COURAGE, STRENTH AND DETERMINATION 2014/2015 SCHOOL NEWS

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1 COURAGE, STRENTH AND DETERMINATION 2014/2015 SCHOOL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2014

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3 1 A Growing School The International School of the Algarve continues to grow. After creating international synergies in 2012 through a partnership with the 'Nobel Education Network', our school took over management of the former Barlavento International Primary School and established there the Espiche (Lagos) site, that has already completed one successful academic year under the EIA-ISA management. The start of the School Year 2014/2015 marks the effective beginning of the Almancil (Loulé) site in the facilities of the former International School São Lourenço that are now fully managed by the International School of the Algarve. The Nobel International School of the Algarve Group now has three teaching sites in the Algarve. The Espiche (Lagos) and Almancil (Loulé) sites offer the British curriculum from Pre-School up to Year 6 and the main site in Porches (Lagoa) offers the Portuguese and the British curricula from Pre-School up to the 12th grade (Portuguese) and Year 13 (British), ensuring curriculum continuity to students who complete primary British education in Espiche (top left) and Almancil (top right). During the summer, the International School of the Algarve opened its 'Summer School' to the world (see Page 2) and undertook improvement work at its three teaching sites in the Algarve, therefore providing students with an enriched learning environment. We wish everyone a great School Year!

4 2 Summer Language School The International School of the Algarve this year strengthened its 'Language School' opening the 'Summer School' in the EIA-ISA Boarding facilities (pictured above) next to Armação de Pera. The project offers certified English language courses that can be attended by local, external students through the 'Language School' or by boarding students, Portuguese and foreigners, through the 'Summer School'. Students - external and boarders - have access to English and European Culture classes, during the morning, in the main site of the International School of the Algarve in Porches (Lagoa). Boarding students benefit from a complementary programme of fun activities during the afternoon, staying at the EIA-ISA Boarding House (en-suite rooms, games room, television, internet, swimming pools) closely monitored 24 hours per day by educators and a psychologist. Students from several European and Asian countries attended the 'Summer School' in July and August. They all had the opportunity of making cultural visits to museums and historical sites, practising canopying and 'paint ball', taking hikes along the sea shore and enjoying various water parks and beaches with floating fun parks and jet ski rides. More information about 'Summer School' in Key for Schools Excellent Results Our Year 9, National Section students achieved outstanding results in the National Exam Key for Schools, introduced in the 2013/2014 school year in the Portuguese school curriculum to assess the English level of the students at the end of the 3º Ciclo. Over 50% of our students achieved marks above 90%, many achieved full marks 100%. The average for all the marks is 88%. Congratulations to the students and their teachers for such superb results, reflecting the high standard of English teaching at the International School of the Algarve.

5 3 Award Graciete Cid was awarded the P. Nuno Burguete Award, attributed by the Portuguese Association of Private Education Establishments (AEEP) after proposal by the International School of the Algarve. The award honours the excellence of a career of "untouchable professionalism and desire for constant innovation in the sublime task of teaching", says the association. Graciete Cid has been a teacher for 32 years at our school, where she is also the director and the oficial representative of the entire school for the ministry of education. Skating The Speed Skating Team of the Sports Club of the International School of the Algarve (CDEIA) ended the season with excellent results in the National Track Championships for Cadets and Seniors, held in Lagos, in late July. Carolina Ferreira, Laura Nagiller and Maia Batista won six national champion and first runner-up titles in individual events for the age group cadets. The three athletes with young team mate Carolina Lagos won the team event American Realy (3000 meters), setting a new Portuguese national record (4m43,199s). Pre-School Our Pre-school students spent a wonderful summer in school. Their mornings were spent at the beach or in the pools of our boarding house. The young students went on several field trips. One excursion was to Quinta dos Vales (pictured), in Lagoa, on the 14th of August. At the site students saw goats, pigs and geese and watched the crushing of grapes ready for wine making. Improvements During the summer, the International School of the Algarve upgraded each site (Porches, Espiche and Almancil) both internally and externally. Extensive work was undertaken on the sports area in Porches, in the junior area in Espiche and in teaching areas in Almancil. Further details will be included in our next newsletter. An area of outstanding improvement is the furniture upgrade in our pre-school in Porches.

