SchoolNews_Jun14 - Nobel International School Algarve

COURAGE, STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION
2013/2014
SCHOOL NEWS
JUNE 2014
Notícias da Escola – Junho 2014
The Nobel International School of the Algarve Group
During the school year, the International School of the Algarve strengthened its position as the largest
private education group in the South of Portugal, after established partnerships with two other
international schools in the Algarve region. In the past school year, our school had already became part
of the 'Nobel Education Network', becoming part of a global network of education with schools in
Austria, Germany, Vietnam, Turkey, Oman, Qatar and Portugal. This academic year, the International
School of the Algarve made local partnerships, assuming the administration of the Barlavento
International Primary School (Espiche, Lagos) and the São Lourenço International School (Almancil,
Loulé).
Today we are the Nobel International School of the Algarve Group, with international synergies,
stronger and committed to enhancing the quality of education we already provide. That is why we have
also opened this school year a Boarding House in a converted hotel by the sea. We are again accepting
boarders as we did in the early years after the founding of the school and, in July, we start the English
Summer School (www.summerschool-eia-isa.com).
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Group Spirit
Sports Events
The International School of the Algarve
organised two sports events to mark the end of
the school year and strengthen connections
between teachers and students of the three local
schools in the group. The events were held in
our main site in Porches (Lagoa) and also
involved students of the National Section in what
turned out to be a great celebration of group
spirit.
The first event, 'Junior School Inter-House
Sports Event' was held on the 20th of June
with students from the ‘1º Ciclo’ and Year 5
National Section of Porches and students of
Years 3 to 6 of the three sites of the school
in the Algarve: Porches (Lagoa), Espiche
(Lagos) and Almancil (Loulé). The 'Middle
School Sports Team Day' for students of
years 6 to 8 National Section (Porches) and
Years 8 to 10 (Porches and Almancil) took
place on the 25th of June.
Students played basketball, football and
handball and competed in relay races,
vortex launch and tug of war. Two days of
great fun and one winner: Group Spirit.
Family Fun Sports Day
Races, agility trials and lots of fun were the recipe for the
'Family Fun Sports Day', which brought together parents and
students of our three schools in Algarve for a fun day in our
main school in Porches (Lagoa), on 5th June. The
competition involved teams of 'houses' in which students
are grouped and was won by Moniz (green). The day was a
journey of family fun very important for our students and
parents.
Reunion
Students
from
the three schools
joined for the 1st
time on 16th May
in Porches, to
prepare for the
event.
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Speed Skating
Success in Lagos
The Sports Club of the International School
of the Algarve (CDEIA) won twelve podium
appearances in the National Track Speed
Skating Championship for the age groups
‘Iniciados’ and ‘Juniores’, held in Lagos, on the
weekend of 24th and 25th May, organised by
the CDEIA and the Skating Federation of
Portugal. The championship was contested by
128 athletes representing 12 clubs from the
Portuguese mainland and islands.
Our athlete Maia Batista (7ºA) won two national champion titles - 300m Time Trial and 500m Sprint
– in the age group Girls ‘Iniciados’. Maia also won two national first runner-up titles - 3000m and
1000m
Points
in
the
same
age
group.
The CDEIA Girls ‘Iniciados’ team formed by Maia Batista, Maria do Carmo Sotero and Beatriz Santos
(4ºA) won the bronze medal in the team event American Relay (3000m) and finished first runner-up
in
the
overall
team
standings.
For the age group Boys ‘Iniciados’, Bernardo Freire (7ºA) won the national first runner-up title in
three individual events - 300m Time Trial, 500m Sprint and 3000m Points - and achieved 3rd place in
the 1000m event.
For the age group Girls ‘Juniores’, our Cadet Laura Nagiller (8ºB), competing against older athletes
won two bronze medals - 500m Sprint and 10000m Eliminate. Miguel Bravo (10ºA) won two bronze
medals in the age group Boys ‘Juniores’ in the distance events 10000m Points and 15000m Eliminate.
