NEW FAMILIES GUIDE
Mr Paul Morgan Head
Guiding Statements
The Shaper OUR Cs:
The Student is a compassionate, curious, collaborative communicator who above all has the courage to be an active global citizen
Curious
The student is compassionate, empathetic and respectful: seeks to understand themselves, and others, be kind and have a positive impact on the world.
Kindness am friendly polite and considerate towards others
Respect I value the rights of others and our environment
LEARNING
Encouraging students to become curious, creative, lifelong learners.
TOGETHER
Fostering a stimulating environment which celebrates the uniqueness of each student and where everyone feels they belong.
TO SHAPE
Enabling students to construct meaning for themselves and to be active in creating a better society.
A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Learning is the guiding light that enables students to be global citizens, driving change towards a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.
Empathy I think about how others are feeling and consider the impact my actions can have
Helping others help others whenever I can, within and beyond our community
Balance I care for myself by looking after my physical and mental wellbeing and balancing different aspects of my life
The student is a curious and creative thinker: thirsty to learn, interested in other perspectives, open to view the world in different ways and propose innovative solutions.
Growth mindset I believe abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort earning, and perseverance. I show commitment to growth and development
Creative I use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse, generate innovative ideas and take responsible action on complex problems.
Inquisitive I ask questions, seek understanding and explore the unknown
Open-minded I am open to new ideas, perspectives and experiences. seek and evaluate a range of points of view and am willing to grow from the experience
or knowledge
Taking responsibility complete tasks to the best of my ability and help to ensure others do the same
Reflective experiences and feedback to grow and develop The student is a collaborator: able to work as part of a team to achieve a greater outcome and strive for a brighter future.
Listening I understand that other people with their differences can also be right
Collaborative Compassionate Courage
Influencing on the team by valuing the contributions to improve
Communicator
The student is a communicator: an active listener to other perspectives, with a unique voice who has the confidence to express and challenge ideas.
Active Listening I pay attention to what others are saying and respond respectfully
Unique voice share my views and opinions with integr ty and honesty
Expressing ideas I express myself in more than one language and in a variety of ways
Challenging ideas If I disagree I do so in a respectful and constructive way
The student has courage: willing to take the lead, be independent, take risks and demonstrate resilience to overcome challenges and to be an agent of positive change.
Resilience I show determination to overcome challenges and learn from my mistakes.
Independence I use strategies to manage my learning and wellbeing
Risk Taking I am willing to step out of my comfort zone to grow and develop
Ask ng for help I seek support to overcome challenges when I need t
Leadership lead with a strong sense of fairness and justice and with respect for the dignity of others
The student is a global citizen: acts to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Va u ng equity and divers ty I appreciate my own cu ture and personal history as well as values and traditions of others. I strive to understand the world around me. I demonstrate respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere creating a sense of belonging
Making a difference have a commitment to service and action to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the local and global environment
Responsibi ity I exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions based on strong values and morals.
Integrity I am an upstander My actions for their consequences Digital Cit zenship use technology in an appropriate and responsible way.
School Sections and Year Groups
Primary Section
Pre-Prep Prep School
Secondary Section
Key Information: Important Dates for Your Diary
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Induction
All parents and students are invited to attend our Induction Morning on Tuesday, 1 September. The purpose of this event is to allow new families to become more familiar with the School and meet key members of staff. Representatives from our Parents’ Association will also be present at this event to welcome new families to St. Julian’s.
New Families' Morning - for all new students and parents from Nursery to Year 12
Please refer to the schedule below for the different year groups:
8.30 Arrival Secondary: Main Gate
All new students and parents joining us in 5º to 9º anos and Years 7 to 12.
8.45 Presentations begin
10.00 Arrival Primary: Main Gate
All pupils and parents joining us in 1º to 4º anos and Reception, Years 1 to 6.
10.15 Presentations begin
11.00 Nursery welcoming session: West Gate
Family “Meet and Greet”
Families with more than one child joining the school will be contacted individually by our Admissions Office to confirm their schedule for this morning.
As part of the New Families’ Morning, students and parents will have the opportunity to:
Purchase, collect and order school uniform items directly from the Uniform Suppliers.
Purchase second-hand uniform items from the Parents’ Association.
Have a photograph taken to be included on the Family ID card.
Meet the providers of the after-school clubs.
Meet our support teams to clarify any questions about:
Lunches Transportation IT Information Technology, The SJS Portal App and IT services support Fees and Finance
Please note that students do not have to wear school uniform on this day. All children should come in casual clothes on 1 September.
