Events
We are always on the move, because we understand that actions that involve our team as a whole strengthen and generate connections that build stories. This is our goal: to be part of the story of everyone who crosses our path.
Check out the photos of all the events taking place at the Instituto SECI by clicking on the image or title.
On 21 April, some of our students from the No Tatame project participated in the first stage of the ABC Judo Circuit, held at the Pedro Dell Antonia Sports Complex.
Facing competitors from several renowned academies, our little athletes showed a lot of determination and grit!
Facing competitors from several renowned academies, our little athletes showed a lot of determination and grit!
On 18 April, we had the honour of receiving a visit from Athirson Mazzoli, the National Secretary for Football and the Defence of Fan Rights at the Ministry of Sport. The former Flamengo and Brazilian national football team player came to take a closer look at the sports projects developed by the Instituto SECI.
During his stay, Athirson had the opportunity to watch part of the training session of the girls' football team, where he was warmly welcomed by the players, who expressed great enthusiasm and excitement at meeting him.
During his stay, Athirson had the opportunity to watch part of the training session of the girls' football team, where he was warmly welcomed by the players, who expressed great enthusiasm and excitement at meeting him.
On Sunday 14 April, the SECI band gave a super performance in Parque Central to commemorate the 471st anniversary of the city of Santo André.
Promoting culture through music and showing the results of the work carried out in the Solta o Som project, the Instituto SECI is committed to always being present at local events, so that more and more people get to know the institution and see how music has a positive impact on the lives of these children and teenagers.
Promoting culture through music and showing the results of the work carried out in the Solta o Som project, the Instituto SECI is committed to always being present at local events, so that more and more people get to know the institution and see how music has a positive impact on the lives of these children and teenagers.
On Saturday 13 April, the No Tatame project held a meeting with the families of our Karate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students for the first martial arts meeting of the year.
The morning began with a Judo training session, which took place before the meeting and was attended by more than 30 Judo students, as well as Sensei and students from the Hatsuyume Kan Dojo school, invited by our Judo Sensei Ana.
The morning began with a Judo training session, which took place before the meeting and was attended by more than 30 Judo students, as well as Sensei and students from the Hatsuyume Kan Dojo school, invited by our Judo Sensei Ana.
On 5 April, the Solta o Som band's students gave another performance, this time at the Papa João Paulo I School.
Through 6 songs, including new ones such as "Primeiros Erros (Chove) - Capital Inicial" and "Olhos Coloridos - Sandra De Sá", they enchanted dozens of children and teenagers, students at the school, who gathered to watch a super performance.
Through 6 songs, including new ones such as "Primeiros Erros (Chove) - Capital Inicial" and "Olhos Coloridos - Sandra De Sá", they enchanted dozens of children and teenagers, students at the school, who gathered to watch a super performance.
On 4 April, the Instituto SECI teamed up with REMS for the 8th edition of the "Sport in the Street" event - an initiative dedicated to democratising sports and leisure activities in celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
Under the guidance of our collaborators Aline, Gustavo and Pâmela, the gymnastics class from CESA Parque Erasmo enjoyed a morning of stretching, logical thinking and coordination activities, walking, adapted volleyball and a game of tag.
Under the guidance of our collaborators Aline, Gustavo and Pâmela, the gymnastics class from CESA Parque Erasmo enjoyed a morning of stretching, logical thinking and coordination activities, walking, adapted volleyball and a game of tag.
From 22 to 28 March, the children of the Instituto SECI received a visit from our Easter Bunny, who came to deliver the eggs donated by the Instituto Cacau Show.
The joy and surprise on the little ones' faces was truly contagious, and we're thrilled to have provided such special and fun moments for them.
The joy and surprise on the little ones' faces was truly contagious, and we're thrilled to have provided such special and fun moments for them.
On 27 March, the Educa Seci team met with the families of our students for the first meeting of the year.
We also took the opportunity to hand out the project's new uniforms, explaining the importance of wearing them during lessons to help students identify themselves better.
On Saturday, March 23rd, we held the first karate training session of the year, which brought together more than 15 students from the No Tatame project here at the Instituto SECI.
In addition to Sensei Tiago, we had the presence of his Sensei, Cintia Yonamine - a former athlete on the Brazilian Karate team - and her black belt students Douglas, Rafael, Matheus and purple belt Elesandra, who together gave a super class to our young karatekas.
