From sixth to eighth grade, I felt the impact of isolation and remote learning. Studying from a distance was a huge challenge: understanding certain topics and staying focused wasn't easy, and the lack of face-to-face interactions with friends and teachers made this period even harder. But at the same time, it was a period that made me grow and develop a new way of studying. I learned to adapt and organize myself in ways I never thought I’d need to.

Now, I’m in high school, and I feel different—more prepared, with a clearer vision of where I want to go. Fundação Bradesco has always been a supportive and encouraging environment, even in the most challenging moments. The transition to high school has been full of new discoveries, more complex subjects, and a faster pace, but I’m confident that this solid foundation will help me face whatever comes next.

My goal is to complete my studies here, in the place where I’ve learned so much, faced challenges, and achieved victories. Finishing this journey at Fundação Bradesco means completing a cycle that began in sixth grade, went through the difficulties of the pandemic, and is now preparing me for a future full of possibilities.

During my primary schools years, I loved my friends and teachers and ended up becoming a reference point among the teachers because of my grades, I remember the day I got a 10 in all my grades in all my subjects, it was incredible!

At the beginning of my 6th and 7th year, the pandemic started and I started taking online classes. When the pandemic ended, I went back to school and it became my second home, I spent the whole day there and joined the band, I loved every moment there.

Finally I got to secondary school, here I learnt a lot, made new friends and unfortunately I left the band after 2 years there.

I'm currently at the end of my first year of secondary school and I hope that my last few years here will be as incredible as all 11 of them have been so far.

I started school in kindergarten in 2014, being my first school, in general, elementary school was very good, I made some friends, who currently don't talk much.

In elementary school 2, the COVID-19 pandemic happened, when we ended up spending two years in quarantine, attending online classes, only returning in the eighth year.

I'm finishing my first year of high school, this year had a lot of good and bad moments, but overall it was a great year.

28 - Maria Eliziany - 1° Série "A"

When I got to elementary school I learned a lot! The subjects and content became part of my life and I enjoyed discovering new things every day. But it wasn't always easy. Sometimes subjects like History and Geography were difficult and I had to study a lot because I didn't like those subjects. My teachers and friends helped me stay positive by always encouraging me to study and I slowly improved.

Now, I'm in high school and things are more challenging and complicated. We have more projects, exams and new subjects like physics, chemistry and biology. These subjects can be difficult, but I dedicate myself and study hard to learn and end up becoming easy, and I feel proud when I understand a difficult subject. High school is not just about studying; It's also about discovering who I am. I participated in some school activities and they helped me feel more confident and motivated.

My career at Fundação Bradesco is full of learning, friendships that I will keep for life. I know I will carry these memories and lessons with me forever.

My journey at Fundação Bradesco began when I was just six years old. Throughout my time there, I made many friends and formed bonds with various teachers, who I affectionately called "tios" and "tias." The early years, especially in elementary school, were some of the best of my life, filled with fun and unforgettable memories.

When I started the sixth grade, I switched to morning classes, which was a bit challenging at first, but I soon adjusted. I continued to achieve good grades and met even more teachers who left a lasting impact on me. However, everything changed with the pandemic, forcing us to adapt to online learning.

In the eighth grade, when things returned to normal, I was excited to reunite with friends and build deeper connections as we transitioned into pre-adolescence. It was during this time that I met teachers Bruno and Wallace, who taught me valuable lessons about love, not just in academics but in life itself. They supported me through everything, and I cherish the strong bonds we formed.

As I moved into high school, I encountered teachers who I know will leave a mark on my journey. I look forward to what the rest of high school will bring, especially as I continue to grow and learn.

The teachers are always welcoming and helpful, and my classmates turn every day into a new experience. During elementary school, I acquired a lot of knowledge! Reading and writing became essential in my life, and I loved discovering new things. However, it wasn't always easy; math, for example, was challenging and required dedication. My dear teacher Andrea and my friends were instrumental in keeping me positive and, little by little, I made progress.

I'm currently in high school, where things have become more challenging. We have more projects, exams and new subjects like sociology, chemistry and itineraries. Despite the difficulties, I take pride in understanding complex subjects. High school isn't just a learning space; it's also an opportunity to discover who I am. I've taken part in various school activities, which have helped me feel more confident and motivated.

My journey at Fundação Bradesco has been full of learning, friendships and development. I am sure that I will carry these memories and teachings with me for life.

