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Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Santa Maria hosts third edition of CanSat Junior Azores
Santa Maria hosts third edition of CanSat Junior Azores
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
School to start in the Azores on September 15
School to start in the Azores on September 15
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Azores place 161 more hired teachers on staff
Azores place 161 more hired teachers on staff
June 3, 2025
Santa Maria hosts third edition of CanSat Junior Azores
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
May 12, 2025
Azores place 161 more hired teachers on staff
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Nota de Imprensa
June 3, 2025
Santa Maria hosts third edition of CanSat Junior Azores
On May 30 and 31, the island of Santa Maria hosted the third edition of CanSat Junior Azores, an educational initiative involving 15 teams of 78 students and 15 teachers, representing the nine islands of the archipelago. The event was marked by science, innovation and team spirit. With a view to motivating young people towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas, CanSat Júnior challenged basic education school students to build functional microsatellites - the so-called CanSats - simulating a miniature space mission, from launch to data collection and analysis. This edition was a true example of regional inclusion and diversity, with teams from all islands of the archipelago actively participating in this initiative that promotes interest in space technologies and applied sciences. At the end of the competition, the three best teams were distinguished: 1st place: R0cket Fus10n, from Madalena do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School 2nd place: ESAQ-AIR, from Antero de Quental Secondary School (São Miguel) 3rd place: WhalAIR-SAT, from Lajes do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School The third edition of CanSat Junior has once again established itself as a benchmark initiative for promoting scientific and technological skills among young Azoreans, stimulating curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving - essential skills for the challenges of the future. Cansat Junior Azores is organised by the Azorean Government in partnership with the Portuguese delegation of the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Portugal), Ciência Viva - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, and the Portuguese Space Agency - Portugal Space. It has the support of the Municipality of Vila do Porto, LeoLabs, EDA, ANACOM, Mirpuri Foundation, OASA, RAEGE-Az, Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, Santa Maria Museum, Santo Espírito Parish Council and NAV Portugal.
June 3, 2025
Santa Maria hosts third edition of CanSat Junior Azores
On May 30 and 31, the island of Santa Maria hosted the third edition of CanSat Junior Azores, an educational initiative involving 15 teams of 78 students and 15 teachers, representing the nine islands of the archipelago. The event was marked by science, innovation and team spirit. With a view to motivating young people towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas, CanSat Júnior challenged basic education school students to build functional microsatellites - the so-called CanSats - simulating a miniature space mission, from launch to data collection and analysis. This edition was a true example of regional inclusion and diversity, with teams from all islands of the archipelago actively participating in this initiative that promotes interest in space technologies and applied sciences. At the end of the competition, the three best teams were distinguished: 1st place: R0cket Fus10n, from Madalena do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School 2nd place: ESAQ-AIR, from Antero de Quental Secondary School (São Miguel) 3rd place: WhalAIR-SAT, from Lajes do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School The third edition of CanSat Junior has once again established itself as a benchmark initiative for promoting scientific and technological skills among young Azoreans, stimulating curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving - essential skills for the challenges of the future. Cansat Junior Azores is organised by the Azorean Government in partnership with the Portuguese delegation of the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Portugal), Ciência Viva - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, and the Portuguese Space Agency - Portugal Space. It has the support of the Municipality of Vila do Porto, LeoLabs, EDA, ANACOM, Mirpuri Foundation, OASA, RAEGE-Az, Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, Santa Maria Museum, Santo Espírito Parish Council and NAV Portugal.
Nota de Imprensa
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
The 2025/2026 school year in the Azores is scheduled to begin on September 15; however, schools have the autonomy to start classes as early as September 11, complying with the legally required number of school days. The calendar was debated and unanimously approved today by the Education System Coordinating Council, which brings together the presidents of the boards of all schools throughout the Region. The first term ends on December 19, for the Christmas break. Classes resume on January 5 and end on March 27, for the Easter break. The school year resumes on April 13 and ends on June 26, depending on the level of education and final assessment tests. The Carnival break will take place from February 16 to 18. The school calendar for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years was also voted on at the meeting. These years will be scheduled to begin on September 14, each year.
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
The 2025/2026 school year in the Azores is scheduled to begin on September 15; however, schools have the autonomy to start classes as early as September 11, complying with the legally required number of school days. The calendar was debated and unanimously approved today by the Education System Coordinating Council, which brings together the presidents of the boards of all schools throughout the Region. The first term ends on December 19, for the Christmas break. Classes resume on January 5 and end on March 27, for the Easter break. The school year resumes on April 13 and ends on June 26, depending on the level of education and final assessment tests. The Carnival break will take place from February 16 to 18. The school calendar for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years was also voted on at the meeting. These years will be scheduled to begin on September 14, each year.