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November 2025
Dear Eco Hub Families,
Welcome to our November newsletter! This month has been filled with exploration, creativity, and meaningful community moments across the Hub. From hands-on adventures in nature to imaginative projects, family learning sessions, and celebrations of learner voice, November has offered countless opportunities to grow, connect, and reflect together. We’re excited to share some highlights from the past weeks and give you a glimpse into the vibrant learning experiences taking place in our community.
✨Learning Highlights
In this section, you'll find highlights from our Building Blocks and programs
✨Learning Highlights
In this section, you'll find highlights from our Building Blocks and programs
A hands-on trip into sustainable food
A hands-on trip into sustainable food
As part of our Explora Building Block, learners enjoyed a hands-on outing to the Agro-Environmental Space in Viladecans. This trip supported our broader inquiry into food, sustainability, and where our nourishment comes from, guided by our big project questions across the ages: Are we what we eat? (Adventurers), What’s on our plate and how can we eat in a healthy and sustainable way? (Discoverers), and How do our food choices affect the planet, people, and our future? (Pioneers). During the visit, learners explored crop fields, discovered the parts of plants we eat, tried out real farming activities, and learned about biological pest control. It was a rich and engaging experience that brought our Explora themes to life.
A day of discovery at L’Olla del Rei
A day of discovery at L’Olla del Rei
As part of our Connect Building Block, all learners at the Hub visited the L’Olla del Rei wetlands, a biologically rich natural space right here in our local environment. The aim of this outing was to offer learners the chance to step into the role of field scientists—observing wildlife, noticing patterns in nature, and deepening their understanding of local ecosystems. Surrounded by water, reeds, and diverse species, learners experienced firsthand the importance of protecting and learning from the natural spaces that sustain our community.
Colònies: Second edition of fun!
Colònies: Second edition of fun!
Our learners had an unforgettable time at Colònies, enjoying three days of exploration, teamwork, and connection in nature. From shared meals and room life to outdoor adventures, games, and disco night, the experience created countless moments of joy and bonding across the Hub. Colònies offered learners the chance to build independence, strengthen friendships, and discover new sides of themselves—all while surrounded by the beauty and calm of the natural environment. It was a meaningful, community-building experience that we’ll carry with us long after returning to the Hub.
Worlds of Wonder: connecting through Nature
Worlds of Wonder: connecting through Nature
Learners who didn’t attend Colònies had an equally magical experience during the Hub Retreat at Las Acacias. They began by caring for chickens, sowing edible plants, and crafting their own clay creatures and figures. Back in the forest, creativity and collaboration took center stage as they designed and built tiny fantasy worlds for elves, fairies, and dragons using natural materials, tools, and storytelling. Sketching ideas, constructing miniature worlds, creating characters and story stones, and combining their work into a shared map, learners celebrated teamwork, problem-solving, and inventive thinking throughout this imaginative adventure.
Parent superstars
Parent superstars
This past month, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming two wonderful parent volunteers, Naomi Annand and Emma Buckle, to lead special Mind & Body Gym sessions. Naomi has been introducing learners to the magic of ballet as they co-create a Nutcracker-inspired performance, while Emma has been guiding learners through the playful world of method acting. You’ll be able to enjoy a glimpse of their creative work during our Showcase’s Open Mic!
📣 Announcements
In this section you will find relevant announcements
📣 Announcements
In this section you will find relevant announcements
360s coming up!
360s coming up!
As we approach the end of the year, we’d like to remind families that our cycle 1’s 360s are coming up soon (9-15 December). These conversations are an important moment for learners, mentors, and families to reflect together on growth, celebrate progress, and set intentions for the months ahead. If you haven’t scheduled your 360 yet, please reach out to your child’s mentor to book a time. We look forward to connecting with all of you!
Showcase’s coming up!
Showcase’s coming up!
Our end-of-cycle Showcase is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate all the creativity and learning from this cycle. A reminder that learners who would like to participate in the Open Mic must sign up by December 5th. The Showcase will begin with a Gallery Walk from 3:00–3:45, followed by the Open Mic from 3:45–4:30, and we’ll finish the afternoon with a community potluck starting at 4:30. We can’t wait to see the wonderful projects, performances, and shared moments that bring our community together!
