Jardim de Infância Cacém nº1
Location: Jardim de Infância Cacém nº1 is located in Paiões, Rio de Mouro, Sintra, within the Lisbon District. It is nestled in the Urbanization of Vale Mourão, conveniently situated between Cacém and Paiões, with nearby towns including Francos, Varge Mondar, and Rio de Mouro Velho.
School Facilities
- Building Type: P3
- Classrooms: 8 classrooms for the 1st Cycle of Basic Education and 2 classrooms for Kindergarten.
- Additional Facilities: A gymnasium, cafeteria, eleven bathrooms, two changing rooms, a coordination office, a teachers' room/reprography, a kitchen, and small multifunctional offices.
- Outdoor Areas: An outdoor playground and a sports field.
- Capacity: The school serves 225 children and students.
Educational Offerings
- Curricular Enrichment Activities (AEC): A complete range of activities is available for the 1st Cycle of Basic Education.
- After-School Care (ATL): Offered for the 1st Cycle of Basic Education.
- Family Support Component (CAF): Available for families with children in Kindergarten.
Educational Mission
The mission of Jardim de Infância Cacém nº1 is to work together with families and the community to develop informed citizens. The school aims to help children understand their rights and responsibilities, think critically, and engage in society.
Educational Principles
- Citizenship: Promoting active participation in the community.
- Success: Supporting each child's learning journey.
- Inclusion: Ensuring all children feel welcome and valued.
Annual Activity Plan (PAA)
- The PAA for the year 2019/2020 includes 366 activities proposed by 42 different structures, providing a comprehensive view of the planned activities for the academic year.
Recent Activities
- Environmental Activity: Conducted by the Câmara Municipal de Sintra on January 13, 2025, for 1st-year students.
- Mentor Meeting: Held via Zoom on January 23, 2025, with teacher Lina Pereira.
- Study Visit: 9th-year students attended a play in Lisbon on January 24, 2025.
- Inspiring Testimony: An ex-student shared her experience studying abroad on January 21, 2025.
- European Club Activities: Students showcased their work on January 16, 2025.
- Family Involvement: Families decorated a school space on January 14, 2025.
- Author Visit: Pedro Seromenho visited the school on January 9, 2025.
- Outdoor Activity: 4th-grade classes participated in an event at Parque Florestal da Piedade on January 8, 2025.
- Project Resumption: "Gerações distantes, Conhecimentos entusiasmantes" resumed on January 8, 2025.
- General Council Elections: Candidate presentations ongoing until January 27, 2025, with elections on February 6, 2025.
- Training Course: Held five sessions of "ubbu-nível II" between October and November 2024.
- Christmas Celebrations: Students performed songs and dances on December 18 and 19, 2024.
- Christmas Train Event: Students participated in a festive event in Cacém on December 18, 2024.
- Musical Attendance: Students watched "A Bela e o Monstro" at Teatro Politeama on December 9, 2024.
- Christmas Fair: 3rd B students made cookies to sell at a fair.
Internal Regulations
The internal regulations of Jardim de Infância Cacém nº1 promote democratic participation and collaboration among all members of the school community. They aim to ensure transparency and appropriateness in the educational approach, fostering a positive environment for coexistence and cooperation.