The first run of the National Meeting for the age group ‘Escolares’ (athletes with 8 and 9 years of
age) was held at the same time in Lagos. The CDEIA lined up for this meeting with the young skaters
Guilherme Ferrolho (3ºA), Miguel Ferreira (3ºA) and Hugo Freire and finished the event leading the
national ranking with 8 clubs participating.
VIII EIA CUP In early June, the International School of the Algarve organised in Porches the VIII
EIA Cup, tournament of girls’ basketball and boys’ football for classes from the 1st to 3rd ‘Ciclo’.
The games were held at lunch time and were great fun. The class 4ºA won in boys football in the age
group 1st and 2nd ‘Ciclo’. In the age group 3rd ‘Ciclo’, the 8ºB won in girls’ basketball and the 7ºB in
boys’ football. Congratulations to all!
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Amadeus International School
Visit of Teachers and Students from Vienna
A group of 8 students and 2 teachers from Amadeus International School, Vienna, Austria, travelled
to visit the International School of the Algarve in early June. The two schools are partners in the
Nobel International School of the Algarve Group.
The Vienna travel group stayed in the Boarding House of the International School of the Algarve and
visited our main school in Porches, Lagoa, where they participated in some experiments in the
Physics class. Also in Porches, the students from Vienna presented their personal projects within the
'International Baccalaureate' (IB) curriculum and gave a small concert of music and dance, central
teaching areas at the Amadeus International School. Students from Vienna also had an opportunity
to visit Silves Castle and to enjoy good weather and good food in the Algarve.
Concerts in Lagoa
St. Thomas School Choir
The Chapel Choir from St. Thomas’s School in London
and the choir of the International School of the
Algarve performed together in the Church of
Estombar on 23rd May. The two choirs participated,
the next day, in the closing concert of the ‘Choir
Week’, a festival organised by ‘Ideas do Levante’ in
the Municipal Auditorium in Lagoa.
Concert in the School
International Orchestra
The orchestra of the International Music Centre of
Lisbon performed at the International School of the
Algarve in Porches (Lagoa), on 13th June. The
orchestra played classical and modern music including
the main theme from James Bond movies, 'Clocks'
from Coldplay and 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' from
Procol Harum.
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3D Printer
The first 3D printer
constructed in EIA
is operating. The
project was led by
Year 13 student
Johan Crook and
the first tests in
June
were
a
success.
Pedagogical Lectures
Quality in Education
The International School of the Algarve completed its Pedagogical Lectures
Series 2013/2014 at the University of the Algarve, on 30th May with a
conference about 'Quality in Education'. PhD José Morgado led an
important analysis on the model and methods of Education.
During the school year we held other six conferences in cities across the
Algarve with other speakers and important topics related to children's
development: 'Art in Education' (Lagos), 'Grieving Process in Children and
Adolescents' (Portimão), 'Learning by Playing' (Silves), ‘The Challenge of
Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future' (Lagoa), ‘Divorce: a
Family Transition?’ (Albufeira) and ‘Bullying: Fear of Going to School’
(Loulé).
Marina Palácio (Lagos)
Paula Isabel Santos (Portimão)
Susana Ferreira (Silves)
Francisco Ferreira (Lagoa)
Bárbara Figueiredo (Albufeira)
Tânia Paias (Loulé)
Ice Creams
Summer…
ice
creams. Year 9
Science
students
made ice creams in
the classroom. They
observed the effect
of salt on ice for
studying the states
of matter.
Picnic
Two days before
the end of school,
Spanish and French
subject students of
Year 7 National
Section
held
a
picnic
on the
school lawn.
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Joint Field Trip
Trip to Lisbon
The International School of the Algarve organised
a group trip to Lisbon on 6th June involving
students from our three school sites in the
Algarve region. The field trip was made by pupils
of Years 5 and 6 of the Espiche (Lagos) and
Porches (Lagoa) sites and students from Year 6
of Almancil (Loulé) site. The students visited the
Oceanarium, the Belém Tower, the Maritime
Museum and the Monument of the Discoveries.
‘1º Ciclo’
Kidzania
The ‘1º Ciclo’ of the International School of the
Algarve in Porches (Lagoa) went on a field trip to
Kidzsania in Lisbon on 30th May. Students had
the opportunity to experience adult professions.
