We Connect Our Students to the World!
Excellence in education is a differentiator for Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro and has been fundamental in making our students’ dreams come true. Every year, our students are admitted to top universities around the world to pursue careers that directly engage with society and contemporary social and climate issues.
In this era of global connections and sustainability, our International School model looks to the future, designing a multidisciplinary learning journey in a practical way, with a focus on plural education, language immersion and multiculturalism.
At Porto, from Kindergarten onwards, our students experience a day-to-day immersion in multiple languages. In Elementary and Middle School, they learn the broad fundamental concepts of knowledge, which in High School lead them to a countless number of possibilities and careers.
We are a true community of different cultures, generations and knowledge, united by a commitment to quality education for all and for the world!
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International training for more than 700 teachers
OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
We had an amazing day of learning and inspiration as we welcomed our teachers back for the start of the school year on 29th January.
The presentations included impactful speeches by the Foundation’s President, Marcos Bitelli; of our former Academic General Director, Silmara Casadei; the Institutional Relations Director, Mauritius von Dubnitz; the Executive Director, Caio Thomas; and the German Directors, Thomas Mand and Ingo Kangarlou.
In this edition, a lecture was given by Prof António Nóvoa, president of the Research and Editorial Board of UNESCO’s International Commission on the Futures of Education, Honorary Rector and Professor at the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon. Among the themes addressed, Nóvoa talked about UNESCO’s report entitled “Re-imagining Our Future Together: A New Social Contract for Education”.
MEETING WITH PARENTS AND CARERS
At the beginning of classes, our directors held more than 50 meetings on the four campuses. During these meetings, we presented the various initiatives scheduled for this school year, with particular emphasis on our pedagogical approach, which favours an encompassing and multidisciplinary education.
718 new students in 2024
SAT® – SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST
In 2024, Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro became an official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT®) application centre. The exams are offered to both Porto students and students from other schools. Since the beginning of the year, 202 students from different schools in São Paulo have taken the SAT® at Porto.
In 2024, Porto became a certified NBA Basketball School, an NBA programme aimed at sharing the world’s most successful basketball method.
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TRAIN THE TRAINER
This year, Porto hosted the 7th edition of Train The Trainer, an official qualification event for NBA Basketball School trainers, at the Panamby Campus. Aimed at Physical Education teachers and accredited managers, the event featured talks by national and international lecturers and even included some activities on the basketball court. We highlight the presence of Don Showalter, basketball coach for youth sports teams in USA Basketball; Tiago Camilo, Olympic medallist; and Gustavo Herbetta, chief marketing officer of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB).
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NETWORKED WITH THE WORLD
In March, 30 students from Porto’s four campuses participated in World Futures Day, an online event that brings together young people from around the world to discuss actions aimed at the sustainable development of the planet. For three hours, they talked in English, shared their views about the future of human rights and analysed tools that contribute to innovation in education.
DIDACTA 2024
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro has participated for the eighth time in Didacta, Europe’s most significant education fair. This year, the event took place in Cologne, Germany, from 21st to 24th February. Approximately
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distinguished German schools worldwide were present.
A DOUBLE WIN AT FEBRACE
Once again, Porto students achieved excellent results at the Brazilian Science and Engineering Fair (FEBRACE). Gabriel Pacifico Rydygier de Ruediger got 1st place in Exact and Earth Sciences with the project ‘Mangrove-Calculator: Exploring the Sustainability of Brazilian Mangrove Forests with Allometric Blue Carbon Equations and Coastal Remote Sensing’. On their turn, Pietro Andrade Quinzani and João Pedro Sassi Sandre got 1st place in Applied Social Sciences with the project ‘Trending Fake: Statistical Analysis Via the NER (Named Entity Recognition) Algorithm of the Correlations Between Fake News and Twitter Trending Topics in Brazil’. They also obtained the Skyrats Innovation Certificate and the Mostratec Technological Innovation Incentive Award. Gabriel also participated in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest pre-university science fair, held in the United States in May.
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Pietro and João Pedro had already won 1st place in the same category in 2023 with the project ‘Desinfopedia: The First Brazilian Fake News Database and Theme Analysis via Qualitative Coding Against Disinformation’.
HANDS-ON
SCIENCE
The interdisciplinary integration between Biology and Chemistry, known as ‘TBQ – Biology and Chemistry Work [Trabalho de Biologia e Química]’, is an innovative initiative aimed at 2nd and 3rd year High School classes. This collaborative work allows students to explore complex topics through projects that include both chemical and biological aspects. One example is the analysis of photosynthesis, which involves investigating both the biological mechanisms and the associated chemical reactions. In the final phase of the project, groups share their findings and arguments in oral presentations.
200 YEARS OF THE IMMIGRATION OF GERMAN-SPEAKING POPULATIONS TO BRAZIL
The bicentenary of the immigration of German-speaking peoples to Brazil, celebrated in 2024, was marked by various activities held at Porto, in addition to events organised by other institutions.
Here are some highlights:
• ‘GERMAN PROGRAMME IN BRAZIL’ HOTSITE (www.agendaalema.org.br)
EXHIBITION ‘JOURNEY TO BRAZIL: HISTORY OF THE MIGRATION OF GERMAN-SPEAKING PEOPLES’
THE MAP ‘A GERMAN SÃO PAULO’ WAS ISSUED
GERMANY IN BRAZIL FESTIVAL – 200 YEARS OF IMMIGRATION (IMMIGRATION MUSEUM)
MASTERCLASSES
FORMAL SESSION AT THE SÃO PAULO STATE LEGISLATURE
CONCERT CELEBRATING THE BICENTENARY OF GERMAN IMMIGRATION AND THE 146 YEARS OF PORTO
As part of the celebrations, Porto hosted a three-day meeting with student representatives (Schülervertretungen) of German schools from other regions of Brazil and neighbouring countries such as Argentina and Uruguay. The main purpose of the event was to strengthen the democratic participation and representation of the students.
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INTERNATIONAL VISIT
At the end of 2023, the Morumbi Campus welcomed Michelle Müntefering, President of the German Bundestag’s Sub-Committee on Cultural Relations and Education Policy. Also present at the visit were Martina Hackelberg, Consul General of Germany in São Paulo; Johannes Wahner, Consul of Culture and Science of the General Consulate of Germany in São Paulo; Christian Buelau, who represented the Visconde de Porto Seguro Foundation and the Martius-Staden Institute; and other Porto directors.
