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News & EventsTo view the school Calendar of Events and Academic Calendar, see the School Calendar tab in the Navigation Menu on the left. There is always something going on at CAISL. Take a look at our Photos and Slideshows for a glimpse into the 'Life' of the school. Photos of events are available in each news story. Click on the link "Photos of Event" to view a slideshow.
Photos from previous years are available as well. Use the Navigation Menu on the left to view news and photos from previous years.
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In an interactive talk with High School students, Dr. Dedyukhina explained how the use of technological devices can change our attention span and memory skills.
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As the Volleyball season came to an end, Divisions 5, 4 and 3 each disputed a local tournament at CAISL, on January 29th, 30th and February 4th.
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This year CAISL brought 16 students, January 25-February 1, to The Hague International Model United Nations conference for five days of debate on over one hundred specific global issues.
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By 2025, it is realistic to expect a mission to colonize Mars being a reality. A host of agencies are already pursuing this venture and are looking for the qualities potential pioneers would need. Our Middle School used this information to inspire our interdisciplinary unit this year.
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With the holidays just around the corner, our Grades 1 through 4 students invited friends and family to join them for the yearly Winter Showcase this Monday, December 17th.
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On December 13th evening CAISL hosted one of the highlights of the year, the Winter Concert.
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We were very proud of our boys' basketball and girls' soccer teams for their spirited participation in the Fall Tournament hosted at CAISL on the weekend of December 1st.
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The XXIV Iberian Model United Nations took place between November 8 and 10, bringing together more than 400 student delegates to debate current international issues.
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The morning of Halloween day started with excitement all over elementary school, with students looking forward to an afternoon of costume parading and candy filled parties.
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On Monday, 22nd October, and through Tuesday 30th October, we celebrated CAISL Colors. This was a whole school initiative, designed to raise student awareness of our Hidden Curriculum. Students were invited to come to school each day wearing at least one item of clothing in the following colors, each of which represents a different behavioral expectation.
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On October 25, a group of two teachers and 14 students (juniors and seniors), joined efforts with Habitat for Humanity Braga and, during three days, the group contributed to the construction of housing for a family in Pedregais.
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On the 23rd and 25th of October, our juniors and seniors attending Environmental Systems and Societies and Environmental Science had the opportunity to meet António Eloy for a Q&A session about environmental movements and his work as an environmental activist and supporter of renewable energies.
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On October 19th, parents of our youngest students gathered in the Art Gallery for a presentation bout how young children learn to read. They heard about the various skills involved in learning to read, and how the curriculum develops student proficiency in combining these skills for our children to become successful readers.
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On the weekend of October 12th through 14th, CAISL hosted the Iberian Varsity Volleyball tournament, with local and international teams participating.
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The Parent Support Group (PSG) hosted another successful movie night on October 19th, this time to show the movie 'Star Wars IV – A New Hope'.
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On October 20th, CAISL had the opportunity to meet some special babies and toddlers alongside their favorite adults for storytime!
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On Wednesday, September 26, a group of 12 students from the High School Community Service including juniors and seniors, took part in one more visit to Lar das Fisgas, CAISL´s long-term Community Service partner.
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The traditional Parent Support Group (PSG) Welcome Back Picnic took place last Saturday, September 22nd, and brought together a crowd of new and returning families for an afternoon of fun games, delicious grilled burgers and hot-dogs, and a chance to mingle with old and new friends.
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CAISL Elementary students gathered in the theater on Friday, September 14th, for the recognition of all the students, teachers and parents who participated in the 2018 CAISL Reading World Cup summer event.
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The May 2018 IB results are in and we would like to congratulate our students for their effort and commitment that led to such excellent results.
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Last Wednesday, June 20th, Early Childhood and Kindergarten parents were invited to the Informances, a musical informal performance that showcases these young children's growth.
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Little League Baseball and Softball had a record number of participants this year, making this a fun-filled Summer sports season.
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The 2018 Track & Field season was filled with much success, although poor weather conditions contributed to various challenges.
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On Saturday, June 2nd, CAISL's Senior Class 44 members took the stage for the last time as students.
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CAISL's annual Fine Arts Festival enthralled the crowds once again this past Saturday, May 26th.
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On the afternoon of the half-day, April 18th, 11 members of our parent community graciously gave up some of their valuable time to come and talk about their careers and educational paths to over 20 CAISL high school students.
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The National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony took place on April 17th, welcoming new students to this organization.
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On April 27th, HS Drama presented an American classic, The Crucible.
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On March 19th parents got together to share a bit of their culture for the 2008 edition of "Taste of CAISL". For this delicious event, each family brought one or two traditional dishes from their home countries in small portions and the students' job was to pick a few to taste, challenging their taste buds, and learning about these countries.
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Proud 1st and 2nd graders took to the stage on Tuesday, March 20th, to perform their musical finale for our 14th annual CAISL Hooked on Books event.
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