School News
Three Year 6 classrooms have been redesigned into a single space to create a more open and flexible learning environment, which now enables children to learn in a variety of ways that are more suited to their preferred learning styles.
On Friday, 22nd June the BSB officially launched the BSB Alumni network. The school marked this very special occasion with a sensational welcome event, with over 60 attendees and as a perfect round off to yet another successful academic year.
Luisa Tristán, Managing Director of Cognita Spain, explains in an interview with national newspaper La Razón (11/06/2018) that everything is now available online, leading to the challenge of teaching students how to use this information and develop the skills that allow them to adapt to a world that is constantly changing.
The end of year trip to the United Kingdom is the perfect way for Year 6 to round off their time in Primary. This year it was even more special as students from BSB Sitges who will be moving to the Castelldefels campus next academic year joined the trip.
It is a lovely celebration that originated in 1918 and consists of decorating the streets with carpets of flowers. BSB leaders of the initiative, Ms Mercè Llobet and Ms Ariana Navas, tell us about the school’s experience at the event.
Pupils from Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 keep demonstrating their progress and fair play.
The students travelled to Berlin, Germany, to explore the city’s rich history and culture, and to practice their language skills.
Their 2018 BSB STEM video entry, “Flight Wing”, entered the “Harry and Margaret Kroto Prize for Innovative Use of Technology in Science Learning”, which is proudly coordinated by the University of Sheffield.
The funds will be donated to different organisations the school has been collaborating with, such as Save the Children, Water Aid, Malayaka House, CRAM, and 'Restoration Gateway'.
At tournament in Sant Pere de Ribes on Sunday for continuously exemplifying the BSB values, their positive attitude and the high-level of leadership shown.
BSB Nexus provides a distinct educational model that not only educates students aged 16 to 18 academically but also helps them develop 21st century skills, including critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication, and teamwork, to meet the demands of a fast-changing world.
Guitar students offered a live recital to their parents and classmates as they prepare for their ABRSM exams.
Yiyang in Year 11 has been awarded with a Gold Medal Award for being amongst the top 100 students of his age group in the Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad this year
The whole of Year 6 from both BSB Sitges and Castelldefels campuses came together to complete team games on Castelldefels beach in preparation for their moving up to Year 7 in September.
A group of students from BSB participate in a Music Workshop with other BISA (Barcelona International Schools Association) schools.
For the third year in a row, BSB held its annual UK and European University Fair on 18th April at BSB Nexus, the new Pre-University campus in Castelldefels.
Amazing presentation of language assistants Anna G, Anna de A and Matthew about their participation in the “Sharing to Learn” project at Castelldefels radio station (98.0 FM).
On Sunday, 18th March, pupils from both Castelldefels and Sitges campuses took part in Education First Football Cup in Barcelona. The children were rewarded with their efforts picking up the fair play trophy at the tournament
200 Primary students from BSB Sitges and BSB Castelldefels were invited to perform in a celebration of music at 2018 KS2 Recitals
52 eager literary buffs across Key Stage 3 share and celebrate their love of reading and literature at Fourth BISA (Unofficial) Children’s Lit Quiz at the Castelldefels campus. One of the BSB teams comes joint runner-up!
On 9th March 2018, the whole of Year 6 Kusama and Warhol took part in a Traditional Games Event organised by the Sitges Council with five other Sitges Primary schools, an activity which will only support their transition to Secondary school in September.
We are thrilled to report that BSB students attended the Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) which took place in Madrid from 9th to 12th March.
On 1st and 2nd March, over 60 of our U14, U16 and U18 boys and girls football teams took to the field for the annual BISA Football Tournament
A lovely day for the 11th BSB Sponsored Walk/Run organised by CAS students at the Olympic Canal to raise money for Save the Children
The BSB has once again been named as one of the top 30 Best International Schools in Spain by the national “El Mundo” newspaper.
52 students from seven member schools of the Barcelona International Schools Association (BISA) will take part. The aim of the competition is to encourage wide reading for pleasure and a love for books amongst young people
3rd March, 10am, at the Olympic Canal in Castelldefels - BSB fundraising event to support Save the Children´s programmes against child malnutrition
The inspiring experience of some members of the BSB and Cognita Spain at the British Educational Training and Technology show (BETT 2018).
No less than 70 Students at the BSB have registered for practical instrument exams with ABRSM in the May/June exam period!
First stage of the recent collaboration between BSB students and Malayaka House Orphanage in Entebbe, Uganda. Students presented the funds raised so far.
BSB Castelldefels hosts ninth Spanish University Fair with 25 leading universities to inform students of undergraduate courses and entrance requirements.
Luisa Tristán, Managing Director of Cognita Spain, examines the need to transform the current educational model into a system which meets the requirements of a future that is presently yet unknown to us. (La Vanguardia newspaper)
Paul Cookson, celebrated poet and performer, visits BSB and inspires everyone with his absolutely outstanding poetry performances
Impressive sportsmanship and respect, and considerable improvement in the performances of BSB students in handball meeting.
Mrs Heather Bell, Head of the Sitges Campus of The British School of Barcelona, received the 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award at the Cognita's Global Education Conference 2017,
For the eighth year in a row, the BSB English Department held the much-anticipated ‘Spelling Bee Competition’. Twelve students who made it to the final!