PEA-UNESCO NETWORK
Also at the close of 2023, Porto hosted the National Meeting of UNESCO Associated Schools. The purpose of this event was to further the exchange of experiences and the alignment with global values. Certified by UNESCO’s Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), Porto is committed to an education that promotes universal values. The event took place in a hybrid format, bringing together managers from all over Brazil to encourage reflection on the main challenges of our day.
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GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE STUDENTS
In August, the Vila Andrade Campus welcomed another delegation of German academic exchange students this month, who explored the campus structure and participated in several activities with 3rd-year High School students. Also attended the event Michael Dahms, General Coordinator for the German Language at the Central Department for Foreign Education in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília; Johannes Wagner, Culture and Science Consul at the General Consulate of Germany in São Paulo; Christian Buelau, Vice-President of the Visconde de Porto Seguro Foundation; Mauritius von Dubnitz, Institutional Relations Director of Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro; as well as the principals and coordinators of the Vila Andrade Campus.
BRAZIL-GERMANY EXCHANGE
At the end of the 1st year of High School, students can spend five weeks studying at a German school and living with a local family, immersing themselves in the German language and culture. Organised by Experimento, this exchange programme promotes the meeting of cultures, mutual acquaintance, understanding and communion. In the middle of the following year, the Brazilian students will host the German exchange students in Brazil for the same period.
SUMMER CAMP
In July, students from the 9th grade of Middle School to the 3rd year of High School participate in a Summer Camp in Germany. Organised by Experimento, the programme combines language study with social, cultural and sporting activities, as well as trips in the region around the cities chosen for the exchange.
MINT-REISE
Every year, our students take part in the Mint-Reise, visiting universities across Germany. Although the focus of the Mint-Reise, organised by Experimento, is on visiting leading universities in each city along the route, the trip also offers a rich and intense cultural and social programme in the country’s main cities.
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THE FUTURE IS CLOSE AT HAND!
In 2024, more than 2,000 students from the four campuses gathered at the Careers Week. Five days were dedicated to introducing students to careers, courses and universities of interest. The programme included the University Fair, the Careers Forum, talks by renowned professionals on current market trends, the world of work, careers and round tables where students could clear up any doubts and talk to the lecturers.
Careers Week aims not only to provide information about careers and courses, but also to encourage young people to think carefully about their interests, skills and professional aspirations.
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JUGEND DEBATTIERT
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro hosted the national edition of Jugend Debattiert 2024, a debate competition in German for High School students from German schools. 44 students participated in the event, which took place on 9th and 10th September at the Valinhos Campus. The winners of this stage will move on to the South American stage in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
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UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
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admissions to Brazilian and international universities
Every year, we train conscious citizens who are prepared for the world through an innovative education that integrates different areas of knowledge, always in harmony with the objectives of each student. In 2024, we could celebrate the significant number of admissions to Brazilian and international universities.
652
admissions to Brazilian institutions
admissions to private universities
528 admissions to public universities
124 admissions to Studienkolleg
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Amanda Oliveira Rodrigues Medicine
Anna Laura Correia de Oliveira
São Leopoldo Mandic
Camila Barbosa da Silva Law Unifesp
Maria Eduarda da Silva
Oanny Dias da Silva
Raíssa Pereira da Silva
Enrico Marins Gerdullo
Nursing
Helios Klinikum Bonn/Rhein-Sieg
Electrical Engineering UFPR
Esther Pesquero V. Pinheiro Nursing Sírio-Libanês and São Camilo
Tiemi Aline Inoue
Environmental Engineering Unesp and Poli-USP
Mechanical Engineering Poli-USP
Victoria Freitas Silveira Medicine Santa Casa Faculdade de Medicina do ABC
Felipe Gotti Bontempo
Daniel Gaspar Passos Martins
Julia Covic Hacker
Bruno Pinho da Silva Sampaio
Mechanical Engineering
Technische Universität München
Chemical Engineering Poli-USP
Luís Enrique Pennacchi C. P. Cabrino
Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University and Purdue University Engineering University of Texas - Austin
Pedro Chebat Molla Biomedical Engineering Einstein
Carolina Varela C. de Oliveira Medicine University of Santiago de Compostela
Pedro Damacena M. Uchoa
Computer Engineering University of Minnesota, University of British Columbia, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Toronto
Raul Maschieto Azuaga Filho Philosophy Unesp, UFMG and USP
Rafaela Dollinger Mazzuia Dentistry USP and São Leopoldo Mandic
Mechatronics Engineering Poli-USP
Raphael Krebs Liboni
Mechanical Engineering Unicamp and Unesp
ADMISSIONS TO FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES
Germany ( 160)
United States ( 24)
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University
HIGHEST GRADES IN ABITUR
Abitur is a certificate that enables students to enrol in Higher Education programmes at universities in Germany and several countries worldwide, in addition to Brazilian universities.
In 2023, Porto awarded the certificate to 85 students from its 63rd class: 50 from the Morumbi Campus and 35 from the Valinhos Campus.
There were 192 achievements in Brazil and abroad.
Students with grade 1.0 in Abitur: HIGHLIGHTS:
ANDRÉ RAKESH AILDASANI
1 admission in the United States
Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business at University of Pennsylvania
FELIPE GOTTI BONTEMPO
1 admission in Germany
Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität München
DANIEL GASPAR PASSOS MARTINS
1 admission in Germany
Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität München
Porto has already issued around 1,700 certificates over the 51 years in which it has been administering the Abitur exams.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Porto offers a comprehensive language programme, with regular German and English classes, as well as Spanish as an extracurricular option. Each year, students can demonstrate their competence in these three languages through internationally recognised proficiency certifications.
CAMBRIDGE
This year, a record number of 1,231 students from Elementary School onwards took the Cambridge Assessment English tests. The good results achieved by our students in language courses confirm Porto’s commitment to language teaching.
DEUTSCHES SPRACHDIPLOM
The Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD I and DSD II) certifications are part of the partnership programme with the German government. It allows students to advance their knowledge about German culture and traditions. In 2024, 452 students were certified.
DELE – SPANISH CERTIFICATION
In 2024, 659 students attended the Spanish extra course. In 2023, 184 certifications of the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera were awarded.
A Journey Replete with Achievements
At Porto, we develop the fundamental concepts of each discipline with our students, encouraging them to think for themselves and seek solutions to current problems. Covering several areas of knowledge and fostering different student skills, academic Olympiads are an excellent opportunity for students to prepare for competitions, work on self-improvement, and hone their skills in specific curricular components.