In addition to Sensei Tiago, we had the presence of his Sensei, Cintia Yonamine - a former athlete on the Brazilian Karate team - and her black belt students Douglas, Rafael, Matheus and purple belt Elesandra, who together gave a super class to our young karatekas.
On March 20, Instituto SECI was present at Give Back Day, a BTG Pactual bank event, which gathered together in a closing ceremony all the social organizations participating in the BTG Soma Educação acceleration program, which took place during 2023.
Our pedagogical coordinator, Jaqueline, was selected to represent the institution pitch presentation, which demonstrated to everyone at the event the power of the transformation that Instituto SECI brings to the lives of a thousand children and teenagers every day.
Our pedagogical coordinator, Jaqueline, was selected to represent the institution pitch presentation, which demonstrated to everyone at the event the power of the transformation that Instituto SECI brings to the lives of a thousand children and teenagers every day.
On March 12, the No Gramado project team met with the families of our soccer students for a meeting full of valuable information.
We addressed topics such as absences and delays, the use of our app, access to the turnstile at the entrance and exit of students, as well as the care of personal belongings.
Around 160 parents and guardians attended this first meeting.
We addressed topics such as absences and delays, the use of our app, access to the turnstile at the entrance and exit of students, as well as the care of personal belongings.
Around 160 parents and guardians attended this first meeting.
On March 10, we took part in the Judo Festival and Tournament, which was held at the Noêmia Assunção Sports Gymnasium. 16 of our judo students from the No Tatame project signed up to take part in the festival and championship.
Far beyond the medals they won, which totaled 7 - two gold, three silver and two bronze - the event gave our athletes the opportunity to take part in fights with students from other places, and create very valuable experiences for their lives.
Far beyond the medals they won, which totaled 7 - two gold, three silver and two bronze - the event gave our athletes the opportunity to take part in fights with students from other places, and create very valuable experiences for their lives.
On March 6, the Instituto SECI was at EMEIF Luiz Gonzaga to give the students a taste of the martial arts of the No Tatame project 🥋
Starting with a presentation by the Instituto SECI and an explanation of the origins of karate, and then moving on to the demonstrations, Senseis Tiago and Aline, together with SECI karate students, managed to entertain the classes of kids, who watched attentively, amazed and impressed by the sport.
Starting with a presentation by the Instituto SECI and an explanation of the origins of karate, and then moving on to the demonstrations, Senseis Tiago and Aline, together with SECI karate students, managed to entertain the classes of kids, who watched attentively, amazed and impressed by the sport.
Last year, part of our team had the privilege of participating in BTG Soma Educação, an accelerator program run by the BTG Pactual bank that brought together representatives of organizations throughout Brazil linked to education, in classes on leadership and management, financial sustainability and expanding impact.
This year, together with Guilherme, president of the Instituto SECI, the team attended the BTG Soma Day event, which took place in São Paulo on March 1.
With the goal of training for future internal and external championships, the two matches brought together players from SECI's U15 and U17 categories, who were able to put their abilities into practice by playing with other boys outside of their daily lessons.
In this way, they were able to exercise their physical and emotional skills and, above all, their knowledge about the sport.
A historic day for the Instituto SECI, the presentation of the Solta o Som Seci project at the Conchita de Moraes Theatre was a success!
With the participation of the choir, student band and teachers, who played national and international songs, the show gave the audience of more than 200 people a lot of emotion and a memorable evening.
In a beautiful ceremony to mark the end of the school year, held last Friday at the Instituto SECI, the 210 children and teenagers from the Music Project shone as they were called to receive their certificates, very proud to have taken part in a year full of learning and progress.
On 1 December, we celebrated the end of this important school year with a graduation ceremony, where certificates and the class yearbook were handed out.
It was a very joyful day, the children were in high spirits and didn't shy away when they were called up individually to receive their certificates from their teachers. We believe that it's moments like this that reinforce self-esteem and boost the educational training process.
It was a very joyful day, the children were in high spirits and didn't shy away when they were called up individually to receive their certificates from their teachers. We believe that it's moments like this that reinforce self-esteem and boost the educational training process.
