1st Cycle

In the 1^st Cycle the differentiation and the respect for the different learning rhythms are a constant concern of the young and dynamic team that daily accompanies each student.

Each child is different and, therefore, the Primary School students are divided into four classes, accompanied by their respective teacher (class teacher) and by cooperating teachers specialised in the areas of Expressions: Plastic and Dramatic, Physical-motor, Musical Expression and English.

The College is seen as a privileged place where, in addition to teaching, experiences, anguish and dreams are shared and where respect for others and the environment, initiative and creativity are highly valued.

The study room (where homework is done under the supervision of the respective teachers), the outings throughout the year (a fundamental complement to theory), English (foreign language), swimming and learning an instrument (piano, guitar) are enriching activities which allow for better personal and social growth.

The College’s anthem states that “to be a child is to have someone to hold your hand”. It is in this sense that the teachers of the 1^st Cycle act, taking each child in the right direction, overcoming obstacles, reaching goals and overcoming difficulties.

Everyday life is a book that is written, not with ink, but with the smiles of our students.

Each idea is a sentence, each glance a comma, each gesture a parenthesis, each day a chapter and each year a different volume. Little by little the library will grow and will never be complete, just as the children’s world has no limits.

The Educational Plan, in basic education, offers an academic basis, placing emphasis, not only on the learning of the Portuguese Language and Mathematics, but also on English, Science, Information and Communication Technologies, Arts, physical and sporting activities, as well as training for citizenship.