Escola Bsica e Secundria da Calheta Escola Bsica e Secundria da Calheta is located on the south-western part of the island. This part of the island is very green and has a mean anual temperature of 20C. The municipality of Calheta is the biggest on the island (116km2).Calheta has a population of 11 870, and it is from this municipality that many people emigrated. The main activity in this area is agriculture (Banana, vine and sugar-cane plantations).

School history Our school began operating initially as a preparatory school in1972. These rented installations were situated in the village of Calheta.

In 1981 the new buildings were built where the school stands today. There are five buildings and a gymnasium. Today the school is composed of three cycles of education with a total of 952 students.

The school buildings are composed by the following:29 classrooms- 1 library5 computer rooms- 1 multimedia room3 biology laboratories- 1 conference room2 science laboratories - a mini snack bar4 art / technical classrooms- a canteen2 music rooms- teachers staff room / snack bar - school offices

Our school is situated in a rural area and most of the students come from families who are engaged in agriculture. The level of education of the parents is very low and many find it difficult to accompany their children in their school life.

Factors like big families, immigration and working in agriculture affects the students productivity. Many students have learning difficulties and need extra tuition, however they are very sociable and hardworking.

The school symbol Our school symbol is a Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).It is represented in the colour blue to symbolise the sky and the sea and the predominant colour of our area.

This bird of prey is commonly found hovering over the area surrounding the school and the cliffs overlooking the sea representing liberty, space and regional identity.

EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIESCLUBSSPORTARTPHOTOGRAPHYRADIOTHEATREENVIRONMENTHEALTH AND SAFETYSCIENCE AND COMPUTERSMUSICINDOOR SOCCERTABLE TENNISBASKETBALLBADMINGTONGYMNASTICSSWIMMINGSAILING

School timetable: 8:15 23:30

CompulsoryEducationThe Portuguese Educational SystemSecondary education 3 years (16-18years old)

CycleDurationAges1st cycle4 years7-10 yrs2nd cycle2 years11/12 yrs3rd cycle3 years13 15 yrs

ESCOLA BSICA E SECUNDRIA DA CALHETAAlternative Curricula 46 students 42 students

CycleNumber of students 2nd cycle254 3rd cycle251 Secondary school320 (day)39 (night) Teachers125 Staff56

Alternative Curricula

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16

15

17

13

12

Computers

Hotel maintenance

waiters

tourism

business management

bar and restaurant service

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Computers15

Hotel maintenance16

waiters15

tourism17

business management13

bar and restaurant service12

Choice Factors The professional training offered at school should be compatible with the potential areas of development within the municipality and the need for qualified manual labour. In Calheta there is a need for qualified peole in the following areas:The hotel and tourism industryTechnical areasConstruction and building trade

Partnerships

School opens itself tosurrounding community

Protocols

Professional training centre

Companies

Atlntico professional school

Responsibility of thePartner institutionsSchoolsresponsibility Guarantee the lecture of general/ socio-cultural / and scientific components

give academic qualification Guarantee the lecture of the technical, technological and practical components

Give professional qualification

Different educational offers - for whom ?Grade IIGrade III 2nd educational opportunity risk of leaving school lack of interestThe schools social objective : inclusive school diversified educational offer vocational option defined connection with the working worldThe schools social objective : diversify educational patterns

ESCOLA BSICA E SECUNDRIA DA CALHETAProfessional courses

2006/20072007/20082008/2009Grade II- Motor mechanicsSocial Services and Community Help- Barman/waitress Computers Hotel MaintenanceGrade III- Bar and restaurant ServiceBusiness Management- Tourism

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