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Message from the Pedagogical Director
“At this stage of schooling, knowledge deepens and learning becomes more conscious and meaningful. Students are challenged to question, investigate, and find purpose in what they learn, in an environment of curiosity, closeness, and positive challenge. We focus on active methodologies, projects, and technology that stimulate critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Here, students consolidate knowledge, explore new areas, and take an active role in their learning, developing skills that prepare them for future challenges.”
— Cristina Raposo, Pedagogical Director of the 2nd Cycle
2nd CYCLE
In the 2nd Cycle, Colégio do Vale offers a diversified curriculum that combines academic rigour with valuing students' personal and social skills. In addition to the core subjects, we offer a range of complementary curricular programmes that allow students to delve deeper into areas that are relevant to their all-round development.
These pedagogical proposals promote individual enrichment, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, while supporting students in the transition to this new cycle, making it easier for them to adapt to new routines, study methods and working dynamics.
- Languages and Social Studies: In this area, students explore languages and cultures, history, geography, and society, developing critical thinking and a sense of citizenship. Learning is aimed at understanding the world, respecting differences, and communicating clearly and thoughtfully.
- Mathematics and Science: Mathematics and science are approached in a practical and experimental way, encouraging logical reasoning, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry. Students learn to observe, experiment, and interpret phenomena in a structured and curious manner.
- Artistic and Technological Education: Students have opportunities to explore different artistic languages and technological tools. This space fosters creativity, personal expression, critical thinking, and the ability to transform ideas into concrete projects.
- Physical Education: The practice of physical and sports activities helps develop motor skills, healthy lifestyle habits, and team spirit. Students learn to value effort, discipline, and cooperation in both playful and competitive contexts.
- ProjetArte: A space dedicated to artistic and creative exploration, where students can experiment with different techniques and materials, expressing themselves freely while developing aesthetic sensitivity and imagination.
- MaTicArte: A project that combines mathematics, logic, and art, encouraging creative problem-solving. Students explore abstract concepts in a practical, fun, and challenging way.
- Foreign Language Workshop II (French/Spanish): Children deepen their knowledge of foreign languages in a practical and communicative way, developing vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency through dynamic and engaging activities.
- Swimming/Tennis: Sports activities that promote coordination, endurance, discipline, and a spirit of achievement, while also providing moments of fun and socialization among students.
- Swimming/Tennis: Sports activities that promote coordination, endurance, discipline, and a spirit of achievement, while also providing moments of fun and socialization among students.
- Group Council: A moment of reflection, sharing, and decision-making, where students learn to communicate ideas, listen to others, and take responsibility within the school context.
- Study Workshops/Art Workshop/Sports Clinic: Diverse activities that allow students to reinforce learning, explore artistic creativity, and improve sports skills, always in a practical, fun, and engaging way.
- School Sports: Promotes healthy lifestyle habits, a competitive spirit, and teamwork, encouraging participation in various sports and the development of physical, social, and emotional skills.
- Science Club, Sports Club, and Music Club: Spaces to explore specific interests, where students develop creativity, scientific knowledge, musical skills, or sports abilities, always in a practical and collaborative way.
- LabMat Club: A laboratory of mathematical challenges that stimulates logical reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving skills, combining learning and fun.
- Literary Education: Deepens the love for reading and writing, developing personal expression, text interpretation, and creativity through stories, tales, and various literary activities.
- Theater Group (subject to casting): A space dedicated to dramatization, where students develop body expression, imagination, communication, and teamwork, preparing for performances and stage productions.
- Percussion Orchestra: Collective musical practice promotes rhythm, coordination, concentration, and collaboration, allowing students to develop musical and social skills simultaneously.
- Solidarity Education Project: Encourages participation in citizenship and solidarity activities, promoting empathy, social responsibility, and commitment to the community, shaping students who are aware and attentive to the needs of others.
