Dear parents, guardians, and students,
In this week's newsletter, please find our latest updates and important information, including:
International Family Day Breakfast
Open Day for New Families
Bio Market | Final Edition
Workshop Honouring Our Roots: The Stories That Shape Our Children
News from the Kitchen
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15 MAY | Pre-school and Primary | International Day of Families | Family Breakfast (Organized by Parents) | 08:30-10:30
21 MAY | Grade 1 | Cascais: Boat Trip | 08:45-16:15
21 MAY | Primary Concerts | Afternoon (TBC)
22 MAY | Middle and Secondary Concerts | Afternoon (TBC)
22 MAY | Grade 4 | Field Trip to Casa do Parlamento | 08:30-12:30
22 MAY | Grade 6 | Field Trip to MAAT | 08:30-13:10
22 MAY | New Families | Open day | Library | 09:00-10:30
25 to 29 MAY | Africa week
26 MAY | Pre-school | Field Trip to Sesimbra Nature Park | 08:30-16:00
28 MAY | Grade 4 | Field Trip to Palácio de Queluz | 08:45-12:00
29 MAY | Bio Market | Tent | 16:15-18:00
01 JUN | For Parents | Workshop Honouring Our Roots: The Stories That Shape Our Children by Luisa Heitor | Library | 8:45-10:00
01 JUN | International Children's Day
01 JUN | Middle School | Opening Ceremony Exhibition "Museu da Mentira" | Main building | 16:00-17:00
01 to 12 JUN | Middle School | Exhibition "Museu da Mentira" | Main building
01 JUN | Pre-school | Fieldtrip to the beach | 09:00-16:00
02 JUN | PTSO (Parents, Teachers, Student Organization) Meeting | Library | 16:00-17:30
03 JUN | Grade 2 | Fieldtrip to Badoca Safari Park | 08:45-17:00
05 JUN | School community | School Holiday | No classes
09 JUN | Grade 1| Field Hello Park | 08:30-16:30
12 JUN | Parents Coffee Morning | Cafeteria | 08:45-09:30
12 JUN | Grade 4 | Graduation Party + Sleepover | Library | 18:00
13 JUN | Grade 12 | Graduation Party | Off Campus | 18:00
19 JUN | Preschool Finalists | School Sleepover | 18:30
25 JUN | Grade 8 | Graduation Lunch | Tent | 13:10–14:10
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY BREAKFAST
Tomorrow we will celebrate International Day of Families with a special breakfast organised by parents. We count on everyone’s presence, from Pre-school and Primary, and support to make this moment meaningful and enjoyable for all.
OPEN DAY FOR NEW FAMILIES
We are delighted to invite new families to our Open Day on 22 May 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Registration is required. If you know families who might be interested, please encourage them to contact the school — a few places are still available in some classes!
THE FINAL BIO MARKET OF THE YEAR
Our final Bio Market of the year will take place on Friday, 29 May, from 16:15 to 18:00, at The Tent. Visitors can explore organic and sustainable products while supporting local vendors. To participate, a registration form is required; the link will be sent by email on 20 May. To receive it, email: biomarket@aprendizes.pt by 19 May.
HONOURING OUR ROOTS: THE STORIES THAT SHAPE OUR CHILDREN
On Monday, June 1st, from 8:45 to 10:00, parents are invited to join a reflective workshop led by psychologist Luisa Heitor.
The session explores how family stories, ancestry, values, and emotional legacies shape children’s identity, sense of belonging, and development, encouraging families to reflect on what is passed on beyond genetics and how to nurture stronger, more conscious roots.
PTSO MEETING
The next PTSO (Parents, Teachers and Students Organization) meeting will take place on June 2nd, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Library. This session will be an opportunity to reflect, review progress, and establish continuous improvement strategies through to the end of the school year.
PARENTS’ COFFEE MORNING
On Friday, 12 June 2026, Aprendizes will host a Parents’ Coffee Morning from 8:45 to 9:30. 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.
PRESCHOOL
CURIOUS MINDS AT WORK: A CLOSE LOOK AT FISH
Preschool students explored a fish through dissection, observed its scales under a microscope, and created drawings to record their findings. The activity began with questions about fish and reptile scales and developed into a hands-on investigation combining observation and documentation.
PRIMARY
EXPLORING MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF METALS
Students explored magnetism in a hands-on lab experiment, testing metals like iron and aluminium. They observed how different materials react to magnetic fields, linking theory to practice while developing scientific thinking, curiosity, and teamwork through practical investigation.
MIDDLE
CREATING ACTION PLANS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL TRAFFIC FLOW
Fifth-grade students worked in teams to design solutions for traffic problems outside the school. Through Design for Change, they developed action plans and recently presented their proposals to the School Traffic Committee to improve safety and traffic flow.
SECONDARY
MARK-MAKING WORKSHOP WITH UAL ACADEMIC JO COWELL
Secondary art students took part in a Mark-Making for Design workshop led by Jo Cowell from the University of the Arts London, exploring experimental drawing techniques to develop ideas and transform personal imagery into creative design concepts.
RECOGNISING A COMMUNITY BUILT ON SOLIDARITY AND SERVICE
This weekend, Aprendizes received once more the Galardão Escola Voluntária by the Câmara Municipal de Cascais, recognising its strong commitment to volunteering and active citizenship. The distinction highlights the collective effort of students, staff, families and partners in developing initiatives that support the community and promote solidarity, responsibility and meaningful social impact.
CAMBRIDGE AWARDS RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHING
Aprendizes would like to highlight and congratulate Elizabeth Nash, shortlisted from 12,000 nominations as one of ten teachers from Europe for the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. This remarkable achievement celebrates her outstanding dedication, impact, and excellence in teaching.
NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN
INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN DAYS
19 May - Sweden
28 May - Ukraine
04 Jun - Scotland
17 Jun - Israel
25 Jun - German