In elementary school, I learned so much! I discovered a passion for reading and writing. I managed to master mathematics, something I had difficulty with before. I realized I could go far beyond my limits. But it wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, subjects like history and geography were tough, and I had to study hard. My teachers and friends helped me stay positive, and slowly, I improved.

Now, I’m in high school, and things are more challenging. New subjects that didn’t exist before have come up. My dedication has had to double. We have more projects, exams, and new disciplines like physics, chemistry, and biology. Since these are more advanced subjects, the topics can be difficult, but I feel proud when I understand a tough concept. High school isn’t just about studying; it’s also about discovering who I am and what I will become. Even though I don’t particularly enjoy participating in school activities, it’s something very important for my development as a student.

My journey at the Bradesco Foundation is filled with learning, friendship, and growth, both personally and academically. I know I will always carry with me every lesson taught by the school and my teachers (my geography teacher from elementary school is a pillar of inspiration for me) throughout my life, and I am always grateful for the lessons I learned from my friends and even ex-friends.

As I said, I started studying here very early, nowadays I'm in the 1st year of high school. All these years here were very important for me, I learned a lot of new things, I met people who are very important to me today and I received many important lessons for my life too.

Fundação Bradesco in 2014 at the age of 5, I joined the afternoon class and I remember the wonderful afternoons of games, toy day and the rush to go to the playground to get on a swing, since they were only 4, after that the years were passing by and when I came across it I was in the 5th year, a completely memorable year in every way, remarkable situations and many stories to tell. I think it's funny, it served as a learning experience, after all, I'm now faced with the seventh year that was just a blur in my memory and some good people that I met there and take to my life to this day, what to say about the eighth year, there was never another year that I did so much. nonsense in my life, but today, more mature and aware, I recognize that I was just an influenceable 13-year-old girl...Kaillany from 3 years ago, I forgive you. You could talk for hours about the ninth year, what an incredible year, incredible, memorable, memorable events! Now I find myself in the 1st year of high school, sometimes I stop and think there are only 2 years left, I'm going to urgently leave these thoughts behind and enjoy the moment, I'm faced with an almost stable life, good friendships and a good routine, I'm going to stop here, I hope to leave school with good memories and a clear conscience and I certainly want to bring some people to life, and that's it.

In eighth grade it was a not very good year in which I got a low grade in the subject I was always good at and it was also not a year when it came to friendships. The ninth year was one of the best for me, where I made good friends and good memories and I was happy with my grades. I'm in the first year of high school, where I was recovering for the first time, but for me it's been the best year so far, although it's been quite tiring. And I think I've had a good journey so far.

Moving forward from the fifth to the sixth year, I was much quieter. I remember spending a whole day without saying a word or even spending the day drawing alone, it was at this time that I acquired my taste for studies and my hunger for learning. in addition to having a more analytical view of events. In the following years the pandemic arrived, I didn't have many problems with it, because, as I said before, I had a very lonely day to day, however, it was during this time where I discovered many of my tastes in addition to getting to know more about myself. It was during the pandemic, with virtual classes, that I started playing one of my favorite games, Stardew Valley. I remember leaving the class to go to take care of my farm and my animals, I'm not proud of that. Because although I never said I had real difficulties learning school subjects, I can say that I had some flaws in my sixth year.

With the end of the pandemic, we returned to in-person classes in the eighth year, where I got closer to many teachers who helped me become the person I am today, in addition to building friendships that helped me with many important events in my life. I owe a lot of the person I am today to teachers like Bruno, Walace and Franknilda, who taught me much more than the teachers themselves. It was also in the eighth year that I joined the Bradesco Foundation Marching Band, something that I carry in my heart and am part of to this day, there I met many incredible friends and even more than that, it was in the band where I got very close to my friends, Isly, Júlia, and I shared my life with them.

In the ninth year my life changed upside down, with some more personal events, I know that at the end of it I met more incredible friendships that I still have today, that was when I got together with Isly, Marcos, Ana Clara and João Victor to study for the IF test, and as a result I met Marcos and got closer to João Victor, my cousin.

Now in high school I have a much clearer vision of life itself, thanks to all these people and the lessons I learned over time. Not to mention that, in high school I was able to get closer to incredible people that I only knew, although I know that the path from now on becomes increasingly difficult, I know that I can continue without fear because I will always have the support of all the people dear to me.

Looking back on all these years, my only regret is not having done more. The school provided us with everything, from materials to snacks and knowledge. I say it was great until the end of elementary school because, at the start of middle school, the pandemic hit, and the group experiences and interactions were cut short. After the pandemic, things went downhill for me. Even so, the school remains my second home.