Project Report
| Aug 26, 2024
We are all global citizens - a Model UN in Mexico
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing and Content Management
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A model for learning outside the classroom.
The Model United Nations is a crucial exercise at fostering dialogue, peaceful conflict resolution, and cultural exchange among young people. High school students from Christel House Mexico hosted their first ever Model United Nations at the American School Foundation in Mexico City.
Students were treated to a special speaker for the event – Mauricio Meschoulam, a prominent professor of International Relations, who specializes in Terrorism, Mediation and Peace. In his address to the students, he stressed the importance of promoting peace and reconciliation starting with those around us, emphasizing that it is futile to aim to save the world without first addressing our immediate environment.
The participants of the Model United Nations also enjoyed taped greetings from students at Christel House India, Christel House Jamaica, Christel House South Africa, and Christel House Indianapolis. The shared message forwarded to their Mexico classmates – “We are all global citizens.”
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May 7, 2024
Flor thrives at Christel House Mexico
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing and Content Management
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Flor, in high school, has a passion for dance.
Flor G. joined Christel House Mexico in first grade. “Christel House has supported me immensely,” she says. Now in high school, Flor recognizes what makes her school special. “What makes a Christel House student different is this quality of taking the reins to reinforce themselves, both personally and academically.” Christel House has changed her life. "Christel House has taught me to value myself and others. I have learned to be grateful." She is amazed at her transformation as a young girl starting school. "From being nervous of coming to a new school to where I am now, I have really grown. Christel House is the best, there is no other school like it."
Flor became interested in dance taking after-school classes offered at Christel House. "I became interested and decided to try it out. I truly love dancing."
Watch a video of a remarkable student who has a fresh outlook on overcoming obstacles.
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Jan 10, 2024
Idea Lab opens for students in Mexico
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing and Content Management
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Students enjoy the creative tools in the Idea Lab.
It started as a concept for a student lab filled with the latest technology. The Christel House Mexico Idea Lab offers access to robotics, 3D modeling, and programming projects. Surrounded by students, Daniel Espinosa, Master Teacher for Innovation in Education and ICT, and Executive Director Javier Alarcon performed a ribbon-cutting to open the new space.
The lab is designed to allow mobility and collaboration. The room is equipped with 32 laptops and five high performance desktops to accommodate the necessary programs for student learning. “It's important to give students the best experiences available in terms of access and use of the newest materials, software, technology, and methodologies in education,” says Espinosa. Student feedback about the Idea Lab has been positive. “They feel different in that space. They feel like they're at a private university when they access the Idea Lab. It’s very professional.” He adds, “The Idea Lab is only the first part of the new environment we want to redesign at the school.” David Brown, a long-time friend of Christel House Mexico, provided support for the new Idea Lab and is passionate about technology and education. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, he announced two new annual scholarships for Christel House students.
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