O Colégio

Pedagogical Intent

An Active Learning

We are prepared to think of the student as a being in constant development who needs to be prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world without forgetting the values and principles that must remain unchanged. We believe all students have a sparkle of their own, a voice that should be heard.

Every day we encourage our students to question, discover and try to surpass themselves, supporting and guiding them to become better people, professionals and leaders.

The trust shown by generations of parents and guardians in our educational project has guided our constant innovation and modernisation.

Teaching and learning in the digital age

We train our students to integrate into a world of new technologies, favouring different forms of knowledge, communication and expression, opening new horizons through bilingual education and preparing our students for an increasingly demanding, competitive and global world.

An open mind, a world without borders

Our primary goal is to provide our students with a complete education that strengthens their identity as citizens of the world, encouraging them to be flexible to the perspectives and traditions of other individuals and communities whilst understanding and appreciating their culture, personal history and identity. We believe that the world should be seen with an open mind, without borders or limits, and that everything should be seen globally.

Encourage rigorous learning processes
To stimulate in the student the acquisition of study and work habits, making him the protagonist of his education, and to achieve an excellent degree of intellectual, ethical, social and physical preparation
Work on transversality as an essential source of values and attitudes
To deepen self-knowledge and encourage respect for ideological, religious, social and cultural differences, to achieve a tolerant and participatory school
To develop the socialisation of the student through group work but always as a complement to the individual
To ensure that our students acquire the necessary tools for access to the culture of our time, whether artistic, instrumental or scientific
To form the students in a happy, welcoming and optimistic environment
To encourage values: motivation, freedom of thought, friendship, self-esteem, happiness and respect for others
Contribute with their individual and collective commitment to the improvement of the educational community
To contribute with ideas and interests towards a common purpose
To establish significant levels of demand and to achieve them successfully

Achieving maximum competence and commitment from all organs of the educational community
Ensure the optimal functioning and relationship of the whole collective, assuming the rights and duties of each one, stimulating the spirit of initiative and ideas
Seek the participation of all sectors in educational tasks
To enhance and facilitate teacher and non-teacher training activities so that they can apply new knowledge and techniques in the classroom and on school premises
Continuously improve the quality of teaching by observing the professional performance of teachers
To foster collaboration, joint reflection and the exchange of professional experiences between all Departments
To promote active collaboration between the School and the Family, improving the relational climate, providing an exchange of experiences
Encourage the participation of students in school life, collaborating in the improvement of the functioning of the School
Involve parents in monitoring their children’s school progress
Stimulating the relations of the School with other institutions in society by promoting and participating in various activities of a cultural, scientific, sports or equally relevant nature

Develop modern national and international curricula and programmes adapted to our times
To form a faculty with a spirit of initiative, entrepreneurs and a concerted vision of the current world
To establish dialogue, continuity and coherence between the various cycles;
To enhance coordination and teamwork
Achieving greater uniformity about general pedagogical principles
Regularly evaluate the functioning of the School using the results of this evaluation to guide future action
Accepting mistakes as a way to improve
Use appropriate problem-solving and decision-making strategies
Carry out activities in an individual, responsible and creative manner
To guarantee and promote the training of teachers and non-teaching staff aimed at the acquisition of skills, both professional and in terms of citizenship
Create protocols with various public and private entities involving civil society to ensure quality and prominence to the activities for citizenship education.
Improve environmental performance and raise community awareness using the Eco-Escolas programme
Establishing our effective communication channels
Keeping the website and other platforms for communicating with the outside of Colégio Guadalupe up to date
Develop projects that allow the participation of Families
Promote/deepen partnerships/protocols with Seixal Municipal Council, Parish Councils and economic entities