Prime School Estoril welcomes German and Romanian Schools
In February 2025 Prime School Estoril had the honour of welcoming students and teachers from Germany and Romania for a week of activities.
From February 17th to 21st, 2025, Prime School is delighted to host the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme, welcoming students and teachers from George Cosbuc National College (Romania) and Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Alsfeld (Germany). This initiative promotes intercultural dialogue, sustainability awareness, and collaborative learning, taking place across Sintra, Estoril, Mafra, Cascais, and Lisbon.
Over the course of five days, participants will explore Portugal's cultural and historical heritage through a variety of enriching activities. These include guided tours to iconic sites, hands-on sustainability workshops, school presentations, and interactive discussions on topics such as zero waste, human rights, and European citizenship. Outdoor experiences, including a visit to the Iberian Wolf Recovery Center and beach cleaning initiatives, further reinforce the programme's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Beyond academic and environmental themes, the exchange also provides space for cultural immersion, with special moments dedicated to music, storytelling, and social engagement. The programme aims to strengthen international connections and foster meaningful educational experiences.
Schedule
DAY 1: 17.02.2025 - Sintra
08:30 – 9:00 Welcome and introduction to the school managers and staff.
09:00 – 10:30 Take the school bus to Sintra with a Stop at Prime School Sintra - free
09:00 – 10:30 Visit Sintra National Palace at the centre of the old town - free
11:30 – 13:30 Walk - emblematic places in Sintra old town asVila Sassetti, Regaleira - free
11:30 – 13:30 Pic-Nic (lunch) - Prime School offer
13:30 – 15:00 Visit the Museu - Myths and Legends of Sintra – 3 euros per student, 4 per adult.
15:00 – 16.00Take the Bus to Prime School Sintra - free
15:00 – 16.00Take the Bus to Prime School Estoril - free
Only German students and teachers will participate
DAY 2: 18.02.2025 – Estoril (at School)
09:30 - 10.30 Welcome ceremony by our Executive Director – Francisco Saraiva
09:30 - 10.30 The presentation of our mascot, the Iberian Wolf.
09:30 - 10.30 Romenia School Presentations: - Zero Waste
- Human Rights
- Kahoot quizzes
10.30 – 11.00 Trip around the school.
11.00 – 12.30 Germany School Presentations: - Albert Schweitzer;
- Videos of the Cooking Show.
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch at school
13:30 – 16:30 Portugal Presentations: - Organic gardening
13:30 – 16:30 School gardening teaching strategies with Hydroponics - Practical activity
13:30 – 16:30 School compost production – Practival activity
13:30 – 16:30 School activity - Human rights and Game about European Union and Citizenship.
13:30 – 16:30 Net Zero Game
13:30 – 16:30 Flight simulator.
9:00 - 12:15 Visit the Iberian Wolf Recovery Center – CRLI, in Mafra, by rentade bus. 7.00 euros each
https://grupolobo.pt/12-centro-de-recuperacao-do-lobo-iberico
12:15 – 13:15 Pic – Nic Lunch at Pedra Amarela, (Sintra’s mountain) or at School.
13:30 – 15:00 Orientation activity at Pedra Amarela (Sintra’s mountain) - 2.30 euros each.
(if doesn ́t rain )
https://ambiente.cascais.pt/pt/espacos/parques-jardins/pedra-amarela-campo-base
Or Cresmina Dune Interpretation Center (Guincho, Cascais) – free
https://ambiente.cascais.pt/pt/espacos/outros-espacos/nucleo-interpretacao-da-duna-da-cresmina
DAY 4: 20.02.2025 - Cascais
9:00 - 10:30 Walking on the shoreline to Cascais.
11:45 - 12:15 Walking to Hell's Mouth + Marechal Carmona Park
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch at Hot Dogs Cascais – 8 euros
14:00 – 15:00 Cascais Village Interactive Museum – free
https://360.cascais.pt/pt/visitar/museu-da-vila
DAY 5: 21.02.2025 - Lisbon
09:00 - 12:15 Train to Belém, Lisbon09:00 - 12: 15 Walking trip in Lisbon - Belem Gardens, Belém Tour and Padrão dos Descobrimentos.
09:00 - 12:15 Museu dos Coches - Free
09:00 - 12:15 Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Free
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch at Belém MacDonalds
14:00 – 17:00Take the Metro to Rossio.
14:00 - 17:00 Walking tour from Rossio to Terreiro do Paço.
17:00 - 18:00 Take the Metro to Cais do Sodré and train to Cascais.
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner at Mercado de Cascais with Fado, traditional Portuguese music.
Prime School and Erasmus+ Exchange students and teachers featured in the News
We are proud to share that Prime School has been featured in the official Cascais news portal! Our students had the honor of being welcomed at Cascais Town Hall as part of the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme. Read the full article here on the Câmara de Cascais official website.
Fado Evening
To finish our week of cultural exchange, we celebrated with a special Fado Evening dedicated to our exchange visitors and Prime School's community.
Invitation
