Colégio da Fonte

Colégio da Fonte

Overview

• Founded: 2007
• Location: Porto Salvo, Oeiras, Portugal
• Educational Group: Integrated into Project To Be in September 2021

Educational Focus

Colégio da Fonte emphasizes a well-rounded education for children, focusing on:

• Socio-emotional education: Teaching skills like self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and personal growth.
• Integrated English language learning: Utilizing immersive and formal contexts, with Cambridge certification.
• Citizenship and entrepreneurship education: Promoting values of responsibility, human rights, and community involvement.
• Individualized and inclusive education: Adapting to the unique learning needs of each student.
• Active learning methodologies: Encouraging student participation in their learning processes.

Mission and Values

• Mission: To contribute to the education of well-rounded children in a nurturing environment.
• Core Values: Integrity, responsibility, mutual respect, openness, cooperation, and a family-like atmosphere.
• Commitment: Focus on sustainable development and social impact, encouraging lifelong learning and personal development.

Facilities and Community Engagement

• Location: Near business parks and residential areas, facilitating community involvement.
• Environment: A safe and welcoming educational space.

Programs and Activities

• Active participation in community projects and initiatives organized by students.
• Continuous professional development for staff and new educational partnerships.

Educational Offer

• Age Range Served: From Berçário (Nursery) to the end of the 1st Cycle of Basic Education.
• Educational Philosophy: Aims to educate well-rounded children with solid values, preparing them for a changing world.

Key Educational Dimensions

1. Personal Development: Focus on autonomy, decision-making, and problem-solving.
2. Knowledge Acquisition: Development of curricular content and essential learning areas.
3. Civic Engagement: Involvement in social actions and community impact.

Family Participation

• Encourages active family involvement in school activities to support children's development and learning processes.

Included Curricular Activities

• For Creche (Nursery): English, Music, Psychomotricity.
• For Pré-Escolar (Preschool): Portuguese, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English, Physical Education, Music, Dramatic Expression, Plastic Expression, Interdisciplinary Projects, Citizenship and Development, Study Support.
• For 1º Ciclo (1st Cycle): Portuguese, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English, Physical Education, Music, Dramatic Expression, Plastic Expression, Interdisciplinary Projects, Citizenship and Development, Study Support.

Classrooms

• Creche: Berçário A, Berçário B, Creche A, Creche B, Creche C.
• Pré-Escolar: Pré-escolar A, Pré-escolar B, Pré-escolar C.
• 1º Ciclo: 1º Ano, 2º Ano, 3º Ano, 4º Ano.

Extracurricular Activities

• Music: Piano, Classical Guitar, Violin.
• Sports and Dance: Judo, Swimming, Yoga, Football, Mini-Tennis, Ballet, Hip Hop, Creative Dance.
• Technology: The Inventors, Skills.
• Other: FunTime.

Complementary Services

• Portuguese as a Non-Mother Tongue: Support for students who do not have Portuguese as their mother tongue, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum and educational success.

Contact Information

• Pre-registrations and inquiries about the educational project are encouraged.

Leadership Team

• Carolina Barosa: General and Pedagogical Director
• Rui Gonçalves: Operational Director
• Rute Novais: Social Impact Coordinator

Partnerships and Protocols

1. Educational Partnerships:

   • Cambridge University Press: Certified Cambridge Educational Partner, ensuring excellence in English language teaching.
   • Cambridge Assessment English: Prepares students for Cambridge qualifications, with support for teachers and families.
   • Nutrir: A consultancy in nutrition, promoting health and preventing diseases through training and healthier menus.

2. Educational Offer: Enriches educational offerings through partnerships for a comprehensive learning experience.

3. Young Learners Exams (YLE): Prepares students for YLE, assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for children aged 6 to 12.

4. Contact Information: Pre-enrollment and inquiries about the educational project are encouraged.