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Aver-o-Mar School World Children’s Day

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Aver-o-Mar School World Children’s Day

At Aver-o-Mar School, World Children’s Day was not forgotten. On 31 May, at the invitation of the Physical Education Group, Jenifer Machado (Dancing Rebels) came to our school to give us a Zumba class.

It was a dance party in which all the students had the chance to take part.

It was thirty minutes of great music, energy and animation… it was a moment where happiness was reflected on the faces of our students!

Isabel Campos

XI Portuguese Language Olympics: Matilde Salgado ranked in the ‘Top Ten’

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XI Portuguese Language Olympics: Matilde Salgado ranked in the ‘Top Ten’

The Aver-o-Mar School Group, through Matilde Salado, was present at the national final of the 11th edition of the Portuguese Language Olympics, where she won an honourable 9th place in the final, among 25 colleagues from continental schools and representatives from the Azores. If his presence in the final phase was already a source of great pride and satisfaction for the community, this ‘Top Ten’ is recognition of his abilities and educational path, as well as family support, other pillars necessary for success.

 

The 2024 edition, which has now ended, was held in Aveiro on 17 and 18 May 2024, at the Dr. Mário Sacramento Secondary School, on a boarding basis, in the year in which we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the birth of Camões and the 50th anniversary of 25 April 1974. This crossover between the birth of freedom and the modern touch that Camões gave to the

Portuguese language is particularly symbolic of the importance of knowing and celebrating the good use of the Portuguese language in these PLOs, in the same month as World Portuguese Language Day, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world – the 4th most widely spoken language in the world – on 5 May. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world – the 4th most widely spoken language in the world, the 3rd most widely spoken European language, the 1st language of the Southern Hemisphere and the 5th most widely used language on the Internet, according to the Portuguese Language Observatory – and it is taught, along with Portuguese culture, in 31 countries in Europe, 20 countries in Africa, 10 countries in America, 9 countries in Asia and in Australia, according to data from the Camões Institute.

Congratulations Matilde and thank you to the collaborating teachers.

Final ranking list: Lista_final

More information: APP – XI Portuguese Language Olympics – 3rd phase

‘Meeting …’ David Araújo and Cândida Pinto, RTP reporters

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‘Meeting …’ David Araújo and Cândida Pinto, RTP reporters

On the 24th of May, the ‘Meeting with…’ event took place in the auditorium of the Aver-o-Mar School. David Araújo and Cândida Pinto, RTP reporters.

Candida Pinto spoke to our students via remote control, chatting warmly about her experience in war scenarios, particularly in Ukraine, and then offering to answer any questions they might have. Afterwards, the image reporter who has accompanied Cândida Pinto on many of her trips gave his testimony about his experiences in the days leading up to the war, when the war began and in the time that followed, documenting his account with photographs he took in Ukraine. This event was undoubtedly very enriching and won over the audience, made up of students, teachers and other members of the school community.

At the end of the speeches, the journalists were presented with some simple souvenirs and David Araújo signed our school’s book of honour. Afterwards, they visited the Communication Club, where the members of the Club spoke about their activities.

2024 “Escola da Minha Vida” Project – media contest

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2024 “Escola da Minha Vida” Project – media contest

Students from the Aver-o-Mar School Group took part in another edition of the “Escola da MInha vIda” Project Media Competition.

In the 1st selection phase, which took place at school level, the following finalists were selected:

ü Class A (2nd cycle) – Electronic presentation: o Frida Kahlo – Eduarda Torres (6thA) o Portugal Freguesias – Matilde Moreira (6thD) o Nepal – Ritika Mahato (6thE)

ü Grade B (3rd cycle) – Video/animation: o The power of starting over – Eva Silva (7thA) o Conquering… – Filipe Costa (7thD) o Together and understood – Gabriela Amorim (7thE)

In the 2nd selection phase, the jury appointed by the Organisation analysed the entries and awarded prizes to the three best entries in each category. In class A we didn’t win any prizes and in class B the students from our school group won all three prizes:

ü Level B (3rd cycle) – Video/animation: o First place: A conquista… – Filipe Costa (7thD) o Second place: Juntos e compreendidos – Gabriela Amorim (7thE) o Third place: O poder do recomeço – Eva Silva (7thA)

We would like to thank all the students who took part in the competition for their dedication and congratulate the winning students on the quality of their productions!

