This weekend, our talented Jazz students stood out at the ENTREDANCERS dance competition, held at the Teatro Metropolitano in Querétaro. Various educational institutions from the state took part in this event, and our representatives showcased their passion, technique, and dedication in every performance. Thanks to their hard work and commitment,…
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Congratulations Matías
On May 18, Matías Antonio García Aranzubia, a first-grade student, won third place in the lower category at the 4th “Hércules” Public Speaking Contest organized by Pentathlón at the State Congress, where he proudly represented the Colegio Queretano de Oratoria and JFK. For Matías, this achievement is the result of…
4th Grade Students Bring Ancient Civilizations to Life
On May 22 and 23, our 4th-grade students presented their projects through a museum-style exhibition, where they shared with their parents their knowledge of the Inca, Maya, Aztec, and Navajo cultures— the result of extensive research. According to Miss Mitzi Hernández, 4D teacher, “This is a transdisciplinary project where students…
Marine pollution: let’s protect our oceans
As part of their Exhibition project, 5th grade students Renata Garduño, Julia Gómez Haro, Nicole Gamba, Fernanda García, and Maria Antonella Landgrave explored the issue of marine pollution. Their article is a call to action, aiming to raise awareness and inspire our community to protect the oceans through small but…
Meet the Jaguars: Patricia Salgado
Patricia Salgado joined JFK in 2024, bringing with her 13 years of teaching experience and a deep passion for history and education. After moving to Querétaro with her family in July, she researched the top schools in the city and was immediately drawn to JFK. “Everything I read about the…
Jaguar Cup 2025
This past weekend marked the first stage of the Jaguar Cup 2025, a major sporting event where we welcomed over 2,000 athletes from various educational institutions and sports clubs, competing in Fut7, padel, flag football, basketball, and volleyball. From May 16 to 18, padel, volleyball, and Fut7 competitions were held,…
9th grade students, through the Action and Service program, create smiles at the NEEDED Institute
Our students Ximena Tort and María Franzoni led an inspiring community service project at the NEEDED Institute, an organization that supports girls who are victims of abuse in Querétaro. Their project was focused on three UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education, Zero Hunger, and Reduced Inequalities. Through a series of…
Exploring imagination and creativity through stories
This week, our 2nd-grade students enjoyed a very special experience with Miss Debra Cortney, Preschool Principal, as part of the triggering activity for their new unit of inquiry. Under the central idea “Imagination and creativity help us create and interpret different literary genres” and within the transdisciplinary theme “How we…
Learning About Natural Resources
As part of their unit of inquiry and the central idea “Human actions impact natural resources, affecting their availability and quality,” our 2nd-grade students explored what natural resources are—among them, water. To deepen their understanding, they welcomed several guest speakers who shared specific and valuable information about this important resource,…
Middle School Houses compete in math challenge
Last week, our Middle School students participated in the Math Counts competition, part of the ongoing House competitions in Middle School. Each house was represented by a team made up of students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The goal of each team was to earn as many points as…