Dear Team,

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

About this space

We rise by lifting each other. This is the spirit of our gratitude space in the internal newsletter — a corner to celebrate those small gestures that make a difference, even if they often go unnoticed.

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

Francisca Albergaria wants to share a big thank you to Maria Santos, Susana Reis and Mariana Pereira for their dedication during the Pre-school Assessment for School Readiness. 67 students were looked at in a holistic manner in order to identify their strengths and needs for stimulation/intervention. The main goal is to support their development and transition to grade 1 and support the Pre-school teachers in their in-class and student development markers

And a warm thank you to the this Well-being team for raising awareness around Autism and Down syndrome —your work continues to foster a more inclusive and understanding school community.

UPDATE ON STAFF

Congratulations to Cláudia Cordeiro on her new role as Assistant to the Primary Coordinator. We wish her all the best and know we can count on her usual professionalism!

RECRUITMENT
We're hiring! Help us find your next colleague for the following positions:

  • Primary Teacher (Now or School Year 25/26) 

  • Head of Well-being (focus on Learning Support) (School Year 25/26) 

  • Secondary Business Teacher (School Year 25/26) 

  • Secondary Mathematics Teacher (School Year 25/26) with the possibility of leading the Mathematics Department

Remember, these positions are open to everyone, so if you're interested, don't hesitate to apply!

Additionally, at Aprendizes, we believe that YOU are the best person to identify and select your future colleagues. That's why we're implementing an active referral system. If you recommend a future colleague (and they confirm that you informed them about the position), you'll receive a €150 referral bonus!

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
14 to 15 APR | Inset Days – In person – School
14 APR | Happy Hour – 4:00 PM
16 to 25 APR | Easter Pause
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.

INSET DAYS AHEAD

On April 14th and 15th, we have an exciting opportunity for professional growth, with training sessions, reflections, and collaborative moments. It’s the perfect time to develop new strategies, strengthen teamwork, and share effective practices.

Don’t miss the Happy Hour on Monday at 4 PM to celebrate together!

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025

On April 14 and 15, we will have days dedicated to training and teamwork. The much-awaited Easter holidays start on April 16 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 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.

FINAL STRETCH BEFORE THE CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

As we enter the final stretch before the June 2025 Cambridge exam season, we’d like to thank you all for your continued support during this busy period. A quick reminder that ICT/IT practical exams will take place during the Easter break, and written exams will run from April 25 to June 10.

Revision sessions will be offered during study leave and communicated to students by subject teachers. A supervised study room will also be available on campus to help support students.

We’d also like to remind all invigilators that there will be a training (refresh session) on Monday, April 14 at 8:30 AM. Your presence is essential to ensure we’re aligned on procedures and ready for the season ahead. Thank you for all your support.

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.

At school, they can be served in soups, salads, purées, or traditional dishes, providing a nutritious and tasty meal for our little ones.

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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