Dear parents, guardians, and students,

In this week's newsletter, please find our latest updates and important information, including:

Stay tuned and join us in this celebration of ideas and action!

Farewell to Our 12th Graders, Upcoming Exams & Sports Achievements

Dear Aprendizes Community,

As we enter this pivotal time of year, we turn our attention to our Grade 10, 11, and 12 students, who are beginning their final exams. These exams represent a crucial moment in their academic journeys, and we are confident that their hard work and dedication will help them succeed. We encourage all students to approach this period with focus and balance, ensuring they take care of both their academic and personal well-being.

For our Grade 12 students, these exams also signal the end of an important phase in their lives. Tomorrow, Friday, we will gather for a special farewell lunch to celebrate their time with us. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when so many of these students have been part of our school community for many years. It’s hard to put into words how proud we are of everything they have achieved, both inside and outside the classroom. They leave us having grown into thoughtful, capable individuals, ready for the next chapter in their lives. It is truly bittersweet to see them go.

While we prepare to say goodbye to our 12th graders, we also have reason to celebrate the achievements of our younger students. Yesterday, our Grade 8 & 9 students performed outstandingly at the LASA football tournament, finishing in 2nd place. Our Grade 10 & 11 boys, showing excellent teamwork and skill, took home the 1st place trophy. They competed fiercely against strong teams from Kings College, Tasis, United Lisbon, Redbridge, and Leiria, and we are incredibly proud of their efforts. Their success is a testament to their hard work, sportsmanship, and determination, and we congratulate them for representing our school with such pride.

To our 12th graders: As you step into your exams and prepare to move on to new adventures, we want to remind you how much you mean to all of us. You have contributed so much to our school, and you will always have a special place here. We will miss your presence in the school, but we are excited to see what the future holds for each of you.

Good luck to all our students as they complete their exams — we are cheering you on every step of the way.

Warmest regards,

Rikke
Principal, Aprendizes

OUR SENIORS ARE GOING PLACES!

We are incredibly proud of our final-year students who have received offers from prestigious universities worldwide, including the University of Plymouth, University of Vilnius, Cardiff University, Royal Holloway Univ. of London, Erasmus Rotterdam University, University of Greenwich, Maastricht University, IE University, University of San Francisco, University of Exeter, King’s College London, and many more.

Their hard work and dedication have been recognized by top programs in fields like Politics, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Data Science.

Congratulations to all our seniors – the world is yours!

STUDENTS SHINE AT LASA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

This week, at the LASA Football Tournament, our 8th and 9th-grade teams delivered an exceptional performance, securing a well-earned 2nd place. At the same time, our 10th and 11th-grade students displayed outstanding teamwork and skill, clinching 1st place and bringing the trophy home.

Our teams went head-to-head with tough competition, including Kings College, Tasis, United Lisbon, Redbridge, and Leiria. Their performance is a true reflection of the hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship we encourage in our school.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved for representing our community with such pride and excellence!

REGENERATION FESTIVAL: WHERE SEEDS OF CHANGE WERE PLANTED

The Regeneration Festival was a gathering of ideas, practices, and hearts committed to transforming the present. Over two days at Aprendizes in Cascais, we experienced deep sharing, creativity, and collective awareness.

The event featured talks, workshops, the Global Perspectives Summit, music, arts, creative cooking, games, and sensory experiences, all tailored to the appropriate age groups and needs of each participant.

The students actively participated, leading teams, organizing activities, and learning techniques such as creative mending, natural dyeing, and upcycling. They taught us new ways to care, regenerate, and rethink, challenging assumptions and showing that a more just and sustainable tomorrow can start today.