On 27 and 28 November, the martial arts graduation ceremony took place, a very special moment that symbolises the progress of our judo, karate and jiu-jitsu students and the end of the school year for the No Tatame project.
Families were also able to watch the belt changes, which made the event even more exciting.
Families were also able to watch the belt changes, which made the event even more exciting.
On 28 November, the Solta o Som project band took part in the awards ceremony for the 17th Diário do Grande ABC Writing Challenge, held at the Clarice Lispector Teacher Training Centre in Santo André.
To an audience of more than 250 guests, including teachers and students from 30 schools, our band performed a repertoire of 5 songs, including "Tempos Modernos - Lulu Santos" and "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA and Vitor Kley", stirring up and thrilling everyone who attended the event.
To an audience of more than 250 guests, including teachers and students from 30 schools, our band performed a repertoire of 5 songs, including "Tempos Modernos - Lulu Santos" and "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA and Vitor Kley", stirring up and thrilling everyone who attended the event.
The No Educa Family Week took place at the Instituto SECI on 27 and 28 November, where family members took part in the lessons together with the children.
The teachers prepared various dynamics, such as the Little Monster Recipe, in which everyone has to draw a little monster according to the recipe and then display the drawings and analyse the differences between everyone in the class, as a way of exemplifying how each child's stage of development works.
The teachers prepared various dynamics, such as the Little Monster Recipe, in which everyone has to draw a little monster according to the recipe and then display the drawings and analyse the differences between everyone in the class, as a way of exemplifying how each child's stage of development works.
From 22 to 24 November there was a Family Week on No gramado, where the families of the boys' and girls' football players were allowed to take part in the classes with the students.
The coaches didn't take it easy, and gave them a full workout with stretching, warm-ups and some of the fundamentals of football. It was a fun experience for both the children and the adults.
The coaches didn't take it easy, and gave them a full workout with stretching, warm-ups and some of the fundamentals of football. It was a fun experience for both the children and the adults.
On 17 November, the Girls' Friendly game took place here at the Instituto SECI pitch, where our athletes played against the Dap/Andreense team.
The game was very tight, and despite losing 1-0, our team showed lot of presence, and it was a great experience for the girls to interact with other players from abroad.
The game was very tight, and despite losing 1-0, our team showed lot of presence, and it was a great experience for the girls to interact with other players from abroad.
From 24 to 27 October, the families of the martial arts students were able to accompany the kids to class!
With full assistance, family members were able to experience a little bit of a complete Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Karate class with the students.
With full assistance, family members were able to experience a little bit of a complete Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Karate class with the students.
On 19 October, some of our judokas and karatekas went to the E.E. Pércio Puccini, Prof to present the Instituto SECI martial arts disciplines to the students there.
It was a great opportunity for all the children who didn't know them yet to see up close what it is like to train in each of the disciplines of our No Tatame project.
It was a great opportunity for all the children who didn't know them yet to see up close what it is like to train in each of the disciplines of our No Tatame project.
On 20 September, we took the Good Practices in Education Workshop to Estácio College.
Our pedagogical coordinator Jaqueline, together with the pedagogical supervisor Suheid, spoke to the students of the second semester of the Pedagogy course at the Estácio faculty in Santo André about the successful practices, dynamics and activities used in the Educa Seci project.
Our pedagogical coordinator Jaqueline, together with the pedagogical supervisor Suheid, spoke to the students of the second semester of the Pedagogy course at the Estácio faculty in Santo André about the successful practices, dynamics and activities used in the Educa Seci project.
12 October was the day to celebrate, have fun and show all the strength and unity that SECI has!
With the help of Instituto SECI staff and more than 70 volunteers from companies, friends and family, we made up a team of 100 people who worked tirelessly to make the day memorable for hundreds of children and teenagers.
We had musical performances by the band Solta o Som Seci and the teachers, inflatable toys, recreational activities, face and hair painting, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and soft drinks!
With the help of Instituto SECI staff and more than 70 volunteers from companies, friends and family, we made up a team of 100 people who worked tirelessly to make the day memorable for hundreds of children and teenagers.
We had musical performances by the band Solta o Som Seci and the teachers, inflatable toys, recreational activities, face and hair painting, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and soft drinks!
Our boys' football students are taking part in the Andrezinho 2023 Championship.
We're playing against various teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 categories.
We're playing against various teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 categories.
