Registration For Portuguese School Opens
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda advised that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open.
A spokesperson said, “More information about the upcoming year can be found online at portugueseBDA.com. The registration form is on our website. Alternatively, you can navigate directly through to the form at https://forms.gle/2MUow3DLbjN9hLsa8.”
“The School is run as an afterschool programme, holding classes for primary-school aged students across 6 grade levels. The Portuguese School delivers its classes in accordance with the Quadro de Referência para o Ensino Português no Estrangeiro, which is the official framework for teaching Portuguese as a foreign language, sponsored by the Instituto Camões – the Government of Portugal institution which promotes the Portuguese language and culture worldwide.
“Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors who wish to support expanded access to Portuguese instruction, our minimum donation of has been temporarily lowered to $300 for the entire year.
“Our donors have also set aside some additional funding for a bursary programme for the parents of children who cannot afford instruction. This is to help us abide by the public benefit requirements under the Charities Act 2014. Please email us for more information on info@portugueseBDA.com.
“Payment will need to be made by Friday, 29 September 2023 to confirm your child’s attendance. Alternatively, you can split payment into two, with the first instalment of $150 by Friday, 29 September 2023, and the second by Friday, 12 January 2024.
“Classes are expected to start on Monday, 25 September 2023 and will be held in person at the Portuguese School classroom on the ground floor of the Vasco da Gama Club [51 Reid Street, Hamilton].
“Instruction will be given by our Portuguese Teacher, Ms Lidia Silva. She originally received her bachelor’s degree in Romance Language and Literature, specializing in Portuguese and French, from the University of Madeira. She then received her diploma in primary school education from the University of the Azores. She has experience teaching in her native Madeira, mainland Portugal and London, England.
“Finally, please note that as a registered charity [#385], we critically depend on the generous support of members of the public to keep our programme active. If you are interested in donating, you do so at any time via our BNTB Bank Account: number, 20006060707516100; name ‘Portuguese School of Bermuda’. Every little bit helps!
“If you have any questions about the School, our adult programme or making a contribution, feel free to get in touch with us at any time via info@portugueseBDA.com.”
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