Wednesday 2 September 2026
First day of school for all students
Wednesday 2 September is the first day of school for all students, except Nursery children.
Nursery children will have a staggered start. This allows for a gradual introduction and will happen between 8 and 10 September. Families will be contacted individually by our Admissions Office with the details of how this will work.
Our term dates can be found on the school website
Key Information: School Documents
Student Data
Holding accurate and up-to-date student data and contacts readily available contributes towards keeping the school and our community safe. For this reason, we would be most grateful if you could please ensure that you have completed the “Contact Details and Documentation” form available on our Admissions platform, OpenApply.
If you have already completed this form but your postal address or telephone number has changed since then, please let us know.
We thank you in advance for your prompt response to this important request.
Invoicing
From Monday, 1 June, you will receive the invoice for the Autumn Term 2026 , which will need to be settled within a 30 day period. For more information regarding payments, please read our Fee Payment Policy.
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Please contact our Accounts Department if:
1. you wish to reserve and pre-pay lunch termly, for a permanent pass
2. you would like to receive an annual invoice instead of the termly option
3. if you have any questions regarding payments accounts@stjulians.com
Key Information: Communication
School Communication Resources
The school offers multiple digital resources to provide families with the most updated and relevant information about school events.
Using Technology
Our Technology for Parents guide contains a range of useful information that tells you all about the technology at the school.
School Newsletters
The school publishes a newsletter called “The Lighthouse,” which is released weekly on Thursdays. It offers a notice board on upcoming events and in-depth articles, photo galleries, and links to upcoming school events. The newsletter is shared with all Parents via the SJS Portal App.
SchoolsBuddy
SchoolsBuddy is an online platform where parents can register and access all after school clubs and activities, which we call our Wider Life Programme (WLP).
SchoolsBuddy is currently used for the following purposes:
about the WLP
School Social Media Platforms
@StJuliansLisbon
@StJuliansHead
@StJuliansSchool
@StJuliansLisbon
Providing online parent consent for events and signing up for after-school clubs events and adding them to your personal calendar
Obtaining venue information and directions
Key Information: Communication
School Website
www.stjulians.com
The St. Julian’s Website, sdasdasdad serves as a communication platform for prospective parents, existing parents, and students.
SJS Portal App
The SJS Portal App is designed to empower our school community through streamlined communication and direct access to information. This centralised platform provides a single hub for all essential school-to-home communication.Families will gain access to the SJS Portal at the start of the academic year.
The SJS Portal App is used for the following purposes:
Receive personalised information relevant to the student's year group
School Life
Timetables Extracurricular Activities
All students start school at 8.20am, with the exception of the Pre-Prep classes, which start at 8.40 am. Please note, however, that there are different leaving times for different year groups, between 3.00pm and 4.00pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, students leave between 1.00pm and 2.00pm as the afternoon is reserved for staff professional learning. Details of the school timings for each year group can be found on the following page.
The Wider Life Programme offers diverse activities beyond academics to support holistic student development.
The 2026/27 programme will be published at the start of the academic year, and registration will open for all students through the SchoolsBuddy Platform. You will have the chance to meet the after school teachers during the New Families' Morning
Please take a moment to review our 2025/26 Wider Life Programme (WLP) to see a selection of the after-school clubs and activities that have been previously available.
Years 3 to 5 and 2º to 4º Anos
Years 1 & 2 and 1º Ano
Years 6 to 13 and 2º & 3º Ciclos
School Life
Instrumental Tuition
The Instrumental Tuition Programme allows students to take their musical journey beyond the classroom through personalised one-on-one or group lessons across a wide range of instruments. Guided by our team of professional musicians, students not only develop their technique but also build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love for music.
Contact music@stjulians.com for more information.
Uniform
Uniforms will be available for purchase from August 3 through a new uniform website which will be shared with parents in due course.
A second-hand uniform shop, which is run by our Parents Association, is also available on our campus. Our Lost and Found area is located near the West Gate and is managed by the Parents Association. Parents can access this area with the assistance of our security team.
Transportation
We operate a door-to-door bus service for the main metropolitan areas of Cascais and Lisbon. For more information please consult our website. For enrolment, please complete this form.
Food
Lunch Arrangements Lunch Offer
Students can have school lunches or bring a packed lunch from home. Please note that there is no kitchen service available to heat up food from home.
