We are often our own worst critic, focusing our mind full of things we haven’t done, should have done, need to do… adding to the problems we may face.

One way Mindfulness can help is to “quiet your mind” – by trying to take a step back and be more present in the moment (instead of bringing in past days/months or focusing on the big to-do lists in a way to berate ourselves), we can learn to be more accepting of things the way they are and have more self love.

Happy Father´s Day!

To celebrate Father´s Day today in Nursery and Reception, the students had a special visit from their parents. Together, they did arts and crafts and made cards for their fathers to keep forever.

An individual´s wellbeing is dynamic. How students feel about themselves and their own wellbeing changes over time, in different situations and circumstances, and in response to community and environmental factors. At King´s College we understand how wellbeing can become a powerful force in students’ engagement, learning and development. We also understand that parent and teachers need to work together to ensure the best outcomes, and as such are holding a parent workshop on Monday 1st April at 3.30pm.

Some of our students were in Bangkok competing in the COBIS Primary Games. This an exciting opportunity for students across the world to compete in a variety of sporting activities, whilst also allowing them to make new friends, develop new skills and widen their cultural experiences.

To get an insight of what our students were doing, you can watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iky1SQJA6Q&feature=youtu.be

We have a new blog post on our Mindful Monday´s blog! This Mindful March Action Calendar has daily suggested actions to do throughout March 2019 to help you be more mindful and live in the present moment. Take a look at the Action for Happiness website here:

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/about-us to find out more about their work and goal to create a happier, more caring society.

Every Monday we will be adding a blog for Mindful Monday on our wellbeing page on the school website. This week´s blog post is called ´What Are You Thankful For?´

There has been much research linking gratitude and wellbeing, confirming that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. This week, why not try writing down three to five things you are thankful for each day?

Remember: When you put your attention to something, it will be increasingly present in your life. Why not put your attention on what you are grateful for?

Are you looking for a Summer Camp where your children have the chance to learn English while they have the best time? In King’s College Summer Camps kids have an English immersion while they get to enjoy their favourite hobbies and sports. There are two wonderful programmes available in La Moraleja:

-English Camp for Infants: Their first attempt in becoming bilingual. During this camp, children get to seize the best age range to learn languages with a fantastic programme that includes various games and activities exclusively designed for infants. Our campers have a delightful experience while they learn English without even noticing it! From 3-6 years old. More information HERE: https://summercampsinspain-kings.com/…/camps-for-infants-i…/

All King´s Group staff gathered for a Professional Development weekend in Soto, filled with an array of inspiring speakers and workshops.

Mr Fossey, Jeremy Newton, Gemma Marsden and our HPL ambassadors all spoke about High Performance Learning and how we implement it here in King´s College, La Moraleja. #PDWMADRID2019

TODAY I REMEMBERED YOU

Last November the Spanish department promoted a new initiative in our school in order to foster empathy and solidarity with those who need it. This project was called “Today I remembered you”. The story of this campaign started in Córdoba three years ago when a group of mums wanted to write letters to children who were hospitalized and were going to spend Christmas time far from their homes and families because of their illnesses. Thanks to social networks and by word of mouth this initiative became very popular among Andalusian and then among the rest of Spain.

Carols by Candlelight
On 18th December King’s College School celebrated the festive season with the traditional Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service. After months of rehearsals, orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles and readers from Primary and Secondary came together to put on this amazing show. Students from every year group also worked to decorate the hall and shared their Christmas wishes. Under a ceiling of snowflakes, the audience enjoyed renditions of Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, Somewhere In My Memory, Mozart flute quartet and the traditional hymns. During collections, we were able to raise a significant amount of money for the musical charity, Coro Safari. Mince pies and mulled wine were enjoyed by all at the end.