In 2023, our students achieved excellent results:
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RESULTS
FOR 2023: medalists in
RESULTS FOR 2023 (ONGOING*):
* Ongoing Olympiads in 2024: OBMEP, OBF, OBQJr, Quimeninas, OBI, OBR, ONC and OP.
For a Better and Happier Life!
Throughout September, countless actions to value life take place around the world. At Porto, as part of the ‘For a Better and Happier Life’ programme, we promote special activities during this month to develop students’ skills related to physical and mental health, quality of life and coexistence in society.
Once a week, our students have lessons in the Life and Coexistence Project, whose main objective is to promote the development of socio-emotional intelligence, the cultivation of universal values and the process of self-knowledge, perception of others and respect for their diversity.
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Dialogues for a Better Tomorrow
Since 2018, the Dialogues programme has offered students opportunities to cooperate and exchange experiences in an environment with diverse ideas and multiple learning perspectives.
This partnership between students, carers and our educators is an important space for sharing experiences and uniting the school community.
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STUDENTS’
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PROFESSIONS FORUM teachers
A Compassionate Look Towards the World
‘RIO GRANDE DO SUL’ SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
Faced with the unprecedented tragedy experienced by our compatriots in the first semester, Porto quickly and systematically launched the ‘Rio Grande do Sul’ solidarity campaign, mobilising students, families, employees and friends.
Thanks to this joint effort, Porto collected more than 100,000 items, which reached the flood victims with the help of key partners such as Azul Cargo Express – TECA Viracopos, Instituto Oliva, Vila Real Transportes e Serviços Ltda, G10 Favelas, Transportadora Itatibense and STIHL Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda.
LOVE IN WORDS
During the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, our students wrote hundreds of letters with messages of affection, love and hope. The letters were delivered along with the thousands of items collected by our
CONSCIOUS MANAGEMENT
In 2024, as in the previous year, Porto implemented its recyclable waste management plan after the June Festival. In partnership with Eccaplan, we collected recyclable and organic waste and refuse, an initiative that allowed us to earn the ‘SOU RESÍDUO ZERO’ [‘I am zero waste’] seal.
Proper Disposal:
Valinhos Campus Festival 581 kg
Panamby Campus Festival 381 kg
Portinhos’ Festival 178 kg
Morumbi Campus Festival 632 kg
1,772 kg of the total volume of recyclable waste material
2,360 kg of refuse sent to the landfill
The Sou Resíduo Zero programme is an initiative that seeks to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the programme promotes the creation of jobs and income for waste picker cooperatives and the reintroduction of recyclable materials into the production chain.
Every year, our students participate massively in the Pull Tap and Bottle Cap Collecting Campaigns. In 2024, the collected seals, totalling more than half a tonne of aluminium, were exchanged for wheelchairs, which were later donated to social organisations located in São Paulo and Valinhos.
CHILDREN’S DAY
The Students’ Committee gave the ‘Spread magic, give toys away; Bring somebody joy on Children’s Day’ Campaign its name. Its purpose was to exercise generosity through empathy and selflessness, putting into practice the principles of sustainability and by donating something in which others will place a new value.
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PORTO IS FEATURED IN IMPORTANT STORIES
From January to August 2024, Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro was mentioned 828 times in various media outlets. Articles signed by Porto directors, as well as stories about our sustainable projects and the support for parents and students during the school transition, were widely publicized in news outlets across Brazil.
VEJA SÃO PAULO
In January, Luciana Gomes, Institutional Elementary School Director, was featured in a story by Veja São Paulo, offering tips to parents of Kindergarten students on how to adapt during the school transition.
CRESCER MAGAZINE
Porto was featured in Crescer magazine in February, in an article with tips on how to improve relations between parents and schools.
GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS IN MARCH
In March, Porto gained visibility in several reports. Among the main highlights are an article on the website Exame.com about International Women’s Day, as well as articles about Porto’s participation in Didacta, the student awards at Febrace, the success in German university admission exams and the programme for foreign students.
‘MANGROVE CALCULATOR’
Our student Gabriel de Ruediger was featured in a report in the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo with his project on Brazilian mangroves. The article highlighted the importance of the initiative, which, along with other projects, represented Brazil at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the largest pre-university science fair in the world, held in May in the United States.
EXAME PORTAL
In May, our former General Academic Principal, Prof. Dr. Silmara Casadei gave tips on how to choose the right profession in a story published on the website Exame.com
SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro collected approximately 100,000 items thanks to the participation of students, families, employees and friends. This movement was highlighted in a report by SP1, on TV Globo, about the association of schools in favour of the homeless in Rio Grande do Sul.
AI IN SCHOOLS
Joice Lopes Leite, Digital Education Director, was interviewed by Qualé magazine in a cover story that delved deeper into the debate on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Porto’s digital education was also highlighted in an article written by Joice about safe ways for the future of education and its technologies.
O ESTADO DE S. PAULO
Our students and alums featured in Estadão stories to share their bilingual experience and the opportunities they have gained while studying abroad.
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FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
Extracurricular activities are designed to awaken and develop the many talents of our students in the areas of Technology, Culture, Sports and Languages, with an emphasis on practical and collaborative activities. In 2024, Porto offered more than 5,000 students the option of additional in-person courses.
OPEN CLASSES
Between April and June, families were able to support students in developing their skills in extra courses in Culture, Sports and Technology. Parents and carers met the teachers, explored the learning spaces and experienced the dynamics of the classes.
¿HABLAS BIEN ESPAÑOL?
The 1st Spanish Cultural Soirée aimed to celebrate the richness and cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking countries and to promote access to different forms of artistic and literary expression, such as poetry, music, painting and dance. The event also provided an integration space for the students of the Spanish extra course.
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PORTO DISCONNECT
Created in 2019, Porto Disconnect is an initiative that intends to encourage students to participate in in-person activities during breaks instead of staying online. The project organises games, sports and cultural activities every day to give the students a good time and help them bond.
MORE FAIR PLAY – PLAYING AND ROOTING TOGETHER!
In 2024, Porto created the MORE FAIR PLAY – Playing and rooting together! project with the aim of disseminating the sporting spirit, according to which rules, loyalty, justice and respect for others are always non-negotiable. Activities take place in internal and external tournaments, as well as in class and during breaks on all our campuses.
