Newsletter December 2013
Santa Ponsa Christmas Fair
The holidays are fast approaching and so much has been achieved by the students since half term in October. Our Performing Arts students appeared in an inter-schools production of The Tempest where they performed admirably in association with two other schools and a theatre company. All the rehearsals and learning of copious lines was in addition to their normal A Level work so a huge well done to them! Last Sunday two students performed at the Calvia Christmas Fayre and they sang before a huge audience. It was delightful to feel the community of Palma College coming together to support these youngsters in their first live performance. Additionally one of our young singers is supporting ABC Mallorca at two events before Christmas. We held our first parent teacher afternoon and it was delightful to see many parents, accompanied by their sons and daughters, really engaging in the conversations regarding the progress being made and agreeing to support their children in any way they can.
On top of the extra curricular activities the students are heads down and getting on with their academic studies. Many of them are involved not only with one or two course works projects but also art sketch book preparation which involves a huge amount of time over and above classroom hours. The staff are certainly glad that they have their degrees and teaching qualifications done and dusted as it appears the burden of work for young people seems to increase year on year.
We are looking forward to our final week of this term when we are holding a ‘taster’ afternoon for new students for entry in September 2014. The teaching staff are holding mini sessions in their subjects for anyone interested. There is still time to contact us if you would like a place.
Finally it just remains to wish everyone involved with our community a very happy and peaceful holiday season. We are looking forward to returning fresh and positive in January!