We were guided by Eunice Maia and other changemakers who left their mark, including Helena Antónia Silva, Ana Pego Monteiro, Ayala Botto, Rute Candeias, Movimento Claro & Torre PLSTK, KitchenDates, Débora Carneiro, Associação SEI Portugal, EcoX, Catarina Matos, Mind The Trash, Electrão, Associação Let's Swap, Joana Xardoné, Frederico Soares, Joana Guerra Tadeu, Mariana Silva, Ethica, Flávia Lins, Food Educators, Tinctorium Studio, AIMM, Ecomood Portugal, André Maciel, Livia Tirone, Mariana Gomes, COMBINE EU Project, ExFire, Salomé Areias, Ebba Rosendall, Melanie Koorstra, Talho das Manas, Sara Félix, and Último Recurso.

11 APR | Biology – Universidade Lusófona – 01:30 PM to 05:30 PM – 12th grade

29 APR | Model United Nations CAISL

07 MAY | Instituto Superior Técnico – Physics Week – 08:30 AM to 02:10 PM – 9th grade
07 MAY | Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Exhibition Visit – All day – 3rd grade
09 MAY | Cascais Centre – Beach Clean-up – 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM – 5th grade
14 MAY | Aprendizes – Volleyball – All day – 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades
14 MAY | Portuguese Music Museum – Familiophones – 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM – PS0E
15 MAY | Aprendizes – Volleyball – All day – 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grades
21 MAY | Footlab - Carnaxide – Football Class – 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM – All grades
28 MAY | Jamor – Track and Field – All day – 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades
28 MAY | Planetarium – Session: Captain Schnuppes and Heroes and Marbles in the Sky – All day – 3rd grade
29 MAY | Kidzania – Activity Day – All day – 2nd grade

CHESS TOURNAMENT AT APRENDIZES

On April 11, from 09:00 to 12:30, Aprendizes School will have the Chess Tourment, organized by the Chess Club.

This event gives students the opportunity to showcase their strategic thinking, logical reasoning, and decision-making skills.

More than just a competition, the tournament highlights the benefits of chess in developing focus, patience, and problem-solving abilities.

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025

The much-awaited Easter holidays start on April 14 and end on April 25.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on April 28, recharged and full of energy! Take this time to relax, enjoy some family moments, and, of course, recharge for the challenges ahead.

* Please note that the exam period will take place during this time, and affected classes will be informed by their teachers.

Enjoy your holidays!

Highlight event

CAISL MUN - MODEL UNITED NATIONS

On April 29, from 08:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Aprendizes School will go to the CaisL Model United Nations (MUN), transforming the space into a global diplomatic stage.

This impactful event will involve several schools, with students stepping into the roles of diplomats, debating urgent global issues and proposing resolutions, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration.

PREPARING FOR THE JUNE 2025 CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

Written exams begin on April 25 and will run through to June 10. We’d like to remind you that the practical ICT/IT exams will take place during the Easter break.

During this time, subject-specific revision sessions will be offered and communicated directly by teachers. Although students will be on study leave, they are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions. We will also have a supervised study room available on campus to provide additional support and a quiet space to prepare.

We know this can be a stressful period, but it’s also a time to feel proud of how far our students have come. With preparation, rest, and encouragement, we are confident they’ll rise to the challenge. Let’s keep cheering them on!

LICE ALERT!

We kindly ask parents to take advantage of the Easter holiday break to carefully check their children's hair using a fine-tooth comb.

We also recommend treating lice at home with appropriate lotion, an electric comb, or through a specialized clinic. You can find more information here.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in quickly and effectively resolving this situation.

April’s Seasonal Star: Broad Beans

This month, the star of our kitchen is broad beans! Rich in protein, fiber, and B vitamins, broad beans are perfect for children's growth and development.

They also aid digestion and strengthen the immune system.

What's even better is that many of them come directly from our garden!

New partner | Equicascais

The Pony Club is designed for children aged between 3 and 6 years old.

The activity begins with cleaning Pingalim, the pony from Equicascais, followed by an individual lesson with exercises tailored to each rider, and finishing with a nice bath, weather permitting.

The aim is to involve the children in the entire cleaning and preparation process of the pony, both before and after the lesson, assigning small tasks to each child.

The lessons take place every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM, by appointment! The activity lasts approximately 45 minutes.

No experience is required, just a good mood and clothes that can get dirty.

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