ACHIEVEMENTS BEYOND THE SCHOOL WALLS
In 2024, our students achieved important individual successes in various sporting modalities. The following are some of the achievements that have been made up to the date of publication of this magazine.
Gustavo Sáfadi Fernandes
He reached the doubles semifinals at the COSAT tennis tournaments in Peru and Chile.
Sofia Shinohara
Won a gold medal in the 200 m medley and a bronze medal in the 50 m breaststroke in the U-14 girls category at the São Paulo State School Games.
Marcella Pizzoni
Won 2nd place in the first stage of the SP KGV Coup, in the Formula 4 Jr.
Rafael Soares Stefanini
Won two silver medals in the 50 and 100 m breaststroke in the U-14 boys category at the São Paulo State School Games.
Lara Camargo Mendes and João Vitor Teixeira Pettená
Both won the South American U-16 Water Polo Championship in Chile.
With a total of more than 350,000 m² in all four campuses combined, Porto has 56 sports facilities, including football fields, heated swimming pools, gymnasiums, covered courts, artistic gymnastics facilities, fitness centres, and specialised rooms for judo and ballet.
DEUTSCHES SPORTABZEICHEN –GERMAN SPORTS BADGE
With more than 100 years of history in Germany and more than 40 in Brazil, it is a certification granted by the German Olympic Committee to young and adult amateur athletes who compete outside the circuit of official tournaments. This year, to strengthen the exchange between the two countries, we invited the families of the students to take the tests to obtain the badge, a practice maintained by Porto students for decades.
SPORTS SATURDAY
Throughout the first semester of 2024, more than 1,000 students from the four Porto campuses took part in various activities on Sports Saturday. The initiative combines physical activity with moments of relaxation and fun.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
On 6th April, our Physical Education coordinators and teachers participated in an important training session at Unicamp. The workshop entitled ‘Physical Education for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder,’ presented practical tools and activities that educators can use in the classroom to better meet the needs of autistic students.
PORTO IN MOTION
In 2024, the Porto in Motion [Porto em Movimento] team took part in races in São Paulo and Campinas. Almost 500 people enrolled, including students, family members and employees.
Over the seven years of the project, all races combined, more than 1,100 people enrolled.
Preparing the Students for the Digital World
FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE
The Morumbi Campus hosted, for the first time, the São Paulo regional stage of the FIRST® LEGO® League, an international competition designed to spark students’ interest in robotics, science and technology within the school environment. Porto competed in the tournament with nine teams of students between 6 and 10 years old, winning two places in the national stage.
The Robotics League extracurricular course allows students to explore the world of automation, programming and robotics using the latest LEGO® kits.
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SCRATCH DAY
The 2024 Scratch Day was all about immersion, knowledge and interaction. During this traditional global celebration of creative programming, all campuses promoted workshops for Elementary and Middle School students, as well as activities for families and teachers.
Scratch is a programming language with a simple visual interface that lets you create games, interactive stories and digital animations. It is free and available in more than 70 languages.
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CHANGEMAKER 2024
This year, Middle School students from the four campuses participated in the 2024 CHANGEMAKER, an international event that mobilised students around three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 1 (End Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
TEDxKidsPortoSeguroSchool
Since 2016, Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro has promoted TEDxKidsPortoSeguroSchool, providing a unique opportunity for students to share their projects with the world. With more than 130 lectures held, the event addresses issues that are urgent and relevant for society as a whole.
A SPACE TO CREATE
In the LabMakers of the four campuses, students have access to state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers, CNC printers, plotters, electronics kits, Arduino boards, MicroBit and Makey Makey. Additionally, our robotics rooms are equipped with LEGO® Education and K’nex kits to encourage our students’ creativity by building replicas of real machines. To make the experience even better, our travelling labs are equipped with laptops, MacBooks and iPads!
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TOY LIBRARY
Every day, during breaks, all campuses make the toy library available to Elementary, Middle and High School classes. In these spaces, which stimulate creativity and logical thinking, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of analogue and digital cooperative games.
Between August 2023 and August 2024, Porto carried out 95 training sessions for 1,621 teachers as part of the Digital Technologies Teacher Training Cycle
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5TH GAME JAM
Our 5th-grade students put their creativity into practice during another edition of Porto’s Game Jam, a partnership between Porto’s Digital Education department and the Martius-Staden Institute. Working in groups, students were challenged to explore creative solutions in Minecraft to recreate the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest in a collaborative virtual environment. Before the event, in Digital Literacy classes, students explored the ATTO Project, the Amazon Tower Observation Deck [Observatório de Torre Alta da Amazônia], a major research initiative dedicated to studying the interactions between the rainforest and the global atmosphere. On the day of the Game Jam, everyone was able to perfect or complete their projects.
DIGITAL TEAMS HUB
Porto develops initiatives that contribute to everyone’s learning and improvement. One such initiative is the Digital Teams HUB, which connects teachers and students while also fostering flexibility, sharing, and content organisation.
Currently, there are more than 9,000 users connected in 35,800 teams.
2ND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK
At the start of the second semester, Porto launched a campaign on the ethical and safe use of the internet with a talk given by Bianca Orrico, a UNIFACS psychologist, PhD in Child Studies from the University of Minho and master in Developmental Psychology from the University of Coimbra. At SaferNet Brasil, Bianca develops pedagogical material on critical and responsible internet use. Themes such as the internet user’s rights and duties, mental health and well-being, and digital identity were addressed by students in grades 5 and 7 and in the 2nd year of High School. A talk was also given to teachers and students’ family members about advising children on such important issues.
Developing the Students’ Multiple Talents
Culture includes regular courses, such as Art and Music, and the extra courses of Performance Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Language and Literature and Gastronomy. With charm, passion and grace, our students expressed their creativity through a variety of artistic forms.
CULTURE FESTIVAL
At the end of 2023, at our traditional Culture Festival, 19 new plays were performed, sensitively expressing all the dedication of our students and teachers. We also had a ballet performance with students from the Morumbi, Panamby and Valinhos Campuses, as well as 10 presentations with students from the Drums, Piano, Violin, Guitar, Choir and Orchestra courses. In addition to these attractions, there was a screening of a short film from the Young Filmmaker Workshop course, a recital of texts from the Prose & Poetry groups and art exhibitions from the Visual Arts Workshop courses for Elementary and Middle School.
BROOKLINFEST
In October 2023, Vila Andrade’s Big Band, conducted by José Luiz Ribalta, and the German Folk Dances troupe, directed by teacher Monika Melly Bush, performed alongside the Visconde de Porto Seguro Orchestra at the 27th edition of BrooklinFest.
