Dear Team,

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

• Special Shout-out

• Update on Staff & Recruitment

• New IRS Tables

• Upcoming Events

  • Erasmus + Program Update

  • Aprendizes Action Research Programme Update

• Practical Information

  • No animals allowed

  • No Phones School

  • Lice

• Section Stories

• Act Together

  • Menu

  • Star of September: Tomato

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

To the whole team for preparing such a warm and welcoming reception for our parents and students! 

To the all Head Teachers for taking the time to get to know all students and parents, especially those joining us for the first time.

To Claudia Meireles for her amazing support in helping students with their university applications.

UPDATES
We are very proud of our team and we promote internal growth. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that:

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RECRUITMENT
Sharing is attracting — by spreading the word about these opportunities, our team helps us bring in more talent like yours! Let’s grow our team together.

Communication and Marketing Intern (Part-time)

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

At Aprendizes, we believe that each of you is the best person to identify and select your future colleagues. That’s why we are implementing an active recommendation system. If you recommend a future colleague (and they confirm that you were the one who informed them about the opening), you will receive a €250 referral bonus!

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02 SEP | New students | Induction Day | All day

03 SEP | All students (except new Preschool) | First Day of School | All day

08 SEP | New Preschool students | Preschool Start | All day

20 SEP | All Families | Picnic / Extra-Curricular Try Out Day | 10.00 AM to 02.00 PM

26 SEP | All students | Languages Day | All day

03 OCT | Parents | Parents Coffee | 08:45–09:45 AM

07 OCT | Parents | PTSO (Parents, Teachers, Student Organization) Meeting | 04:00–05:30 PM

NEXT PARENTS MEETINGS

We invite all parents to attend the upcoming school meetings, scheduled at 4:30 PM. Dates and places: September 16 (Pre-School, Main Building Floor 1), September 17 (Primary, Main Building Floor 1), September 18 (Middle School, Village 1), and September 18 (Secondary, Village 2).

Your presence is very important.

FAMILY PICNIC AND TRY OUT DAY

Join us on September 20, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for our Family Picnic and Try Out Day.

Each family should bring something to eat, drink, and a blanket.

Students can try extracurricular activities: 10:30–11:00 Yoga for Parents, 11:00–11:30 Karate, 11:30–12:00 Parkour, 12:00–12:30 Climbing, 12:45–13:15 Hip Hop, 13:15–13:45 Hip Hop Adults. From 10:00–13:00: Fun Maker Space, Robotics, Music, Tennis, Football.

Reminder: The email with information and the registration form for this year’s extracurricular activities was sent on September 10 (Wednesday).

PARENTS COFFEE MORNING

Join us for Parents’ Coffee Morning on October 3rd, 2025, 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 meet in a relaxed atmosphere, exchange ideas, and strengthen the home–school connection while discussing children’s progress and future events.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SESSIONS

We invite Secondary students and parents to join our University Information Sessions. On October 2nd at 4:00 PM in the library, there will be an in-person session.

In addition, online application sessions — aimed at Class of 2025–26 graduates — will take place: October 16 at 6:00 PM (USA), November 6 at 6:00 PM (UK), November 13 at 6:00 PM (EU), and November 20 at 6:00 PM (PT).

PTSO MEETING

The next PTSO (Parents, Teachers and Students Organization) meeting will take place on October 7th, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Library.

Parent Representatives will share a form with families beforehand, so suggestions and ideas can be submitted in advance. This is a great opportunity to collaborate and strengthen our school community.

SAVE THE DATE | BIO MKT 2025/2026!

Bio Mkt returns this academic year, bimonthly, for the moments we’ve missed!
Editions: 17/10 – Halloween, 12/12 – Christmas, 30/1 – Charity, 4/3 – Regeneration, 29/5 – Final.
From 4–6 PM.
Want to join as a seller? Register two weeks before each event via our mailing form: biomkt@aprendizes.pt

SAVE THE DATE | THREE WAY CONFERENCES

Mark your calendars! Our Three Way Conferences – uniting students, teachers, and parents – are key opportunities to reflect on learning and set goals. Dates to note: 12 November (Primary–Secondary), 11 February (Middle–Secondary), and 21 April (Primary). On each date, no normal lessons will take place for that section. Your involvement is crucial to strengthen communication and support each student’s growth.

PRIMARY TEACHERS TRAINING IN SINGAPORE MATH

Our Primary teachers are currently undertaking specialized training in Singapore Math, a highly regarded approach to teaching mathematics that emphasizes problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and mastery. This professional development will enrich classroom practices, providing students with stronger foundations in reasoning and critical thinking. By investing in teacher training, the school reinforces its commitment to high-quality learning experiences in mathematics from the earliest years.

DONATING SCHOOL MATERIAL TO CHILDREN IN NEED

All items donated will go to Associação de Solidariedade Social do Alto da Cova da Moura. Together we can make a difference in these children’s lives! Things you can donate:

• Backpacks

• Pencil cases

• Notebooks

• Scientific calculators

• Pencils

• Coloring Pencils

• Pens

• Erasers

• Sharpeners

• Rulers

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