At Colegio Internacional de Granada, every achievement of our students is a source of pride, and today we want to highlight a particularly significant one: the participation and recognition of our students in the XV Literary Contest of Short Stories for Young People, “On the Edge of the Unthinkable” (“Al borde de lo inconcebible”). This contest brings together young writers each year with immense creative sensibility, capable of transforming ideas, emotions, and stories into texts full of power and imagination.
During the last academic year, several students from our school decided to take another step in their literary education and submitted original short stories, created with enthusiasm and effort. Writing is an essential tool for academic and personal development, and participating in initiatives like this not only allows for the improvement of written expression but also enhances critical thinking and creativity, fundamental values in our educational project.
We are proud to share that two of our students stood out particularly in this contest: Leo G. (2.º ESO) and Eva (4.º ESO), finalists in this edition. Both received their diplomas and recognition at the official ceremony held last Friday, September 26th, an emotional moment in which their dedication, literary sensibility, and capacity to create original and profound stories were valued. This achievement is a testament to the talent that grows every day at our school and the commitment of our young people to culture, reading, and learning.
At our school in Granada, we work to ensure that our students find in reading and writing not only an academic discipline but a form of personal expression and discovery. To write is to think, to organize ideas, to know oneself, and to communicate a unique perspective to the world. For this reason, we encourage literary creativity from the earliest educational stages and encourage students to participate in contests, workshops, and cultural activities that awaken their passion for narrative and literature.
Leo and Eva’s success is the result of their talent, but also of constant effort, hours dedicated to reading, imagining, and correcting, and the courage to share their work with others. In a world where immediacy and digital communication predominate, pausing to write an original story, crafted with detail and emotion, is a valuable act that demonstrates maturity, reflective capacity, and discipline.
In our bilingual school in Granada, we especially value those experiences that push students to surpass themselves and enjoy learning. Participating in a literary contest means facing the challenge of writing without limits and without fear of exploring new ideas. Our finalists have made it clear that imagination, when accompanied by persistence and hard work, can open doors and generate unique opportunities.
In turn, we want to recognize the work of the teaching staff who promote these initiatives, guide students in their creative processes, and create spaces where literature is experienced with enthusiasm. The dedication of teachers and the support of families are key for our students to grow and excel beyond the classroom.
This literary recognition is a reason for celebration for all at our school. It strengthens our conviction that education must support the student in all their dimensions: academic, emotional, creative, and human. At our school in Granada, we will continue to foster cultural experiences that inspire our students to think, discover, and create.
To Leo and Eva, our most sincere congratulations. Thank you for representing our bilingual school in Granada with such pride and sensibility, and for demonstrating that imagination and effort are powerful tools for building stories that leave a mark.
