Dear Team,

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

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

A very special thank you to Verónica Barbieri, Diogo Santos, Joana Xardoné, Inês Fragoso, Laura Cercas, and the entire support department, who made it possible to host such a beautiful graduation celebration. Your effort, dedication, and care made all the difference during this very special moment. (from Teresa and Rikke)

A special shout-out to the Pre-school department and the kitchen team, who helped make the Early Years graduation truly memorable. Your attention to detail and the care shown to the children made everything even more special. (from Teresa and Rikke)

And of course, we can't forget the PE department for the excellent organisation of the Lasa Volleyball Tournament. We were fantastic hosts — and on top of that, we managed to keep the trophies at home — a real success! (from everyone)

A huge thank you to Laura Cercas, who never hesitates to help me whenever I ask — and I ask a lot! (from Vanessa)

And Laura would like to extend her thanks to the exams office, Daniel, and Nikki, for their tireless support in preparing and running the assessments. Your work was essential!

New Opportunities at School – Apply Now!

We’re excited to share that new roles will soon be opening within our school, and we warmly encourage interested members of our community to apply.

Deadline: June 17th

To apply, please send an email to Rikke at rikke@aprendizes.pt, briefly describing your motivation and why you believe you’re the right person for the role. The Pedagogical Coordination team will review the applications and select the candidates.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Action Research Facilitator

  • Job Description: Action Research Facilitator – Job Description.docx

  • Stipend: EUR 100/month for 10 months

  • Additional: Eligible for the Action Research stipend.
    We also encourage the facilitator to carry out their own action research project as part of the role.

 RECRUITMENT
Sharing is attracting — by spreading the word, our team helps bring in more talent just like you! Let’s grow this team.

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

  • Primary Co-Teacher (School Year 25/26) 

  • Primary Teaching Assistant (Academic Year 25/26)

  • Secondary Business Teacher (School Year 25/26) 

  • Middle and Secondary Mathematics Teacher (School Year 25/26)

  • Secondary Arts and Design Teacher (School Year 25/26) 

  • Secondary Teacher for IT and Computer Science (School Year 25/26) 

  • Middle School English language and literature Teacher (School Year 25/26)  

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!

16 JUN | Grade 1 | Planetarium visiting school | All Day

16 JUN to 27 JUN | Try out | internships and volunteer | 10 and 11 grades

17 JUN | Grade 3 | Planetarium visiting school | All morning

17 JUN | 5th–9th Grade | iTeach | Village | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
17 JUN–18 JUN | Secondary | Art Exhibition | Library

17 JUN to 18 JUN | IGCSE, AS & A LEVEL Art & Design & Design Technology Exhibition | Entrance

18 JUN | Closing Reception of the IGCSE, AS & A LEVEL Art & Design & Design Technology Exhibition | 4.15 PM

18 JUN | Grades 5–8 (some students) | Mixed Table Tennis Tournament (Redbridge) | Time TBC

20 JUN | Grade 4 | Graduation Ceremony | Time TBC

23 JUN | All Leadership Day - Action Plans 25/26  

25 JUN | Preschool Final Presentation | 9.30 AM

25 JUN | Selected students | Bliss Day (Music School) | 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM

26 JUN | Grade 9 Tech students | Petitcrows Boat Construction | 10.30 AM to 1.00 PM

26 JUN | Grade PSOC – Descobridores | Coastal Observation and Its Species with Biologist Daphna Mavor | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

26 JUN | Grades 4 to 7 | Mini Duke Celebration Day
26 JUN | Grade 8 | Graduation Lunch | Lunch Time | Tent

27 JUN | Whole School | Aprendizes Has Talent | From 2:00 PM
27 JUN | Whole School | End of Year Party | 6.00 PM to 10.00 PM

30 JUN–02 JUL | Grades 3rd & 4th | Campo Aventura Óbidos
30 JUN–02 JUL | Grades 5th–8th | Campo Aventura Óbidos
02 JUL–03 JUL | Grades 1st & 2nd | Campo Aventura Óbidos

18 JUL | Staff Only | Internal Staff Party

TRY OUT

Now in its 3rd edition, Try Out is a programme for Year 10 and 11 students, combining 4 days of volunteering with 4 days of internships in a professional setting, taking place in June. These experiences allow students to connect with organisations, explore new environments, develop skills, and discover vocational interests.

