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Triumphant Return
The returning group with Silves Rotary Secretary Isabel Flores and President Alan Winn
Staff and students from the Silves Sul Group of schools have now returned from their visit to Wildern School in Southampton. 6 students had entered their multi media work into the Wildern School Oscars as part of an exchange organised by the Silves Rotary Club. Staff stayed with Rotarians in the Southampton area and students were hosted by the families of pupils at the Wildern School. The movie about the emancipation of women submitted by Sarah Piña won the Best International Film category against very strong opposition from her fellow students. Along with an Oscar Sara also won movie camera
Sara and her Oscar
Much to the surprise of the Algarve visitors another camera was warded to the school in recognition for their outstanding work. This was received on behalf of the school br Dr Carlos Silva the principal of Escola Agrupamento Silves Sul. Whilst students attended lessons along with their hosts, staff had a chance to share expertise with their UK counterparts. Dr Carlos also spent a very useful 40 minutes with the head teacher at Wildern and an agreement was reached to have further cooperation between the two schools.
The visit was a success on many levels with the students making new friends and experiencing family life in the UK, and staff having an opportunity to look at different methods and approaches to teaching and learning.
All this would not have been possible without the support of all those who attended fundraising events organised by the Silves Rotary Club, the help of the Hedge End Rotary Club members in Southampton and the personal donation given by their Past President, Rosemary Hall.
Off to the Oscars
An excited group of students and teachers gathered at Faro airport on friday 11 July to depart on their Oscar adventure in the UK. The students have been working on film and digital media project at Silves Sul School and their movies were entered into the Oscars at Wildern School in Southampton. Six films have been shortlisted and they will find out whose has been chosen as number one at the ceremony on Monday 14 July. The event is well known in the UK but this is the first time that students from other EU countries have submitted entries. Silves Rotary President Alan Winn is accompanying the students and will be awarding the Oscar for Best Animation. Silves Rotary Club has raised funds to enable the student and teacher exchange and to purchase resources for the students to use. It is hoped that the students will become digital leaders in this area and mentor other students across the Algarve. Watch out for the Algarve Oscars next year!
We will publish the result as soon as we know it.
A Happy Handover
On Thursday last week Silves Rotary Club held its Handover Lunch at the O’Barradas Restuarant near Silves. Rotarians, friends and guests enjoyed a delightful meal and a happy time reviewing the old year and welcoming the new one. Alan Winn President for 2013/14 will continue as President for 2014/15 at the request of club members who feel that they want to consolidate the progress made this year into the coming one. Alan thanked all members for their hard work over the past year. The progress made in raising the profile of the club and Rotary whilst increasing the fundraising was down to their hard work. The Incoming Governor for 2016/17 Abilio Lopes offered both Alan and the club congratulations on a busy year. Members of Silves Rotary were also joined by past, incoming and new presidents from other Rotary Clubs across the Algarve, who added their congratulations.
Amendoeira Golf Day Success
Amendoeira Golf Resort
15 June 2014 Charity Golf Tournament Amendoeira Golf Resort:
The golf day at the fabulous Amendoeira Golf Resort took place on the hottest day of the year so far, however, that did not prevent golfers of all abilities turning in some very good scores on the difficult Faldo course. Comments from golfers included “a great day for a good cause” as they tucked into a very nice lunch in the clubhouse after the game. Although with fewer numbers than expected a very respectable €1800 was raised to be used to help the Oncology Association of the Algarve with their cancer prevention programme. Grateful thanks to all who helped organise the event and those too who took part.
Looking forward to next year!
Pasú Delight
The Pasú Quintet delighted the audience at the Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica in Silves with their exciting and varied performance. The evening started with drinks and canapés in the moorish gardens
before guests are treated to:
W.A.Mozart – Fantasie,
Félix Mendelssohn – Quintette,
Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin,
Antonín Dvořák – Streichquartett
György Ligeti – Six Bagatelles More detailed Programme
€ 1192 was raised from the evening and all profits will go to support Silves Rotary Club’s Education Programmes.
We are extremely grateful to the for the loan of such a lovely venue and to Silves Sul Students for their efficient and friendly service.
Coffee and Cake the Best Yet!
Julia and Pascal hosted a morning of coffee and cake in their home near Praia de Luz. Julia baked up storm and friends added to the spread with their own creations. The morning was in aid of Madrugada*. Silves Rotary members and Guests enjoyed a glass of Buck’s Fizz, coffee and of course slices of delicious cakes and pastries, whilst raising money for this deserving project. Events like these are held to introduce the work of Silves Rotary Club and to gather friends in support of local causes. The event raised over €500 for Madrugada and we made many new friends. Thank you to all who made this an enjoyable if fattening event.
An interesting Chat
I must take some home
A nice glass of bubbly
*Madrugada is the name chosen for a pioneering multi-cultural project designed to help people and their families in the Algarve to change how they live and cope with serious illness, by strengthening their general health and emotional well-being.
Fun in the Sun in Aid of UNIR
Silves Rotarians and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and games at David Trubshaw’s home near Portimão. Penny, Jackie and David extended an invitation to Rotarians and friends to join them in their garden, for an afternoon of fellowship in aid of UNIR*. Guests played games and won prizes and enjoyed a feast whilst relaxing in the sun with friends. Margarida Trindade of UNIR explained to guests about the project to open a support centre in Portimao and thanked them for their support. Guests donated over €1100 which will all go towards the project. A successful and happy day! Thank you to all who attended and supported the event.
Gathering
In the Shade
Oh Boy Dessert
Look what I won
Just a little relaxation
Just Look What They Do!
