Project Objectives

As part of the Erasmus+ project “Climate Action to Save the Future”, our students from grades 4–7 created beautiful Easter decorations during art lessons as part of upcycling workshops.

🟢 Introduction Between 20th and 24th April, we welcomed our partners from Poland, Croatia and Türkiye. During this second mobility, alongside teachers, we were also delighted to host four students from the participating countries, as well as students from the Portuguese School Grouping, who warmly welcomed, participated and interacted with their international peers. This mobility… Leia mais: 2nd Mobility – Portugal

As part of the Erasmus+ “Climate Action – Save the Future” project, we are excited to invite our students to take part in a week full of eco-friendly activities, fun, and learning! 🌍💚 📅What’s happening during Green Week? 🍀March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate with green-themed treats and activities! 🌱March 18 – “Eco Sprouts”… Leia mais: 🌿Green Week at Our School! 🌿

Before the winter break, the students of grades 5th and 6th reminded the school community aboutthe principles of environmentally friendly leisure. They prepared a set of eco-friendly guidelines,created a poster, and recorded a short video.

As part of our project, Polish students from grades 7th and 8th prepared Word Art projects focused onecology and recorded a short video about saving water in everyday household activities.

Two 8th grade classes visited the Salvation Army, an institution that supports people in situations of greater vulnerability. In this space, clothing — especially underwear and hygiene products — is essential to ensure dignity and well-being. With this goal in mind, teachers, students, and families joined forces and collected items they no longer needed, sharing… Leia mais: Solidarity Hand in Hand with Sustainability 

8th grade students brought their ideas to life by creating amazing models dedicated to the theme of Renewable Energy, as part of the Physics and Chemistry classes and the Zinkers Project. Zinkers is an educational project promoted by  Repsol Foundation that aims to raise awareness among young people about energy, sustainability, and responsible consumption. Through… Leia mais: Renewable Energy in Action!

Getting to know a territory is one of the best ways to develop geographically competent citizens, capable of observing and understanding space in an active and constructive way.With this purpose, students explored the Portuguese coastline using the My Maps application. Through this activity, they developed spatial awareness, digital skills, and a deeper understanding of the… Leia mais: Discovering the Coastline with My Maps

The 8th-grade students attended a lecture presented by CMVFX on composting.At Padre José Rota School, we want to get our hands in the soil and create a school garden. To do that, we need fertile soil and the solution is right here: in the organic waste from our kitchens.When food scraps are thrown into mixed… Leia mais: Composting in Padre José Rota

On 28 th January 2026 in Elementary School number 17 John Paul II in Chorzow, Poland, a specialdebate took place at our school as part of the Erasmus+ project “Climate Action – Save theFuture”!The event brought together staff from the Ecology Department of the Chorzów City Office, parents,and students, who jointly reflected on how to… Leia mais: Creating a future that is more friendly to our planet!

On 20 January, all Year 8 classes attended a talk delivered by the NGO Onewater in the library of Escola Básica Padre José Rota.The lecture aimed to introduce the organisation and its mission; to encourage reflection on the main issues affecting the oceans, namely marine pollution, plastic waste and climate change; to promote awareness of… Leia mais: Onewater

There are solutions to food waste! On January 13th, 2026, 9th grade students attended a talk about the work of Refood, led by one of the volunteers from the Vila Franca de Xira branch. Refood is a Portuguese non-profit organization that fights food waste by collecting superfluous food from restaurants, supermarkets, and other sources, and… Leia mais: Refood

On November 12th, we took part in the 1st Focus Group of the Climate Adaptation Lab, held at the headquarters of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. This initiative is part of the European project SMARTER – Systemic Transformation Towards Local and Regional Climate Resilience, founded by the European Union (Horizon Programme) and promoted by the Lisbon… Leia mais: Focus Group of the Climate Adaptation Lab

On November 17th, the 1st Blue Schools Meeting of the City Council of Vila Franca de Xira took place for the first time, as part of the celebrations of the National Sea Day. The auditorium of Escola Básica/Secundária D. Martinho Vaz de Castelo Branco welcomed students and teachers from the three school clusters that are… Leia mais: 1st Blue Schools Meeting of the City Council of Vila Franca de Xira

October 2025, the School Library of Escola Básica Padre José Rota turned green!We welcomed Academia Ponto Verde for an engaging awareness-raising activity called “Recycling Is Cool”, involving all 7th grade classes.Academia Ponto Verde is an educational initiative promoted by Ponto Verde Society that aims to raise awareness among students and the school community about recycling,… Leia mais: turned green

On October 16th, 4th grade students shared with the school community an educational display about the Food Wheel. Through this activity, students highlighted the importance of a healthy and balanced diet, which provides the nutrients needed for growth, learning, and overall well-being. A varied diet helps prevent diseases and promotes healthier lifestyles from an early… Leia mais: Food Wheel

Between October 6th and 10th, we hosted the LIFE Godwit Flyway project exhibition at the library of Escola Padre José Rota, with the participation of all classes from 1st to 9th grade. This initiative highlighted the importance of migratory birds and the conservation of biodiversity. The visit from the biologist was one of the most… Leia mais: Life godwit flyway

As part of the Erasmus+ project “Climate Action to Save the Future”,in September 2025students from grades 5 and 6 prepared creative posters focused on environmental protection.The posters present practical ideas on how to save water, how to sort and recycle waste, and howto take care of the environment we live in. Through their work, students… Leia mais: Environmental protection

Introduction Between 23rd and 25th September, teachers Maura Santos and Sandra Gaspar took part in an Erasmus+ mobility in Turkey, as part of the Climate Action to Save the Future project, together with partners from Croatia, Poland and Turkey, the host country. This initiative aimed to strengthen European cooperation, share good pedagogical practices, and enhance… Leia mais: 1st Mobility – Turkey