demás y a reconocer la riqueza que aportan en su diversidad. Capaces de reconocer y construir lo valioso en sus vidas desde distintas posiciones. Alumnos con sentido crítico, capacidad de juicio y de dar razón de sus opciones en dialogo enriquecedor con una pluralidad de visiones.

Entendida así la internacionalización, juega un papel de importancia en las escuelas al formar ciudadanos capaces de convivir, de construir relaciones que mejoran nuestras sociedades al aportar actitudes de entendimiento y aceptación. La internacionalización nos aleja de actitudes excluyentes que tanto afectan negativamente en la grandeza de la tarea educativa que tienen encomendada nuestras escuelas.

Por ello los centros educativos han de incorporar esa dimensión internacional aprovechando y ampliando iniciativas que se han desarrollado en los últimos años. Proyectos en etapas Infantil y Primaria que introducen experiencias positivas de otros sistemas educativos, iniciativas como el Bachillerato Internacional, nuevos modelos que potencian las competencias lingüísticas e incorporan con eficacia las TICS en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Programas que fomentan la movilidad de los estudiantes en edades más tempranas y proyectos de convivencia en los centros que generen actitudes de respeto, solidaridad y reconocimiento, fundamentales en una sociedad intercultural.

MIGUEL ÁNGEL SANCHO GARGALLO es presidente de la Fundación Europea Sociedad y Educación

INTERNACIONALES ANDALUCÍA

Aloha College MÁLAGA DIRECCIÓN: Urbanización El Angel s/n. Marbella / 952 814 133 / www.aloha-college.com / Laico / Mixto / 750 alumnos y 95 profesores / Entre 600 y 1400 € al mes / PRIVADO.

Esta Fundación Docente ofrece un modelo educativo que integra el currículo británico, como sistema principal, junto con el español y el internacional. Su metodología tiene un enfoque creativo, que fomenta el pensamiento independiente y la búsqueda de respuestas y reflexiones personales ante los retos que plantea la sociedad actual. El perfil multinacional y multicultural del centro facilita no solo el bilingüismo sino el aprendizaje de otras lenguas.

Sotogrande CÁDIZ DIRECCIÓN: Avenida de la Reserva, s/n (A2100 Km. 10) / 956 795 902 / www.sis.ac / Laico / Mixto / 650 alum. y 91 profesores / De 5.154 a 14.800 € al año / PRIVADO.

Prepara a los alumnos para afrontar una sociedad global, tecnológica y multicultural. Imparte un programa basado en el diploma del Bachillerato Internacional y es consciente de los beneficios que aportan los deportes y las actividades extraescolares al desarrollo de los jóvenes, animando a los alumnos a participar en el amplio programa de deportes y actividades que ofrece.

Asimismo, la expresión artística es un elemento esencial en la formación académica, estando integrada en el currículo de cada departamento.

CANARIAS

CATALUÑA

Oakley College

Benjamin Franklin

GRAN CANARIA

BARCELONA

DIRECCIÓN: Zuloaga, 17. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria / 928 354 247 / www.oakleycollege.com / Laico / Mixto / 548 alumnos y 44 profesores / Entre 3.982 y 5.203 € al año / PRIVADO

DIRECCIÓN: Martorell i Peña, 9 / 934 342 380 / www.bfischool.org / Laico / Mixto / 605 alumnos y 98 profesores / Entre 8.520 y 12.860 € al año / PRIVADO.

Su educación está enfocada hacia la enseñanza y el aprendizaje efectivo que proporciona las habilidades, el conocimiento y la comprensión.

Se basa en el currículo británico combinado con el español. Los niños pasan aproximadamente el 20% de la semana con las asignaturas de Lengua y Ciencias Sociales en castellano mientras el resto de materias se imparten en inglés. Una combinación reconocida como una forma efectiva para llegar a ser bilingüe.

La mayoría de los alumnos que se gradúa en Bachillerato reciben ofertas de admisión de varias universidades de prestigio de todo el mundo. De hecho, el 34% de las universidades que el año pasado aceptaron alumnos de Benjamin Franklin International School forman parte de las mejores universidades americanas seleccionadas por la revista Forbes. Estos mismos estudiantes recibieron más de 500.000 dólares en becas al mérito escolar.

Thinking of sending your expat child to board abroad?

It's unusual for expat children to go to boarding school in their adopted country - but there can be benefits

Whether your child is a sports-lover or a bookworm, the right school is out there for them Photo: Alam y

By Suzi Dixon 9:41AM BST 15 Oct 2013

Being an expat gives you a unique opportunity to become a global citizen, but deciding where to educate your children is not an easy decision, by any means.

