VIII Educational Conference: those in the audience did their part!
The morning of 8 June, a rainy Saturday, included in a long weekend, was intensely experienced by the 80 or so participants in the VIII EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DAYS of the Aver-o-Mar School Group, with the general theme “And you, can you/do you want to change the world?”.
The musical opening was provided by Miro Couto, whose voice wasn’t taken away by the early hours of the morning – quite the opposite!
In his opening speech, Carlos Gomes de Sá, in his capacity as director of the grouping, had the opportunity to pay tribute to Dr Luís Diamantino, vice-president of Póvoa de Varzim City Council, as the municipality has always supported the grouping, highlighting its permanent stance and support.
Thanks were also given to the Quantal company and the CCR Group (seven will be presented at a later date), who are regular partners in many of the school’s activities, as part of the social responsibility they promote.
The speech by Paulo Azevedo, the first speaker, left no one indifferent, with tears flowing, either from the story or from the sense of humour imposed on his contagious communication. The final hugs, the words exchanged, the confidences… these are memories that will linger with everyone present.
The snack was the responsibility of the Health Club, under the guidance of Prof Isabel Campos and with the support of AO Fátima Silva.
Also noteworthy was the logistical support of the Communication Club, while the Arts and Robotics Club and the CAA also collaborated in the production and customising of the souvenirs.
In the second panel, after the viewing of Professor Carlos Neto’s TEDEx, who was unable to attend for health reasons, the moderator Carla Peixoto Melo de Carvalho Vila do Conde City Council’s Councillor for Education, promoted a discussion on digital projects involving teacher training, with the director of PVVC Teachers Training Centre, Luis Fernandes, focusing on international projects, and Marco Bento spoke about the naturalisation of digital, contrasting it, with incisive notes of humour, with the demonisation of technology.
The session ended with a presentation of the 7 previous editions by Andreia Teixeira, a social worker at the school, and the morning was rounded off with an infectious performance by David Freitas, who, together with Marco Paulo, got everyone singing! For those who dared to take part, we’re sure the time wasn’t wasted – on the contrary!
Thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who collaborated, in the certainty that everyone was willing to do their bit!
