A school with family values at its core
International School São Lourenço is a community of 23 nationalities including English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. The students follow the English National Curriculum and have daily lessons in Portuguese.
Award-winning coaching
Jim Stewart Tennis Academy is open all year round from 9am to 9pm (flood-lights available). There are two types of surfaces, American acrylic and artificial grass, a stringing service is
Cartridge World and the school programme
We have been running the School Programme now for three years. The idea behind the programme is to help our environment and the school. The student, the teacher, the concerned
The February 2012 night sky
by Clive Jackson features@algarveresident.com Clive Jackson is the Director of the Astronomical Observatory of Tavira (Sitio do Malhão, Tavira) and the Camera Obscura (next to the Castle in Tavira), specialising
Baby bottle alert
Scientists have warned parents putting warm milk in plastic bottles could have a harmful effect on their children. A study showed that heating the plastic bottles or filling them with
Stop targeting our kids!
Two-thirds of parents aren’t aware that junk food manufacturers are using internet games to target children, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC). Half
Improving parenting skills
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Considered to be one of the best countries for raising children, Sweden is aiming to improve its record yet again by offering even more classes to
Toilet training, naturally
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Suzy Turner has lived in Portugal for 22 years and works as a freelance writer. As well as putting pen to paper for The Resident’s parenting
2007 top baby names
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Last year, and for the 13th year running, Jack topped the list as the most popular boys name in England and Wales. Grace was the most
TV raises kids’ blood pressure
ANOTHER US study has shown that children who watch too much television have a higher risk of developing blood pressure problems. Children who watched four or more hours of TV