School Trips Organization in ESA and at the system level
Over the past few months, a series of meetings have taken place at various levels and with different participants about the organisation of the school trips.
At the system level, the organisation of school trips was discussed at the meeting of the Board of Governors and its preparatory committees. In addition, InterParents has contacted the Court of Auditors.
As a response to InterParents letter of 16/03/2026, OSG has reconvened School Trips WG and is revising the Guidelines for school trips, outings and visits. InterParents and the European Commission have met the OSG Accountancy Unit and Procurement Cell who have launched a survey to school managements about the school trip organisation.
At our school level, these sessions brought together school management, teachers, and parent representatives, intended to ensure that this year’s shortcomings will be avoided in the future and that all perspectives were considered in the planning process and to create well-coordinated, memorable experiences that students can truly enjoy.
The discussions have focused on cost, logistics, safety, educational value, and creating enriching experiences for students. You can find more information in the links to the letters and minutes.
At the European School of Alicante the preparation of 2026/2027 school year’s trips started in May 2026 and it was agreed that the process will be finalised by the end of September. The S3 and S6 families will pay the first installment of the cost of the trip in October.
Unfortunately, due to procurement confidentiality clauses, the AMPA’s proposal to revise together the price offers received from the travel agency, and negotiate with the agency to get best value for money, could not go forward. Also, parents’ proposal to agree on a maximum price range for each trip in S3 and S6 was rejected by the school management.
We will keep you posted about any further news about this topic.
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Good luck to our S7 Students who start their final exam on 01/06 !!!
European Schools education is validated by the European Baccalaureate examinations held at the end of year S7. Candidates will sit five written examinations and three oral examinations. L1, L2 and Mathematics are compulsory written examinations.
At the end of year S7, the pupils obtain a preliminary mark, which accounts for 50% of the final mark. This preliminary mark reflects all the formative assessment and summative assessment (Pre-Baccalaureate examinations) carried out by the teachers during S7.
The other 50% of the final mark is obtained through the double correction of the written and oral European Baccalaureate examinations by internal and external examiners. The five written examinations account for 35% of this part and the three oral examinations for 15% of this part.
Some items are allowed, others are forbidden. Don’t forget to read the European Baccalaureate Handbook: a guide for the European Baccalaureate candidates
Appeals are allowed: please refer to Article 12 of the “Arrangements for Implementing the Regulations for the European Baccalaureate”.
The Timetable for the 2026 European Baccalaureate session examinations provides a full calendar of the exams.
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Bees visit the European School of Alicante: a workshop by Granja Masphaël for P1 and P2
P1 and P2 pupils at the European School of Alicante enjoyed an experience as sweet as it was fascinating thanks to the workshop on the world of bees led by Tomás from Granja Masphaël. Throughout the session, the youngest students were able to discover the captivating world of beekeeping in a hands-on, sensory and highly interactive way.
One of the highlights of the workshop was an observation hive with transparent walls, which allowed pupils to see the bees up close as they worked on the honeycombs, moved between the hexagonal cells and lived together inside the colony.
Through illustrated panels, the children learned about the three types of bees that coexist in a hive: the queen, in charge of laying eggs and regulating the life of the colony through pheromones; the worker bees, which collect pollen and nectar, produce honey, wax and royal jelly, and look after the hive; and the drones, whose role is to fertilise the queen. They also discovered the life cycle of bees —from egg to larva, pupa and adult— and the developmental differences between each type.
The workshop also addressed the role of bees as pollinators. Pupils learned that there are many pollinators —insects, birds, rodents, reptiles and even people— and that in Europe bees are the most important ones, with more than 2,000 wild species, representing 10% of global bee diversity.
The sweetest part came with the tasting of hive products: different kinds of honey, pollen and other natural treats that the children sampled using wooden sticks. They also saw real beekeeping tools, such as the honey extractor, as well as a beekeeper’s suit and gloves, and observed pieces of amber with insects trapped inside.
From the AMPA, we would like to thank Granja Masphaël for their dedication in bringing beekeeping into the school, and the teaching staff for making these experiences possible — experiences that spark curiosity and respect for nature from an early age.
AMPA
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Musical. The City
After nineteen years of bringing musical theatre to life on the school’s stage under the direction and dedication of Debbie Nicholson, this year’s production, The City, was welcomed with great pride and excitement. Despite this having been one of the most challenging years in the production’s history — with the future of the show at times uncertain — the final result was once again a great success.
The production featured a remarkable ensemble, including many very young and first-time performers. Their growth and confidence throughout the process have been greatly supported by the leadership, patience, and talent of the more experienced students, who have shown exceptional maturity, kindness, and professionalism, setting a wonderful example for the entire team. A special thanks to Michael Purcell for his musical guidance during the process.
The City is an especially ambitious and original work: a completely bespoke musical created exclusively for the European School of Alicante. With outstanding music by West End composer Corin Buckeridge and a compelling script and lyrics by alumna Elissa Nicholson, the production explores a theme that feels both timely and deeply relevant — society’s growing disconnection from reality and the danger of losing ourselves in our screens. Their creativity and vision have resulted in a thoughtful, moving, and highly contemporary piece of theatre.
Special recognition must also go to choreographer Katie Mayfield and Danelly Valero for bringing such energy, movement, and vibrancy to the stage. Gratitude is equally due to alumna, musical theatre graduate, singer, and vocal coach Alba Hernandez, whose encouragement, expertise, and support helped the young singers deliver performances to be truly proud of.
A huge thanks to Tilius Guiffrida (S6EN) who stepped in to help out with the technical side of the production. His knowledge and skills in managing the sound and lighting desks have grown impressively over the past couple of years, and the production couldn’t have managed without him.
And also a big thanks to volunteer parents who were supporting the whole journey and the final rehearsals, helping with costumes, hair, make-up, snacks…
As a gesture of appreciation and recognition, AMPA brought flowers to all the actors and the team.
We are already looking forward with great excitement to next year’s 20th edition of the European School of Alicante Musical — a milestone celebration that promises and deserves to be truly special. For 2027, the team will be revisiting one their most successful productions of their history of bespoke musicals, The Surface. Back in 2017, this musical was performed at school, as well as at Cigarreras and The Vaults in London, to a full house and a standing ovation! There will be a new format for rehearsals for this multi-lingual musical, so please pay attention to informative meetings and emails.
A celebratory cabaret concert featuring the alumni stars of the ESA Musicals from the past 20 years is also in the early stages of planning — we will keep you informed! As many of them are now professional musicians, it will surely be an unforgettable event.
AMPA
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