{"id":8726,"date":"2022-05-02T16:25:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novo.colegiodafonte.pt\/the-school\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:32:34","slug":"the-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/escola-avemaria.com\/en\/the-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;20px|60px|20px|60px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;120px||10px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;section title and headline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#282828&#8243; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#282828&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Bungee|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#282828&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9rem&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>About our School<\/h5>\n<h2>WE EDUCATE STUDENTS WHO ARE AUTONOMOUS, SUPPORTIVE AND COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Slider internas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||10px||false|false&#8221; background_color_tablet=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_enable_color_tablet=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; arrows_custom_color=&#8221;#F78F1E&#8221; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;#F78F1E&#8221; show_arrows_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; show_arrows_phone=&#8221;off&#8221; show_arrows_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#282828&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#282828&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3%||3%||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;3%|5%|3%|5%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide image=&#8221;https:\/\/escola-avemaria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eam-square-standard-a-escola-62713.jpg&#8221; admin_title=&#8221;Ambiente Familiar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"slider-headline\">What distinguishes us<\/h5>\n<h3 class=\"slider-title\">Familiar Environment<\/h3>\n<p>At Escola Ave Maria, we promote a welcoming and familiar environment, where from the first day each student feels happy, integrated and valued. We believe that school should be a place of trust, where every child feels that it is safe to learn, grow and develop their full potential. <\/p>\n<p>More than teaching, we build close relationships, valuing the spirit of unity between students, teachers and the entire educational community. We know each student, respect their individual journey and closely monitor their growth and academic development. <\/p>\n<p>The whole team shares a genuine commitment to the Pedagogical Project, assuming with responsibility and dedication the duty of guiding students on their academic and personal path, always aligned with the values that define us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=&#8221;https:\/\/escola-avemaria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eam-square-standard-a-escola-solid.jpg&#8221; admin_title=&#8221;Liga\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 Comunidade e Esp\u00edrito de Solidariedade&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"slider-headline\">What distinguishes us<\/h5>\n<h3 class=\"slider-title\">Community Connection and Spirit of Solidarity<\/h3>\n<p>We believe that education goes beyond the classroom. We maintain a strong connection with the community that surrounds us, creating cultural and solidarity partnerships that enrich the daily lives of our students and promote their social awareness. Always following the values that have guided us since the beginning of our history.  <\/p>\n<p>We are a school in constant movement, open to new challenges and projects, so that our students can explore different perspectives and realities. In addition to the internal projects we create, we also participate in competitions and seek recognition from competent authorities, ensuring rigor and excellence in everything we do. <\/p>\n<p>More than learning, we encourage our students to act. With a strong spirit of solidarity and cooperation, we actively engage in campaigns and volunteer actions, teaching the importance of helping those who are most in need. <\/p>\n<p>At Escola Ave Maria, we educate active, responsible citizens who are prepared to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=&#8221;https:\/\/escola-avemaria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eam-square-standard-a-escola_0002_95.jpg&#8221; admin_title=&#8221;Ensino de Qualidade S\u00e9rio e Exigente&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"slider-headline\">What distinguishes us<\/h5>\n<h3 class=\"slider-title\">Serious and Demanding Quality Education<\/h3>\n<p>At Escola Ave Maria, we believe that education should be a challenge and an inspiration. Therefore, we provide quality, serious and demanding teaching, which allows each student to develop all their skills and talents, building a strong, balanced and confident personality. <\/p>\n<p>More than transmitting knowledge, we seek to educate students with critical thinking and intellectual autonomy. We encourage reflection, analysis and questioning, helping them to understand the world in a conscious and informed way. <\/p>\n<p>Through dynamic and engaging teaching, we provide an environment where each student feels motivated to overcome challenges, grow academically and strengthen their personal identity. At Escola Ave Maria, knowledge prepares you for life. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=&#8221;https:\/\/escola-avemaria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eam-square-standard-a-escola-219821.jpg&#8221; admin_title=&#8221;Aprendizagem Individualizada&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"slider-headline\">What distinguishes us<\/h5>\n<h3 class=\"slider-title\">Individualised Learning<\/h3>\n<p>At Escola Ave Maria, we recognise that each child is unique and learns at their own pace. 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Through music, arts, dramatic expression and other creative areas, we encourage self-confidence and self-esteem, creating solid foundations to form active, confident citizens prepared for the future. <\/p>\n<p>Shaping a complete student goes beyond academic or artistic development. Therefore, we cultivate essential human virtues, such as sincerity, joy, generosity and sharing, a sense of justice, companionship, simplicity and perfection in work. <\/p>\n<p>We teach that true success lies not only in knowing, but also in knowing how to be and how to behave. 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