Agrupamento de Escolas Fernando Casimiro Pereira da Silva, located in Rio Maior, Portugal, is a dynamic educational group known for its innovative approaches to digital education and community integration. Comprising four educational establishments and associated with Alcoentre School and Vale de Judeus prison, the school group serves approximately 1,280 students across various levels of education, from pre-school to adult education. The school is recognised for its strong focus on visual arts, music, and multimedia, which support a project-based learning methodology deeply embedded in citizenship education and essential learning priorities. With a philosophy that emphasises transformation through challenge, the school fosters a culture of continuous improvement and reflective leadership.
The school’s digital strategy is an integral part of its educational vision, aligning with Portugal's Digital Transition Plan and focusing on enhancing digital competences across the entire school community. The strategy emphasises transforming learning spaces, methodologies, and resources to promote student-centered education. Agrupamento Fernando Casimiro has invested significantly in creating innovative learning environments, such as digital labs and multimedia spaces, and actively engages in partnerships with local businesses and community institutions. The school’s leadership prioritises collaborative decision-making, ensuring that digital initiatives support broader educational goals, foster inclusion, and enhance academic success.
