Theme: Moving To Thrive

Moving to thrive is about the individual and collective perspective that engages with the intersection of the psychological, social and academic. It is concerned with the continual process of transformation that we undergo as we make daily decisions, developing confidence as we progress in overcoming challenges. Moving to thrive does not discriminate in the size and gravity of the progress each one takes to fulfill their achievements, rather it celebrates different approaches to inspire and motivate those around us.

The English School
Cl. 170 #15-68
Cl. 170 #15-68
Bogota, Distrito Capital de Bogotá, 110141
Colombia

Andres Felipe Guerrero

Plastic Artist

Andrés is a Colombian artist, illustrator, and professor. He has a depth of knowledge and experience in drawing, crafting works brimming with originality, developed through creative processes rich in imagination and pedagogy. He believes that a work's value transcends mere results, emphasizing the emergence of new thoughts extracted through the process. Andrés has curated several exhibitions, including 'En Mi Nombre, No'. Moreover, he is renowned for his creations such as 'Still from Here' and 'Look and See'.

Juanita Rojas

Student

Juanita Rojas is a 9th-grade student at The English School. Passionate about sports, particularly swimming and track, she actively participates in both school and community activities. With a keen interest in exploring the broader impact of sports on personal development and societal dynamics, she devotes her free time to inquiring and engaging in various athletic pursuits, striving to balance her academic and extracurricular commitments. Juanita’s dedication to sports embodies her belief in their transformative power and she is eager to inspire others with her insights and experiences.

Karol Lopez

Biologist

Karol earned her degree in biology but has become passionate about developing sustainable communities that contribute to individual and social development. She spent several years living as a migrant in countries such as Madagascar where her experiences led her to learn to address issues regarding the health of communities with difficulties in accessing the help they need. Currently, she is empowering young girls and women through her foundation Las Fuertes in Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Karol helps cultivate empathy and kindness towards others, especially for oneself, while experiencing life-changing moments that might be harrowing without support.

Lorenzo Gomez

Student

Lorenzo Gómez Ochoa is a student at The English School. He is a passionate musician, specifically a heavy metal guitarist and drummer. He is a part of the Tempo Triathlon team, dedicating his week into training. His other passions include his hobbies in skateboarding, visual arts in his design company “TheLoloWay”. Through these passions, he has also been lead to encounter negativity. His TED talk explains how negativity can affect us, why it happens and how we can learn from it.

Mariana Herrera

Student

Mariana is a 10th-grade student with a passion for literature. She’s an exemplary student and has received recognition in various fields, most recently in Philosophy and Literature, as an outstanding representative of the school. Such love for the humanities allows her to view the different symbolic manifestations of objects all around us helping her understand how they transcend our daily life as things aren’t as mundane and useless as they seem.

Paula Aguirre

Student

Paula Aguirre is an 11th-grade student at The English School and a Green Team leader who has organized events and programs for the sustainability of the environment since she was in sixth grade. She is involved with several sports teams in the school, but stands out in her performance with women's football, being captain on several occasions. Finally, she has led in the organization of various school events and programs, such as Halloween and Valentine's Day.

Renata Gomez

Student

Renata Gómez is an 8th-grade student at The English School passionate about her work in building her novel and creating illustrations for her book and for animated pieces. She's a bookworm and a media-phile who still loves to draw and make silly things while learning about the world around her, specifically how to draw hands. Apart from this, she also enjoys learning about math as a part of the higher level class since 7th grade. She's also an active participant in the school's running team.

Sofia Casas

Student

Sofia Casas is a vibrant 14-year-old student in the 7th grade at The English School. She has an extraordinary passion for global affairs, United Nations Models, the martial art of Taekwondo, and the fascinating Greek Mythology, while maintaining a remarkable academic record. Sofia's fascination with Greek mythology is easy to see: having already immersed herself in eight books and she is eager to learn more about the topic. Some of her favorite myths are Persephone's abduction, Ariadne's fate, Goddess Iris, and the birth of the nine Olympians, among others.