PINHEIROS SPORTS CLUB
On 9th December 2023, students from the Vila Andrade Choir participated in a presentation at the Pinheiros Sports Club. Around 30 choir members and 6 Big Band musicians put on a talent show for the club members.
CULTURE IN THE CITY
To take our talents beyond the school walls, the Culture in the City [Cultura na Cidade] programme allows students to perform for different audiences in cultural institutions, shopping centres, parks and other schools. Between the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, members of the Choir, the Orchestra, Porto Rock, German Folk Dances and the Big Band participated in this initiative.
CHOIR MEETING
Around 50 Elementary and Middle School students from the Morumbi, Panamby and Vila Andrade Campuses participated in the 1st Meeting of Children and Youth Choirs held at Colégio Santo Américo in August 2023. The event brought together choirs from different schools in São Paulo and provided a rich exchange of musical and cultural experiences and repertoires among the participants.
PORTO ROCK AT THE VALINHENSE ATHLETIC CLUB
In October 2023, Porto Rock bands from the Valinhos Campus had the opportunity to perform at the Valinhense Athletic Club. Led by musicians Wagner Chuim and Tobias Timm, the students showed a little of what they rehearsed over the year.
Every year, students from Porto Rock & Pop Bands perform at Porto’s June Festival and other events organised in the second semester. The project brings together students from the 9th grade of Middle School to the 3rd year of High School and Abitur, who want to form bands and learn the techniques of professional musicians, under the guidance of musician and tutor Wagner Chuim.
PORTO ROCK & POP BANDS BUDDY BEARS
Our Middle and High School students participated in a contest organised by the General Consulate of Germany in São Paulo. Displaying a lot of creativity and inspiration, they created many works of art with the Buddy Bear character, which is a symbol of Berlin that represents tolerance and international understanding. All these works are now on display in the corridors of the Consulate.
In 2024, Porto Rock & Pop Bands formed 15 bands and celebrated a decade of existence. Over the years, the project has brought together hundreds of students and given rise to dozens of bands.
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ART VIEWED UP CLOSE
Throughout 2024, our students expressed their creativity in individual and collective works created in regular Art classes and in extra Visual Arts courses. The works are always displayed in different environments on Porto’s four campuses so that students can get used to interacting with their own creations and those of their classmates, as well as learning to extract meaning and pleasure from this experience. Dozens of thematic group exhibitions are held throughout the school year.
STORYTELLING
In 2024, the libraries on the four campuses started storytelling sessions for 1st to 5th-grade classes on the last Friday of every month during break time. The readings are carefully selected to reflect a relevant theme for the month in question. This activity is part of the Porto Disconnect action, which aims to provide fun and playful experiences for students, encouraging them to disconnect from cell phone screens during breaks.
MUSIC AND TRAINING
Porto’s music classes are an opportunity to experience the creative universe through languages such as singing and body percussion and to listen to music from various genres and rhythms. Throughout Kindergarten and Elementary School, children are introduced to several percussion, wind, keyboard and string instruments and perform and compose, sharpening their senses and perception of the universe of sound. Music is quality of life!
TO THE SOUND OF PHYSICS
Through a practical and engaging approach, the event connected scientific concepts about musical instruments with the experience of the students, making learning more accessible and meaningful Students had the opportunity to perform individually or in groups, singing and/or playing a musical instrument.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXTRA COURSE – ESPM
In 2024, we continued our partnership with ESPM, which offers our High School students the International Business course free of charge. This course aims to teach students how to prepare a business plan for the internationalisation of companies and brands. In June, as the final project of the course, students presented their projects for exporting Brazilian brands to countries such as Singapore, Spain, Italy, China and New Zealand, among others.
EXHIBITION OF THEATRICAL SET DESIGNS
In May, the Panamby Campus hosted the 7th edition of the Exhibition of Theatrical Set Designs by the Flávia Garrafa Team. About 30 educators and 190 drama students from 12 different theatre groups and 9 schools came together to celebrate art. The event promoted scenic exercises and a rich exchange of experiences, providing unforgettable moments for all the participants. At the end, each group presented a scene based on the theme ‘An act is worth a thousand words’.
SYMPHONIC CLASSIC ROCK
Once again, the Morumbi Campus was the stage for the Symphonic Classic Rock show. The second edition of the event featured classic rock songs performed by the Visconde de Porto Seguro Orchestra, conducted by José Luiz Ribalta, teamed up with the Genesis Archives tribute band. It was a musical spectacle that enchanted the audience with countless surprising moments.
Projects For an Evolving World
Every year, our students develop interdisciplinary projects. This learning process involves guidance, teamwork, different types of research, reflections and creative solutions. At the end of the project, students present proposals to their families that discuss topics of global relevance.
Kindergarten BILINGUAL CURRICULUM
Kindergarten 1:
Let’s Play the Sensing Game!
The project is dedicated to exploring sensory experiences, stimulating children’s senses and encouraging discovery through active exploration. Students experience a variety of learning plans that help them get to know themselves better and understand the world around them.
Kindergarten 2: What Can Be Told in a Song?
This project revives childhood songs and plays, celebrating a world that transcends generations. The aim is to cultivate a connection and appreciation of families’ experiences and life stories and to encourage the expansion of children’s oral and cultural repertoires.
Kindergarten 3: Good Old Plays
The project consists of a trail that allows people to rediscover traditional childhood games and expand their knowledge of other cultures. Furthermore, it promotes the exploration of environments, objects and natural elements, as well as the creation of toys.
Kindergarten 5: Thinking Outside the Box
This project aims to engage children in creative experiences that stimulate imagination and construction. It also includes challenges in the subjects of mathematics, reading, writing, languages and technology that expand the children’s knowledge in activities with reusable and unstructured objects. This not only promotes skill development but also makes playing moments more diverse.
Kindergarten 4: Which Emotions Fit Here?
This project promotes the development of children’s socio-emotional skills. Through stories, play and conversation, students are encouraged to explore, experience, understand and acknowledge a range of emotions and feelings. This helps them understand not only themselves but also others, and to respect and appreciate differences between people.
Elementary School
1st grade:Little Citizens in Action
What does it mean to be a citizen? Based on this question, students examine different perspectives on social issues, seeking to enrich their overall education and prepare themselves to be active and responsible citizens. In this way, through the Little Scientist’s House projects developed throughout the year, they explore some social challenges from different angles, gain a deeper understanding of the importance of their contribution to a better world, and recognise the role of science in this scenario.