"I have been a fireman and put out a fire with
hoses. I have also been a policeman investigating
a suspicious bag. I have enjoyed myself very
much”, said Laura Bettencourt, student of Year 3
of the National Section, 8 years of age.
Joint Activity
Krazy World
Our students from Pre-school to Year 4 of our
Porches (Lagoa) and Espiche (Lagos) sites and
students up to Year 5 of our Almancil (Loulé)
site spent a very fun day together at Krazy
World in Algoz, on 6th June. In this joint activity,
our students attended presentations and
interactions with some of the resident animals at
the zoo park including a giant python.
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Year 1 Assembly
Bear Hunt
'We are Going on a Bear Hunt' was the title of
the play presented by students from Year 1 in
Porches (Lagoa) during an assembly for parents
held on 13th June. The play and the songs sung
by the students show cased the English Language
skills acquired at the end of 3 years of bilingual
pre-school education. The 5 years olds were
superb.
Year 5 Assembly
Aztec Civilization
The Year 5 children of Porches also held their
'Assembly' for parents on 13th June. Students of
the 'Primary' presented the play 'The Fall of
Tenochtitlan' that recalls the last moments of the
Aztec capital and emperor Montezuma before
the conquest, in 1521, by the Spanish Cortés
Hermán. An important History lesson and very
well performed by the children.
Pre-reception / Reception Assembly
Singing to Parents
The Pre-reception and Reception Assembly in
Porches took place on 19th June. In the early
afternoon, our youngest students of only 3 and 4
years of age sang for parents, interpreting themes
in Portuguese and in English, accompanied at the
piano by teacher Bruno Rodrigues. It was a
moment of great joy that also proved the
effectiveness of bilingual pre-school education in
our school.
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Music
Instrumental Concert
Having reached the end of the school year, our
students held an instrumental music concert in the
main school in Porches (Lagoa), on the 19th of June,
to show parents the progress achieved throughout
the school year. Most of the 45 students who
performed live had their Royal Academy of Music
exams just days before the concert. Judging by the
instrumental concert, the exam results can only be
good and all the students are to be congratulated.
Play in Espiche
The Ugly Duckling
On the 18th of June, our Espiche (Lagos) site
opened its doors to parents for a show
celebrating the end of the school year.
Students of Years 3 to 6 presented a
wonderful musical: 'The Ugly Duckling'. 'Prereception' up to Year 2 children sang for
parents. The show was co-ordinated by our
Music Director, Gita Nasta.
Garden Party Year 8 Design Technology
Work Experience During the week from
students held a Summer Garden Party on 23rd
June to celebrate the effort put into a project
that encouraged them to reflect on
sustainability. Each student showed his/her
draft garden and took cakes to the classroom,
supervised by teacher Leona Robinson.
16th to 20th June, Year 10 students held
internship jobs to experience the world of
work. The International School of the Algarve
wishes to thank the following companies:
Zoomarine, Pacific Medical Clinic, Flexident,
Kayak Tours, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa,
Winkworths Portugal, Vila Pet Veterinary
Clinic, The Salon, Beauty Stageworks and The
Conrad Hilton Hotel.
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CDEIA
Skating Family Meeting
The Sports Club of the International School of
the Algarve (CDEIA) organised a late season fun
meeting with parents and skaters in our main
school in Porches (Lagoa), on 21st June. The
event celebrated another year of sporting
success for the club and the younger skaters
showing their technical improvements to their
parents. One very lively Saturday morning.
‘2º Ciclo’
Treasure Hunt
Students of Years 5 and 6 from the National
Section participated in a Treasure Hunt
organised by teacher Carina Pacheco in Porches,
on 23rd June. In this game of guidance, students
of the ‘2º Ciclo’ were divided into teams and
searched for clues hidden in the school grounds,
to reach the treasure. It was a wonderful
activity.
Mathematical Games Pupils in Year 6
of the National Section competed in an
internal mathematical games championship
three days before the end of term. Students
had lots of fun playing the three board games
– ‘Gatos & Cães’, ‘Hex’ and ‘Rastros’ - that
make up the ‘2º Ciclo’ selection of games in
the
National
Mathematical
Games
Championship of the Association of
Mathematics Teachers.
