Dear Team,

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

Special Shout-out
Update on Staff & Recruitment
Upcoming Events
- Africa Week
- The impact of screens on young minds
- Talk | Becoming Black
- CFO-ESG Conference
- PTSO Meeting
- Bio Market
Practical Information
- Duties
- Tupperware boxes | We need your help
- Eggs available at school
Section Stories
Act Together
- Menu
- Star of may: nectarines

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

Shout-out to the school for the budget allowance for Staff Appreciation Day! Your support made the day truly special and meaningful for all of us. 🙌 (from Joana Cunha)

Shout-out to our favourite grumbler!
Tehur, we’d like to award you the grand prize for grumpiness: top marks in lack of patience, the most stylish eye-roll, and the finest-tuned growl in the game. You're an absolute must-have in any staff room. We love you. (from all staff room)

👏 To Kika and Barbara, who wonderfully managed anxious parents and students during Black Out Monday! They kept their cool and stopped chaos from breaking out. Thank you, ladies! 🙌 (from Nicky)

🌟 To Tomas Barreto, for always being ready to support every team member with a generous heart and a contagious smile. Thank you, Tomas!

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

Primary Teacher (Now or School Year 25/26)
Primary Co-Teacher (School Year 25/26)
Head of Student Support (School 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)
Secondary English language and literature Teacher (School Year 25/26)
Middle and Secondary Science Teacher (maternity leave) (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!

19–23 MAY | Africa Week

20 MAY | Library | The impact of screens, games and social media on the brain – Talk by Mirabilis | 9:00 AM

23 MAY | CFO–ESG Conference

28 MAY | Grades 3–8 (some students) | Jamor | Track and Field Tournament

29 MAY | Grade 2 | KidZania | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

03 JUN | PTSO meeting | Library | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

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AFRICA WEEK

From May 19 to 23, it’s Africa Week at Aprendizes! Join us for music, talks, a book fair, African lunches and more. A celebration of identity, culture and diversity. It all kicks off Monday with the unveiling of the African literature mural!

MAY 19 – 23

19th MONDAY
8:30 AM – School entrance – Inauguration of the mural on African literature

20th TUESDAY
10:30 – 11:30 AM – Amphitheatre – Music concert by Chalo Correia (Angola)
11:40 AM – Canteen – Cape Verdean lunch

21st WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – School entrance – Book fair in partnership with Indie Not a Bookshop
11:30 AM – Library – Final activity for the Racial Literacy Action – “Becoming Black” – talk with Henda (Angola)
4:00 PM – Library – “Becoming Black” – talk with Henda (Angola) – For parents and 12th graders

22nd THURSDAY
8:40 – 10:20 AM – Library – Talk with the writer Gisela Casimiro (Portugal / Guinea-Bissau)
11:00 AM – School entrance – Book fair in partnership with Indie Not a Bookshop
11:40 AM – Canteen – South African lunch

THE IMPACT OF SCREENS ON YOUNG MINDS

Join us on May 20th at 9am in the Aprendizes Library for an informative talk by Mirabilis. Discover how screens, games, and social media affect children’s brains. Learn science-based insights to support healthier screen habits and informed decisions at home.

Talk in English, open to all Aprendizes parents. Registration here.

TALK | BECOMING BLACK

Join us on May 21 at 4:00 PM in the Library for Becoming Black, a talk by psychologist Henda Vieira-Lopes, closing our Racial Literacy Action project.

Open to all parents, families, 12th grade students and the community, the event explores structural racism and identity. Register here.

CFO-ESG CONFERENCE

A reminder that the CFO-ESG Conference, led by Erwin, will take place in the library all day on 23 May. Please ensure the school is clean, organised and welcoming. Let’s make sure all guests feel comfortable and well received throughout the day.

Thank you for your cooperation.

PTSO MEETING

The next PTSO (Parents, Teachers and Students Organization) meeting will take place on 03 JUN, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Library.

Parent Representatives will share a form with families so suggestions and ideas can be submitted in advance.

BIO MARKET

Join us at the Bio Market!
JUN 6th (Friday) 🕓 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 In the tent at Aprendizes

Don’t forget — this is the last Biomarket of the year, so we’re counting on everyone to join!

With our regular vendors, fresh produce from our garden, and the usual joy for a lovely afternoon well spent!

Attention all team members!

Please remember to check your assigned duties and fulfill your responsibilities carefully. Everyone’s collaboration is essential for the smooth running of our routine.

Tupperware boxes | We need your help

To continue offering take-home meals for staff, it’s essential that used containers are returned or that you contribute with plastic boxes or tupperware. Even if you don’t use this service, your help is welcome. All contributions can be dropped off directly in the kitchen. Thank you!

Eggs available at school

The kitchen will now be offering eggs for staff: 6 eggs for €2. Please leave the payment in the collection tin in the staff room. A practical and affordable way to bring fresh produce home. Keep an eye out for restocks! The amount raised will be redirected towards activities in the garden.

PRE-SCHOOL

MATH + NATURE = BINGO! WHO KNEW?

The "Dreamers' Classroom" ditched the desks and took their learning to the forest for an exciting game of bingo!

The event showed that math isn’t just about formulas—it can be an adventure! Who knew a bingo card could be the key to loving numbers?

PRIMARY

1A STUDENTS ENJOY A FUN MATH ACTIVITY THROUGH TEAMWORK!

The 1A class had a blast with a hands-on math activity! Working in teams, each group used MAB (Math Abacus Blocks) to represent numbers, focusing on tens and ones.

The activity not only helped them grasp key concepts but also encouraged teamwork and collaboration, as they supported each other to figure out the best way to represent their numbers.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

GENDER EQUALITY TALK PROMOTES AWARENESS AT SCHOOL

Last Month, students and parents gathered at school from 4:15 to 5:00 for an online interview with Maíra Martins, a specialist in Gender Equality in education. The initiative, led by Lina, Sofia, and Mazie from class 6B, was part of their Global Perspectives project.

The speaker discussed key issues such as empowerment, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

SECUNDARY

MATH CLASS MOVES OUTDOORS

Last month, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and held our math class under the tent.

It was a great way to combine academic focus with the benefits of spending time outdoors.

Our Next Country Days:

May 20 - CAPE VERDE in our kitchen

May 22 - SOUTH AFRICA in our kitchen

May 29 - BRAZIL in our kitchen

Get to know our menu

Star of May: Nectarines

Nectarines are sweet, juicy, and perfect for little ones! Rich in vitamin C, they help boost the immune system, while their fiber keeps the digestive system running smoothly.

They're easy to eat, super tasty, and great as a snack or dessert. A fun fruit that gives kids the energy to play and grow up healthy!