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

  • Bio Market | Final Edition

  • Workshop Honouring Our Roots: The Stories That Shape Our Children

• Practical Information

• Best Practices

• Act Together

  • News from the Kitchen

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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

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.

The safety of our students is our highest priority and a shared responsibility across the entire school community.

Therefore, we ask all families to:

• Carefully read and follow all school traffic and safety guidelines.
• Respect all road safety rules, traffic signs, and instructions from school staff and authorities.
• Use only the designated drop-off and pick-up areas.
• Avoid double parking, stopping in restricted areas, or blocking crossings, entrances, or emergency access points.
• Drive slowly and cautiously in all areas surrounding the school.
• Treat all staff members, volunteers, and authorities with respect at all times.

• Consider small adjustments that can make a significant difference, such as arriving a few minutes earlier or later than peak times or parking a short walking distance from the school.

We also ask that all interactions between parents are conducted with respect and a spirit of cooperation, contributing to a safe and positive environment for the entire school community.

Please note that disrespectful behaviour toward school staff related to traffic or circulation matters will not be tolerated.

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