Trial Exams IB and IGCSE

Year 11 and Year 13 students at Aloha College have been sitting their trial exams recently. These are practice exams held under exam conditions and the idea is to let the pupils know exactly how the sessions are run so they do not get any surprises when the real ones come along.

Year 3 Visit to Marbella

Year 3’s annual visit to Marbella took place recently and this year’s students were able to discover and enjoy the town’s oldest and most well-known buildings, such as the Town Hall, the Cortijo Miraflores Museum, the Encarnation church, the Engraviings Museum and the Arabic castle walls. After behaving impeccably at every stage of this cultural visit, the students let off some of their energy in the Alameda and Constitution Parks..

Cambridge YLE Certificate

Aloha Senior School pupils are well used to the University of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) examinations. Now Junior School pupils whose first language is not English have a chance to work for a qualification from this prestigious organisation.

IB Visit Creative Arts London – 16 December 10

The Creative Arts department have recently returned from a successful education visit to London. Twenty two IB students from both Visual Arts and Theatre joined members of staff for a five day cultural tour of the city. London was the perfect choice of location as it gave our students a valuable array of experiences and an ideal opportunity to enrich their understanding of their subject areas. Art visited a vast array of galleries including the Tate modern and Saatchi, and the Theatre students enjoyed a range of experiences that included live theatre, backstage tours and studio workshops. Other highlights included the London Eye, a live comedy show and the West End production of Oliver. Some students also had the opportunity to look at university courses.

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Darren Roth
Earned his BA(Hons) in English Literature from Cardiff University before completing his teaching qualification as a secondary English teacher at Swansea University. Over 17 years in South Wales, he held roles including Head of English, Head of Sixth Form, and senior management before joining Aloha College Marbella in 2012. A passionate educator, Darren finds immense satisfaction in students’ success.
His diverse interests extend beyond the classroom. Darren obtained his pilot’s licence at 17 through a Royal Air Force scholarship and continued training for years. He volunteered in the Camp America scheme, played water polo for Wales Under 18s, and taught children to swim.
Outside of his professional and athletic pursuits, Darren enjoys reading, cycling, and walking his rescue Yorkshire Terrier, Charley. A paddleboarding enthusiast, he finds joy in outdoor activities. Darren also has a flair for cooking and delights in preparing meals for friends. He holds a special affection for the Andalusian sunshine and seizes every opportunity to explore Spain and beyond.
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Kate Edwards
Kate graduated from the University of Central England with a BEd (Hons) in Primary Education, specialising in the Early Years. As an experienced leader in both UK and international educational settings, Kate is committed to providing students with a learning environment that celebrates effort and achievement in both academic and personal endeavors. In July 2019, Kate, completed the Cobis Program for Aspiring Heads, before taking on her first headship with us in 2023. 
In her spare time, Kate loves spending time with her husband and three children. They often enjoy trips to the park, constructing Lego masterpieces, strolls along the beach and splashing about in the pool. When time allows, Kate also loves to bake.  At home you’ll often find her whipping up a storm in the kitchen. Rumour has it, she dreams of donning the iconic apron on the Great British Bake Off one day! 
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We won’t have summer camp in 2024

We are working on an excellent program
for summer 2025