2nd grade: I Have History
The purpose of this project is to build individual, collective and social identity through an interdisciplinary approach. Teachers, colleagues, family members and the community are invited to answer the following question: what is my story? Throughout the project, students practice global citizenship by investigating stories of children from different cultures around the world, as well as their own. This not only broadens their horizons, but also helps them to understand other children’s experiences, thereby broadening their perspective on global society.
3rd grade: New Looks at the World
The project emphasises the importance of mutual and environmental respect, valuing the uniqueness of each community in the search for peaceful and sustainable coexistence among all people. Furthermore, it promotes a feeling of belonging to a common humanity in which empathy, solidarity, respect for differences and diversity are shared values and responsibilities.
5th grade:Together, We Can Fix It – Actions to Fix the World
To explore Porto’s six competences, students are tasked with analysing some of the main environmental and social problems, reflecting on issues related to the sustainable development of our planet and proposing solutions that contribute to a better world. Interaction with experts and institutions from various countries, through masterclasses and videoconferences, is essential to amplify the themes addressed in the project.
4th grade: Rummaging Through the Memory Chest
The project proposes valuing the elderly and preserving memory as a means of reconstructing the past in connection with the present to strengthen cultural identity, a sense of belonging and an understanding of the world around us. In this initiative, the grandparents of the students, guests and experts in the field of ageing take part in interviews and videoconferences, encouraging interaction between the students and their elders. This exchange of experiences between generations plays an essential role in interpreting and valuing the histories of their grandparents.
Middle School
7th grade:Living With Differences
Students are encouraged to conduct research using scientific methodology, focusing on the theme of coexistence. This process broadens the students’ perspectives on different physical, emotional and environmental themes and contributes to the development of their socio-emotional skills.
6th grade:Sustainable ideas and interventions
Students address sustainability, encompassing the environmental, economic and political areas. Moreover, they recognise the importance of sustainability in interpersonal relations and in developing socio-emotional competences, which in turn enhance the learning process.
8th grade:Healthy Choices
Living well means making healthy food choices, cultivating good habits and building quality interpersonal relationships. From this viewpoint, students are encouraged to adopt a moderate lifestyle and make informed choices regarding nutrition, physical activity and socio-emotional development.
9th grade:Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges – Porto Talks
The project is guided by the Global Perspectives subject and focuses on the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda, which deals with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students research and present in English their ideas and interventions towards a more equitable world.
High School
High School offers the opportunity to deepen knowledge in an elective manner, as well as the option to focus on English or German. By choosing an Education Advancement Pathway, students prepare a theme project that leads them to further studies and research in line with global perspectives, employing technological resources and developing entrepreneurship.
1st year:
Students can choose to deepen their studies in areas such as engineering and infrastructure, business school (responsible consumption and production), and health and well-being.
2nd year:
Students can focus their studies and research on specific themes such as clean and affordable energy, business school (peace, justice and strong institutions), and health and well-being.
3rd year:
Every year, as the main entrance exams approach, Porto organises meetings to help students in the 3rd year of High School prepare for this important stage in their lives. In addition to promoting the development of individual skills and abilities, Porto offers:
• study planning and method;
• high-performance methods;
• training for mock tests;
• emotional support;
• tips for controlling anxiety;
• guidance on sleep and nutrition;
• information on selection processes;
• group discussions with alums; and
• visits to universities.
Kindergarten INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
Kindergarten 2:
Music to the Senses
Through songs chosen each month, students sharpen their senses and experience the entire process of creating songs. They also work with different materials to stimulate their first sensory and cognitive experiences.
Kindergarten 4:
Natural Elements: Explore Fire, Water, Air and Earth Using All the Senses
Talking circles, games, music, mathematical challenges and various other activities are developed to deepen the children’s knowledge of the four elements of nature.
Kindergarten 3: Seeing the Unseen in Nature
Students are encouraged to explore and identify elements and animals that they find interesting in the school gardens. These discoveries are explored in the classroom through core lessons, painting and research. The children end up presenting wonderful portfolios of their work.
Kindergarten 5: Sustainability on the Planet
Students conduct research on the planet and the amount of waste produced and learn about the importance of water in the preservation of life. At the same time, teachers carry out a series of scientific experiments involving the actions of the Little Scientist’s House project.
Elementary School
1st grade:
What Can I Do to Make the World a Better Place?
The project aims to help students understand their personal and social routines, addressing fundamental themes such as kindness and responsibility.
2nd grade: I Have History
Children explore their personal histories through research and interviews with their family members. Throughout the year, students write their own narratives, reflecting on events in their lives. This comprehensive project includes several subjects, such as German, Sachkunde and Kunst, Portuguese Language, Music, Physical Education, History and Geography. The works are presented to family members during an in-person meeting.
3rd grade:Fables
By encouraging the creation of their own fables in Portuguese and German, students develop stories, act out fables, study animals in German and build the habitats of these animals in Art classes.
5th grade: The World and I
The project is driven by a commitment to social issues. To guide studies, significant events in the students’ personal and academic tracks are explored. All the research culminates in the production of a magazine presenting the work done individually and in groups.
4th grade:Arab Tales
The project takes a comprehensive approach to the Arab world and is integrated with other disciplines. Students explore literary styles, produce short stories, and work in groups to research different aspects of Arab culture, such as clothing, cuisine, religion, geography and traditions.
Middle School
During German Language Week, several projects were carried out with Middle School students.
In 8th grade, we started preparing for the DSD I (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) exam with the ‘Auf dem Weg zum DSD’ intermediate test. In 9th grade, all students are required to take the DSD I test.
Another highlight is the ‘Känguru-Wettbewerb’ (Kangaroo Competition) in Mathematics, an international competition held in German, in which many of our students achieve excellent results and are awarded prizes.
We also offer extracurricular courses such as drama and choir, which are very popular with students.
In 2024, as part of the Knowledge Expeditions, students visited Santos, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Itu/Salto and the Immigration Museum in São Paulo.
High School
At the end of the 2nd year of High School, students receive the ‘Mittlere Reife Abschluss’, the first certificate of completion of German schooling , which enables them to start a professional course in Germany.
After completing High School, students dedicate a further year to preparing for the writing and speaking tests for the International Abitur Certificate , which is widely recognised throughout the world for its high demands and academic excellence.