On Saturday 30 September, we were delighted to take part in the Santo André Multicultural Festival, where our band Solta o Som performed ✨🎶
On the stage of the Cine Theatro de Variedades Carlos Gomes, the band, made up of SECI music students, entertained the audience with their repertoire of Brazilian songs, such as "Meu Talismã - IZA" and "Vou Deixar - Skank", and international songs, such as "Love Story - Taylor Swift".
On the stage of the Cine Theatro de Variedades Carlos Gomes, the band, made up of SECI music students, entertained the audience with their repertoire of Brazilian songs, such as "Meu Talismã - IZA" and "Vou Deixar - Skank", and international songs, such as "Love Story - Taylor Swift".
On 26 September, we began handing out the new Solta o Som Project uniforms!
And to open this special moment, we invited our project sponsors to take part in a band rehearsal in the recording studio.
Through the songs "Ouvi Dizer - Melim", "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA e Vitor Kley" and "Meu Talismã - IZA", the band showed all the power and results of their music lessons.
And to open this special moment, we invited our project sponsors to take part in a band rehearsal in the recording studio.
Through the songs "Ouvi Dizer - Melim", "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA e Vitor Kley" and "Meu Talismã - IZA", the band showed all the power and results of their music lessons.
On 26 September, we started handing out martial arts uniforms to the children and teenagers in the No Tatame project.
We gathered the Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students and with the help of sponsors, the T-shirts were delivered and we could see the joy on the children's faces as they received their new uniforms!✨
We gathered the Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students and with the help of sponsors, the T-shirts were delivered and we could see the joy on the children's faces as they received their new uniforms!✨
On 16 and 17 September, our judo and karate students took part in the NESCAU® Sports League, an event that took place at the Esperia Club in São Paulo, which aims to encourage children and teenagers aged 7 to 17 to take part in various sports and activities.
It was an incredible two days of fun and competition, and our judokas and karatekas brought home almost 40 medals, including silver, bronze and gold!
It was an incredible two days of fun and competition, and our judokas and karatekas brought home almost 40 medals, including silver, bronze and gold!
On 15 September, the students of the band Solta o Som performed at E.E. Pércio Puccini, Prof. Puccini's school.
With an audience made up of students and teachers, our band brightened up the afternoon to the sounds of "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA and Vitor Kley", "O Sol - Vitor Kley", "Vou Deixar - Skank", "Meu Talismã - IZA" and "Equalize - Pitty".
With an audience made up of students and teachers, our band brightened up the afternoon to the sounds of "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA and Vitor Kley", "O Sol - Vitor Kley", "Vou Deixar - Skank", "Meu Talismã - IZA" and "Equalize - Pitty".
On 2 September, it happened on Instituto SECI the 1st SECI Jiu-Jitsu Cup.
We inaugurated the new mats by welcoming 14 teams from different academies, as well as 5 students from our Competitive Training sessions and an audience of 80 people who came to watch.
We also managed to collect around 120kg of food, which was sent to the most vulnerable families at SECI.
We inaugurated the new mats by welcoming 14 teams from different academies, as well as 5 students from our Competitive Training sessions and an audience of 80 people who came to watch.
We also managed to collect around 120kg of food, which was sent to the most vulnerable families at SECI.
On 25 August we handed out the boys' football uniforms.
We brought all the students together for two handovers, which took place in the morning and afternoon, in line with the students' training schedules.
And to help us with this super delivery, we received the help of volunteers from some of the companies that sponsor the No Gramado project: Melissa, Vitoria, Rafaela and Julio from Mercedes-Benz, Ricardo, Renata and Andressa from Cabot and Pedro from Indorama.
We brought all the students together for two handovers, which took place in the morning and afternoon, in line with the students' training schedules.
And to help us with this super delivery, we received the help of volunteers from some of the companies that sponsor the No Gramado project: Melissa, Vitoria, Rafaela and Julio from Mercedes-Benz, Ricardo, Renata and Andressa from Cabot and Pedro from Indorama.
On the august 7, the Solta o Som project band gave another musical performance, this time at EMEIEF Cidade Takasaki, here in Santo André.
With a repertoire of high-spirited and fun songs, the band's students brightened up the afternoon for many children, who jumped and sang along to "Vou Deixar - Skank", "O Sol - Vitor Key", "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA", "Ouvi Dizer - Melim" and "Balão Mágico"!
