The British International School of Marbella

Yesterday we officially opened our new cross-country training course!

After raising €750 at the Summer Fair, our pupils and staff took on the challenge of completing 750 laps of the new 400m track. Together, they covered an incredible 300km – the equivalent of travelling from Marbella to Seville!

It was a fantastic day of teamwork, determination and community spirit. Not only did we reach our goal, but we went even further. A brilliant way to celebrate the opening of our new course!

On Saturday, 23rd May, from 10am until 2pm, our school proudly hosted an international-themed Summer Fair featuring exhibitions, international culinary treats, cultural presentations, and interactive workshops. The event brought together our community to celebrate the cultural and international diversity of our school through fun learning and shared experiences.

A huge thank you to all the parents, teachers and students involved, as we are delighted to share that the fair also raised an incredible €4,497.28 for Association Cadi, a charity that supports children with disabilities and special educational needs.

Last week, a select group of BISM’s most talented musicians performed in this year’s Summer Concert, showcasing the incredible work of pupils during EEC lessons and within our school service ensembles. The event also served as a celebration of those who successfully passed their ABRSM examinations, as well as Level 1 and Level 2 instrumental programmes, making for a wonderful evening that highlighted the talent within our school and the excellence of BISM’s Music Department.

A huge thank you to all the students who participated, the Music Department for organising such a fantastic event, and to all the parents and guests in attendance for their support and contribution to this brilliant performance.

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Anton Tohill to the British International School of Marbella.

Anton delivered an inspiring presentation on his journey to success, followed by a powerful talk about his work as a Movember ambassador, with a focus on mental health, recognising when support is needed, and how to support a friend who may not seem themselves.

Following the talk, students took part in a hands-on Gaelic football training session led by Anton, where they developed key skills, improved ball handling, and enjoyed a lively taster game under his expert guidance.

A truly enriching experience combining sport, wellbeing, and inspiration.

Join us for our Summer Concert on Thursday 21st May!

We are delighted to invite our school community to an evening of music and celebration featuring performances from pupils in Years 3–13. From instrumental ensembles to vocal performances, the concert promises a wonderful showcase of talent, creativity, and dedication across the school.

🗓 Thursday 21st May
🕠 5:30pm
🎤 Each performance will be introduced by our pupils
🎵 21 short and varied performances throughout the evening

We look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements of our young musicians and sharing a memorable evening together.

YoungMusicians

Recently, our Early Years Foundation Stage pupils enjoyed one of the first of what will no doubt be many fantastic Sports Days at our wonderful new Early Years campus, taking part in a range of fun yet competitive activities and races including hopscotch, ball toss, sack races, and football and basketball challenges.

A huge congratulations to the Vikings, who finished as overall winners, making them champions in both Early Years and Secondary Sports Day this year! A special thank you to the Sports Department for organising such a brilliant event, and to all the parents who attended for their enthusiastic support.

Last week, BISM celebrated International Jazz Day in epic fashion, highlighting our school’s deep connection to music and performance.

To honor this global event, our Music Department organized a brilliant workshop that brought together some of the best musicians in the school. The day culminated in a series of fantastic performances for our Primary pupils and their parents, showcasing the incredible talent we have across the year groups.

A huge thank you to the Music Department and for making this event possible and to our pupils for such an enjoyable performance. It was a brilliant celebration of music and a great sign of the performing arts talent growing at BISM.