David Pires

PLASTIC CAPS AND CORK STOPPERS COLLECTION CONTEST: RESULTS

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PLASTIC CAPS AND CORK STOPPERS COLLECTION CONTEST: RESULTS

 

Now that the day has come to close the competitions to collect plastic bottle tops and cork stoppers, it’s time to publish and report the results.

Before that, the Eco-Schools Club and its coordinators would like to congratulate and thank everyone who took part in this activity, because more important than the prize is the cause we’ve joined and the fact that each of us is doing a little bit to protect the environment.

As of today, around 1,000 jugs of plastic caps have been delivered to Lipor and 950kg of cork to Continente as part of the ‘Green Cork 2023/2024 cork stopper collection campaign’ promoted by Quercus and Continente.

In terms of results, the big winners are: the NA3A class from the Navais Elementary School, in the plastic bottle cap collection competition, with 444 bottles collected, and the NA1A 1st grade class from the Navais Elementary School, in the cork stopper collection competition, with 300 bottles delivered.

Thus, on 14th June, during the Interculturality Festival – Escola Viva: Ciência em movimento, the students from these classes will receive a diploma recognising their fantastic work, and on 4th June they will receive the grand prize, a study visit to Lipor where they will be able to visit its facilities and enjoy the adventure park.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the operational assistants for their involvement and excellent collaboration in the logistics of these competitions, especially the assistants in Hall B, Mrs Delfina and Mrs Rosana.

Although the internal competition is over, this is no reason to give up. We’ll continue to collect and deliver the caps and corks to the school for the good of the environment and our future!

The Eco-Schools coordinators

Filipe Santos and Sandra Pinheiro

Organic vegetable garden and orchard at Aldeia Elementary School in Aguçadoura

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Organic vegetable garden and orchard at Aldeia Elementary School in Aguçadoura

Video with outdoor classes, held on the 23rd of May, highlighting the planting of vegetables and fruit trees!

This was another activity organised by EB Aldeia, part of the Aver-o-Mar School Group, with the involvement of the community, which we’re pleased to see! Video: https://youtu.be/I6rjTfC_gXk

Students from Aver-o-Mar win 2nd and 3rd places in the ‘Speed of the Sun’ City Race

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Students from Aver-o-Mar win 2nd and 3rd places in the ‘Speed of the Sun’ City Race

Today, at the Monte de S. Brás Ecological Park, the ‘At the Speed of the Sun’ municipal race was held, involving schools from the municipalities of Póvoa de Varzim, Vila do Conde and Matosinhos. The students from Aver-o-Mar shone, winning 2nd and 3rd place in the competition and taking their school all the way to the final.

The ‘At the Speed of the Sun’ project aims to design and build solar vehicles made up of photovoltaic panels and motors. This project was developed during the Physical Chemistry and Personal Development Workshop (PDO) classes and was a catalyst for the development of skills in science, technology and technical knowledge.

The ‘At the Speed of the Sun’ project not only celebrates the students’ ability to create innovative solutions, but also reflects a collective commitment to a more sustainable and conscious world. The 8th C students are to be congratulated for their dedication and commitment to building the solar cars, demonstrating the talent and creativity of our school community.

Graça Pinheiro

Aver-o-Mar School celebrates “Blue School Day”

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Aver-o-Mar School celebrates “Blue School Day”

Aver-o-Mar School celebrated Blue School Day on 20 May with a series of activities dedicated to sustainability and environmental preservation. The celebration was attended by 121 students and 12 teachers, who came together for a beach clean-up with the support of the League for the Protection of Nature (LPN) and the Circular Seas project. Together, they managed to collect around 50kg of waste, contributing to the conservation of the local coastline.

