Brazil, Santana De Parnaiba
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The school runs a nutrition program called Comer Bem that extends beyond the walls of the school to promote a culture of nutrition and well-being, with nutrition education for the whole school community. The Lancheira Castanheiras program provides daily snacks for students in the first through third years, including a drink, a seasonal fruit, and a snack. The Castanheiras restaurant serves lunches prepared by trained staff, prioritizing natural and organic ingredients; cooking uses ovens that steam or cook with dry heat without oil, and a Cantina Day is held weekly to promote healthy choices.
Escola Castanheiras is a private day school in Alphaville–Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba, SP, Brazil, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school combines an inquiry-based PYP for the younger years with a BNCC-aligned Fundamental II (grades 6–8) and English taught weekly, plus Spanish, supported by the GOA framework to foster self-directed learning. In Ensino Médio, the IB Diploma Programme is available as an option, in a trilingual Portuguese/English/Spanish setting, reinforcing knowledge handling and critical thinking. Castanheiras emphasizes internationalization through expanded English instruction, language study, and global-minded curricula. Facilities include 32 technology-equipped classrooms, a library, multi-purpose laboratories, maker spaces, and open, airy learning spaces guided by knowledge scenography. Sports and arts facilities feature an arena, gym, climbing wall, theatre and dance rooms, and a maker space. The school is a Google Reference School since 2022 and hosts diverse arts, culture, and technology activities globally.