Gaztelueta, from the very beginning, set out to go hand in hand with parents in both pedagogical and human and spiritual education. Our educational philosophy is committed to personalised, differentiated education and the importance of the family.
We work with an educational model that seeks personalised attention for all students, so that each one can achieve an integral development of their abilities and their person and become a fundamental part of the society of which they form a part.
That is why we carry out satisfaction surveys with both families and students. A peculiarity in Gaztelueta is that these surveys are extended to former students who wish to participate, as they are part of our educational community and are concerned that Gaztelueta maintains a spirit of continuous improvement.
As this is a tradition and a way of understanding the role of parents, students and alumni, we are pleased to have received 198 comments and suggestions on extracurricular activities, 112 on the relationship between the school and families, 213 on pedagogical and academic aspects, and 127 on human and Christian formation.
From these comments, proposals for improvements are drawn up and shared with the teaching staff and the Parents' Association (APYMA). In 2021 a strategic plan has been drawn up with three areas, which are broken down into various projects:
Family, student and alumni satisfaction survey data
In the 2019 survey - the one before the pandemic - we shared the "Gaztelueta opinions" where it shows a high degree of general satisfaction: families gave a 5 (51%) and a 4 (43%). Alumni gave practically the same marks (52% and 35% respectively); and students (53% gave the maximum mark and 36% a 4).
At Gaztelueta School, in its desire to be one of the best schools in Bizkaia, we are interested in knowing which aspects are the best, especially in three areas: the comprehensive education of the pupils; the coexistence among them; and the quality of the facilities and services.
Comprehensive training: human and academic
On the human and Christian formationThe number of parents giving 53% a score of 5 and 32% a score of 4 was 53%, with Gaztelueta trying to help families in the education of their children. Among the alumni it is practically similar, and the pupils rate 90% with a 4 and 5.
With regard to the academic backgroundIn terms of educational innovation and teaching methods, families give a 5 (35%) and a 4 (49%). Among the pupils, they give a 5 for 40% and a 4 for 35%.
Precept
In Gaztelueta families have a tutor or preceptor who is a teacher who guides them in the educational work of their children. and who, in addition, talks regularly with the pupils to help them achieve the objectives they have set themselves. It is a key link, which both families and pupils value with a 5 for 60% and a 4 for 20% and 25% respectively.
Coexistence
At our school we believe that respect is the basis of all coexistence. For this reason, the survey asks the students whether they consider that they treat their classmates kindly and whether they feel well treated. On the first question, 48% gave a 5 and 43% a 4; on the second question, 47% gave a 5 and 37% a 4, and 13% a 3. 39% of the families gave a 5, 36% a 4 and 17% a 3.
Facilities
Gaztelueta is located in Leioa and has 52.969 m2 of green area. Since 1951 it has adapted its spaces to the educational needs and growth in the number of pupils. In addition, aware of the educational value of sport, Gaztelueta has 17,000 m2 dedicated to sportThe area of the site is one third of the total surface area of the site. Football pitch, swimming pool, indoor multi-sports courts and a complete sports centre. are some of our facilities. Parents, 84%, rate the quality of the school's facilities as 4 and 5. Among pupils this percentage is 72%. 20% give a score of 3.
In extra-curricular sports, pupils give a score of 4 and 5 to 71%; while in families, 30% give a score of 3, 32% give a score of 4 and 19% give a score of 5.
Extracurricular activities and sport
The rest of the extracurricular activities are rated between 3 and 5 by 84% of families and pupils.
Services
A varied and balanced diet is the basis of a healthy life and it is from this perspective that work is carried out in the school canteen, where balanced menus are prepared and work is done to ensure that pupils learn to eat all types of food from an early age. The families report that 17% reach a 5 in the degree of satisfaction, 37% with a 4, and 26% with three points out of 5. Among the pupils - just over 1,100 pass through the canteen every day - 49% give a score of 4 and 5, and 23% a score of 3.
The Gaztelueta bus service has 10 routes that allow us to cover large geographical areas. We pick up and drop off pupils from their home to school and back on time. 69% of families rate it a 4 or 5, and 19% give it a 3.
