Internet Safety

To help us to understand the importance of Internet Safety, members of the National Police visited the children in years 5 and 6, to share important information about the dangers of using social networking sites. The children were able to discuss their experiences, ask questions about how these sites could lead them into difficult situations and received advice about what they should do if they become worried about anything that they meet on-line. This proved to be a valuable experience for the children: they were very attentive to what the police had to tell them and as teachers, we were able to see that the police’s presence really enforced the messages we had been giving them during Internet Safety Week.

Y10 Winners ifs Investor Challenge

After a fiercely fought competition, with a record number of Aloha College teams participating, the winners in the Aloha College school league table are The Crazy Businessmen from the Year 10 Economics Class. This was an outstanding achievement for the team, made up of Stephen, Daniel, Artem and Henri, since they also finished THIRD in the International Schools league, made up of 240 teams from around world. The young investors, who have just started out on their IGCSE Economics studies, invested wisely in early November and carefully managed their portfolio of shares, making slight adjustments along the way. The team also finished 60th out of 7,600 participating teams from the UK and international schools. They made a capital gain of more than €23,000 over the three month period of the competition, after starting with a virtual 100,000 GBP.

Chess Competition

The ability to play chess is an important part of learning at Aloha College and over 200 children have been learning this skill during 2 workshops this term. The best players have competed in an internal contest organised by the Marbella School of Chess and the winners of that will then represent the school in an interschool tournament in Marbella on 19 April. We are expecting another champion again this year!

Charity Race – Save the Children

ALL Aloha College students, from 3 – 18 year olds, ran the Save the Children Charity Race on Friday 1 February. It was a real community event, with parents joining in, and nearly €2000 were raised to help the organisation provide food, medical care and education for the children in the Sahel Desert in Nigeria.

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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