Last School Day The Dramatic Expression
group of Year 8 of the National Section under
the guidance of teacher Ana Luísa Salgado
organised an outdoor programme of games and
music for all students of the school in Porches
on the last day of school, June 27th. Colleagues
of the 8ºB class conducted games in the PreSchool and Primary classrooms. The last day of
school was a superb day at EIA.
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Year 2
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic takes place once a year in the woods of the International School of the Algarve
in Porches (Lagoa). It includes jam and honey sandwiches and many teddy bears. It was held this year on
the 26th of June. The hosts are the students of Year 2, they plan and prepare the event for their younger
peers.
Prom Students of Year 9
Óbidos
Two
dozen
students of Year 4 National
Section made the traditional
‘1º Ciclo’ senior trip. The
trip took place between the
23rd and 25th of June and
the destination was ‘Campo
Aventura Júnior Resort’, in
Olho Marinho, Óbidos.
National Section organised the
‘3º Ciclo’ Prom at
Hotel
Jupiter, in Portimão, on the
13th of June. Students dressed
formally and invited the
teachers who had accompanied
them over the years and to
whom they made a heartfelt
tribute.
Seville Tradition was again
fulfilled at the International
School of the Algarve. Over 20
students from Year 6 of the
National Section participated in
the ‘2º Ciclo’ Senior Trip to
Seville between the 26th and
27th of June, which included a
fantastic visit to Isla Mágica and
to the Seville Cathedral.
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Courage, Strength and Determination
The school community has had a very productive year beginning August 2013 with the
announcement that all of our National and International Secondary / Senior school leavers
recieved university places in Portugal and abroad. Impressively at this time it was announced by
Cambridge that Madalena Severino had been awarded the Cambridge ‘Top in the World’ for
achieving the best mark in the world in the Cambridge Foreign Language Portuguese IGCSE exam
taken in June 2013. An outstanding commendation for Madalena and the school.
Additionally the school this academic year has opened its ‘Boarding House’ which is situated in
very impressive surroundings and wonderful sea views. This re-establishes the tradition of offering
boarding facilities that the school originally began when it was founded. This school year has also
seen the educational facilities expand significantly. The education group now incorporates Espiche
site primary school formerly Barlavento International Primary School (Espiche, Lagos) and Almancil
site formerly São Lourenço International School (Almancil, Loulé). Educational firsts have included
offering Mandarin lessons in our main school (Porches site) and the lauching of our English
Summer School for July and August 2014 which includes the learning of English under professional
guidance and accompained by a full recreational programme.
During the school year, our students have made several visits and field trips including Seville,
Cazorla and Andorra. Many of these trips and other group activities involved students from our
three sites in the Algarve - Porches, Espiche and Almancil - to strengthen the team spirit within
The Nobel International School of the Algarve Group, for which also contributed visits to the
Algarve of students and teachers from partner schools of the 'Nobel Education Network',
associated with our school since 2012.
The International School of the Algarve also won medals and cups in athletics, tennis and speed
skating and held public performances and choral concerts in two churches and the Municipal
Auditorium in Lagoa. Our students had brilliant academic results, particularly Years 4 and 6 of the
National Section who achieved 100% success rate after the national final tests.
We said goodbye to our veterans of Year 12 (National) and Year 13 (International)
with a Prom in our Boarding House. We thank them all the joys that they have given us over
the years and we are confident of their success in the future.
We wish you a great holiday.
School Year 2014/2015 begins on the 8th September 2014
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COURAGE
STRENGTH
DETERMINATION
SCHOOL ANTHEM
It’s a joy to be a part of
The International School
Where courage and conviction
Will always be the rule
A multitude of changes
New dreams and new emotions
Enrich us for the future
For we are the future
CHORUS
Courage, Strength with Determination
I.S.A. x 4
Our friends and our companions
Of every kind and creed
Grow daily in this atmosphere
Of magic that we need
Stronger than wind
Bigger than sea
Fighting for my future
I know I will succeed
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