You can either take them abroad with you and find a school locally for them to attend as a day pupil, enrol them in a UK boarding school or combine the two experiences by finding a boarding school abroad that caters for English students.

According to the Good Schools Guide International (GSGI, www.gsgi.co.uk), there are currently 6,717 international schools worldwide employing over 315,000 staff who teach almost 3.4 million students, aged between three and 18 years old, in English.

The latest census by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) found that 66,776 pupils at ISC schools are boarding pupils. Of those, 83.3 per cent of boarders are full boarders; 8.5 per cent are weekly boarders and 8.2 per cent are flexi-boarders.

But while there is increased demand for an English education abroad, with the number of international schools teaching in English up six per cent year on year, it's still considered unusual for UK students to go abroad to board.

"Most expat students come back to the UK to board or stay in their host countries and go to good local international schools," said Harriet Plyler, editor at GSGi and www.uniintheusa.com.

"There are surprisingly few good boarding schools abroad these days, probably because there are so many really good international day schools. Most are in the US and Switzerland."

However there are obvious advantages to considering boarding education internationally, not just in terms of a global outlook to family life. In the UAE, for example, some parents have to travel a long way to take their children to school. Boarding can therefore be helpful in order for them to keep their careers on track.

Educational excellence comes as standard. In India, 100 per cent of Kodaikanal International School (KIS) students who apply gain entry to colleges and universities worldwide. GEMS schools in the UAE, US and UK report the same statistics.

International boarding schools also combine high-quality education in English with the benefits of an overseas lifestyle outside of the classroom.

"The sunshine and weather allows students to have an outdoor life all through the year, which allows people to do more sport and be more active," said Gregor McSkimming, director of residential life and programmes at the Sotogrande International School (www.sis.ac).

"We believe that a varied and active extracurricular programme helps students to recognise and develop such qualities as problem solving and resilience, which they can apply to their academic work."

Boarding schools offer more extracurricular time to allow students to explore their talents. Some of the best schools have unusual and exciting clubs, such as kitesurfing, which is on offer at the Sotogrande International School.

That's not to say that day schools can't compete, however. The British School of Brussels is a day school and their extracurricular programme includes the BBC public speaking awards in Belgium and Model United Nations debating events, including one of the largest ones in The Hague.

"Our sports are also strong, we have county and national players in rugby, cricket, tennis and hockey," said Sue Woodroofe, BSB principal."However in the primary school, cupcake club is by

far the most oversubscribed!"

An overseas education does not come cheap but the value lies not only in the quality of teaching in the classroom and the breadth and depth of activities on offer, but also in the superior facilities.

There is, of course, a level of glamour and kudos attached to boarding abroad, particularly in Switzerland.

Choosing a boarding school internationally doesn't have to be complex. Do your research, both on the school's website and using our International Schools database in the Expat Directory online (telegraph.co.uk/internationalschools).

Plan a visit and look at exam results; encourage your child to try a taster day and talk to parents and students who attend.

Many schools have parent ambassadors who can offer first-hand experience of the transition to boarding school and offer advice on all aspects of school life.

Just like UK boarding schools, international boarding schools attract the cream of the teaching profession, and you can therefore rest assured that there will be the best possible support for you and your family.

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October 25, 2013 7:36 pm

The lure of living near international schools

By Zoe Dare Hall

With the demand for private school places comes the need for good family homes within walking distance

Hamelin international school in Alella, near Barcelona. In the city’s upmarket Zona Alta, property typically costs about €6,000 per sq metre

T

he small Ibizan town of Santa Gertrudis sits among orchards and pine forests, peacefully detached from the island’s summer melée of nightspots and super-yachts. Yet European DJs, financiers and celebrities still flock to “Santa G” out of season, with their families in tow – and the reason lies just down the road from its town square. They come for Morna International College, a private coed school where they will pay up to €11,450 a year for their offspring to study an English curriculum in the Balearic sunshine.

Like most international schools worldwide – defined as schools that adopt an international curriculum, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) – Morna is booming. It has seen a 28 per cent increase in students in the past year – mainly from the UK, Netherlands and Germany – and now has 410 pupils from 17 countries.

“Until three years ago, our mix was two-thirds Spanish, one-third European. Now that has reversed,” says its director Colin Sinclair. He says he spent much of this summer showing 30 British families around. “They are moving to Ibiza because of the school. Many of them will commute back and forth for work, taking direct flights from London City airport, so the children benefit from an English education and the whole family can enjoy a beautiful lifestyle abroad.”