Under the supervision of the International Curriculum Principal’s Office, High School and Abitur students organised another edition of Porto Seguro Model United Nations (Posmun) , a diplomatic simulation in which students take on the role of diplomats from United Nations member states to debate and propose solutions to global problems or join the press team, responsible for covering the event and producing news in real-time.
On 3rd October, students participated in an event to celebrate German Unity Day , during which they were able to understand the importance of reunification for the history of Germany and establishing democracy. The programme included various activities such as lectures and sports.
Casting the Net of Knowledge - Global Connections
KINDERGARTEN
Every year, Porto welcomes specialists in various fields of knowledge to give classes, in person or online, that contribute to the individual and collective development of the students.
Porto’s campuses welcomed writer Silvana Rando, author of several children’s books. Silvana spoke to the Kindergarten 5 classes about her works and answered questions and curiosities from our children.
Contact with diverse cultures and sources of information promotes comprehensive learning, stimulates expressive discoveries and enhances the cognitive potential of children. In this context, we worked on the book E o dente ainda doía [And the Tooth Still Hurt], by Ana Terra, one of the works that make up the ‘Literary Curriculum’ programme for Kindergarten 5. The meeting was about oral health and was attended by Ana Elisa Amaro Rodrigues and Renata Botelho Guimarães Bruzza, mothers of Porto students.
Throughout the year, Kindergarten 4 children have experienced and reflected on civic practices aimed at protecting animals and valuing life. The Social and Environmental Responsibility Project helped raise awareness among children about the importance of collective work in caring for animals and preserving nature.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Every class in the Bilingual Curriculum, from Kindergarten to Elementary School, can delve into different stories during Children’s Book Week and enjoy unique reading and storytelling activities to spark the imagination of children. Established in the United States in 1919, Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of children’s books that aims to encourage children to read.
Throughout the year, Kindergarten and Elementary School students in the Bilingual Curriculum participate in immersive experiences that aim to enhance the culture of English-speaking countries, enriching both the cultural and linguistic repertoire of the students. These experiences include Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, Earth Day, S’mores Day, International Peace Day, Halloween, National Stop Bullying Day and Thanksgiving.
SCIENCE
Students in the 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th grades delve deeper into complementary content from the Science subject while practising English and improving their academic proficiency in this additional language. At the same time, they learn about scientific and research methodology and develop skills such as critical thinking, empathy, communication and collaboration.
INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS
The 5th-grade students were visited by Charity Ikpe, a structural mechanical engineer and training leader at Boeing and a former NASA employee. She shared her experience in the field of science, encouraging our students to participate in knowledge Olympiads, such as the Brazilian Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad.
The 3rd-year students spoke with writer Jonas Ribeiro, author of the book A bicicleta voadora [The Flying Bicycle]. During the chat, the children asked questions about the work, which is part of Porto Seguro’s literary curriculum.
Students from the 1st and 2nd years received Nik Sabey, creator of the New Trees Around project, which aims to revitalise green spaces. The children learned about planting trees on the pavement and developing small urban forests.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The 6th-grade students received Professor Flávia Consoni, PhD, from the Institute of Geosciences at UNICAMP, for a conversation about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations General Assembly. The students’ questions were answered and they were able to deepen their knowledge about the SDGs.
The 8th-grade students participated in a masterclass on first aid, taught by cardiologist Denise Tessariol Hachul, a Porto alumna. Denise is one of the founders of the Crianças Salvam Vidas [Children Save Lives] Institute, which aims to teach young people how to respond to cardiac emergencies.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Students have Geography and History lessons taught in English, with the teacher of the respective subject teaching in partnership with the English teacher. In 8th grade, students explore a range of topics in current affairs, addressing issues related to health, pollution and globalisation. In the 9th grade, students study topics such as migration and living standards, working with the global skills of the 21st century: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
READING CHAMPIONSHIP
Every year, Middle School students from Porto’s Bilingual and International Curricula participate in the German Reading Championship with other schools in São Paulo that offer German classes in their core curriculum. In the 2023 edition, held at the Swiss-Brazilian School in São Paulo, Ayla Busch Abatte won 1st place among International Curriculum 7th-grade students, while Giulia Guerreiro Ferrarese won 2nd place among Bilingual Curriculum 7th-grade students.
REGULATED DEBATE
The Regulated Debate project offers 8th-grade students the opportunity to develop their argumentation skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and surely. At the same time, they can also develop active listening and critical thinking skills.
HIGH SCHOOL
As our students enter high school, they begin to explore future careers and hone their skills and talents. To help them along the way, Porto held a series of lectures and masterclasses aimed at broadening the students’ knowledge on various topics.
RESCUE ROBOT
In the Maker Culture and Digital Design subjects, the students develop the Rescue Robot project, which simulates a rescue operation performed by a robot in a radioactive area. To simulate the robot, the students use the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3, a programmable microcomputer capable of controlling motors and sensors.
Students must develop an implement that will be attached to the EV3 to move people out of the hazardous zone. They must also program the route that the robot must follow to save the greatest number of people within less than 100 seconds, as radioactivity limits the lifespan of the robot, which is destroyed after one minute.
In High School, the Maker Culture and Digital Design subject is taught in English.
The Educators and Their Journeys Through the Learning Universe
2024 GEDUC
The directors and coordinators of Porto Seguro were present again at the Brazilian Educational Management Congress (GEduc). The event, which took place in April and addressed the theme ‘Education by essence: building trajectories’, promoted practical courses, workshops and training lectures.
TRAINING – INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
At the end of August, teachers from the International Curriculum at the Morumbi Campus participated in a training course on the differentiation and development of the German language.
VISITS TO PORTO
Throughout 2024, Porto received managers from Brazilian schools, speakers and education experts from the UK and the US, in order to present the School’s structure and promote the exchange of experiences in the school environment.
- Bernoulli Educação
- Delegation of the United Kingdom – British Government
- Charity Ikpe (a structural and mechanical engineer from Boeing)
- Charnicia Huggins (doctor of Pharmacy and professor at Columbia University)
EDUCATORS’ MEETING
At the beginning of the second semester, the principals of each campus held meetings with all faculty. These meetings were fundamental for planning actions for the rest of the year.
TRAINING FOCUSED ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
In April, in the city of Águas de Lindoia, in São Paulo’s countryside, around ten Porto educators participated in the 13th Colloquium for Reflection and Training of Managers and Kindergarten and Early Years Educators. The theme of the event was ‘All-day Education: A Priority of the Present Time’.