Recommendations for when to keep sick child at home
Recommendations for when to keep sick child at home
It’s that magical time of year when the cold arrives, the Christmas lights sparkle… and the winter bugs try to join us too! To help keep our community healthy and happy, we kindly ask that you:
Make sure your learners come with warm clothes and gear for the season.
Read through the recommendations by the regional Health Department (Departament de Salut).
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and cozy this season!
📆 Key dates
Save the date! Here you will find important dates and events
📆 Key dates
Save the date! Here you will find important dates and events
Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
December 8: Bank holiday (Hub closed)
December 9 - 15: 360 presentations
December 17: Showcase (3pm)
December 18: Last day cycle 1 - early release (1:30pm)
December 19 - January 7 (both included) - Winter holidays
📌 Parent Hub corner
A note from Parent Hub
📌 Parent Hub corner
A note from Parent Hub
Upcoming celebrations - help needed!
Upcoming celebrations - help needed!
We are looking forward to celebrating with you! On Wednesday, December 17th (15:00), we will enjoy the first Showcase and Show-Show of the year! 🎊
After that, the Parent Hub will host our annual Winter Party for all families, before the start of the holidays. We hope to see you all there! ️☃️ ❄️ ✨
❗️REMINDER: PLEASE PAY YOUR PARENT HUB DUES❗️
💰To ensure we can continue supporting our community, our learners and Eco Hub staff, every year the Parent Hub collects dues to support:
• winter holiday and end-of-year staff gifts; 🎁
• 3 x end of cycle (after Show-Show) parties for all families; 🎉
• seasonal events for all learners; (including Autumn Festival, Carnaval, and Sant Jordi). 🎃 🥳 🌹
**These events and initiatives are completely funded and organised by the Parent Hub, and are financially separate from LearnLife.
Dues for 2025/2026:
One-learner families: 50€
Two-learner families: 75€
Three-learner families: 100€
❗️DEADLINE: December 1st ❗️
How to pay:
Bizum to Benjamin Stone (+1 785 760 4095)
Bizum to Eileen Mather (+34 685 831 646)
Transfer to Benjamin Stone: ES10 2100 0835 1702 0134 2909
(Prefer cash? Send Ben a WhatsApp!)
️⭐️PLEASE INCLUDE LEARNERS NAME AND GROUP IN CONCEPT!
Thank you for your support!
Your Eco Hub Parent Hub
EcoHub Parent Working Group Update
EcoHub Parent Working Group Update
Since the announcement about the future of the EcoHub site, we’ve had a great response from the parent community to join the working group. So far 36 parents have joined and are putting their passions, skills and connections to use to come up with viable solutions to create a path forward for the EcoHub. We currently have the following sub-groups organised:
⭐️ 1) Funding (Parent Lead: Jonas; LL Lead: Blair/Antoinette)
⭐️ 2) Gimbebe Partnership (Parent Lead: Yaya; LL Lead: Blair)
⭐️ 3) Marketing Comms & Community Polling (Parent Lead: Shauna & Kerry; LL Lead: Leigh)
⭐️ 4) Legal & Accreditation (Parent Lead: Sabina; LL Lead: Bárbara)
⭐️ 5) Additional Revenues (Parent Lead: Ken; LL Lead: Leigh)
Contact:
If you have ideas, skills, or resources that might help the cause, please message the respective Parent Lead, or join the Working Group WhatsApp. If you have any general questions, please reach out to Jonas or Sophie.
Best,
Kerry
👀 Snippets of Learnlife
In this section you will find key aspects of our model, so you have a better understanding and can become a Learnlife expert!
👀 Snippets of Learnlife
In this section you will find key aspects of our model, so you have a better understanding and can become a Learnlife expert!
Parent Learning Module #2: How do I talk to my kids about learning?
Parent Learning Module #2: How do I talk to my kids about learning?
In our second interactive learning module, families explored how to engage their learners in meaningful conversations about their own learning. Together, we unpacked what Building Blocks are and how they naturally develop over time—not as checklists, but as evolving steps in each child’s growth. Parents practiced simple strategies to spark reflective dialogue at home, helping learners notice their progress and better understand their own learning process. By the end of the session, families left with practical, everyday tools to support and deepen these reflections in a grounded and supportive way.
If you missed the session, you can check the presentation and the recording here:
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