Colegio San José Barranquilla

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We excelled at Cervantes MUN 2025

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San JoséPhotos & Videos: courtesy of Academic Extension OfficeCongratulations to our students for their outstanding participation in the Model United Nations hosted by Colegio Liceo de Cervantes, from September 11st to 13th.- Juan S. Correa López (Best Delegate)- David Sara Marimón  (Peacekeeper)- Alejandra Granados Mendoza- Victoria Montes ManjarrézThe central theme of the event was “Unlock the vision, build the legacy”.This experience allowed them to showcase their skills in argumentation and public speaking.Our Social Studies Department (Ms. Sara Ramírez) and the Academic Extension Office (Miss María J. Martínez) accompanied and supported them throughout this process. 

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Our teacher at the World Theater Festival

We proudly share the international participation of Mr. Andrés Robayo Carrillo, our Theater Teacher and Coordinator of the Arts Department, at the World Theater Festival in Monaco, during the last week of August 2025.

As part of the group Teatro Actores de Barranquilla, Mr. Andrés portrayed “Chá Chá Chá”, the main character of the play “La muerte no triunfó aquí”, inspired by Carnaval de Barranquilla.

Did you know? our teacher has previously represented Colombia at similar international events.

Without a doubt, these experiences enrich both his classes and the artistic groups he leads at Colegio San José.

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Inter-School Oratory Contest: Biffi La Salle

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José We share the outstanding participation of two of our students in the Inter-School Oratory Contest of Colegio Biffi La Salle in Barranquilla, on September 4, 2025. We congratulate Manuela Corzo Neira and Juan J. Vega Gutiérrez, from 5th Grade, who advanced to the 2nd round of the contest. We also highlight José Herrera Guarín, our Spanish Department Coordinator, who accompanied our students throughout the process. We thank the host school for allowing us to take part in this activity, which contributes to the integral formation of our educational community.

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We were at COLMUN of Colegio Colón

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing – Colegio San JoséPhotos and Videos: Academic Extension OfficeThank you, Colegio Colón for the invitation to the Model United Nations, COLMUN II, held on August 28th and 29th at Universidad del Norte.Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding participation in this debate and public speaking activity:– Samuel Macareno Alies – Best Junior Senator– Juan J. Gómez CortésWe also recognize the support of teacher Nathalia Tapia from the Social Studies Department, and Miss María J. Martínez, Coordinator of Academic Extension, for making our participation in this event possible. 

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We have a new Campus Ministry Director

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José We have a new Campus Ministry Director! He is Father Héctor Manuel Londoño Montoya, SJ, born in Bello (Antioquia, Colombia). Here’s a little about him: - He has studied Education and Religious Sciences, as well as Philosophy, Theology, and Ignatian Spirituality. - He previously served as Campus Ministry Director at Colegio Berchmans (Cali) and Mayor San Bartolome (Bogotá). - He was also Superior of the Jesuit communities in Pasto and Medellín. Fun Fact: He enjoys walking, gardening, reading, and spending time in silence. “It’s not a hobby, but I truly enjoy exercising my priestly ministry when I serve through reconciliation — listening to and accompanying people,” shares Fr. Héctor Manuel. Let’s give him a warm welcome and wish him the very best in this new mission!

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Student Government Candidates’ Forum

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San JoséIn just a few days, we will know who our new Student Council Representatives and Presidents are!Meanwhile, on August 29th, the candidates for the Student Government held a forum to introduce themselves to the entire Educational Community.CANDIDATESSTUDENT REPRESENTATIVE5th Grade:- Antonia Arango Prado- Victoria Contreras Cabrera- Luciana Flórez Alemán11th Grade:- Sara Escobar Acosta- Santiago López Sepúlveda.STUDENT COUNCIL- 9th Grade: Lucas Santiago Tapias Caicedo and Mario René Costa Silva.- 10th Grade: María Elisa González Quintero and María José Páez Barraza.- 11th Grade: Lucía De Ojeda Fontalvo and Samuel Roys Sánchez.They have also been visiting the academic cycles to share with the students.Elections will take place on September 5th.Stay tuned to our communication channels, we’ll be sharing the results there! 

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CSJB on podium at Juegos Intercolegiados 2025

By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San JoséPhotos: Sports Department, and Communications OfficeWe proudly congratulate our student-athletes for honoring the name of Colegio San José at the finals of the Juegos Intercolegiados, organized by the Ministerio del Deporte, held from August 15 to 23, 2025.Departmental Champions:• Girls’ Volleyball Teams (Infant and Junior)• Boys’ Volleyball TeamHeading to the Regional Phase in La Guajira this September!Departmental Runners-up:• Boys’ Soccer Team• Boys’ Basketball TeamAthletics – Medals:• Gold: Martina Cardona Martín (qualifies for the national phase)• Silver: Samuel Barros Ariza• Bronze: Santiago Morales Cuadros, Juan M. Morales Merchán, and Johan Osorio ParadaTable Tennis – Medal:• Gold: Ángel García Arciniegas (qualifies for the national phase)• Honorable participation: Martín Barriga Moreno, Matías J. Castro Castro, Tomás González Estor, José D. Sastoque Lewis, and Rocco Gianni Severino de Silvestri.Aquathlon – Medals:• Silver: Samuel J. Solano Amaya and Sara S. Viloria Navarro• Honorable participation: Juan J. Parra Roa.A big applause to our coaches for their constant support and dedication: Jean Sánchez, Jesús Daza, Johan Moreno, Álvaro Zambrano, Danuska Salas, Melquisedec Ortiz, and Lesvia Navarro.In the coming days, through other sports, we will take part in more competitions. Stay tuned to our communication channels to learn about these upcoming results.Keep shining through sports!  

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