Extracurricular Activities

Capoeira is an African cultural actvity developed on Brazilian soil as a reaction to the dehumanizing social values and practices relegated to the black population in Brazil. In its development, Capoeira has become an effective instrument in the fight against racism and the affirmation of Afro-Brazilian civilizational values, with a focus on strengthening the affective and solidarity bonds of community life, respect and connection with nature as well as the appreciation of the community’s ancestors and elders.

Objectives:

• – Introduce students, in a playful way, to ancestral social values and practices of respect and communion with the ethnic and cultural diversity present in society.
• – Contribute to the critical and reflective cultural formation of the participating students.
• – Encourage the development of physical health.
• – To promote knowledge and reflection on the aphorisms and other forms of expression of Capoeira’s philosophy, left by the old Masters present in musica and other forms of historical record.
• – Strengthen the sense of community and social integration.

The Caras e Cantos (Faces and Corners) Project aims to bring students not only the skill of singing through the voice, but also the use of the body as a tool for expressing emotions in song.

The idea is that during the classes the students will develop their knowledge of the meaning of the lyrics and songs and create and awaken emotions, which will have repercussions not only in the emotion of singing, but also in a reverberation in the body, through movement and expressiveness.

During the lessons, techniques will be presented that enable the collective and individual development of the student.

The Drawing Course for Children and Teenagers is designed to develop the creative eye, motor coordination, concentration and personal expression in a light, fun and technical way. With a structured and welcoming approach, children learn:
– Visual narratives.

– Shapes, proportion and volume.

– Light and shadow.

– Observation drawing.

– Character creation.

Super Brain offers dynamic and intelligent classes, using tools such as the Soroban (Japanese abacus), logic challenges and international, award-winning board games. The aim is to stimulate logical reasoning, concentration and the development of cognitive skills in a fun way.

Extracurricular theater is an opportunity to stimulate creativity in a playful and fun way. Theatrical art contributes to the socialization and disinhibition of the students (the children), offering sensitive and artistic experiences in a group setting. Throughout the course, the students (the children) will exercise, always in a collaborative way, the possibilities of body and vocal expression, various scenic exercises, improvisation and interpretation games, theatrical games, the construction of characters, the creation of scenes and stage and audience relationships.

Each age group is worked with in a unique way, respecting the characteristics of the ages and providing the student, in addition to the technical knowledge of theater, with values such as: responsibility, autonomy, collectivity, respect, equality and developing their critical and aesthetic side, as well as the development of their intra and interpersonal relationships.

The course introduces the Popular Guitar in its basic technical aspects, based on the exploration of the repertoire of Brazilian folklore (cantigas, música de roda, songs from popular and traditional festivals) and Brazilian Popular Music. Elementary music concepts are also covered, such as the properties of sound and the differences between notes and chords.

Basketball aims to stimulate the development of motor skills, increase concentration and reflex agility, increase muscular endurance and strengthen the cardiovascular system. As it is a team sport, it enhances sociability and encourages autonomy in decision-making.

In recent years, adventure sports have become increasingly popular, contributing to the regular practice of children and teenagers in search of the adventure and fun that these activities provide. During extracurricular classes, students experience Parkour, Climbing, Adapted Rappelling, Slackline, Skateboarding, among many other practices adapted to the school environment.

Futsal, also known as indoor soccer, is a team sport similar to field soccer, but it has specific rules and differs, for example, in the number of players and the size of the playing space. The game is played between two teams of five players each.

The regular practice of futsal seeks to develop, through appropriate training, the specific technical and tactical skills of the sport, in which children exercise their cognitive skills of perception, anticipation and decision-making. Balance, rhythm, coordination and notions of space and time are key to learning futsal techniques. Stimuli are introduced progressively, respecting the child’s development and taking moderation into account during the initiation phase.

Rhythmic Gymnastics develops children’s motor coordination, flexibility, balance, body awareness and other physical skills.

In GR, children perform a choreographic series (individually or collectively) that combines body and rhythmic elements, with free hands or with the manipulation of apparatus: hoop, ball, rope, ribbons and maces, expanding and stimulating the exploration of movements in a harmonious way, enhancing creativity, group work and self-esteem.

Kung Fu, better known as Wushu, is an oriental fight that originated in China and came about by observing the movements of animals. In extracurricular classes, students can learn a little more about the historical and cultural context of this ancient art, as well as developing agility and the ability to respond quickly, balance, motor coordination, flexibility, focus and concentration. As the practice is based mainly on the movements of animals, it is a very attractive activity for children.

Aerial Fabric is an original circus form of aerial acrobatics performed on a long suspended fabric. The movements require not only strength from the practitioner, but also knowledge and control over their body and mind.

Creativity, notions of safety and responsibility are fundamental skills developed in the practice of Aerial Fabric.

Teaching volleyball in extracurricular activities contributes to physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. It develops motor skills such as speed, endurance, strength and mobility. Like all team sports, it benefits teamwork, concentration and cooperation, as well as being a stimulating and highly motivating practice.