There are two options for school lunches:
Reserve and pre-pay lunch termly, for a permanent pass to the school’s dining venues; parents should contact the accounts@stjulians.com
Choose a pay-as-you-go
lunch plan. In this case, parents will need to charge (top-up) the student’s ID cards and pay for each meal individually
The Student ID cards can be charged either online (instructions will be shared in due course) or at the school Finance office 1 2
Both dining halls offer a self-service lunch. The menu varies every week and is published on the SJS Portal App. The Soft Rock Café serves a selection of hot and cold items.
Dietar y Restrictions
All food venues have vegetarian options. Lactose-free and gluten-free foods are also offered and labelled at the buffet area for students to identify on selection.
Parents should provide the school with information about any dietary restrictions children may have through the medical information form on the SJS Portal App.
School Life
Snacks
Pupils in Pre-Prep do not need to bring any snacks to school, as both morning and afternoon snacks are provided. In the Prep School, a healthy morning snack is provided by the school. However, students may bring a morning and/or afternoon snack from home if they wish.
We encourage parents to send an afternoon snack, particularly for students who attend after-school activities.
ID Cards
Student ID Cards will be issued to all new students.
The school operates an ID card system, colour coded for different types of access:
They are used for:
Access to school:
Please ensure that any food your child may bring from home is nut free as we have students with severe allergies.
In Secondary, students can purchase snacks from the Soft Rock Café during morning break and after school.
Parent Café, Terrace .
Our Parent Café on the terrace is open every morning from 8.00 to 9.00am and is available to all parents.
Students and staff
Green: Orange: Families
Yellow: Visitors
Purple: Wider Life Programme staff
Mandatory for students from Year 6/5º Ano to Year 13
Meals:
Mandatory for all students in Year 2/1º Ano and up (below Year 6/5º Ano, cards will be kept at school)
Printing: For Secondary-aged students
Family ID Cards
All adults entering the campus must carry a visible ID card, at all times. Family members will be issued a Family ID card.
School Life
Primary
Primary pupils are provided with all necessary stationery, including a reading record for students from
Reception through to Year 6/5º Ano. They also receive a house water bottle, a house t-shirt, and a book bag when they join St. Julian’s.
New pupils will receive an ID card on New Families Morning which will remain in their classrooms except for Year 6/5º ano who will take them home. ID cards are used as a payment method for lunch.
The school will also provide access to an iPad which remains in the classrooms.
What to Bring on the First Day
On the first day of school your child will receive a hard copy of their timetable and should bring: a hat, sunscreen a healthy after school snack and a lunch bag (for packed lunch).
Secondary
On the first day of school, students will have access to their timetable through the Student Portal and should bring: a backpack, a pencil case, and a lunch bag (for packed lunch).
New students will receive an ID card on New Families Morning which they are required to bring to school on a daily basis. ID cards are used as a payment method for food, printing facilities and access to the school.
Students in Year 10/9º Ano, Year 11 to 13 are supported through our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. They are expected to bring their own device to school on a daily basis.
More information on device requirements can be found here.
School Life Settling In & Community
Drop-off and Pick-up
Main Gate
The Main Gate is the main entry and exit point for the Secondary students. It is open from 7.45am and is monitored by Security throughout the day.
West Gate
The West Gate is the entry and exit point for the Primary pupils. It is open between 7.45 and 8.30am and 3.00 and 6.00pm and is monitored by Security throughout the day.
Drop-Off
We have a morning Drop-off system in the car park for our Primary section pupils, from Nursery through to Year 5, and from 1º to 4º ano.
Pick-Up
Parents are welcome to pick up Primary children of all year groups inside the school grounds through the West Gate at the end of the school day and before the start of clubs and activities as part of the Wider Life Programme.
Supervision for younger siblings is provided for those waiting for older siblings to finish their school day.
Parents’ Association ( PA)
Membership of the PA (Parents’ Association) is offered to all parents. The PA’s role is to support parents by liaising with the school’s leadership teams.
If you would like to be involved with the Parents’ Association, please get in touch via e-mail at: pa@stjulians.com
Family Buddy Programme
For the past few years now we have linked current families with new families arriving to St. Julian's. This means new families can already make connections and can ask any questions about the school or moving to and living in Portugal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions Office: admissions@stjulians.com.
Our Neighbourhood
Location:
Carcavelos is a coastal town located in the Lisbon District. It’s known for its proximity to Lisbon and beautiful beaches, located 650m from our school.
Transpor tation:
Carcavelos has good transport links, including trains and buses, making it easy to commute to nearby areas like Lisbon or Cascais. You will find the Carcavelos train station at a distance of 600m from our Main Gate.
Amenities:
In the vicinity, you will find supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and recreational areas.