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🌍✨ This week at BSB City, we welcomed the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) team!

💻Students from Secondary and Pre-University took part in assemblies and workshops about the MareNostrum Supercomputer — the most powerful in Spain — learning what a supercomputer is, its uses, and how people from diverse academic backgrounds contribute to this field.

💡Special thanks to Clàudia Balletbò Huertas and Judith Giroud-Gerbetant Deus from WiCS (Women in Computer Science), an initiative within BSC that promotes and supports women in Computer Science and High-Performance Computing.

👩‍💻 Our students explored the topic of Women in Computing, and dove deeper into the world of data analysis, parallel computing, and the power of collaboration in technology.

💫 As we’ve shared before, some of our Primary students across campuses — and our Year 12 Computer Science students — have also had the opportunity to visit the BSC and see the MareNostrum Supercomputer in person.

🔬 At BSB, we’re proud to keep sparking curiosity in STEM — especially among young girls — and to continue bridging the gender gap in science and technology.

#BSBCity #BarcelonaSupercomputingCenter #STEMEducation #WomenInSTEM #WiCS #Supercomputing #Innovation #BSBCommunity

🎤 Parent Talk with the Executive Principal

Join us for an insightful session with our Executive Principal, Neil Tetley. This is an excellent opportunity to hear updates on key areas of school life, with a special focus on the theme ‘Adapting to the complexities of an AI world’. A Q&A session will follow.

📍 In-person sessions — Sign up for in-person talks via Cognita Connect:
🏫 BSB City (Lucà) — Friday, 14 Nov · 9.00 h
🏫 BSB Castelldefels — Wednesday, 19 Nov · 8.30 h (followed by a tour of our newly expanded STEAM Centre!)
🏫 BSB Sitges — Thursday, 20 Nov · 8.30 h

💻 Online session for all campuses — No sign-up needed!
Tuesday, 18 Nov · 18.00 h — find the link on the Cognita Connect calendar

#BSBCommunity #ParentTalk #BSBEducation #CognitaSchools #SchoolDevelopment #BSBCastelldefels #BSBSitges #BSBCity #BSBNexus #BSBMaresme

🎃 Last Friday, BSB Sitges turned into a sweet and spooky Halloween trail!

👻 We were delighted to welcome students, BSB Alumni (now at BSB Castelldefels), and neighbours for a spooky playground tunnel and neighbourhood Trick-or-Treat. The playground was buzzing with Halloween vibes, complete with Thriller, Ghostbusters, and Monster Mash!

🕸️ We very much value taking part in these community events - it’s such a special chance to connect with our Vallpineda neighbours and celebrate together. We’re happy to open our doors and share smiles, treats, and festive frights with our local community!

#BSBSSitges #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #Community #Vallpineda #Sitges #BSBCommunity

🏅 A huge shout-out to our Secondary students at BSB Castelldefels and BSB City for their outstanding results in the UK Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge!

📐The UKMT Senior Challenge is a prestigious mathematics competition that tests students’ problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills through challenging and creative problems.

🔹 At BSB Castelldefels, 6 students achieved Gold 🥇, 5 received Silver 🥈, and 17 earned Bronze 🥉.

🔹 At BSB City, 3 students were awarded Gold 🥇, 8 Silver 🥈, and 14 Bronze 🥉.

👏 Congratulations to all participants, and a big thank you to our teachers for their guidance and support!

#BSBSecondary #StudentAchievements #UKMT #SeniorChallenge #Mathematics #ProblemSolving #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCity

🎃 Happy Halloween and Bona Castanyada! 🍂

🌰 Throwback Friday! Our Castaween celebrations lit up all our campuses, with our Primary and Early Years students filling the school with fun, creativity, and festive spirit just before half term.

👻 Dressed in spooky but not scary costumes, our students took part in activities to spark their imagination and creativity.

😄 Swipe through to join the festive fun!

#BSBCommunity #Halloween2025 #Castanyada #LocalTraditions #StudentLife #FestiveFun #BSBCity #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBNexus

🏀🏐⚽ To wrap up this first half term, our Secondary students at BSB City competed over two action-packed days in the Sports House Competition!

Teams battled in basketball, volleyball, and football, earning points for their Houses: Fleet 🔵, Electric 🟡, Baker 🔴, and Downing 🟢. The matches took place in our school gym and on the Club Esportiu Europa, making the most of our fantastic sports facilities and collaborations with neighbouring clubs.

🎉 It was two days full of energy, teamwork, and fairplay, with students giving their all, cheering on their Houses!

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