Feeding the world
Year 10CM and The BSGC have collaborated with the Murphy family who run a food bank in Jinámar. They have organised a Christmas charity to help those in need. So those who have less than us will receive seasonal treats such as shortbread, nougat, chocolate, marzipan, and other surprises.
We have managed to collect a large quantity of food thanks to all of the students. Thank you, Miss McDonald, for telling us about the Murphy family's gesture of goodwill. We are so glad we have helped raise funds for this amazing charity and hope we can work together again in the future.
Mónica Campanario Torres, Nunú Nianzu Shen Ding and Sergio Torrent Cabrera
On Tuesday 18th December, BSGC´s KS4 team (consisting mostly of iGCSE PE students) played against Oakley at Marzagan. The Young Lions battled extremely hard, and put all their efforts in to represent the badge. A couple of goals by Sheikh and Cecilio, however, could not hold off the onslaught from a very well-organised and highly-skilled Oakley side who netted seven times. Nevertheless, the Young Lions can hold their heads high. We should have really scored more in the second half. Yet the "rub of the green" was not on our side.
On Wednesday 5th December, Tafira's Year 4 visited the main post office in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The children observed the process of separation and sorting the letters and packages to be sent. They were also able to post a Christmas card to a Year 4 class at the British School in Seville. The trip was very interesting and the children paid attention when the postal process was explained to them.
Movember started as an Australian movement but it has grown internationally and we have been fundraising to collect money for men with prostate and testicular cancer. Our interest was piqued by an informative Secondary assembly about these health issues which could affect 1.7 million males by 2030. Year 12 have been selling cakes, overseeing a crossbar challenge, and arranging a Tache-a-teacher event where three students will paint moustaches on the lips of three teachers of their choice. At The British School of Gran Canaria, we're committed to changing the face of men's health.
