St. Peter’s International School Parent Association

Together, we grow
building a stronger school community.

The SPIS Parent Association connects families and school life through community, inclusion, and communication.

Join us in creating a supportive environment where every child feels inspired to learn and thrive — together.

Let’s make the 2025/2026 school year a year of connection and joy.

About

Vision • Mission • Purpose

Vision

To build a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring school community where every family feels seen, valued, and engaged in their children's educational journey.

Mission

To strengthen the relationships between families and the school through meaningful activities of connection, participation, and support, promoting well-being, a sense of belonging, and collaboration.

Purpose

Why is family engagement in school life important? The purpose of the family engagement team and other PTA members is to build bridges — between home and school, between parents and teachers, and among different families.

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Healthy family engagement contributes to:

  • Better academic outcomes;
  • More confident and emotionally balanced children;
  • Support for parents and children in their engagement with the school;
  • A more cohesive and consistent school community;
  • Parents who are more empowered and aligned with the school and its mission;
  • Families trusting and believing in the importance of their involvement;
  • Families feeling seen, heard, and truly welcome!

Meet the Team

Dedicated Parents Working for Our Community

Ingrid Boer
Ingrid Boer
Chair
Helena
Helena
Secretary
Erin Mountford
Erin Mountford
Treasurer
Paula Feiteira
Paula Feiteira
Improvement Committee
Dimitra
Dimitra
Welcoming Committee
Aude
Aude
Events Committee
Thuy
Thuy
Community & Events

Events & Activities

Join us for upcoming community events

View photo galleries → Available to registered parents.
📅 Thu 12 ⏰ 18:00

Próxima Reunião da Associação de Pais / Next Parents’ Association Meeting

📅 Sat 6 ⏰ 11:00

Venda na bagageira, artigos escolares e pessoais.

Social Clubs

Recurring Sessions

St Peter's Monthly Coffee Meetup St Peter's Pottery Club St Peter's School PTA St Peter's Cooking Club St Peter's Golf Club St Peter's Music Club St Peter's Conversation Club St Peter's Wine Club St Peter's Tennis & Padel Club St Peter's Drama Club

PA Committees

Working together for our school community

Improvements Committee

Our goal is to enhance the community experience for all families. We explore new perspectives, turn challenges into opportunities, and work towards the best possible solutions.

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We aim to unite the school, families, and students around shared values to achieve a common goal: providing the most enriching academic experience at St Peter’s School.

Every contribution counts, helping us identify areas for improvement, refine solutions, and track the progress of initiatives from start to completion.

Welcome Committee

The Welcome and Integration Committee’s mission is to warmly welcome all families joining our school community, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and multicultural environment.

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We work to ease the transition of new families by providing practical and emotional support during their first steps at the school and in the region. We help create connections with other families, clarify common questions, and promote events that encourage integration and a sense of belonging.

Our goal is to ensure that all families feel valued, informed, and welcomed, thereby contributing to the strengthening of our diverse and international school community.

Events Committee

The Events Committee is where the feeling of community really shines!

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Whether you want to meet other parents and families sharing the same interests or you want to give a hand during school events, you’ve found the right place.

We are all dedicated parents and meeting together for mingling, sharing, networking and having fun is a perfect way to support each other and to support the school in the great job they’re already doing.

News & Announcements

Latest updates from the Parent Association

📅 Tue 10

Novidades a chegar à Plataforma Digital 🚀/ New features coming to the Digital Platform 🚀

📅 Thu 12 ⏰ 18:00

Próxima Reunião da Associação de Pais / Next Parents’ Association Meeting

📅 Mon 26

A Plataforma Digital Cresce com a Vossa Ajuda / The Digital Platform Grows with Your Support 🤝

📅 Mon 26

Associação de Pais: Apoio às Iniciativas dos Alunos / Parents’ Association: Supporting Student Initiatives

📅 Fri 16 ⏰ 08:00

Protocolos Famílias e Colaboradores / Partnerships for Families and Staff

Join Us

Become part of the Parents’ Association

Join a Committee

Contribute your skills and ideas to one of our active committees. Shape the future of our school community.

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Volunteer for Events

Help organize and run school events. Every contribution makes a difference and creates memorable experiences.

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Attend Meetings

Stay informed and have your voice heard at our regular PA meetings. Your input shapes our decisions.

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Connect with Parents

Join our social activities and build meaningful friendships with other families in our community.

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Contacts

Talk to us.

Contacts

Together, we grow — building a stronger school community.

Location

FAQs

Answers to common questions

1. How do I join?

Simply register on the PA website/platform to become a member.

After registration, in the PA Dashboard, you will find a form where you can indicate how you would like to contribute (volunteering, ideas, support for initiatives, etc.).

📌 Note: Currently, there is no membership fee to join the PA.

2. Why join PA?
By joining the PA, you become part of an active parent community, where you can follow initiatives and events, share ideas and concerns, and collaborate on projects that benefit families and the Educational Institution. The PA acts as a bridge between families and the school leadership.
3. Who should I contact about classroom issues?
Start by speaking with your child’s teacher or tutor. You may also contact the Class Representative. For broader or recurring matters, the PA can help guide and escalate the issue if needed.
4. I haven’t received a reply to my email.
We respond as soon as possible, keeping in mind that the PA is run by volunteers. If you haven’t received a response after one week, please feel free to resend your message.
5. Can I donate uniforms that no longer fit?
Yes! The PA encourages uniform reuse through community initiatives, helping other families and promoting sustainability.
6. I have concerns about my child’s meals at the Educational Institution.
Please let us know. The PA can share insights from previous discussions or raise the matter at the next meeting with the school leadership.
7. What is the PA Community Swap?
The PA Community Swap is a parent-to-parent exchange space, where families can exchange items such as uniforms, books or school materials, fostering reuse, savings and a strong sense of community.
8. What is the PA Community Store?
The PA Community Store allows the PA to make items available in an organised way. Reservations support transparent resource management and help fund PA initiatives for the benefit of the community.