Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Evento Megas Escolares 2026 reuniu alunos de 20 escolas dos Açores
Evento Megas Escolares 2026 reuniu alunos de 20 escolas dos Açores
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Sofia Ribeiro presents guidelines to schools for reducing early dropout rates in education and training
Sofia Ribeiro presents guidelines to schools for reducing early dropout rates in education and training
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Sofia Ribeiro guarantees "honest and proximity policy" with Azorean clubs
Sofia Ribeiro guarantees "honest and proximity policy" with Azorean clubs
February 28, 2026
Evento Megas Escolares 2026 reuniu alunos de 20 escolas dos Açores
February 27, 2026
Sofia Ribeiro presents guidelines to schools for reducing early dropout rates in education and training
February 25, 2026
Sofia Ribeiro guarantees "honest and proximity policy" with Azorean clubs
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Nota de Imprensa
February 28, 2026
Evento Megas Escolares 2026 reuniu alunos de 20 escolas dos Açores
A Fase Regional dos Megas Escolares 2025/2026 realizou-se recentemente, na Pista de Atletismo do Complexo Desportivo João Paulo II, em Angra do Heroísmo, juntando alunos e docentes provenientes de seis das nove ilhas do arquipélago, num dos maiores eventos do atletismo escolar açoriano. Esta fase reuniu 92 alunos e 17 professores acompanhantes, provenientes de 20 escolas da Região Autónoma dos Açores, nos escalões de Infantis A, Infantis B e Iniciados. As provas incluíram as disciplinas de Mega Sprinter, Mega Salto e Lançamento do Vórtex, constituindo uma oportunidade para os jovens desenvolverem capacidades motoras fundamentais, vivenciarem o espírito competitivo saudável e experienciar valores como a superação pessoal, a inclusão, o respeito e o ‘fair play’. A atividade de lançamento do Vórtex decorreu em regime demonstrativo, promovendo o contacto dos participantes com diferentes vertentes do atletismo. O evento foi organizado pela Direção Regional da Educação e Administração Educativa, através do Núcleo de Saúde e Desporto Escolar, em articulação com a Direção Regional do Desporto, através do Serviço de Desporto da Ilha Terceira, contando com o apoio da Associação de Atletismo da Ilha Terceira, da Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo, da Câmara Municipal da Praia da Vitória e da Junta de Freguesia de São Bento. Os Megas Escolares constituem uma iniciativa de grande relevância para o Desporto Escolar Açores, promovendo hábitos de vida saudáveis e reforçando a participação dos jovens numa prática desportiva estruturada, formativa e inclusiva.
February 28, 2026
Evento Megas Escolares 2026 reuniu alunos de 20 escolas dos Açores
A Fase Regional dos Megas Escolares 2025/2026 realizou-se recentemente, na Pista de Atletismo do Complexo Desportivo João Paulo II, em Angra do Heroísmo, juntando alunos e docentes provenientes de seis das nove ilhas do arquipélago, num dos maiores eventos do atletismo escolar açoriano. Esta fase reuniu 92 alunos e 17 professores acompanhantes, provenientes de 20 escolas da Região Autónoma dos Açores, nos escalões de Infantis A, Infantis B e Iniciados. As provas incluíram as disciplinas de Mega Sprinter, Mega Salto e Lançamento do Vórtex, constituindo uma oportunidade para os jovens desenvolverem capacidades motoras fundamentais, vivenciarem o espírito competitivo saudável e experienciar valores como a superação pessoal, a inclusão, o respeito e o ‘fair play’. A atividade de lançamento do Vórtex decorreu em regime demonstrativo, promovendo o contacto dos participantes com diferentes vertentes do atletismo. O evento foi organizado pela Direção Regional da Educação e Administração Educativa, através do Núcleo de Saúde e Desporto Escolar, em articulação com a Direção Regional do Desporto, através do Serviço de Desporto da Ilha Terceira, contando com o apoio da Associação de Atletismo da Ilha Terceira, da Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo, da Câmara Municipal da Praia da Vitória e da Junta de Freguesia de São Bento. Os Megas Escolares constituem uma iniciativa de grande relevância para o Desporto Escolar Açores, promovendo hábitos de vida saudáveis e reforçando a participação dos jovens numa prática desportiva estruturada, formativa e inclusiva.
Nota de Imprensa
February 27, 2026
Sofia Ribeiro presents guidelines to schools for reducing early dropout rates in education and training
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, presented guidelines to regional schools for integrating the plan to tackle early dropout from education and training, as part of the strategy to promote the success of Azorean students. “The idea is to create an effective plan based on the Azores Education Strategy 2030 and the specific plans of each school, taking into account local and individual circumstances, without, however, adding more bureaucracy to the system,” she stressed. The plan was analysed on Thursday, February 26, at the Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, during a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the Regional Education System, which brought together the presidents of school boards, representatives of the teaching staff and non-teaching staff unions, as well as representatives of parents' and guardians' associations. This body had already approved a three-phase pyramid structure for the plan, and the guidelines "that should be integrated into its implementation" have now been presented. The Secretary for Education explained that the first phase includes "a universal approach to promoting success"; the second phase "focuses on intervention, aimed at high-risk groups’; and the final phase involves "an individual approach, aimed at young people in dropout situations." “The intervention requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving different Regional Government departments, as well as local authorities,” concluded Sofia Ribeiro.
February 27, 2026
Sofia Ribeiro presents guidelines to schools for reducing early dropout rates in education and training
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, presented guidelines to regional schools for integrating the plan to tackle early dropout from education and training, as part of the strategy to promote the success of Azorean students. “The idea is to create an effective plan based on the Azores Education Strategy 2030 and the specific plans of each school, taking into account local and individual circumstances, without, however, adding more bureaucracy to the system,” she stressed. The plan was analysed on Thursday, February 26, at the Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, during a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the Regional Education System, which brought together the presidents of school boards, representatives of the teaching staff and non-teaching staff unions, as well as representatives of parents' and guardians' associations. This body had already approved a three-phase pyramid structure for the plan, and the guidelines "that should be integrated into its implementation" have now been presented. The Secretary for Education explained that the first phase includes "a universal approach to promoting success"; the second phase "focuses on intervention, aimed at high-risk groups’; and the final phase involves "an individual approach, aimed at young people in dropout situations." “The intervention requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving different Regional Government departments, as well as local authorities,” concluded Sofia Ribeiro.