*UNIR is an Institution serving people with mental illness. A multidisiplinary team works with patients through training programmes and occupational activities that encourage and enable them to develop interpersonal and life skills ensuring their reintegration into society. For more information on UNIR visit their website. We are concentrating this year on raising funds (newsreport) to support the renovations at their new unit in Portimao.
UK Teachers visit to Silves Sul a success
Kate Broadribb and Charlotte Wells from Wildern School visited the Algarve last week to meet the students taking part in the Digital Media project at Silves Sul School. The Students and staff of Silves Sul provided a welcome tea as the teachers were shown around the England exhibition. They were then entertained with modern pop songs sung by students and accompanied by guitars annd drums. The teachers were introduced to the delights of Armação de Pêra whilst the students of Silves Sul used them as extras for their movie.
Silves Rotary Club held a dinner on the 1 May for the visitors and Kate and Charlotte gave a presentation to Rotary Club members, the Mayor of Armação de Pêra and staff from the Silves Sul School about the introduction of Digital Media in their UK school and the impact that it has had on results. Members felt encouraged that their funding and the efforts of the students of Silves Sul would provide opportunities and experiences which would impact on their future success.
Prof. Carlos (Director Silves Sul), Kate Broadribb (Wildern School), Alan Winn(President RC Silves), Charlotte Wells (Wildern School), Recardo Pinto (Mayor Armanção de Pêra)
Following a tour of Silves Sul School, Kate and Charlotte were treated to a private showing of the films the students have prepared for entry into the oscars at Wildern School in July. They were impressed with the films they saw and look forward to their entry. It is hoped to take a representative group of students and staff to the Oscars event in the UK.
All in all a successful visit.
5 June Concert by Wind Quintet “Pasu”
Last year’s concert, was the most successful yet! Comments from our guests were ” Best event I have been to in the Algarve since we moved here”, “Lovely evening well done” and “a delightful concert and a lovely evening”. This year’s concert is on the 5 June at 18:30. The evening will start with drinks and canapés in the moorish gardens before guests are treated to an interesting programme of music by the quintet “Pasu”at the delightful Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica in Silves.
Pasu was founded in 20 August 2008, on the occasion of ” International Summer Academy of Chamber Music Niedersachsen” of students from the four conservatories in North Rhine -Westphalia , Detmold, Dusseldorf , Essen and Cologne . The members of the ensemble , Julia Bremm (flute) , Louise Rummel (oboe) , Yousef Eisa ( clarinet), Olivia Comparot (bassoon) and Anna Katharina Swartman ( horn ), are all still studying with renowned professors in their field and are currently working in various German orchestras . They continue to expand their repertoire and present in their concerts, and chamber music for the pleasure of their audiences. This young ensemble accepted in the spring of 2011 an invitation to the festival ” 
Musicales de Grillon ” in France and they played several concerts in Provence. In their varied concert programs they present both classical wind quintet pieces. Whether a formal concert or as musical accompaniment, the quintet ” Pasu ” offers an energetic and distinctive ensemble sound , which creates a memorable experience for each of their concerts.
Their exciting and varied programme for this event consists of:
W.A.Mozart – Fantasie,
Félix Mendelssohn – Quintette,
Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin,
Antonín Dvořák – Streichquartett
György Ligeti – Six Bagatelles More detailed Programme
Places are limited as this unusual venue only seats 80. It is a wonderful opportunity to share good music in interesting surroundings. Please book directly at Rotary Club de Silves info.rotarysilves@gmail.com for you and your friends or telephone 919240882. A minimum donation of €15 per person is required and all profits from this event will go to support our Education Programmes.
We are extremely grateful to the for the loan of such a lovely venue. Directions
Presentation evening for the Cookery Competition 2014
The Guests of Honour, Students of Silves Sul and Almancil
The Silves Rotary Club joined with Almancil Rotary Club on the 2 April to celebrate the finalists for the jointly funded cookery competition between the Schools of Silves Sul and Almancil and to officially declare the winner. Guests were welcomed at the Conrad Hotel, Almancil to be served the winning menu but this time cooked by the chef’s of the Conrad Hotel themselves. The students and teachers of the schools were present to witness the delight with which the winning menu was received by Rotarians and their guests. The executive chef Andrew Mc Gee was surprised by the desserts of both teams and served them in combination to perfection.
Throughout the month of March, The judges spent 6 days tasting food prepared, cooked and served by the students of Almancil and Algoz schools. They have been treated to some interesting and delicious dishes. The grand final took place at the Conrad Hotel on the 24 March. The students were presented with a black box of ingredients and ask to cook and serve a three course meal. They mastered the high tech kitchen at the Conrad Hotel and Pedro’s team from Almancil produced prawns in garlic, filet steak with spinach, potatoes and caramelised onion followed by a chocolate mousse. Erica’s team from Algoz cooked prawns in a Marie Rose and brandy sauce, filet steak with spinach and parsnip pureé and an orange desert. The competition was very close but after much debate, Algoz School were declared the winners by a squeak.
The students received personalised aprons and certificates. The Silves Sul School was presented with the trophy which they will be able to display in school for the year, alongside a replica which they will be able to keep. The runners up Almancil School also received a crystal plaque to display in school. Both teams have been offered works experience in the Conrad Hotel.
The Runners-up Agrupamento Vertical de Almancil
The Winners Agrupomento Escolas de Silves Sul
Next year it is hoped to offer the opportunity more schools as part of both rotary clubs work in promoting educational opportunities for the students of the Algarve.
Well Done Everybody!
Rotary Clube de Silves 