El pasado 18 de mayo, la comunidad educativa de Denham School dio inicio a la Semana de la Seguridad Escolar con un significativo acto cívico liderado por los estudiantes de 8th grade.

En esta oportunidad, la presentación de los alumnos estuvo centrada en promover la prevención y el autocuidado, poniendo un especial énfasis en el valor de la responsabilidad como el pilar fundamental para mantener un entorno seguro y protegido.

A través de esta instancia, el curso reforzó el compromiso de cada integrante de la comunidad escolar para actuar de manera consciente, cuidando tanto de la seguridad propia como la de sus compañeros.

El pasado lunes 4 de mayo, nuestra comunidad educativa se reunió para celebrar el tradicional acto cívico, una instancia marcada por la reflexión y el encuentro. En esta oportunidad, la ceremonia estuvo dedicada a la conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Familia.
La organización y ejecución del acto estuvo a cargo de los estudiantes de 10th grade, quienes demostraron un gran compromiso y liderazgo. A través de sus intervenciones, los alumnos recordaron el rol fundamental que tienen los hogares en el desarrollo integral de cada persona y en la construcción de una sociedad más justa.
Un punto central de la jornada fue la reflexión sobre el valor de la armonía. Se destacó la importancia de cultivar un ambiente de paz, respeto y entendimiento mutuo, tanto dentro del núcleo familiar como en las aulas de nuestro colegio.
Agradecemos a los estudiantes de 10th grade y a sus profesores por invitarnos a mantener la armonía como un pilar diario en nuestras vidas.

El Acto Cívico por el Día de la Concientización del Autismo 2026, realizado el pasado 6 de abril, en Denham School, liderado por el equipo SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), representó un espacio clave para fomentar la inclusión y el respeto a la neurodiversidad dentro de la comunidad escolar.
Este evento, realizado en el marco del lema internacional de 2026 “Autismo y Humanidad: Toda Vida Tiene Valor”, tuvo como objetivos principales:Visibilización y Sensibilización: Promover una comprensión profunda de los desafíos que enfrentan las personas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) y reconocer sus fortalezas únicas.Cultura de Inclusión: El equipo SEND buscó transformar la percepción del autismo, pasando del juicio a la empatía, y fortaleciendo un entorno donde cada estudiante se sienta valorado y acompañado.Compromiso Institucional: Reafirmar el compromiso de Denham School con una educación integral que valore las diferencias individuales como una riqueza para la convivencia.El Valor de la PacienciaDurante el acto se destacó la paciencia no solo como una virtud, sino como una herramienta fundamental para la convivencia inclusiva:Entendimiento del “Tiempo Único”: Se enfatizó que la paciencia permite comprender que las personas autistas pueden requerir tiempos y procesos distintos para comunicarse y conectarse con el entorno.Fortalecimiento de Vínculos: La paciencia en el aula ayuda a construir relaciones sólidas basadas en la confianza, reduciendo la frustración y fomentando un ambiente de calma y seguridad para todos los estudiantes.

Last Tuesday, April 31, our educational community gathered to celebrate the traditional Investiture Ceremony of the Generation of 2026. This event, full of symbolism, marks the beginning of the last school year for our fourth grade students.
During the day, the young people received the emblematic black t-shirt, a badge that not only differentiates them from the rest of the students, but also represents their hierarchy and commitment as the next graduates. Between applause and tears of emotion, the importance of this group as references and examples of values ​​for younger generations was highlighted. Congratulations, Senior Class 2026!
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On March 23, our educational community gathered to be part of a significant civic event led by 11th Grade students. In this instance, the main focus was the commemoration of the Day Against Cyberbullying (Stop Cyberbullying), a date of vital importance in the Chilean school calendar.
During the presentation, the 11th grade students highlighted that digital coexistence is an extension of our values ​​in the classroom. Through a reflective message, they emphasized that respect is the cornerstone to prevent situations of abuse online, inviting their colleagues—from the smallest to the largest—to be agents of change and promote a safe and empathetic virtual environment.
Why is this day important?
In Chile, the Day Against Cyberbullying seeks to make visible the risks of the digital environment and promote the responsible use of technology. As a school, we reaffirm our commitment to training digital citizens who understand that behind every screen there is a person who deserves good treatment.
We thank the 11th Grade for their leadership on this day and the entire Denham School community for actively participating in building a school coexistence based on kindness and mutual protection.
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The civic event held by Senior Class, in commemoration of International Women's Day, focused on promoting equity as an essential value in school life. Through the contextualization of the anniversary, the historical importance of women's struggle for their rights and its validity today was highlighted, emphasizing that stereotypes and inequalities still persist that require reflection and change.

One of the most significant moments was the dramatization, which showed how stereotypes influence the assignment of roles, promoting the importance of valuing individual abilities and interests. The event concluded with a training message and a challenge for the school community, inviting them to identify and transform everyday practices into more fair and inclusive actions, reinforcing that equity is built every day through conscious decisions.

Last Wednesday, December 17, we celebrated the 8th grade graduation ceremony. Both courses finally culminated their basic school stage with an emotional ceremony by their headteachers Sir Claudio and Miss Karina, as well as by all the collaborators of our school.

The ceremony included speeches by Miss Paola Rojas, Principal and both headteachers. In addition, the students were able to receive letters from their parents, thus experiencing a special and very emotional moment for them. We wish you again, our dear 8th blue and 8th orange students and their families, our best wishes from the Denham School community.

What pride and how much emotion was experienced in our school!

We witnessed an unforgettable version of the Reading Ceremony, that magical moment where our little ones in 1st grade not only show that they already know how to read, but invite us to enter their own fantasy world.

On this occasion, the children from both grades left everyone with their mouths open by presenting a story created by themselves. With an enviable personality, some smiles, the students, despite their nervousness, stood in front of an audience full of parents, family, friends, teachers and educational assistants, demonstrating that reading is, above all, a tool to create and dream big.

The day was marked by the words full of affection from their Teachers. Miss Laura Cataldo, who addressed the attendees highlighting the tremendous progress of the children, Miss Valery Muñoz, highlighting the importance of learning to read and write at an early age, while Miss Danixza Barrientos Head teacher of 1st blue, also shared his excitement at seeing the commitment and joy with which his students faced this challenge.

For our families, seeing the little ones read their own stories was a gift to the heart. We know that learning to read is like receiving a master key: from today, the doors to infinite worlds and possibilities open to you. And what better way to do it than by sharing a work born from your own creativity!

It is not easy to stand on stage and speak in front of so many people, but our students did it with an audacity that filled us with admiration. They overcame their nerves, practiced with enthusiasm and the result was simply wonderful.

We wholeheartedly congratulate our brave 1st grade readers. We are sure that this is just the beginning of a long and beautiful journey of love for books and writing.

Keep flying high, little readers!