middle schools in Palmela

Middle School in Palmela, Setúbal

From 11 to 14 years old

The Middle School at St. Peter’s

At our Middle School in Palmela, Setúbal, students are challenged to work with increased autonomy as they transition to a context that develops pedagogical rigour. Middle School provides continuity to the work done in the previous years by taking on a very humanistic approach. Students are introduced into new working groups and become extremely capable across subjects. They build new relational experiences with their peers and the pedagogical team, and work in a cohesive, kind and committed manner.

St. Peter’s follows guidelines issued by the Portuguese Ministry of Education and teaches the official curricula in each subject. However, it assumes a differentiated curriculum structure, introducing several subjects that enrich the Middle School curriculum and, consequently, the school’s educational project.

Students are encouraged to work autonomously, following a syllabus that has been adapted to a context of greater academic precision. Learners are challenged to take a proactive and critical role in the teaching-learning process which emphasizes his/her contribution, through responsibility and freedom towards value and growth.

Why Choose Our Middle School in Setúbal?

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WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT ST. PETER’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Pedro Mata

Head of Junior & Middle School

Middle School takes on a humanistic approach, in which our students are welcomed with open arms and cared for by a united, caring, dedicated and extremely professional teaching team. With a differentiated curriculum centered on the child and his/her expectations, we provide extremely enriching experiences, in which the student is challenged to take an active and critical role in their learning process.

In our middle school curricular plan, students are encouraged to work in groups and to communicate in several languages, taking on a collaborative attitude where pedagogical strategies are designed to meet their educational needs and their individual profile.

The English language continues to have a very significant role throughout these teaching levels, during which our students are able to successfully complete an international certification with the University of Cambridge. With the school’s Ethos based on reciprocal kindness and respect, sports, arts and the specific knowledge of different subject areas are a constant presence in a context which is in permanent adaptation to current academic models. The dynamic contexts and the differentiated approach adopted in the classroom, the extra support lessons and reinforcement of contents, as well as sessions which develop skills and study techniques, contribute to the acquisition of progressively more elaborated competencies. This approach helps us to become one of the best middle schools in Portugal.

The Vocational Guidance sessions, developed during Year 9, offer relevant information regarding the student’s functional and aptitude profile, supporting the him/her at the moment of their vocational choice.

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Middle School Programme

The Middle School curriculum offers an increased degree of complexity in the contents and topics covered. Intellectual and relational challenges also increase, providing students with an experience of diversified activities that are extremely enriching from an educational point of view.

The streaming methodology integrates our students into groups that allow them to optimise their progression in language learning according to their level of linguistic proficiency. Streaming does not mean identifying and grouping students according to their cognitive ability. It is about grouping students with similar language needs in order to enhance their learning capabilities.

In order to achieve the best outcomes, students with different levels of language competence consequently have their learning requirements met. This approach also ensures faster and more consistent progression in language skills. Our Middle School programme is taught in classes that offer a homogeneous level of tuition so that children gain access to valuable opportunities to progress in their learning.

In practical terms, Middle School teachers may focus on a number of factors to address the specific needs of the class, such as: the essential learning for each level; the complexity of the language used in classroom instruction and the various materials to be used; the appropriateness of the language level of the materials used in the classroom; the way in which feedback is given to students on their progress; criteria and assessment tools specifically designed to reflect students’ progress in their learning, according to international language framework.

 

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Middle School Teachers

Form teachers and educational teams foster consistent and thorough work using differentiated teaching methods, striving for success while treating each student as a unique and independent being. We are an interdependent team committed to a multi-subject approach. Our mission is to improve the quality of teaching and overall success.

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English Language Curriculum

The English language has a very significant part in this teaching value, as its role assumes an extensive curriculum. The work started in Junior School continues, oral and written communication is stimulated, with the aim of providing students with the specific skills for fluent and effective communication. At the end of each school year, students are able to successfully take the University of Cambridge international certification exams, with the F.C.E. exam (First Certificate in English), typically taken in Grade 9.

Middle School Activities

Students are fully prepared for secondary education with: a dynamic classroom setting; reinforcement of subject matter; sessions that promote study methods, and learning techniques. At this stage, each element of education contributes to the progressive acquisition of consolidated skills.

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Group Work

Group work and communication in several languages continue to be worked on, in turn encouraging a collaborative attitude, where the ability to solve problems, critical spirit, divergent and analytical thinking and digital literacy continue to be part of the strategies that support learning and inclusion.

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Culture & Heritage

Due to its multicultural school ethos, good relational habits, sports, arts and the specific knowledge of the various subject areas are a constantly present in a context of permanent adaptation to current pedagogical models, and without ever losing our deep attachment to culture and classical studies.

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Literature & Performance

In Middle School, English Literature and Performance is a fundamental area of study, not only in the linguistic sense, but also as a means of experiencing Anglo-Saxon culture. For this purpose, students study the great classics of English Literature while also enjoying the work of contemporary writers. They analyse characters, carry out discussions and stage representations to give way to artistic expression of a humanistic nature.

Middle School Programme Evaluation

The Middle school internal assessment focuses on the national curricula, according to the specific criteria of each subject. Assessment is an important component and regulator of the educational process which enables the continuous collection of information which, once analysed, supports appropriate decisions to further the improvement of the quality of learning.

The criteria for assessment is the responsibility of the curricular department, according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education. At the beginning of each school year, curriculum assessment guidelines are given to the educational community in line with current regulation. Assessment results help to reorient the teaching-learning process, if neccessary, and classifiy students into streams.

Internal Assessment Process

Assessment Grades

External Assessment

Additional Services for Middle School Students

Student Guidance

The School Guidance and Professional Counselling, conducted during the 9th grade, offer relevant information regarding the student’s functional and skills profile, thus supporting the student, at the time of his / her subjects/course choice.

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