Development of critical thinking and creativity.

Objective: developing critical thinking and creativity.

Prime skills association colaboration

As part of the Erasmus+ ODDience 2030 project, teacher Ascensão Marrachinho is developing an innovative prototype at the Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira, applying it to students from primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and high school levels.

On February 26, 2025, the Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira hosted Dr. Alexandra Silva for the training session “Acting Locally on the SDGs”, organized by the Bora Ambientar Association as part of the Erasmus+ project ODDience 2030 and accredited by the Training Center of Albufeira, Lagoa, and Silves.

With a participatory approach based on systemic, critical, and creative thinking, this training equipped teachers with the knowledge and tools to integrate the 2030 Agenda into their subject curricula. We believe that global change starts with local actions, and teachers play a key role in building a more sustainable future.

Through education, we can transform the world together! 🌎✨ #ErasmusPlus #ODDience2030 #SDGs #SustainableEducation #Agenda2030 #BoraAmbientar

On September 30 and October 1, the 11th-grade Visual Arts students (class G) from the Albufeira Basic and Secondary School took part in an urban sketching workshop held in the historic center of Albufeira, next to the Municipal Museum of Archaeology. The activity took place within the scope of the Drawing A course, under the guidance of teacher Ascensão Marrachinho, and featured the artistic direction of urban sketcher Paulo Gregório.

This educational experience was aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, promoting reflection on the importance of preserving cultural heritage in building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.

This project was suported by BORA AMBIENTAR

On February 27, a conference dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took place at Escola Básica e Secundária de Albufeira (EBSA).

The session featured Professor and biologist Nuno Forner, from the environmental association Bora Ambientar, a partner of the Erasmus+ project ODDience 2030, who delivered the talk “SDGs: Turning Challenges into Sustainable Action.”

During the session, several global sustainability challenges were discussed, with a particular focus on SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, highlighting the importance of responsible water management and universal access to safe water.

Students from the 9th, 10th and 11th grades of EBSA took part in the session, encouraging reflection and engagement in building a more sustainable future.

Small actions today can help transform tomorrow.

On 8 July 2026, the Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira hosted the accredited training session "Erasmus+: Learning and Rewarding Experiences", organised in partnership with the CFAE Albufeira, Lagoa and Silves and led by Professor Dr. Naseema Saiyad.

The event provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate the Erasmus+ Programme and showcase the impact of European mobility on both teachers and students.

A special highlight was the dissemination of our Erasmus+ ODDience 2030 Project, with students proudly sharing their experiences from their learning mobilities in Brussels (Belgium) and Barcelona (Spain). Their presentations demonstrated how international experiences foster active citizenship, sustainability awareness, intercultural dialogue and key competences for lifelong learning.

Teachers also shared inspiring experiences from mobilities in Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Belgium and Spain, illustrating how Erasmus+ continues to transform educational practices and strengthen our European dimension.

A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, participants and especially to our students, whose enthusiasm and personal testimonies truly brought the Erasmus+ spirit to life. Your voices are the best ambassadors for European cooperation!

Special thanks also to Headteacher Ilena Gonçalves, CFAE Director Silvério Conceição, and to the Vocational Bar and Catering students and teachers for preparing a wonderful coffee break that made the event even more enjoyable.

Together, we continue building a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable Europe through education.