On Friday, 28th March 2025, Aspire International School will open its gates for a day of fun, creativity, and togetherness at our Spring Fair! From music and performances to colourful hats and community spirit, we’re excited to invite families, friends, and local partners to celebrate this special day with us.
📍 Venue: Aspire International School
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 16:30
Whether you’re coming for the live entertainment, the Spring Hat Competition, or just to enjoy the amazing atmosphere, this year’s fair is bursting with exciting things to see and do!
Spring Hat Competition
🎩 Fun Hat-Making Ideas for Kids & Families: Not made your hat? Visit the site below for ideas!.
• Spring Hat Crafts for Children – Red Ted Art:
🔗 https://www.redtedart.com/easter-bonnets-easter-hats-for-kids/
🕛 12:00 – 13:15 | Fair Opens & Stalls Begin
• Official Opening of the Spring Fair
• Visitors can explore a wide variety of fun stalls run by students, staff and supporters
• Spring Hat Competition Registration – Sign in at the dedicated table and leave a donation to join!
🎤 13:15 – 13:30 | Opening Performances & Welcome
• Aspire students perform “Heal the World” 🌍
• Welcome speech by Micaela Graça, Strategic Director
🎶 13:30 – 14:00 | Live Fado Performance
Experience the soulful sound of traditional Portuguese music with:
🎤 Singer: Isa Brito
🎸 Portuguese Guitar: Ricardo Martins
🎼 Viola de Fado: Ricardo Silva
🎶 About Fado Music (Cultural Insight):
• What is Fado? – Visit Portugal:
🔗 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/fado-music-world-heritage
🎩 14:00 – 14:30 | Primary Spring Hats Competition
Each primary class showcases their creative spring hats, modelled by their own teachers!
🎵 14:30 – 15:30 | Live Pop Music with Isabella Robinson
Sing along as Isabella Robinson brings a collection of well-loved pop favourites to the stage!
🎩 15:30 – 16:00 | Second Round of Spring Hat Competition
More colourful and imaginative hats take the spotlight!
🏆 16:15 – 16:30 | Competition Results & Fair Closure
• Winners of the Spring Hat Competition announced
• Official closure of the Spring Fair
🎧 16:30 | DJ Set by DJ Varela from Mudaki
We end the day with a celebration on the lawn, courtesy of DJ Varela from Mudaki, spinning uplifting tunes to close the fair in style!
💚 A Community Celebration with a Purpose
🎧 DJ Varela & Mudaki (Community Partner):
• Mudaki – Associação Talentos Unidos Facebook Page:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/projetomudaki
This year’s fair is more than just a day of fun—it’s a chance to come together, celebrate Spring, support our students, and raise funds for local causes and tree-planting initiatives in Almancil. 🌳
We look forward to welcoming you to a day full of laughter, learning, music, and creativity.
📸 Don’t forget to wear your Spring Hat and tag us in your photos!
Authors: Micaela Graça & Mark McLoughlin
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