On Wednesday 28th May, our Year 12 Biology students embarked on a field trip to Ojos de Garza beach to explore the fascinating world of rocky shore ecology. 🪨🔬

As part of their fieldwork, students investigated how the distance from the shore influences the density, frequency, and size of key intertidal organisms, including barnacles, algae, and limpets. 🐌🌿🦪

This hands-on experience required students to demonstrate teamwork, planning, and the ability to adapt to the dynamic challenges of the natural environment. 🤝📏🌦 The data collected during the trip will be used in future lessons for statistical analysis 📊 to identify meaningful patterns and relationships.

Following the scientific activity, students took part in a turtle release 🐢 at nearby Melenara beach. The turtle had been rescued and rehabilitated after being injured by plastic waste in the sea—a powerful reminder of the impact of pollution on marine life. ♻️🌍

This memorable trip was an excellent opportunity to combine scientific inquiry with environmental responsibility, leaving a lasting impression on all participants. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬💚

On 15^th May 2025, The British School of Gran Canaria’s catering service successfully passed its scheduled biennial health inspection, carried out by the Health Department of the Government of the Canary Islands. This visit also included a review of our compliance with the Real Decreto de Abril 2025 related to new school menu regulations.

The inspection confirmed that our menus exceed both regional and national standards in terms of variety, nutritional balance, and ingredient quality. Key highlights include:

• Daily vegetables and salads: served in a wide variety every day.
• Fruit: two different options offered daily.
• Legumes: included in the menu every day.
• Fried foods: far below the permitted maximum.
• Dairy, bread, and wholegrain cereals: served weekly and daily, respectively.
• Sugary drinks: strictly prohibited – only water is served.
• Homemade preparation: all meals are prepared in-house with fresh, additive-free ingredients.

The use of iodised salt, high oleic and olive oils, and fully homemade cooking were especially praised. The health inspector described our kitchen as a model for other schools to follow.

As part of the new regulations, the catering team will implement two additional measures: offering wholegrain rice or pasta at least once a week, and introducing a second weekly egg-based dish to diversify protein sources.

This evaluation is a positive feedback on the service provide and also reaffirms our commitment to providing healthy, sustainable, and high-quality school meals. We take this opportunity to thank our families and staff for their ongoing support in achieving this shared goal.

We’re excited to share some wonderful news: this year, The British School of Gran Canaria has been recognised as one of the top schools in Spain by two highly respected sources.

Firstly, El Mundo, one of the country’s leading newspapers, has included us in its prestigious list of Best Schools in Spain under the International Schools category. In addition, the educational platform micole.net has also featured BSGC among its recommended schools.

These recognitions are a reflection of the commitment we share as a school community: to provide a high-quality international education, to support each student on their individual journey, and to uphold the highest academic standards.

We want to sincerely thank our dedicated staff, our supportive families, and of course, our amazing students. Your trust, effort and enthusiasm are what make BSGC such a special place to learn and grow.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

On Tuesday 25^th March the Secondary Drama Club proudly presented the comedy "Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion".  Students have been practicing the play after school since September and all of their hard work came to fruition in a performance that was heartwarming, exceptionally funny and utterly unique.  The play also provided an opportunity for students to excel in other areas including assistant direction, prop design, prop construction and lighting.  This year this talented group of actors and artists joined the drama club from every year group, giving a true community feel to every rehearsal and fostering friendships from Year 7 to Year 13.  We're already looking forward to what they will produce next year!

Year 10 students took part in an insightful PSHE talk by the local organisation GAMA. The workshop, “Género y realidad trans”, explored key topics like gender identity, expressions of gender, trans rights, and relevant legislation.

This talk is part of the Atención a la Diversidad Sexual en el Aula project, funded by the Consejería de Educación y Juventud del Cabildo de Gran Canaria, which aims to encourage positive attitudes towards sexual, gender, and family diversity among young people.

The talks are important as they help students understand diversity, foster respect, and create a safer school environment for everyone. By promoting inclusion and empathy, they equip students with the tools to become more tolerant and aware citizens.

Our appreciation to GAMA for delivering such a meaningful workshop! 🌈 #Inclusion #Diversity #Respect #Empathy #PSHE #GAMA