PARENT NEWSLETTER (28 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER)
Dear Parents, Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Kathryn Salmon Headteacher, Primary SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Yours sincerely, Francisco Escobar Headteacher, Secondary
Dear Parents, Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Kathryn Salmon Headteacher, Primary SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Yours sincerely, Francisco Escobar Headteacher, Secondary
Dear Parents, Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Kathryn Salmon Headteacher, Primary SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Yours sincerely, Francisco Escobar Headteacher, Secondary
Dear Parents, Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Kathryn Salmon Headteacher, Primary SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Yours sincerely, Francisco Escobar Headteacher, Secondary
Dear Parents, I hope you all enjoy a lovely family weekend. Yours sincerely Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, As all year groups have been learning from the IPC unit ‘Being Me in My World’, Monday’s assembly was an opportunity for children to share their thoughts on being global citizens. 39 children […]
Dear Parents, Yours sincerely Elizabeth Batchelor Principal PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Being a global citizen is a hot topic at the moment and so I was particularly pleased earlier this week when a group of Year 6 pupils came to share their views on this subject with me. They were all Spanish as an additional […]
Dear Parents, I am very excited about the new image of our pupils. The uniform looks amazing. Thank you for your full support in this matter. World Peace Day Yesterday we celebrated Peace Day – always a moving event. Pupils and staff were dressed in white and the day culminated in a […]
Dear Parents, Dear Parents, The end of a very busy week two. I hope your child is now fully settled back into school life and any queries you may have had as parents have been resolved. Already there have been numerous meetings for you the parents to attend. Every Primary teacher has been introduced at […]
Dear Parents, It was wonderful to see all your children return safely on Monday, happy and relaxed. They all appear to have enjoyed an exciting holiday but most told us they were glad to be back. I’ve never seen so many happy parents either, also saying they are glad to “bring” them back. We are […]
Dear Parents, This is the penultimate newsletter for this academic year. Next week we will send a final goodbye letter. Where has this year gone? I remember my precious mother used to say “the older you get the quicker time seems to fly”, I know she was right. When you all attend our Annual Graduation […]
Dear Parents, I am proud to announce the selection of our two Head Students: Olga Okhotinskaya and Emilio Hadjisotiriou. They were appointed as a result of a presentation to pupils, a pupil and staff vote, and an interview. Both are outstanding pupils and true ambassadors for Aloha College Marbella. Olga has been a pupil here […]
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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