School is the foundation of education, but school life has many aspects. 

School’s charm goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. Students discover not only education but also a sense of belonging, creativity, and enjoyment in the broad and diverse cultural network of school events and activities.

Choreographies, Balcones, and Spirit Week stand out among these aspects of school life each year at Colegio Menor. Even though these activities appear to be rather different, they all aim to make enduring memories, foster a strong feeling of community, and keep the school alive.

Here’s a quick peek at some of the biggest events of the year in which students let their Menor pride soar!

Spirit Week: A Burst of Color and Enthusiasm

October 23-27, 2023

Another fun aspect of school life is Spirit Weeks, when faculty and students get together to celebrate the character and spirit of their institution.

These five-day celebrations are distinguished by a number of themed dress-up days, competitive competitions, and a strong sense of community. The themes range from “Superhero Day” to “Decades Day” to “Pajama Day.” The objective is to foster a strong sense of school pride while encouraging creativity and enthusiasm.

From Oct. 23-27, we got to see the school hallways come to life during Spirit Week thanks to the bright and colorful clothing.

“We always get excited to see people get out of their comfort zone and have fun, even if it’s something simple like wearing pajamas,” commented Rebecca Davila, ClassCo member. These are occasions for students to creatively and playfully express themselves. They can express their originality, humor, and uniqueness while embracing the school’s collective spirit.

Stay tuned for more details about all upcoming events at Colegio Menor. 

Balcones: Our pride of Quito

Early December

We are all incredibly proud to be from Quito, Ecuador. Quito, which is a city renowned for its natural beauty and cultural diversity. A daily reminder of the breathtaking beauty that surrounds us is the sight of approaching, snow-capped volcanoes against a background of clear blue skies.

A unique celebration dedicated to preserving our pride for the culture of Ecuador will take place in early December, when each high school class will compete at choreographing the best performance dedicated to a particular aspect of Ecuador. This year’s theme is …

While this year’s junior class is the defending title holder of the Balcones competition, the word on the street is that there’s more than one class with a few tricks up their sleeves for this year’s edition.

StuGov advisor Isabella Green confirmed that the competition will go down according to the rules, judged by a panel with the appropriate tools.

“All events (like Balcones) are rubric-based decisions,” said Green.

With Balcones, at the beginning of December, we are able to show our divine culture in creative ways, while making people laugh.

Choreographies: The Art of Rhythmic Expression

May 2024

Get ready, because the month of March is the craziest of them all!

Four grades compete with each other to demonstrate their talents. Choreographies are more than just dance performances; they are a reflection of the student’s imagination, focus, and responsibility.

These activities provide kids a chance to express their creative side while remaining physically active. Students frequently use choreographies as a platform to demonstrate their talent and to express themselves in interesting and fascinating ways. In both participants and viewers, they generate excitement and enthusiasm.

Everyone’s dying question these days remains to be: “What are the THEMES?!?”

“We have already chosen the Coreografias themes,” said StuGov president Alegria Davila. “But everyone will have to wait until we announce those themes to find out.”

The commitment and effort that kids put into their school choreographies is one of their most noticeable features. Students from various backgrounds and with various talents and abilities work together in a collaborative process to produce something genuinely unique. Through this process, they learn the value of teamwork as well as the value of discipline, time management, and practice in accomplishing a shared objective.

The result of all of this work is a performance that not only makes the students laugh but also makes them feel proud of themselves. The audience’s presence and the feeling of accomplishment have a long-lasting effect on the performers. They learn an important lesson that goes beyond the stage that with determination and teamwork, they can accomplish amazing things.