april newsletter
30 April 2026
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT COUNCIL
ECO COMMITTEE
Monthly Newsletter
STUDENT LIFE
Students spend a majority of their time at school, and at ES American School, we aim to provide enriching experiences for everyone throughout the year. Whether it be one of our traditional school wide events, an excursion, or an after school club, students are given ample opportunities to live the local culture and create life long memories with their classmates and teachers.
Halloween Festivities
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Calçotada Luncheon
Multicultural Fair
Writers' Fair
These are just some of the places our students have visited:
- The Sagrada Familia
- Cosmo Caixa Science Museum
- Barcelona City Center Bicycle Tour
- Barcelona History Scavenger Hunt
- Poble Espanyol
- Sant Hilari Adventure Park
- Barcelona Zoo
- Barcelona Aquarium
- CRAM Marine Wildlife Center
- ActivNatura Adventure Park
- Rafting Llavorsi-Sort
- Local Farms
- PortAventura
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF 2024-25
Dear ES American School Community Members,As your newly elected President, I’m excited about this year and the great things we’ll achieve together! My goal is to make sure everyone’s voice is heard, meaning we will need to be more inclusive and open to the opinions and ideas of others. One of my goals is for our community to continue growing stronger and more supportive. I’m especially looking forward to organizing events like our Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations, where we can come together and build on the traditions that make our school unique. We will definitely need to work hard to achieve all these goals. It will take a lot of time management and patience from all of you, but we have each other for support, and I’m here if you need guidance or advice. A big congratulations to everyone who was elected, and I can't wait to work with you. Remember that each one of you has the power to make a difference. I'm sure we all have something wonderful to contribute, and I hope I can make this Student Council a comfortable zone for you to work and be productive. Let’s try to create a memorable year, and hopefully, we can leave a strong legacy behind!
Mariia Kornilova
2024-25 Student Council President
STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
The Student Council members and advisors are some of the most active members in our community. They work diligently throughout the year to provide our students with fun and exciting opportunities to socialize, experience new cultures, and help people in need. They help create new traditions in our school that help define who we are, and raise money for charities that help local children.Panellet Bake Sale
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Pancake Day
Spirit Week - Twins Day
Student Council Through the Years
" If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. "-John Quincy Adams
Our Past Presidents
Student Council President 2024-2025
Ms. Mariia Kornilova (Russia)
Student Council President 2023-2024
Mr. Cooper Hvisten (United States)
Student Council President 2022-2023
Ms. Leana Monteiro (Portugal)
Student Council President 2021-2022
Mr. Andreas Chapides (Cyprus)
Student Council President 2020-2021
Mr. Javier Sánchez Delgado (Spain)
Student Council President 2019-2020
Mr. Hovhannes Madanayn (Armenia)
Student Council President 2018-2019
Ms. Jasmine Saunders (United Kingdom)
Student Council President 2017-2018
Ms. Laura López Giese (Spain)
Student Council President 2016-2017
Mr. Edgar Urmanov (Russia)
Student Council President 2015-2016
Mr. Martin Sonnekus-Williams (United Kingdom)
Student Council President 2014-2015
Mr. Sam Bencheghib (France)
Student Council President 2013-2014
Ms. Maria Matskevich (Russia)
Student Council President 2012-2013
Mr. Francesco Migliano (Italy)
Student Council President 2010-2011
Mr. Nikolay Afanasyev (Russia)
Student Council President 2009-2010
Mr. Li Tang (Australia)
Student Council President 2008-2009
Ms. Caroline W. Thornton (United States)
Student Council President 2007-2008
Mr. Calum A. Gee (United Kingdom)
Student Council President 2006-2007
Mr. Albert A. Mannari (United States)
Student Council President 2005-2006
Mr. Albert A. Mannari (United States)
Student Council President 2004-2005
Ms. Olga Koutseridi (Russia)
Student Council President 2003-2004
Mr. Riccardo D’Andrea (Italy)
Our Sustainability Initiatives
As part of our journey towards becoming an Eco-School, we have implemented several impactful initiatives to promote environmental responsibility within our community:- Campus Recycling System – Installed designated recycling stations in all classrooms to encourage proper waste separation.
- Sustainable Hydration – Installed drinking fountains across campus and eliminated school water bottle vending machines, replacing them with reusable bottles for students.
- Environmental Stewardship – Participated in UNESCO Global Action Days by organizing campus-wide stream cleanups.
- Composting Program – Installed a vermicompost system and provided hands-on training for students to learn about organic waste management.
- Community Awareness & Education – Integrated sustainability topics into school newsletters and launched eco-conscious campaigns.
- Sustainable School Events – Ensured that all school events incorporate recycled and reusable decorations.
- Eco-Friendly Materials – Implemented a whiteboard marker recycling program and transitioned to using recycled paper for all student materials.
- Food Waste Reduction – Partnered with community stakeholders to minimize food waste and promote responsible consumption.
Community Campaigns & School Events
Beyond the classroom, we are taking action through community campaigns and school-wide initiatives to raise awareness and promote responsible food consumption and waste management. Some of our efforts include:
- Food Waste Awareness Campaigns: Engaging the school community in discussions, workshops, and challenges to reduce food waste.
- Eco-Friendly School Events: Ensuring our school gatherings, such as celebrations and fairs, follow sustainable practices, including composting, reducing single-use plastics, and promoting plant-based options.
- Food Rescue & Donations: Partnering with local organizations to redirect surplus food to those in need instead of letting it go to waste.
- Zero-Waste Challenges: Encouraging students and staff to adopt waste-reducing habits like bringing reusable containers and minimizing packaging waste.
By taking these steps, we aim to create lasting habits that extend beyond school and into our wider communities. Join us in making a difference—every small action counts!
OUR ECO-SCHOOLS JOURNEY
2023-24
We began our Eco-Schools journey by focusing on water conservation, reducing single-use plastics, and protecting our local stream. Students led surveys, awareness campaigns, and a stream clean-up with water testing.
2024-25
We expanded our work to food waste, recycling, composting, and green spaces. Students helped introduce a school wormery, improve recycling habits, and support garden planting across campus.
2025-26
This year, we are focusing on reusing, repairing, donating, and recycling resources. Student-led projects include clothing collections, eco-raffles, recycling improvements, and continued composting and garden work.
