Jolly Phonics: The magic of learning to read and write through play
Learning to read and write in a second language can seem like a major challenge during early childhood. However, when neuroscience and play come together, learning to read and write in English becomes a fascinating journey of discovery. In our classrooms, the Jolly Phonics programme transforms this process into a multi-sensory experience that naturally guides […]
¡Welcome back! Chloe y Amelia vuelven a Santa Gema para un nuevo curso de inglés
Hi everyone, We are Chloe and Amelia and we are returning English language assistants this year at Santa Gema. This is our second year at the school and we are so excited to be back! We can’t wait to hear all about the students’ summer breaks and share a bit about our time in our […]
Aprendiendo juntos en Santa Gema: visita de docentes y directores belgas dentro del programa Erasmus+
Durante el mes de mayo, el Colegio Santa Gema Galgani recibió a un grupo de docentes y directores belgas. Esta provechosa estancia de Job Shadowing se desarrolló en el marco del programa Erasmus+. Durante su estancia, los visitantes conocieron de cerca el día a día del colegio. Entraron en aulas de Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria […]
Building Bridges Through Letters: Our International Pen Pal Project
At Colegio Santa Gema Galgani, meaningful learning experiences and real-world communication are at the heart of our bilingual programme. This term, our 3rd and 4th grade students had the exciting opportunity to take part in an international pen pal project organised by our Language Assistant, Amelia Maloney. How the International Pen Pal Project Began Inspired […]
Erasmus+ en Clermont-l’Hérault
Nuestra aventura de Erasmus+ en Clermont-l’Hérault comenzó con una cálida acogida en Montpellier. Tras convivir con familias del Lycée René Gosse, exploramos la riqueza del entorno. Recorrimos la historia local a pie y disfrutamos del sol en Sète, la «Venecia francesa». Estas actividades permitieron estrechar lazos entre alumnos y profesores de ambos países. En el […]
Luck, Legends, and Little Leprechauns: St. Patrick’s Day Magic at School!
The hallways of our Infantil building turned a vibrant shade of emerald this week as our youngest learners dove headfirst into the enchanting world of St. Patrick’s Day. It wasn’t just about wearing green; it was a full cultural immersion guided by our wonderful Language Assistants, who brought the traditions of the Emerald Isle straight […]
Valentine’s Day Celebrations Across Primary
This month, our school celebrated Valentine’s Day with meaningful and creative activities in all three cycles, focusing on love, friendship, and kindness. In 1st Cycle, students took part in an artistic project inspired by the famous artist Keith Haring. They created their own love-heart characters while learning about four elements of art: shape, colour, line, and […]
Hamlet Comes to Life: 3º ESO Escape Room Experience
On Thursday, 11 December, our 3º ESO students stepped into the mysterious and dramatic world of Shakespeare’s Hamlet through an immersive escape room experience delivered by our Cambridge Partners. This innovative activity offered students a unique opportunity to engage with one of Shakespeare’s greatest works in an imaginative and hands-on way. Hamlet, written around 1600, is one […]
16th Annual Christmas Carol Festival 2025
On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, our school proudly took part in the XVI Festival de Villancicos en Inglés, organised by UCETAM at the beautiful Teatro Josep Carreras in Fuenlabrada. The concert began at 18:00, bringing together only seven selected schools from the UCETAM network—an honour for our community and a wonderful opportunity for our students to […]
Autumn Adventures and Thanksgiving Spirit at Santa Gema Galgani
This month, our English Department embraced the colours, traditions, and values of Autumn and Thanksgiving across all stages of our bilingual programme. From our youngest learners to our oldest secondary students, everyone found creative and meaningful ways to celebrate gratitude and the beauty of the season. Fun with Phonics in Infantil In Infantil, our language […]
