Dear Team,

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

Special Shout-out
Update on Staff & Recruitment
IRS Tables
Upcoming Events
- Parents’ coffee
- Czechia Schools Erasmus + Visit
- 3-Way Conferences (Students, Teachers and Parents)
- Online University information Sessions
- STEM Week
- Open Day
Section Stories
Practical Information
Act Together
- Our Kitchen News

About this space

This space is for colleagues, by colleagues — it’s not from the management, it’s from the team, for the team. It’s about valuing what we are together, recognizing the effort, care, and presence. If you’d like to thank a colleague, this is the place. It will be published in the next newsletter.

Shout out

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UPDATES

We are very happy to announce that Afonso llllll will join us as a Primary assistant.

UPDATE ON INCOME TAX (IRS) DEDUCTION

We would like to inform all employees that, starting October 2025, the IRS (income tax) deduction on salaries will return to the standard rate according to the current table. This change will affect the net salary you will receive.

PARENTS’ COFFEE MORNING

Join us tomorrow for our Parents’ Coffee Morning, from 8:45 to 9:30 AM!
This is a wonderful opportunity for open conversation and sharing between the school and all parents.

Let’s get together in a relaxed atmosphere to exchange ideas, discuss students’ progress, and stay connected about upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you there!

WELCOMING OUR ERASMUS+ GUESTS FROM CZECH SCHOOLS

We’re excited to welcome our Erasmus+ visitors from Czech schools from November 10–14. They’ll be spending a few days exploring our school, observing lessons, and exchanging ideas with our staff.

This visit is part of our ongoing Erasmus+ partnership, which encourages collaboration and learning across Europe. Later this year, our team will also have the chance to visit schools in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Czech Republic. Stay tuned for more!

3-WAY CONFERENCES (STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS)

Book your 12 November meeting with the Head Teacher exclusively through these links: Primary and Middle and Secondary. Please note that conferences for the various sections of the school take place simultaneously, so please plan accordingly if you have more than one child at the school. This platform closes on 7 November at 6 p.m.

If it’s impossible to keep your child at home outside of their conference time, please fill in this form so we can plan supervision accordingly. Childcare will only be provided for those who sign up.

Reflection template (link Primary; link Middle; link Secondary) - only for your reference. Already completed by students under teacher guidance and supervision.

UNIVERSITY SESSIONS – REMINDER

Join our online University Information Sessions for secondary students and parents. EU applications session on 13 November at 6pm and Portuguese applications session on 27 November at 6pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the full process and clarify your questions.

STEM WEEK IS COMING!

From November 17th to 21st, our school will celebrate STEM Week — a week dedicated to curiosity, discovery, and innovation!

Throughout these days, the Media and ICT, Maths, and Science departments will join forces to create an exciting programme of activities designed to inspire our students. Among other initiatives, the week will feature student-led moments, a talk by a scientist in the field of embryology, escape rooms, and much more!

STEM Week aims to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, showing how these subjects connect to our everyday lives and to the world around us.

Stay tuned — more details about the full programme will be shared soon!

OPEN DAY FOR NEW FAMILIES

We are delighted to invite new families to our Open Day on November 20th, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.

Come and meet our Head of School and Academic Director, visit the section of your choice (Preschool, Primary, Middle School or Secondary), and discover our educational vision in action.

Registration is required. Please encourage interested families to sign up early to secure their spot.

SWEET DISCOVERIES!

The Discoverers’ Class rolled up their sleeves to make yummy pumpkin jam! With teamwork, curiosity, and laughter, these young chefs overcame their fears and explored the joy of cooking together.

It was a truly hands-on, tasty learning experience — maybe the start of a few future chefs in the making!

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE

Our middle school students are thrilled to announce the launch of Petcast — space where you can enjoy different stories and learn amazing facts about animals! Hosted by the one and only Tommy Ronaldo, the first two episodes are now live:

Episode 1: “Snoopy” – Meet Tommy’s beloved dog and hear his story.

Episode 2: “Facts about Malteses” – Discover what makes Malteses so special and loved.

Tune in, listen up, and join us on this pawsome adventure!

FAMILIES & THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

Grade 6 students explored the Mediterranean Diet by cooking with their families! As part of Natural Sciences, they created healthy meals using fresh, local ingredients. This week, they proudly shared videos and reflections in class — celebrating learning, creativity, and the strong connection between school and home.

A true taste of education in action!

MUN STUDENTS DEBATE GLOBAL CHALLENGES AT PARK MUN

On October 17th and 18th our Model United Nations students participated in their first conference of the year at Park International School. At Park MUN, students debated a range of global issues from the global demographic crisis, to militarization of the arctic circle, to how to best manage the global transition towards green energy.

Our students are off to a great start and looking forward to improving their debate and public speaking skills in further conferences throughout the year.

NEWS FROM OUR KITCHEN

Get to know our menu

INTERNATIONAL DAYS IN THE KITCHEN

November 13 – France
November 20 – Brazil
November 27 – Thanksgiving

MAGUSTO: ST. MARTIN’S SUMMER AND THE FLAVOUR OF TRADITION

Magusto is celebrated on November 11th and is tied to a well-known Portuguese saying: “On St. Martin’s Day, go to the cellar and taste the wine.” On this day, people open the wine barrels and taste the new wine while enjoying roasted chestnuts.

The tradition dates back to the 4th century, when Martin, a Gaulish knight, met a beggar on a stormy day. Having no money, he cut his cloak in half and shared it. At that moment, the sun began to shine — the miracle of St. Martin’s Summer.

Today, Magusto means togetherness, joy, and sharing, with chestnuts, água-pé, and jeropiga warming hearts on a rare sunny autumn day.