Dear Aspire Families & Friends,

We regret to announce that this Friday’s Spring Fair has been postponed due to the wet and muddy conditions. Even if the sun shines over the next few days, the ground simply won’t dry out enough for us to enjoy the event properly.

But don’t worry—we have good news! 🎉

🌟 New Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025

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🌞 Better weather ahead! The forecast is looking bright, and we’re confident that rescheduling will allow everyone to enjoy a fun-filled, dry, and exciting Spring Fair.

🌷 Spring Fair 2025 – A Celebration of Nature & Community

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The Aspire Spring Fair is more than just a school event—it’s a celebration of nature, togetherness, and giving back to the community. This year, we are fundraising to plant and maintain trees in Almancil, in partnership with the Almancil Parish. They will help decide where, when, and which trees will be planted, ensuring this initiative has a lasting environmental impact. 🌳💚

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Alongside this, we continue to support Mudaki, reinforcing our school’s commitment to local causes.

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🎉 What’s in Store for the Spring Fair?

🍕 Delicious Food & Refreshments

✅ Hot dogs & pizzas provided by Talentos Unidos (TU)

✅ Additional food and drink stalls (Interested in contributing? Let us know!)

🎭 Fun Stalls & Games

✅ Years 7-10: Hosting exciting fundraising activity stalls

✅ Years 12 & 13: Special stalls to fundraise for their prom 🎓✨

🎶 Live Music & Performances

✅ Mudaki & Talentos Unidos (TU) will bring live music, dance, and entertainment 🎤💃

✅ AIS students will showcase their incredible talents on stage!

🎩 Spring Hat Competition – Get Creative!

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Encouraging everyone to wear a Spring-themed hat! If you participate, you’ll be in with a chance to win prizes! 🏆

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🏅 Judges from:

✔️ Mudaki

✔️ Talentos Unidos (TU)

✔️ Aspire International School (AIS)

✔️ Junta de Freguesia de Almancil

🎤 Karaoke Grand Finale!

Back by popular demand—the legendary Sixth Form student group from the Multicultural Fair! 🎶 Expect high energy, fun, and a performance to remember! 😂

🌱 Tree Fundraiser & Awareness

Every donation will go towards planting and maintaining trees in the local community. 🌳

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Day of Family, Fun & Community Spirit!

Enjoy a beautiful outdoor event while connecting with friends, families, and the wider Aspire community!

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💡 How Can You Help?

We need your support to make this event truly special! 🌸💪

✅ 🔊 Sound & Stage Team – Help with microphones, music setup, and performance management

✅ 🎨 Decoration Team – Let’s make the Spring theme come alive! 🌷

✅ 💪 Set-Up Volunteers – Assist with arranging tables, chairs, and stalls

✅ 🍃 Food & Drinks Stalls – If you’d like to donate or run a food stall, let us know!

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📢 Stay Updated!

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We’ll continue sharing updates through school communications as we finalize details with our partners and sponsors.

📩 Spring Hat Competition – Parent Letter

Families will receive a letter so children can start their creative hat-making projects at home! 🎩🎨

🌿 Why Does This Matter?

🌱 Teaching Environmental Responsibility – Students learn the importance of nature and sustainability.

🌍 Building Community – Bringing families, students, and local organisations together.

🎉 Creating Lasting Memories – These events become cherished experiences for our learners.

📩 Want to Get Involved?

If you’d like to volunteer or contribute, please drop us a message or speak with a teacher! Let’s work together to make this an incredible and meaningful event for our school and community! 💚🌷

🚀 We can’t wait to celebrate with you on March 28th! 😊🎉 In the meantime here are some links to follow fo ideas and information.

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🌿 Environmental & Tree Planting Initiatives:

🌳 Dia da Árvore (Portugal’s Tree Day) - History & Importance:

🔗 https://www.wdl.org/en/item/11612/

🌍 How Tree Planting Helps the Environment (The Arbor Day Foundation):

🔗 https://www.arborday.org/trees/treefacts/

🍃 Why Planting Trees Matters (WWF):

🔗 https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/why-we-need-to-plant-more-trees

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🎭 Carnival & Portuguese Culture:

🎭 The History of Carnaval in Portugal:

🔗 https://www.portugalist.com/carnival-portugal/

📖 Traditional Portuguese Festivals & Community Events:

🔗 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/sobre-portugal/festivals

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🎶 Fun & Educational Links for Kids & Families:

📚 Spring-Themed Crafts & Activities for Kids (National Geographic Kids):

🔗 https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/activities/

🎶 Spring Songs & Rhymes for Children:

🔗 https://www.songsforteaching.com/seasonsweather/spring.htm

🎨 DIY Hat Ideas for the Spring Hat Competition:

🔗 https://www.redtedart.com/easter-bonnets-easter-hats-for-kids/

These links add credibility, engagement, and extra value to your blog post while reinforcing the themes of community, sustainability, culture, and fun! 😊🌿🌸

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Authors- Micaela Graça & Mark McLoughlin