As well as cleaning the beach, the school organised the exhibition ‘The Sargasso: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’, with the support of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Marine and Envi

information on the historical and ecological importance of sargassum, highlighting its relevance to the marine ecosystem.

To mark the date in an even more special way, a commemorative mural was created. The students used the Canva platform to create posters depicting their memories of the projects and activities developed over the three years that the school has been part of the Blue School programme. The initiative not only celebrated past achievements, but also encouraged the continuation of sustainable practices for the future.

The event was a success, reinforcing the Aver-o-Mar Primary School’s commitment to environmental education and the training of citizens who are aware of and active in protecting the oceans.

Graça Pinheiro

THANKS POLICE FORCE-SAFE SCHOOL

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THANKS POLICE FORCE-SAFE SCHOOL

The Aver-o-Mar School Group took part in SprinFest24, which took place in the City Park on 15 May. According to the press release, this year 182 pupils from the 3rd cycle, 14 teachers and the school psychologist travelled on foot to the venue (around 3km), and this walk to and from the event has been accompanied by the PSP-Safe School.

The organisers of the activity, which involved almost 200 people from the main school, under the responsibility of teacher Margarida Salazar, sent a thank you note to the Board of Directors, which we would like to share and also send to the security forces involved, as the success of the activity is the result of these partnerships:

‘I’d like to let you know how the security forces played their part in accompanying Spring Fest’24. Both in the morning and in the afternoon, the officers were elegant, careful and extremely professional. They were extremely careful with the whole group and very friendly. For this they deserve praise and my personal thanks.’

We would like to thank the Police Officers of Póvoa de Varzim, mainly the Safe School Segura officers involved, ‘Thank you very much!’

Aver-o-Mar at Spring Fest’24

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Aver-o-Mar at Spring Fest’24

 

May 15, 2024 woke up grey, but the joy and excitement of the long-awaited event ahead coloured everyone’s hearts. Expectations were high.

This year, 182 3rd cycle students, 14 teachers and the school psychologist walked to Póvoa de Varzim City Park, accompanied by the PSP, for a day that was to become memorable for everyone. Spring Fest’24, organised by the Archdiocese of Braga in partnership with Póvoa de Varzim City Council, this year brought together around 10,400 students, 700 teachers and 150 volunteers. The theme was ‘the common good and the good of others – caring for our common home’.

The programme was diverse: two stages with non-stop music, resident DJs Dj Cozta, Dj Math, Kassama, RFM DJs Rich & Mendes and Domingos Moça. There were workshops, inflatables, games, climbing, yoga, kempo, krava, karaoke, capoeira, activities on the lake (paddling, canoeing, lifeguards), a Poveira T-shirt exhibition and much more.

At 12.30pm, the Mega Picnic offered the opportunity for everyone to socialise and share. Friendships were strengthened, new friends were made, new people were met and people got rid of their mobile phones.

There was no shortage of popcorn and cotton candy from Mr Duarte, which delighted many, as well as ice cream. The sweet tootsies also sampled bread with chocolate, bread with sausage and black pork sandwiches.

In the afternoon, the RFM DJs performed to great acclaim and Kassama closed the concert with a bang, with all his dynamism and joy on stage. The Archbishop of Braga, Dom José Cordeiro, spoke briefly to the young people and was impressed by the unity that was felt. Also present at the closing session was the deputy head of the Aver-O-Mar school, Helena Costa, who took to the stage to receive the souvenirs.

On the way back, with the police accompanying them, everyone was visibly tired, but their hearts were full after a day that created memories that no one will forget. Even the rain didn’t spoil a day of experiences and joy that went unnoticed by the students. It became a special day. Who doesn’t like dancing and singing in the rain?

Margarida Salazar

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