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Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Regional Government prepares academic support for high-performance athletes
Regional Government prepares academic support for high-performance athletes
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Sofia Ribeiro states that investment in culture must yield returns for the community
Sofia Ribeiro states that investment in culture must yield returns for the community
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
October 20, 2025
Regional Government prepares academic support for high-performance athletes
October 19, 2025
Sofia Ribeiro states that investment in culture must yield returns for the community
October 17, 2025
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
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Nota de Imprensa
October 20, 2025
Regional Government prepares academic support for high-performance athletes
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, wants schools to provide better follow-up for student athletes, young regional talents or high-performance athletes, so as to mitigate "conflicting situations between education and competitions." The government official spoke in Ponta Delgada at a meeting that brought together regional school boards, teachers accompanying athletes and the coordinators of the monitoring and inclusive education support teams, as part of the Secretary of State for Sport's visit to the Azores. The government official responsible for Education and Sport stated that the inclusive education model implemented in the Region integrates students "who stand out for their excellence." "It does not focus only on students with learning difficulties. It is also focused on all those who need to make adjustments to their education, such as high-performance athletes, given the demands of training and competition, which involve long periods of absence from school activities and even from the archipelago," she pointed out. Each athlete in these circumstances has been assigned a tutor who "ensures coordination between the class council, other school structures and the athlete's club," adapting "schedules, curricula, teaching and assessment periods." According to the Regional Secretary, the need to present the initiative arose from an assessment carried out by the Azorean Council for High Performance Sport (CADAR), which determined the importance of “increasing the level of follow-up provided to athletes, both by schools and clubs.” During the meeting, the Secretary of State for Sport presented the High Performance Support Unit in Schools (UAARE), developed under the National Government, explaining what is being done across Mainland Portugal. The Regional Secretary stated that the Region is already working with the National Government to integrate the Azores into this network. "This coordination between regional schools and the UAARE Network is crucial for sharing good practices and the multi-level monitoring of displaced athletes, increasing academic and sporting success," highlighted Sofia Ribeiro.
October 20, 2025
Regional Government prepares academic support for high-performance athletes
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, wants schools to provide better follow-up for student athletes, young regional talents or high-performance athletes, so as to mitigate "conflicting situations between education and competitions." The government official spoke in Ponta Delgada at a meeting that brought together regional school boards, teachers accompanying athletes and the coordinators of the monitoring and inclusive education support teams, as part of the Secretary of State for Sport's visit to the Azores. The government official responsible for Education and Sport stated that the inclusive education model implemented in the Region integrates students "who stand out for their excellence." "It does not focus only on students with learning difficulties. It is also focused on all those who need to make adjustments to their education, such as high-performance athletes, given the demands of training and competition, which involve long periods of absence from school activities and even from the archipelago," she pointed out. Each athlete in these circumstances has been assigned a tutor who "ensures coordination between the class council, other school structures and the athlete's club," adapting "schedules, curricula, teaching and assessment periods." According to the Regional Secretary, the need to present the initiative arose from an assessment carried out by the Azorean Council for High Performance Sport (CADAR), which determined the importance of “increasing the level of follow-up provided to athletes, both by schools and clubs.” During the meeting, the Secretary of State for Sport presented the High Performance Support Unit in Schools (UAARE), developed under the National Government, explaining what is being done across Mainland Portugal. The Regional Secretary stated that the Region is already working with the National Government to integrate the Azores into this network. "This coordination between regional schools and the UAARE Network is crucial for sharing good practices and the multi-level monitoring of displaced athletes, increasing academic and sporting success," highlighted Sofia Ribeiro.
Nota de Imprensa
October 19, 2025
Sofia Ribeiro states that investment in culture must yield returns for the community
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, emphasised that support and investment in the cultural sector must "bring returns to the community" and cannot be solely focused on "promoting events "Rather than just investing in cultural events, we must focus on cultural dynamics that involve the community, promote intercommunication, and have a strong educational component, creating new audiences," she stressed. The government official spoke on Saturday at the signing ceremony of the financing protocol for Ponta Delgada 2026 – Portuguese Capital of Culture (PDL26) at the Luís de Camões Auditorium in Ponta Delgada. Sofia Ribeiro also stressed that investments in culture should prioritise "continuous dynamics, networking and not isolated work." According to the government official responsible for Education and Culture, it is necessary for students in the Region to have "knowledge of various cultural realities from an early age." In this regard, the Regional Government has placed ‘the focus of educational policies on elementary education, preschool education, and even daycare." "In changing the schedules of elementary school teachers, we have encouraged other professionals, such as physical education, visual arts, and music teachers, to include daily work with students in their programmes," she explained. Sofia Ribeiro recalled that arts education for elementary school students has been extended over the last two years to another two schools in the Region, namely on the island of São Jorge. "The focus on arts education has been a pillar of our Government's work, and I am certain that we will soon be able to reap the benefits of this, "she concluded.
October 19, 2025
Sofia Ribeiro states that investment in culture must yield returns for the community
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, emphasised that support and investment in the cultural sector must "bring returns to the community" and cannot be solely focused on "promoting events "Rather than just investing in cultural events, we must focus on cultural dynamics that involve the community, promote intercommunication, and have a strong educational component, creating new audiences," she stressed. The government official spoke on Saturday at the signing ceremony of the financing protocol for Ponta Delgada 2026 – Portuguese Capital of Culture (PDL26) at the Luís de Camões Auditorium in Ponta Delgada. Sofia Ribeiro also stressed that investments in culture should prioritise "continuous dynamics, networking and not isolated work." According to the government official responsible for Education and Culture, it is necessary for students in the Region to have "knowledge of various cultural realities from an early age." In this regard, the Regional Government has placed ‘the focus of educational policies on elementary education, preschool education, and even daycare." "In changing the schedules of elementary school teachers, we have encouraged other professionals, such as physical education, visual arts, and music teachers, to include daily work with students in their programmes," she explained. Sofia Ribeiro recalled that arts education for elementary school students has been extended over the last two years to another two schools in the Region, namely on the island of São Jorge. "The focus on arts education has been a pillar of our Government's work, and I am certain that we will soon be able to reap the benefits of this, "she concluded.