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Education happens when individuals develop individually with an awareness of their larger social role.

At CJD, we therefore promote initiatives whose aim is to develop an attitude of social responsibility among our students and the entire educational community. Thus, we encourage volunteering activities and we frequently collect clothes, food and hygiene products; we exchange and collect used books and toys; we collaborate with organizations and volunteer groups such as Refood – all with the aim of raising awareness and encouraging socially supportive and responsible attitudes.

We live on a planet that belongs to everyone and as such we all have our own responsibilities to the planet! We assume our role as an educational agent in an increasingly demanding and global world. We involve our students in activities that promote responsible and active behavior towards the environment.

We have therefore opted for significant sustainability measures, such as the use of solar panels and electric charging stations, as well as implementing various collection points. In our space, we also have a literary booth, in a circular economy project that promotes the exchange of books. In addition, we promote the use of recycled materials in activities in different subjects and projects.

To involve students more directly, we have joined the Green Brigade Project. We monitor the school’s spaces, particularly water and electricity consumption, and distribute recycling bins. We carry out activities to raise awareness of the importance of separating waste and recycling and we establish contacts with entities such as Lipor. Taking on a role in our surroundings, we work in collaboration with the Porto City Council and the Paranhos Parish Council to promote a more sustainable city. We have also established a partnership with Quinta do Covelo to create an organic vegetable garden. In addition, we collect and use fruit from the school grounds to promote a more sustainable diet.