We are proud to partner with 7 non-profit organisations from the Cascais community and 23 companies across various sectors, including architecture, theatre, banking, and hospitality. We thank all our partners for their generosity in providing our students with such a memorable learning opportunity.

iTEACH 2025

We are excited to host the 5th edition of iTEACH, our annual end-of-year science exhibition. This student-led event brings together learners from Grades 5 to 9, who will showcase science projects they have been researching and developing over the past weeks.

Each student or team has chosen a syllabus-relevant topic, built a product or exhibit around it, and will now take on the role of teacher — sharing their knowledge with primary students (Grades 3 and 4), staff, and parents. The focus is on learning through teaching, encouraging deeper understanding, creativity, and communication skills.

The exhibition will take place in Village 2 (Tuesday 17th June, 14:30-16:00), using classroom spaces for each grade. Projects range from experiments and interactive games to models and creative displays, with an emphasis on hands-on engagement.

iTEACH is a highlight of our science program, celebrating curiosity, collaboration, and student initiative.

IGCSE, AS & A LEVEL ART & DESIGN & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

The Aprendizes Arts and Performance Department proudly presents an exhibition of student work from Grades 9-12 in Cambridge AS/A Level and IGCSE Art & Design and Design Technology.

Join us in celebrating the amazing creativity of our talented Aprendizes artists and designers! 

The exhibition for the general Aprendizes community runs all day on Tuesday, June 17th in the library —the perfect opportunity for new and continuing Art/DT students to see what's ahead!

RSVP invitations will be sent to exhibiting students and their families for a closing reception on Wednesday, June 18th from 16:00 to 18:00.

NEW PARENTS MEETING

On June 17th, from 5 to 6 p.m., we will welcome new families for a meeting at school. This is another opportunity to warmly greet them and ensure everything is ready to make them feel at home.

PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION

On the 25th, 9.30 AM, the amphitheater will host the year-end music performances and the diploma ceremony for preschool graduates.

This special event is reserved for the parents of preschoolers, celebrating this important milestone with emotion and joy.

APRENDIZES HAS TALENT!

We invite everyone to the talent show on Friday, 27th June from 2PM. Students will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

Come and enjoy an exciting afternoon of music, dance, and creativity. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented students shine on stage!

SAVE THE DATE: 27 DE JUNHO


Our End of Year Arraial will be a true celebration of our community. Students, families, and teachers — all together like one big Aprendizes family — coming together to close the year with joy, grilled sardines, “bifanas”, and live music.
An end of the day full of laughter, and lasting memories that truly deserves everyone’s presence.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS

We’re working on the Yearbook and need your help. Please send photos of classes, activities or projects, and mention which class each one belongs to.

You can send them via Teams or email to Vanessa by 18 June.

Next week, form tutors should come see me to confirm names and photos directly in the document.

PRESCHOOL

INSPIRED BY VAN GOGH!

After Maria and Valentina shared their visit to a Van Gogh exhibition, our class turned curiosity into creativity with a special atelier! We explored Van Gogh’s life and art through projection painting, wall art, light and shaving foam sensory play, modeling, and recreating his iconic works.

It was a vibrant, hands-on morning full of discovery, imagination, and inspiration. A perfect blend of learning and artistic expression!

PRIMARY

ANGLES ALL AROUND!

Last week in Grade 3B, students became geometry explorers—measuring and classifying angles directly on their classroom desks! Using set squares and protractors, they identified right, acute, and obtuse angles in their surroundings.

A dynamic lesson that made math both visible and exciting!

Middle

A TASTE OF HISTORY IN GRADE 5!

Our 5th grade HGP students explored Portugal’s spice trade with India, discovering how cloves, pepper, and cinnamon shaped global history.

Through hands-on activities and lively discussions, they connected the past to their plates. Learning about trade routes, culture, and influence never tasted so good — a flavorful way to bring history to life!

SECONDARY

GRADUATION NIGHT

A golden afternoon turned into a starry night at Quinta da Tareca as we celebrated our 12th graders. Laughter, tears, and heartfelt memories filled the air. Teachers Mercedes and Rita shone with a touching and hilarious presentation.

A magical evening of goodbyes, gratitude, and hope. Congratulations, graduates — the world is yours.

Star of June: Sardines

Sardines are packed with essential nutrients for children, including protein, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids.

These support healthy growth, brain development, and strong bones. Sardines are also affordable and sustainable.

We will be serving sardines at our upcoming festival!

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