Colégio da Beloura

Colégio da Beloura: Preschool and Daycare

Location: Quinta da Beloura, Alameda Fonte Velha, 37-39, 2710-694 Sintra, Portugal
Contact: secretaria@colegiodabeloura.pt | (+351) 211 623 702
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Secretariat Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Admission Process

1. Pre-registration: Families fill out an online form to express interest. This step is free and non-binding.
2. Pedagogical Visit: After pre-registration, families can schedule a visit to learn about the educational project and meet the team.
3. Admission Decision: Families express interest in formalizing the application, and the school makes a decision based on criteria and available spots.
4. Enrollment Form: Families complete an enrollment form to finalize registration.
5. Integration: New students are integrated individually, with attention to their specific needs. An interview with parents gathers information about the child's development and health.

Required Documents

• Identification document or birth certificate of the child.
• Identification document of the guardian.
• Updated vaccination record (photocopy).
• Completed and signed enrollment form (original).
• Medical certificate confirming the child's fitness for school (original).
• One passport-sized photo (original).
• Signed service provision contract (only for daycare).

Educational Offerings

• Age Groups: Nursery, preschool, and 1st cycle education.
• Curricular Activities:
  • Nursery: English, Music, Movement, Library, Pedagogical Garden.
  • Pre-school: Daily English (from age 4), Musical Expression, Dramatic Expression, Physical Education, School Garden, Forest School Project, Cooking.
  • 1st Cycle: Portuguese, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English, Thematic Interdisciplinary Projects, ICT, Musical Education, Plastic Expression, Citizenship and Development, Physical Education, Forest School, Science and Environment Workshops.

Extracurricular Activities

• Music: Piano, Classical Guitar, Violin, Drums (from age 4).
• Sports and Dance: Ballet, Hip Hop, Football, Karate, Swimming (from age 5), Mini Tennis, Rugby (from age 4).
• Technology: Robotics (from age 5).

Community Involvement

Colégio da Beloura values active participation from parents in the educational project and encourages their input.

Educational Philosophy

The school focuses on developing happy, empathetic, and responsible children who are agents of change. It promotes lifelong learning, openness, cooperation, and social impact.

Safety and Quality Standards

• Hygiene and Food Quality: The school offers a food education project called "To Be Healthy" in partnership with Nutrir, ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.
• Safety Measures: Regular audits of playground equipment, fire safety training for staff, and accident prevention measures are in place.
• Data Protection: The school complies with data protection legislation, ensuring confidentiality and security of personal data.

Values Promoted

Colégio da Beloura emphasizes enthusiasm, perseverance, autonomy, responsibility, humanistic values, and environmental awareness.

Conclusion

Colégio da Beloura is currently accepting pre-registrations and is looking for motivated professionals to join their team. For more information about the educational project and pre-registration, please contact the school.