We are proud to share that two of our 6th-grade students, Roberto Toledo and Josefa Correa from class B, have been selected in the NASA Space Place Art Challenge. This international contest, organised by NASA, invites children from around the world to explore the mysteries of space through creativity and imagination.
For the August 2025 edition, the challenge was inspired by NASA’s Mariner 4 mission, the first spacecraft to capture close-up images of Mars in 1965. With this theme in mind, students were asked to imagine what they would see if they were the first astronauts to step on Mars. Would it be craters, dust storms, rovers — or perhaps something no one has ever seen before?
Roberto and Josefa responded to this challenge with incredible talent, creating artworks that reflected not only their imagination but also their understanding of space exploration. Their works stood out among many entries and were selected to be featured on the official NASA Space Place website, alongside contributions from young artists worldwide.
This achievement is a source of pride for our school, as it represents much more than artistic ability. It reflects the spirit of our English Immersion Program, which works to connect our students with global initiatives that enrich their learning. Through the program’s coordination, students were able to participate in this international challenge, linking creativity with science and innovation. Experiences like this show how our commitment to immersion opens doors to unique opportunities, allowing our students to engage with the wider world and to strengthen their education in meaningful, 21st-century contexts.
We warmly congratulate Roberto Toledo and Josefa Correa for this recognition. Their success is an inspiring example of how creativity, dedication, and curiosity can take our students far — even as far as Mars!
🚀 You can explore the challenge and see the winning artworks at: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/art-challenge/en/