With a demand for private school places comes the need for good family homes. Lucas Fox is marketing a new three-bedroom white villa in the centre of Santa Gertrudis for €890,000. Lavish new mansions tucked away in the forests go for several million.

It is a similar situation on France’s Côte d’Azur. Most overseas families around Cannes share a desire to get their children into Mougins School, where annual fees are up to €16,200. Knight Frank says the school has enjoyed a 20 per cent increase in overseas pupils in the past five years, with British children now making up almost a third of the school population. Pupils come from 42 countries and the biggest increase has been in the enrolment of Russians.

“When we moved to France in 1998, it was, and still is, very important to us that our children get an international education,” says Claudia Kempen, who runs an interior design and renovation outfit in Cannes. (Kempen renovated Estée Lauder’s former house, Villa Roche Cline, on sale for €9.85m via Knight Frank.) She lives in Mougins with husband Harry, a pilot, and their children Styn, 17, and Emma, 15. “It was the school that helped us decide where to live,” she says.

For the Mougins crowd, “good-sized family villas in l’Etang, where Picasso used to live, Camp Lauvas, which surrounds the school, and Mougins village are in greatest demand, primarily from financially strong families looking to spend €2m-€4m,” says Fredrik Lilloe of Knight Frank France. Within a 15-minute walk of the school, he is marketing a modern four-bedroom villa with a pool for €1.6m. In central Mougins, among its Michelin-starred restaurants and art galleries, two village houses have been knocked into one large fourbedroom townhouse with a pool, which is on sale for €2.35m.

The appeal of international schools for relocating families is clear. They offer a good education for about half the cost of UK private school fees and a gentle immersion into life overseas. “Most kids here are trilingual by the age of four. And for the ‘expat’ parents, there’s none of the competitiveness you find at private schools in London,” says Carrie Frais, founder of the MumAbroad website, whose children attend Hamelin international school in Alella, near Barcelona.

In Spain, many non-Europeans considering buying a Spanish property to benefit from the new “golden visa” scheme (which offers residency to those who invest more than €500,000) will stay just long enough each year to fulfil their visa obligations. But for others, it’s a chance to relocate and experience family life in Europe.

Parents with offspring at Sotogrande International School on the Costa del Sol (which costs up to €18,840 a year) report that school numbers have increased in recent months with the arrival of Russian families. The area also offers relative value for money, with properties going for as little as half of what they did before the 2008 financial crisis. Savills are selling a four-bedroom villa with a pool and views of Valderrama golf course for €750,000, reduced from €1.15m.

In Barcelona, Alex Vaughan, director at Lucas Fox, says one in 10 of his clients is from overseas – notably Russia, China and increasingly India – and seeking a home near one of the international schools in the upmarket Zona Alta. Property there typically costs about €6,000 per sq metre, such as the five-bedroom apartment Lucas Fox is selling in Pedralbes for €1.75m. “The demand to be near international schools died when the crisis hit in 2008 but it has picked up significantly in the past 12 months,” he says.

The boom in international schools is far from being an exclusively European phenomenon. Globally, the International School Consultancy Group (ISC) says the number of international schools grew by 6.7 per cent in 2012, with 3.4m pupils now taught in 6,717 schools. That number is set to rise rapidly, says the ISC – particularly in Malaysia, which recently lifted restrictions on local children attending international schools, and in China, where Chinese-owned schools offering English-led curriculums are starting to emerge.

(There are still restrictions on Chinese nationals attending foreign-owned international schools.)

In the past four years, Abu Dhabi has seen a 42 per cent increase in the number of teachers at international schools, with four new British and American schools opening this year and 60,000 new places needed in the next two years. Kamelia Zaal, director of The Reserve at Al Barari in Dubai (where house prices start at £2.5m), reports that many buyers are attracted to the development’s proximity to Repton School Dubai, the first boarding school in the Middle East, and the American School in Barsha.

In Manhattan, Kirk Henckels from Stribling, Savills’ New York associate, describes the fight for private school places as “out-and-out war”. “Foreign schools, such as the Lycée Francais, are booked to the hilt and Chinese buyers start looking for a residence near an international school before the child is even born,” he says.

Al Barari in Dubai, w here house prices start at £2.5m

For property developers and estate agents, it points to a growing demographic demanding high-quality family housing within walking distance. That demand may not always come from international families relocating, but also from wealthy local families, as the UK’s most prestigious schools increasingly open colleges overseas. There’s now a Wellington College in Beijing, Marlborough College has opened an outpost in Malaysia and Dulwich College is soon to open in Singapore. “Rather than looking at boarding in the UK,” says David Forbes, head of Savills’ Private Office in London, “families are now sending their children to the local branch.”

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