Dear Team,

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

Special Shout-out
Update on Staff, Recruitment and reminders
Practical Information
- Internal Calendar
- Keep All Spaces Clean and Tidy
- Parking Rotation Reminder
Upcoming Events
- International Family Day Breakfast
- Open Day for New Families
- Africa Week
- The Final Bio Market of the Year
- Honouring Our Roots: The Stories That Shape Our Children
- Universal Children's Day | Pyjama Day
- PTSO (Parents, Teachers and Students Organization) Meeting
- Parents’ Coffee Morning
- Save The Date - End of Year Party
Section Stories
Act Together
- Recognising A Community Built on Solidarity and Service
- News from the Kitchen

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 huge thank you to Frederico Soares for all the support in the library and for organising the entire library for the intense days of the Global Perspectives Summit.” (From the Global Perspectives teaching team)

“A huge thank you to Bárbara Portugal for the support in managing all the arrangements for the school trips. Without her support, it would not be possible to organise so many school trips with such quality.” (From Diogo Santos)

“A big shout-out to Elizabeth Nash for the award received, a very well-deserved recognition.” (from TfD)

“A huge thank you to Verônica Barbieri and everyone leading the planning of Staff Appreciation Week. Your effort and organisation are truly appreciated.” (from TfD)

“Thank you to Cristina Rodriguez for the clear and helpful HR overview — it made a real difference.” (from TfD)

“Well done to the GP Summit team for all the hard work and dedication behind such a successful event.” (from TfD)

“A big thank you to the Humanities team for the fantastic “Teachers Teach Teachers” session. The effort, creativity and student involvement were greatly appreciated.” (from TfD)

RECRUITMENT

At Aprendizes, we believe that every member of our team is the best person to identify and recommend future colleagues.

We always have open positions available on both our LinkedIn page and the “Work With Us” section of our website, so please feel free to share them with anyone you believe might be a great fit.

For the next school year (26/27) we will need:

English Language and Literature Teacher for Secondary
Primary Arts Teacher

INTERNAL CALENDAR 2026/2027

Our internal calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year is available. You can consult it here. Please note that this calendar may still be subject to changes. Should any updates occur, they will be communicated in due course.

KEEP ALL SPACES CLEAN AND TIDY

Just a friendly reminder to everyone that all spaces should be kept clean and tidy at all times. Please make sure to leave shared areas organised and in good condition after use. Thank you all for your cooperation and support.

PARKING ROTATION REMINDER

Please remember that the parking rotation schedule must be followed strictly. The link with the dates assigned to each team is available here, and is also displayed above the coffee machine in the staff room. Staff should park only in the middle and right-hand rows.The left-hand row is reserved for parents.

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

Therefore, we ask all staff 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 staff areas.
• Drive slowly and cautiously in all areas surrounding the school.
• Consider small adjustments that can make a significant difference, such as arriving a few minutes earlier than peak times or parking a short walking distance from the school. Consider using a bicycle, the bus, or carpooling for your journey to school.

26 JUN | Save The Date - End of Year Party | 18:00

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY BREAKFAST

Tomorrow we will celebrate International Day of Families with a special breakfast organised by parents. Parents may bring whatever they wish, especially if it is a delicacy from your country, as long as it follows our dietary rules and remembering that we are a nuts-free school.

OPEN DAY FOR NEW FAMILIES

We are delighted to invite new families to our Open Day on 22 May 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Registration is required. If you know families who might be interested, please encourage them to contact the school — a few places are still available in some classes!

AFRICA WEEK

From 25th to 29th May, we will celebrate Africa Week with a programme full of culture and discovery. Music, cinema, talks, and a book fair will bring this special week to life, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and richness of African cultures across the whole school community.

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.

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

On 1st June, we will celebrate Universal Children’s Day in a very special way! We invite everyone to come to school wearing their pyjamas and support Operação Nariz Vermelho by purchasing a red nose. Together, we will spread joy, kindness, and lots of smiles!

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.

PRESCHOOL

CURIOUS MINDS AT WORK: A CLOSE LOOK AT FISH

Preschool students explored a fish through dissection, observed its scales under a microscope, and created drawings to record their findings. The activity began with questions about fish and reptile scales and developed into a hands-on investigation combining observation and documentation.

PRIMARY

EXPLORING MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF METALS

Students explored magnetism in a hands-on lab experiment, testing metals like iron and aluminium. They observed how different materials react to magnetic fields, linking theory to practice while developing scientific thinking, curiosity, and teamwork through practical investigation.

MIDDLE

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES SUMMIT

At the Global Perspectives Summit, Middle School students presented the outcomes of their projects to the school community. They shared the actions they implemented, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their initiatives. The event celebrated students’ creativity, collaboration, and commitment to finding solutions to real-world problems.

SECONDARY

EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING FUN

Secondary art students took part in a Mark-Making for Design workshop led by Jo Cowell from the University of the Arts London, exploring experimental drawing techniques to develop ideas and transform personal imagery into creative design concepts.

STUDENTS AT THE HELM: A MODEL UNITED NATIONS EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS

The recent Teachers Teach Teachers session led by the Humanities Department featured a student-led Model United Nations simulation with teachers acting as delegates. Students guided procedures, supported debate, and helped shape scenarios. The purpose was to experience how Model United Nations can create authentic, cross-curricular learning through simulation and role reversal.

RECOGNISING A COMMUNITY BUILT ON SOLIDARITY AND SERVICE

This weekend, Aprendizes received once more the Galardão Escola Voluntária by the Câmara Municipal de Cascais, recognising its strong commitment to volunteering and active citizenship. The distinction highlights the collective effort of students, staff, families and partners in developing initiatives that support the community and promote solidarity, responsibility and meaningful social impact.

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INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN DAYS

19 May - Sweden

28 May - Ukraine

04 Jun - Scotland

17 Jun - Israel

25 Jun - German