Blog July 2026

Adrenaline and emotions to close the school year: 2nd of Batxillerat celebrates the end of a stage at PortAventura

After months of academic intensity, decisive exams, and many hours of study, the students of 2nd of Batxillerat from the Escola Ateneu have put the best possible finishing touch to their school journey. How is the completion of such a demanding stage celebrated? By experiencing an unforgettable day full of adrenaline, laughter, and fun at PortAventura.

This outing is much more than just a leisure trip: it is recognition of perseverance, well-done work, and sustained effort throughout the Batxillerat cycle.

The reward for well-done work

The path to the end of High School requires a high level of commitment and maturity. Therefore, providing students with a space to disconnect before beginning their new university or professional paths is essential for closing the cycle in a positive and comforting way.

A day at PortAventura allows them to:

• Disconnect from academic pressure: Release the stress accumulated during the school year in a totally playful and festive environment.

• Reinforce group cohesion: Share attractions, emotions, and laughter with classmates with whom they have shared so many hours of study.

• Create memories for a lifetime: Build the last collective memories of their school stage before parting ways academically.

New horizons ahead

This celebration marks the symbolic closure of a period of personal and academic growth at the center. The students leave behind the classrooms of the school, but take with them a backpack full of learnings, solidified friendships, and unforgettable experiences.

We at the school couldn't be prouder of their evolution and the maturity with which they have faced each challenge of the year. You’ve truly earned it!

How did you experience this special stage closure at home? What was the most talked-about attraction or moment of the day? Leave us your comment below and send your message of congratulations to the 2nd year of Baccalaureate promotion!

The Ateneu Cup travels this summer: participate in the photography contest and win family experiences

Summer is a time for disconnecting, discovering new places, and enjoying well-deserved vacations. However, being part of a community like the Ateneu School means taking a piece of our project wherever we go. This year, our already iconic Ateneu Cup has become the best travel companion for all families.

At the beach, in the mountains, visiting cities full of history or exploring distant destinations, the Got Ateneu accompanies us to remind us who we are and where we come from, showing the spirit of our school around the world.

The summer contest: keep the connection with the school alive

To celebrate this traveling presence and share the experiences of our families, we continue with our traditional summer photo contest. Each submitted image is a window into your vacations and a fun way to keep the school network active during the months of July and August.

Participating has its rewards! Among all the photographs received, we will raffle 3 family experience packs designed to keep enjoying leisure time together.

How can you participate?

1. Take the Ateneu Cup: Include the cup in your backpack or travel bag.

2. Capture the moment: Take a creative or beautiful photo at your holiday destination where the cup is the star.

3. Send us your image: Get us the photo before the deadline and enter directly into the raffle.

We share the Ateneu community

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this initiative of ours and to opt for one of the three special prizes for the whole family.

Where has the Ateneu Cup accompanied you this holiday? What has been the most distant or curious destination where you took it? Leave us your comment below, send us your photo, and share this article with other families from the center!

Registration for the extracurricular activities 2026-2027 at the Ateneu is now open: a comprehensive offer for all ages

With the start of the new school year around the corner, it is time to plan the afternoons of our children and young people. At the Ateneu School, we have everything ready to launch a new and varied program of extracurricular activities designed for the personal, physical, and creative development of the entire community, from early childhood to adulthood.

Integral development goes beyond classroom hours. Afternoon activities allow students to explore new passions, strengthen teamwork, and gain independence in a safe and familiar environment.

A diversified offer for all interests

For the 2026-2027 school year, we have designed a catalog of activities structured in different areas of development:

• Sports and physical activity: Basketball, futsal, inline skating, taekwondo, table tennis, and move and play (ideal for working on motor skills and cooperative play in the early stages).

• Artistic expression: Batucada, musical experimentation, choreography workshop, and musical theater, options to enhance rhythm, creativity, and body expression.

• Reinforcement and new technologies: English and robotics, designed to enhance language skills and logical thinking.

• Space for adults: Table tennis and zumba, to promote health and coexistence among the families of the center.

Practical information and start dates

The activities will start the week of September 15, 2026. To ensure coordination and balance of the groups, we recommend registering as soon as possible.

• Start of activities: From September 15, 2026.

• Information and registrations: Contact directly via email extraescolars@ateneuinstructiu.com.

Let's build the new course together

Extracurricular activities are a key meeting point to build community and enjoy school from a different perspective.

What activities do you plan to choose for this course? Do you have any questions about the schedules or the age groups? Leave us your comment below or write to us at the extracurricular email to resolve your inquiries!

Municipal recognition for Laia: the Sant Joan Despí Town Hall awards her excellence in the PAU

Effort, perseverance, and well-done work always bear fruit, and when these results receive public recognition, the joy multiplies for the entire educational community. Laia, a student at the Ateneu School, has been awarded by the Sant Joan Despí Town Hall among the municipality's students with the highest grades in the university entrance exams (PAU).

This institutional recognition values months of dedication, rigor, and many hours of shared study, marking the brilliant closure of an exemplary school stage.

The success of the students: a shared path

Achieving a distinguished qualification in the PAU requires a high level of self-demand and personal maturity from the students. However, behind this great achievement is a support network that makes academic success possible:

• The student's commitment: Determination, intellectual curiosity, and perseverance to achieve personal and academic goals.

• Teacher support: A team of educators dedicated to guiding, preparing, and motivating students at every step of their preparation for the entrance exams.

• The family support: The complicity and the containment environment at home, essential during the months of demand and intense preparation.

Pride in community and inspiration for the future

The success of Laia is a reflection of the values we strive to cultivate day by day in the classrooms of the Ateneu. Seeing how our young people achieve their goals and open the doors to the university studies of their dreams fills the entire faculty with pride and serves as inspiration for the early promotions that continue their journey at the center.

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts, Laia! We wish you the best in this new university stage that now begins.

Do you want to send your congratulatory message to Laia or share your memory of the Selectivity stage? Leave us your comment below and join the tribute of the Ateneu community!