6 4 New Teaching Staff Maria Melo Tomé Head of Middle School and French teacher. She has a masters in French and Portuguese. She was trained in France and has 29 years of teaching experience. For 13 years she was a teacher and then Head Teacher in the former International School São Lourenço, currently the Almancil Site of the International School of the Algarve. Carol Mary Campbell Art teacher with a degree in Fine Arts from the Winchester School of Arts. She was a teacher in England and for the last 6 years in the former International School São Lourenço. Elizabeth Tilson Teacher of English and English as a Second Language. Born and graduated in the UK, England, she was a teacher in the former International School São Lourenço. Caroline Julia Wilson Teacher of History and Sociology. Graduated in Social Sciences from the University of Portsmouth, she was teaching in London until two years ago. Catrin Roberts Music teacher graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has taught in several countries and comes from Dubai, where she was Head of Music at an international school. Linda Spencer Teacher of English, English Literature and Drama (Years 11, 12 and 13). She graduated in England and for the last 13 years has been teaching in the former International School São Lourenço. Patricia Lewis Mathematics and Physics teacher with university background in Mathematics and Electronics. She was previously a teacher at our school, from 1997 to 1999.

7 5 New Teaching Staff Rachel Christine James Year 2 teacher at our Porches Site. She graduated from the University of Middlesex, in London, where she worked as primary teacher. Anne Elizabeth Oliveira Teacher responsible for the Years 5 / 6 class at our Almancil Site. She has been teaching since 1975 certified by the Didsbury College of Education, University of Manchester. Sarah Ramoth Teacher of Science, Biology and Chemistry. Graduated in Chemistry with Bio-organic Chemistry and Toxicology she has lectured in various countries. She is a resident teacher in our Boarding House. Carla Miriam Belo Educator responsible for the Pre-Reception / Reception class at our Almancil Site. She graduated in Pre-school Education from the Escola Superior de Educação Santa Maria. Victoria Parsons Pre-Reception teacher at our Porches Site. She has a specific early years teaching degree from the Suffolk College, in the U.K.. Jennifer Maria Kieran Teacher responsible for Years 1 / 2 class at our Almancil Site. She has a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Nottingham with a postgraduation in Teaching.

8 6 New Teaching Staff Alípio Silva Physical Education teacher and skating coach. He has a masters in Physical Education and Sports and coaches the Portuguese national skating teams. He is on the Boarding staff team. Helena Sampaio Spanish and English teacher in the National Section. She has a degree in Modern Languages and a Masters in Teaching ( 3º Ciclo and Secondary). She has also taught in Coimbra and Albufeira. Andrea Vicente Art (10º and 11º), Descriptive Geometry (10º and 11º) and Visual Education (9º) teacher. She has a degree in Architecture and a masters in Teaching Visual Arts. João Carlos Martins Physical Education teacher for 13 years at our school returning after two academic years of absence. He has a masters in Physical Education with a postgraduate degree in Special Education. Carla Costa An English teacher born in Australia. She has a degree in Portuguese and English from the University of the Algarve and 13 years of experience in private schools. João Tavares Mathematics teacher for the 2º and 3º ciclos. He has a masters in Teaching Mathematics from the University of Porto. A resident teacher in the school s Boarding House.

9 7 New Teaching Staff Lúcia Fonte Economics teacher for Years in the National Section. A Business graduate from the University of the Algarve with a postgraduate degree from the European University. Boarding staff. Milene Carreira Portuguese and French teacher. She graduated from the University of Évora and is also a member of the Boarding staff team. Nuno Rodrigues History and Geography teacher for the 2º and 3º ciclos and Secondary. He graduated from the University of Coimbra and has a masters from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He is a Boarding staff member. Rita Falcão Geography teacher for Years 7 11, National Section. She was born in the Coimbra region and graduated in Lisbon. Resident teacher at our Boarding House. Sara Aparício Psychologist with a masters in Educational Psychology. She is a member of the school s Psychology and Counseling Team and of the school s Boarding staff. Cláudia Figueiredo Support teacher and psychologist in the school s Psychology and Counseling Team. She has a masters in Educational Psychology and is a Boarding staff member.

10 SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR 2014/2015 8th September th 31st October th - 13th December th December th December th January th 20th February th March th April th April 2nd May th June nd 24th June th 26th June th June st July 21st August 2015 Beginning of Autumn Term Half Term School Ski Trip Christmas Concert End of Autumn Term Beginning of Spring Term Half Term (Carnival) End of Spring Term Beginning of Summer Term Trip to Cazorla (to be confirmed) End of Summer Term Senior Trip (Year 4 National Section) Trip to Seville (Year 6 National Section) End of School Year Summer School

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