Celebrations at Porto!
Celebrations throughout the year have livened up our School. From the graduation ceremonies to the beautiful performances of our orchestra, the events organised by Porto brought joy to our whole community.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
At the end of 2023, Porto hosted the Christmas Concert. The Adult Choir and the Visconde de Porto Seguro Orchestra performed at the Morumbi Campus. At the Valinhos Campus, the audience enjoyed the festive Christmas repertoire of the Youth Orchestra and the Adult Choir.
SENIORS’ GRADUATION
The graduation ceremonies for our 3rd-year High School students were beautiful. In 2023, 467 seniors celebrated this important milestone in the transition to academic life.
GERMAN LANGUAGE WEEK
From 24th May to 9th June, we experienced the 8th edition of the German Language Week. The programme included many activities, such as a reading tournament, masterclasses about German immigration to Brazil, a solidarity race, traditional German games, and the awarding of certificates, among others. This event made it possible for participants to truly immerse themselves in this culture, combining knowledge with fun and strengthening our deep historical and educational ties with Germany.
JUNE FESTIVAL
Amid the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of German immigration to Brazil, our 2024 June Festival brought together some 23,000 people across the four campuses. The public enjoyed moments full of joy and celebration, dancing, presentation of animated characters, lots of music and typical food.
LIGHTENED UP NIGHTS
Following the annual tradition of German towns and schools, Porto’s Bilingual and International Curriculum Lantern Festivals lit up the night and celebrated the spirit of St Martin on our campuses in 2024.
NEW RESTAURANT –MORUMBI CAMPUS
In September, Porto Seguro opened a new restaurant at the Morumbi Campus. The construction of this facility started in 2023. Covering an area of 684 square metres, the restaurant has an industrial kitchen,
CONSTRUCTION WORK AT Portinho Morumbi
- Dining hall
- Internal stairs
- Learning environments
- Prainha [sandbox]
- Reception
- Assistance room for parents/carers
- Administrative and meeting rooms
- Teachers’ lounge
Panamby Campus
- Visual communication of the new restaurant – Building A
- New teachers’ lounge – Building A
- Polycarbonate roof replacement – Building A
- Installation of LED lights in the white courtyard and access streets
- Air conditioning in Middle School classrooms
Valinhos Campus
- Landscaping of the Portinho slope
- Revitalisation of the prainha [sandbox] tiles in Portinho
- Installation of synthetic grass in the garden of the Kindergarten
- Replacement of the thatched roof of the playground kiosks – Building A
- Installation of acoustic coating at Portinho’s restaurant
- Air conditioning in Middle School classrooms
Porto Opens Its Doors to the World
International School
In 2022, the German government accredited Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro as an International School with International and Bilingual curricula.
The Bilingual Curriculum presents an intensification of German and English class hours, promoting fluency in these two languages while maintaining their Brazilian cultural identity with lessons in Portuguese. This core curriculum assures the learning objectives of the Brazilian Common Curriculum Framework. Still, it goes much further by establishing contact with the aforementioned world cultures through experiences in diverse curricular components, from Kindergarten to High School.
The International Curriculum includes immersion in the German language with native teachers, from Kindergarten to High School and Abitur, valuing the pluralism of ideas and cultures of the two countries and issuing a double certification at the end of the course: Brazilian and German. Its core curriculum complies with Brazilian educational legislation, with classes in Portuguese, as well as German legislation, according to the education program of the state of Baden-Württemberg. English classes are also included in this programme.
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FOUNDATION BOARD
Marcos Bitelli President
Christian Walter Buelau Vice-President
Ricardo La Guardia Director 1st Secretary
Rainer Christian von Siegert Director 2nd Secretary
Ronaldo Lazara Figliuolo Director 1st Treasurer
Priscila Fernandes de Araújo Director 2nd Treasurer
Eduardo Lopes Sandre Director Voting Member
SCHOOL BOARD
Silmara Rascalha Casadei
General Academic Principal (1st semester of 2024)
Caio Eduardo Thomas Executive Director
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
Mauritius Matthias Freiherr Reisky von Dubnitz
Institutional Relations Director
GERMAN SCHOOL BOARD
Thomas Duque Mand International Curriculum Principal Morumbi Campus
Ingo Mahadjer-Kangarlou International Curriculum Principal Valinhos Campus
INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION BOARD
Meire Campelo Nocito Institutional Education Director
INSTITUTIONAL PEDAGOGIC BOARD
Lilian Murad Brunner Kindergarten Director
Luciana Gomes Cunha Centini Elementary School Director
Iara Cabral de A. Bertolani Middle School Director
Carlson Luís Pires de Toledo High School Director
Odair Celestino Artmann Brazilian Director of the International Curriculum
Joice Lopes Leite Digital Education Director
Lisie De Lucca Culture Director
Alexandre Hammer Calixto Sports Director
Anna Martha Bertagni Kayayan Alessandra Crivelaro Admission Advisers
MORUMBI CAMPUS
Rua Floriano Peixoto Santos, 55 Morumbi
CEP 05658-080
São Paulo – SP
Phone: (11) 3771 8000
VALINHOS CAMPUS
Rod. Visconde de Porto Seguro, 5.701
Vale do Itamaracá
CEP 13278-327
Valinhos – SP
Phone: (19) 3859 6000
PANAMBY CAMPUS
Rua Itapaiuna, 1.355
Panamby
CEP 05707-001
São Paulo – SP
Phone: (11) 3747 9000 Phone: (11) 3771 8020
VILA ANDRADE CAMPUS
Rua Carvalho de Freitas, 450
Vila Andrade
CEP 05728-030
São Paulo – SP
Phone: (11) 3740 1099
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Communication Manager
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São Paulo – SP
Phone: (11) 3771 8161
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Alameda Itatuba, 236
Vale do Itamaracá
CEP 13278-520
Valinhos – SP
Phone: (19) 3859 6121
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Rua Itapaiuna, 1.350
Panamby
CEP 05707-001
São Paulo – SP
Phone: (11) 3747 9251
Phone: (11) 3771 8019
The cover artwork for the magazine was created by students Ayla, Carolina, Daniel, Guilherme, Kaique, Kauana, Maria Clara and Yago, from the Vila Andrade Campus, under the guidance of art teacher Shirleyne. The students featured on the cover are Pedro and Manuela, from the Panamby Campus, and Yago and Carolina, from the Vila Andrade Campus.
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