College of the Savior, Zaragoza, formerly Jesus-Maria El Salvador Colegio de Zaragoza, was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1879. It includes primary through baccalaureate.
Video College of the Savior, Zaragoza
Academics
Colegio del Salvador is a Jesuit school in Zaragoza, Spain, in the Romareda neighborhood. Construction began in 1877. It includes primary, secondary, high school, and baccalaureate.
The school has two classrooms dedicated to students who suffer from a communication and relationship disorders, like autism.
For the four years of secondary school, students are formed into groups that meet at noon or afternoon for discussions that shed light on life and on their faith. Weekend activities are also held. This program leads to preparation for Confirmation.
In 2016 a student from Salvador won the Spanish Physics Olympiad over 131 other competing high school students from the region.
In 2013 the school won the National Award for Education for Development "Vicente Ferrer" for its participation in Global Solidarity Week which focuses on global citizenship, solidarity, commitment to the eradication of poverty and its causes, and human and sustainable development.
A host of exchange programs are offered for the students.
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Activities
The school hosts a variety of cultural events in its large auditorium.
The girls' choir from the school won the Zaragoza city choir competition two years in a row.
A team made up entirely of the school's students is prominent in the football league, and prominence in rugby is a part of the school's past tradition.
Pastoral program
A service experience preceding the sacrament of Confirmation is a part of the high school program.
After first year of high school students are offered a summer camp in which they experience their autonomy, companionship, service, austerity, and a deepening of their faith.
A few days of Ignatian retreat and spiritual sharing conclude the program for seniors.
The Fontilles field of work summer experience is offered to baccalaureate students in their final year, a time for service of others and to reflect upon life as one prepares for the university.
Directors and rectors
Alumni Association
Its creation was in 1918 with the first meeting on 1 January 1919.
Old famous students
- es:Leopoldo Abbey, teacher and writer.
- Alvaro Arbeloa, player.
- Luis Buñuel, filmmaker.
- es:José María Conget Ferruz, writer.
- Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega, former Deputy Prime Minister of Spain.
- es:Luis García-Calvo Abrines, artist, musicologist, humanist and professor and researcher at the Spanish language.
- Ander Herrera, footballer.
- es:Rafael Valenzuela and Urzaiz, military.
- es:Ignacio Martinez de Pison, writer.
Famous teachers
- Xabier Arzalluz, political.
- Longinos Navás, naturalist, botanist and Spanish entomologist.
See also
- Parent-Teacher Association.
- Alumni Association.
- The Jesuit schools and educational tradition (1868-1906), Pontifical University of Comillas, 1998. Revuelta González, Manuel. ISBN 84-89708-34-7.
References
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