Secondary education
Secondary education
The first and second cycles of Secondary Education at Urdaneta School are located in different buildings, which means that the first cycle students are in a more comfortable environment for them, with students of similar ages, something that also happens with the second cycle students, who share a building with the Baccalaureate students.
The close coordination between both cycles allows for a coherent pedagogical itinerary focused primarily on Baccalaureate studies. Students in this stage have 32 hours of class time per week, two hours above the official schedule that increase the time dedicated to core subjects .
Within the framework of our ICT Action Plan, we have launched the 1×1 project in this stage. This is a project aimed at the virtualization of classrooms in which each student has their own digital device as the main learning tool .
The incorporation of digital educational content developed by teachers, digital book licenses and access to multiple digital resources and tools instead of traditional textbooks, favors the application of teaching and learning models based on innovative methodologies (cooperative learning and project work) and in which we try to make the most of the opportunities offered by ICT for their optimal development.
In each course of this stage, students can choose an optional subject that allows them to personalize their learning .
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Linguistic project
Our trilingual model has reached 1st year of ESO. Year after year we continue to implement the necessary methodologies so that our students improve their language skills.
The language offer at this level is increased with a fourth language, French , which can be taken as an elective throughout the entire stage. And with the Language Workshop, a subject designed for students who are interested in languages and who can choose as an elective to work on acquiring skills related to the understanding and expression, both oral and written, of the language, through eminently practical work.
Our journey in language teaching is long, we use the CLIL methodology (integrated learning of content and foreign languages) and TIL (integrated language treatment). At this stage, the center organizes exchanges with other foreign centers in order to learn about their cultures and strengthen language skills.
Starting in the 2nd year of ESO, students at this level can also begin to take the Dual Baccalaureate, which will allow them to receive the same qualification as American students upon completing High School , which is recognized in all states and at all universities in the world.
STEAM
The approach to teaching science and technology is common throughout the school and at this stage it is developed with different interventions.
The hours devoted to mathematics are increased and for students who have difficulties in learning and understanding mathematical concepts, we offer them a “Mathematics Reinforcement” course with the aim of providing them with reinforcement and a simpler vision of this area through more personalized attention.
As in the rest of the stages, the science subjects try to approach theoretical content in an experiential way, to make learning more meaningful.
Students who wish to can expand their knowledge of robotics ; in this optional subject, the use of advanced applications is deepened and students are introduced to robotics and programming experiences, making complex and modular constructions, applying programming and communication techniques, and developing mobile applications and robots as a team. Some students represent us with very good results in fairs and competitions such as the First Lego League and Elhuyar Zientza Azoka .
On the occasion of the celebration of the Week of Science, Technology and Innovation in our School, it is becoming a tradition to celebrate and actively participate in different activities that lead to knowing and valuing the contribution of science and technology in our lives.
Social culture and art to learn to enjoy
The visual arts at this stage aim to express themselves creatively through the tools of plastic and visual language and to know how to relate them to other areas of knowledge
Using plastic language is essential to represent emotions and feelings, experiences and ideas, contributing to communication, critical reflection and respect between people.
In addition, as a complement to what is worked on in the classroom, numerous cultural activities are carried out (Eitb, Archaeological Museum, Ferrería del Pobal, Opera at the Euskalduna Palace…) and the students can enjoy plays in different languages , performed by specialised companies.
Information and Communication Technologies give students the role of creators of information. With this 4th ESO elective, communication skills are put to the service of their training at school with a future perspective and they become familiar with new habits of learning, creativity and communication .
Attention to diversity
Attention to diversity is a fundamental pedagogical principle for us, so we try to meet the individual needs of each student, trying to obtain the maximum possible development from each one.
The personalized attention of tutors and teachers is complemented throughout the stage with various educational splits and reinforcements that allow us to work more closely in small groups of students.
Sport
Every week, students spend one of their Physical Education sessions perfecting their swimming skills at the school facilities.
Our commitment to offering a wide range of sports allows students who wish to do so to continue participating in our teams, initially in school competitions, and then in federated competitions.
Training schedules are set at the end of classes, and the school has a sports bus service for the return of students to their homes after finishing their extracurricular activities.
During the holiday periods, the Sports Club organizes camps for various sports and throughout the year various activities such as Handball Day, Hockey Day, Basketball Tournament, School Cross Country, etc.
Life in Secondary
As a complement to their comprehensive training in all courses, our students have the opportunity to attend different talks given by specialized personnel : Ertzaintza (bullying, cyberbullying, civic behavior or drug use), book authors, talks on social exclusion. In addition, as a complement to what is worked on in the classroom, numerous cultural outings are organized.
Coexistence
All our ESO students enjoy a day of coexistence outside the school environment every year organized by the Pastoral Department . This is an important activity in the school educational project, intended to promote the consolidation of the group through coexistence and education in values.
Interclasses-parties
For our students, the preparation and celebration of the school parties constitute one of the most important moments of the year. These days are full of sports and recreational activities (gymnanas, gastronomic contest, playbacks , games, performances …) in which our young people participate with enthusiasm. They begin with interclass competitions, in which students passionately defend their classrooms in various sports categories in an attempt to reach the finals.
Special attention should also be paid to the costume parade. Each class participates, in a responsible and autonomous manner, in the preparation of a choreography that culminates on the day of the parade in an event open to all families who come en masse to enjoy it.
Extracurricular activities
In Secondary School we offer numerous extracurricular activities, which take place after school. In-depth language activities, cultural activities (theater, music, painting, chess, etc.) and various sports disciplines, an adequate complement to academic activity and which contribute to the physical and intellectual development of students at this stage.
The school has a bus service to return to their homes during extracurricular hours.