Carrocel Mágico

Carrocel Mágico: A Nurturing Educational Environment

School Name: Carrocel Mágico
Established: 1989
Founders: Susana Carvalho and her mother
Location: Over 2,600 m² of dedicated space

Types of Education Offered

• Creche (Daycare)
• Pré-Escolar (Preschool)
• 1.º Ciclo (1st Cycle)
• 2.º Ciclo (2nd Cycle)

Creche Details

• Environment: Welcoming and stimulating for learning.
• Focus Areas:
  • Basic needs: hygiene, health, comfort, nutrition, safety, play, and rest.
• Educational Offerings:
  • Motor Expression
  • Musical Expression
  • Story Time
• Extracurricular Activities:
  • Ballet
  • Karate

Pré-Escolar Details

• Mission: To promote harmonious social and emotional integration, focusing on the child's overall development.
• Activities Include:
  • Story Time
  • Physical Education
  • Musical Expression
  • Computer Science
  • English (Cambridge certification)
• Extracurricular Activities:
  • Ballet
  • Karate
  • MTV Dance (from age 5)
  • Musical Instruments (piano, guitar, violin)
  • Swimming

1.º and 2.º Ciclos Details

• Continuation of Education: Builds on the foundation from Creche and Pré-Escolar.
• English Language Instruction: Daily classes with Cambridge certification.
• Focus on Environment: Family-like and affectionate atmosphere.
• Additional Subjects:
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Robotics and Programming
  • Vocal Expression
  • Laboratory Sciences (2nd Cycle)

Educational Philosophy

• Core Values:
  • Emphasis on critical thinking and personal initiative.
  • Encouragement of social responsibility and autonomy.
  • Importance of parental involvement in education.

Slogan

"somos o coração da nossa escola" (we are the heart of our school).

Carrocel Mágico is dedicated to providing a differentiated educational project, fostering close relationships with families, ensuring careful nutrition, and maintaining updated facilities with dedicated staff. The institution aims to prepare students for academic success up to the 12th grade while focusing on their holistic development as future adults.