Colégio Galáxia Branca

Colégio Galáxia Branca

Type: Preschool/Daycare
Location: Monte Abraão

Age Range Served

Children from three months to three years old.

Objectives

At Colégio Galáxia Branca, we aim to:

• Help families balance work and home life.
• Work together with families in caring for and developing their children.
• Provide personalized care based on each child's needs.
• Identify and address any developmental challenges early on.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for intellectual growth.
• Collaborate with community services for additional support.

Daily Routine

Our daily schedule is flexible and tailored to each child's needs, including:

• Individualized care activities
• Free play
• Personal hygiene moments
• Meal times
• Rest periods

Activities

We focus on various areas of development through engaging activities:

• Motor Development
• Cognitive Skills
• Personal and Social Growth
• Creative Thinking

Activities are planned weekly, with monthly evaluations and assessments. We also hold semester evaluations and meetings with parents as needed. A general meeting is held at the start of the school year for all parents and staff, along with individual meetings for new students.

Environment

Our daycare is designed to be:

• Safe
• Welcoming
• Stimulating

The facility includes:

• Bercário (Infant Area):
  • Crib room
  • Playroom
  • Milk preparation area
  • Hygiene area for children
• Activity Rooms: Divided by age and development level
• Outdoor Playground

Communication

We encourage open communication between the school and families. Parents can reach out via email or phone to educators or assistants without disrupting ongoing activities. We will inform families in advance about activities involving community services or family participation.

Quality Criteria

We prioritize:

• The child's best interests in planning
• Quality relationships between children and adults
• Inclusion and value for every child
• A flexible environment that adapts to children's interests
• Consistent daily routines to foster a sense of belonging

Team for 2024-2025

• Direction: Joana Nogueira and Ana Nogueira
• Administrative Assistant: Sandra Marques
• Technical and Pedagogical Direction: Lurdes Santos and Joana Nogueira
• Nursery Educators: Brenda Mendes and Lurdes Santos
• Nursery Responsible: Edna Marinho
• Nursery Educational Assistants: Soraia Silva, Bianca Oechler, Carolina Ferreira
• Kindergarten Educators: Patrícia Fernandes, Ana Catarina Santos
• Kindergarten Educational Assistants: Elisabete Santos, Ana Afonso
• Study Room Responsible: Joana Nogueira
• Study Room Educational Assistant: Eva Marques
• English Teacher: Ana Nogueira
• German Teacher: Joana Nogueira
• Multipurpose Assistants: Ana Mesquita, Eva Marques, Márcia António
• Cook: Ana Paula Camacho
• Doctor: Dra. Marisa Oliveira (Pediatrician)

Activities Offered

• Languages:
  • English (weekly, except in the nursery)
  • German (basic vocabulary and conversation)
• Music: Weekly sessions with songs in Portuguese, English, and German
• Gymnastics: One morning a week for children aged 2 and above
• Swimming: Extracurricular activity at Colégio Colibri

Community Involvement Projects

We engage in various community projects, including:

• Study visits to explore nature, art, science, and citizenship
• A beach trip to Praia do Tamariz in July
• A Christmas campaign for charity, involving families in collecting food, clothing, or toys
• Partnerships for projects on environmental and social issues

Educational Priorities

We focus on enriching activities that promote language acquisition and cultural curiosity, preparing students for future educational challenges.

Colégio Galáxia Branca is a private secular institution dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children, supporting their development, and helping families balance their professional and personal lives.