Colegio San José
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José.Congratulations to our swimmer Nicolás Hernández Rivera!He brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals won at Torneo Internacional de Natación Huracanes in Medellín, held from July 31 to August 2, 2025.Representing Atlántico through Club Deportivo San José, Nicolás competed against over 360 athletes from Colombia and around the world.He was accompanied by our coach, Lesvia Navarro Julio.
Mario Robayo Villamizar – Class 99
By:Sebastián Marchena Rodríguez, Marketing - Colegio San José and Communications for AlumniDiana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San JoséMario Robayo Villamizar, graduate of the Class of 1999, recently visited our current campus. He is the VP and Head of Core Finance at Cadeler A/S, a company in the offshore wind energy sector.Photos and videos of the wind power plants: courtesy of Cadeler A/SAccompanied by his family, Mario fondly recalled his formative years at the beloved Coloso Azul, our second campus, which left a lasting impact on his life.Although he didn’t graduate from our current campus, he was captivated by its beauty and found echoes of his story in every corner—proof that the legacy of San José transcends generations and borders.Thank you, Mario, for coming back home!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uveaEK3mmg0
Student Life offered training in accompaniment
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing – Colegio San José Accompaniment is what makes us unique. That’s why our new group of companions received special training led by our Student Life team. Photos: Courtesy of the Rector’s Office Assistant. They spent several days at Casa Santa María del Mar (Santa Verónica), surrounded by nature and a relaxed atmosphere, during the week of July 21st.
University Fair: 10th & 11th Grade
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José We have had a very diverse agenda with the universities and higher education institutions with which we have partnerships. In January, a group of our 11th-grade students traveled to Bogotá to visit Universidad del Rosario, Javeriana, Sabana, Los Andes, Tadeo Lozano, Del Bosque and Externado to decide where they will continue their studies. They were accompanied by Mrs. María A. Camargo, our SAE psychologist for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Then, in February, at our Gonzaga Resource Center, 10th and 11th-grade students were very excited to attend the fair we organized with local, national, and international universities to learn about their programs. Among the participating institutions were Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, La Sabana, Del Norte, Libre, Simón Bolívar, Sergio Arboleda, San Martín, EF, ESIC, De la Costa, Protécnica, Sky Aviation SAS. Click below to see more photos: Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Colegio San José Barranquilla (@colsanjose_baq)
Carnavalores – Cycle 1
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing – Colegio San José The activity of the Carnavalores is a space where our students can enjoy themselves, express their joy, and showcase their cultural identity, all while demonstrating respect and solidarity with others. Our Campus Ministry Office offers guidance and support. Watch Carnavalores video below. Click on the image:
Outstanding delegates of MUN Parrish
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José On February 6th and 7th, our students won awards at the MUN event organized by Colegio Karl C. Parrish, which took place at Universidad del Norte. Our representatives—Henri Lecoultre Álvarez, David Sara Marimón, and Luciano Vengoechea Fontalvo—received diplomas as First Outstanding Delegate, Second Outstanding Delegate, and Best Junior Delegate, respectively. Meanwhile, Juanita Cantillo Ardila delivered an excellent performance. This Model United Nations served as the platform where over 180 students from various schools in Barranquilla debated global issues such as nuclear weapons treaties, the human rights crisis in Venezuela, and others. In Social Studies class, our students thoroughly prepared for their presentations. Click below to see more photos: Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Colegio San José Barranquilla (@colsanjose_baq)
When Shakira sang at our festival
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José Did you know that Shakira won 2nd place at our XVI Festival de la Canción? Here, she tells the story herself! It was on September 7th, 1988, and a few days later, she announced it alongside the renowned radio host Mauricio Rider at another music event. She won the award by singing ‘Sin él’, one of the biggest hits by singer Marisella. It was an honor to have you with us back then. You sang for us… and today, you sing for the world. Welcome home! We wish you much success at your concerts in Barranquilla. Watch Shakira’s video and our Song Festival below:
PBL: Reciclando Ando
By: María A. Zambrano - PBL Coordinator - Colegio San José Attention, CSJB community! The 2nd-grade students are on a mission to save our planet, and we need your help! Did you know that recycling can help protect our world? With our “Reciclando Ando” campaign, we are collecting plastic bottles, caps, and cardboard to reduce our carbon footprint and show that together, we are unstoppable! You can make a difference! Bring your recyclables and help us protect the planet! It’s time to ACT! Click on the image to watch the video of our Open House:
Recap: Open House
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José Thank you so much to all the parents and adorable kiddos for visiting us at our Open House. Gabriela was truly enchanted! Looking forward to seeing you soon! Remember: Our admissions are open! Make your appointment: Email: [email protected] Mobile: 3003256463 Click on the image to watch the video of our Open House:
Our participation: Carnaval de los Niños
By: Diana Quintero Acosta, Communications & Marketing - Colegio San José Thank you, Barranquilla! Your applause, affection, and support were the energy that motivated our students to participate from start to finish in the Carnaval de los Niños, with our comparsa "Al son del San José." On Sunday, February 16, with a show of tropical music and dance, guided by our Arts teachers, children from Kindergarten to 11th Grade showcased their talents to the city, as part of the they receive at our Colegio San José. We thank the Student Affairs and Wellbeing Office for the organization; also, the directors, the staff, and the parents for their unconditional support. Click on the image to watch the video of our Comparsa Al son del San José: