Dear parents, guardians, and students,

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

A Message from the Principal
Upcoming Events
- ReLIEable Museum
- Parents’ Coffee Morning
- Secondary Art & Design Exhibition
- The LASA Tournament
- Save The Date - Aprendizes Got Talent
- Save The Date - End of Year Arraial
Practical Information
- Yearbook Pre-order
Best Practices
Act Together
- Screensafe: Raising Awareness About Online Safety
- Wellbeing Peer Program
- News from the Kitchen

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18 JUL | Vacations

RELIEABLE MUSEUM

The exhibition "Museu da Mentira / ReLIEable Museum" is the result of an interdisciplinary project developed by students in grades 5, 6, and 7 in the subjects of Portuguese (1st and 2nd language) and Art & Design, focused on the theme of disinformation. The exhibition opens on 1st June at 4.15 pm in the corridor leading to the Library and is open to the whole school community.

PARENTS’ COFFEE MORNING

On Friday, 12 June 2026, Aprendizes will host a Parents’ Coffee Morning from 8:45 to 9:45. This informal session gives parents and staff the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss students’ development, while keeping up to date with school life and upcoming activities.

SECONDARY ART & DESIGN AND DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

We are proud to announce our Secondary Art & Design and Design & Technology Exhibition, running from 15th to 29th June, with an opening ceremony at 4pm on 15th June. Celebrating the creative and technical achievements of our Grade 9 to 12 students, the exhibition features a diverse range of artwork and Design & Technology projects across IGCSE, AS, and A Level, reflecting the skill, dedication, and growth of our students.

LASA TOURNAMENT – VOLLEYBALL

The LASA Tournament – Volleyball takes place on 16–17 June! Parents from Primary, Middle and Secondary are warmly invited to come and support our teams. Join us to cheer, encourage and celebrate the sporting spirit together!

APRENDIZES' GOT TALENT SHOW: HOUSE EVENT

We are excited to announce the Aprendizes' Got Talent Show: House Event, taking place on 26th June, with Primary starting at 11am and Middle & Secondary at 2.30pm. This celebration of student talent goes beyond the stage, with all ticket, food, and drink sales going directly to four charities supported by our Houses: Helpo, CASA Cascais, Cozinha com Alma, and Cascais Refood.

Tickets can be purchased at the BioMarket, or from our Grade 9 Business students outside the main building on various days at collection time. Come together as a community, support our students, and make a real difference.

END OF YEAR ARRAIAL

The smell of grilled sardines, traditional music and great company are back! Join us on 26 June from 6:00 pm to celebrate another school year with food, laughter, music and our usual festive spirit.

OUR 2025/26 YEARBOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

A true time capsule filled with memories, laughter, and the moments that defined our year. Secure your copy for 15€ - Pre-order here - and take home a lasting piece of our story.

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PRIMARY

COOKING UP THE RECIPE FOR SERVICE LEARNING

During their Service Learning Workshop, 3B students prepared a cinnamon cake for the primary school snack. While helping their younger peers, they also applied mathematics skills by measuring ingredients and exploring concepts of mass and weight in a practical context.

MIDDLE

RELIEABLE MUSEUM: QUESTIONING TRUTH THROUGH STUDENT VOICES

The ReLIEable Museum, created by 5th–7th grade students in Portuguese and Art & Design, explores disinformation through words, visuals, and critical thinking. Open until June 12, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on truth, perception, and narratives believe.

SECONDARY

SCIENCE IN MOTION: TRACKING THE HEART'S RESPONSE TO EXERCISE

Grade 9 students investigated how exercise affects heart rate through a cross-curricular Biology and PE project. By measuring pulse rates during activities, analysing data, and explaining results using biological concepts, they developed scientific inquiry skills through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

A WEEK CELEBRATING AFRICA

Africa Week at Aprendizes celebrated African cultures through literature, cinema, music and art. Students participated in talks, workshops, film screenings, storytelling and collaborative projects, fostering intercultural dialogue, critical thinking and a deeper appreciation of Africa's diverse voices and traditions.

SCREENSAFE: RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT ONLINE SAFETY

9th grade students Lara Moura, Mariana Almoster, Valentina Khan, Jakob Borek, and Owen Dixon created ScreenSafe, a Global Perspectives project focused on raising awareness about harmful online content and promoting online safety for children and parents. Through posters, presentations, and research, they educated 3rd graders about responsible internet use and will soon present to 2nd graders.

If you would like to learn more about their findings and research, you can check out their website:
https://screensafe.online/

LAUNCHING OUR WELLBEING PEER AMBASSADORS PROGRAM!

The WELLBEING PEER AMBASSADORS PROGRAM is a school-based wellbeing initiative in which selected secondary students are trained to support younger students through listening, empathy, and kindness. Ambassadors provide a safe and approachable space to share everyday concerns, while being guided by the psychology team on confidentiality and referrals. This year, we launched the program as a pilot project, and next school year the team will be fully prepared to begin supporting students from the very start.

NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN

INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN DAYS

17 Jun - Israel

25 Jun - Germany

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