2nd Cycle

In the 2^nd Cycle education is everything…

As we all know, the role of the school is to form citizens and give students the knowledge they need to live, work and be happy in this constantly evolving world. As educators we must guide them towards life and teach them that life is made up of changes that are easy to understand but sometimes difficult to accomplish.

The 2^nd Cycle is, in this institution, a priority that is completed in the following Cycle, that is, the goal is now defined as the beginning of a more critical work that will be deepened later, at the next level.

We try to show these students the importance of each individual and their role in society, as citizens aware of their rights and duties. Therefore, in this phase of change, we take the opportunity to help them (according to our educational project and following the curricular plan) to understand the various entities that will guide them throughout their lives as students. From the staff member to the headmaster, everyone will contribute so that their stay at school is happy and rich. Hence, this stage is in fact fundamental and should be gradual and participated in by all those involved in this educational process.

We consider that we should share responsibilities with the student’s family. Therefore, in the 2^nd Cycle we build shared activities and favour teaching/learning methods that help them to assimilate the change of habits, requirements and personalities. This articulation between the school and the students’ lives is essential, as the teacher needs to know his students in order to take into account the life stories of each one and, in this way, be closer to them.

It is not just one teacher with one class, but several teachers, several ways of being and different attitudes to observe. Our effort is continuous, so we intend to build studies that are stimulating, enriching and appropriate to the life experiences of each one, so that we can grow in quality and competence.

Our role is therefore one of great responsibility. The educational process requires deep reflection and great availability from all those involved. The 2^nd Cycle can count on us on this path of change and adaptation.

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 and training for citizenship.