With a repertoire of high-spirited and fun songs, the band's students brightened up the afternoon for many children, who jumped and sang along to "Vou Deixar - Skank", "O Sol - Vitor Key", "Pupila - ANAVITÓRIA", "Ouvi Dizer - Melim" and "Balão Mágico"!
On 3 August, we made the handover with the help of representatives from the companies that sponsor the No Gramado football project: Indorama, Cabot and Chevron Oronite, in the morning and afternoon.
Our players deserve every recognition for shining on the pitch, and now even more so with uniforms that represent their strength and passion for the sport!
Our players deserve every recognition for shining on the pitch, and now even more so with uniforms that represent their strength and passion for the sport!
On Saturday 22 July, we had a SUPER performance by Banda Solta o Som Seci at the 22nd Paranapiacaba Winter Festival! The students put on a show that thrilled the audience, made up of family, friends and visitors to the Festival.
It was an exciting moment, where the children and teenagers showed all their potential and delighted everyone who saw the show.
It was an exciting moment, where the children and teenagers showed all their potential and delighted everyone who saw the show.
On 7 July, the Children's Book was launched at the Instituto SECI, accompanied by an autograph session that was a huge success with the participation of proud mothers, fathers and family members.
The children were able to sign their own books and the books of their classmates. A magical moment for everyone!
The children were able to sign their own books and the books of their classmates. A magical moment for everyone!
between 3 and 6 July, it happened at the Instituto SECI, the 1st Internal Football Championship.
There were almost 290 students from the No Gramado project, distributed among 20 teams who played mixed matches over the four days, with boys and girls competing side by side to achieve much more than positive results in the games, but also values such as collectivity, co-operation and sportsmanship.
There were almost 290 students from the No Gramado project, distributed among 20 teams who played mixed matches over the four days, with boys and girls competing side by side to achieve much more than positive results in the games, but also values such as collectivity, co-operation and sportsmanship.
The 2nd Internal Martial Arts Festival took place here at the Instituto SECI on 5 and 6 July!
The Karate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students were able to compete against their classmates and other students from all the martial arts classes.
The Karate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students were able to compete against their classmates and other students from all the martial arts classes.
The first Talent Show organised by the Instituto SECI took place yesterday, 28 June.
The event had the special participation of judges from Braskem, Mercedes-Benz, Cabot, Gerdau, Coop, and a technical judge.
There were a total of 10 performances for the judges: SECI Band, Instrumental Combo, Musical Perception Choir, guitar, bass, guitar, drums and vocals.
The event had the special participation of judges from Braskem, Mercedes-Benz, Cabot, Gerdau, Coop, and a technical judge.
There were a total of 10 performances for the judges: SECI Band, Instrumental Combo, Musical Perception Choir, guitar, bass, guitar, drums and vocals.
On 26 June the karate students changed their belts.
As well as watching the students perform punches, kicks and kata, parents and guardians were able to present the children with their certificates and grey belts.
As well as watching the students perform punches, kicks and kata, parents and guardians were able to present the children with their certificates and grey belts.
The International Day of Play is celebrated on May 28th, and to commemorate this important date, the Educa Seci project, carried out in partnership with Petrobras, created a whole week of activities with games that were part of many childhoods.
On 24 May, we welcomed representatives from our partner Petrobras here at the Instituto SECI. It's a great pleasure for us to open the doors of SECI to partners who believe in our work and fight alongside us!
On the 24th of May, during the class change, we had an unexpected performance by our band for the departing and arriving students. The performance took place in our main hall!
On May 19, we took the soccer students who won the Gincana da Notinha to visit the Football Museum in São Paulo. For many of them, it was their first time visiting the museum, and they were all really excited about the experience!
On May 18, we received a very special visit from volunteers from CABOT, one of our sponsoring companies! They visited our space and took part in classes of tutoring, music, soccer, judo and jiu-jitsu.
On May 10 and 11, we welcomed the parents and guardians of students from the No Tatame Project to take a class with their children. This activity takes place twice a year and aims to include parents in the sport practiced by their children.
On Friday, April 28, we were invited by our partner Mercedes-Benz to watch the Truck Cup at the autodrome. Our students got to know the place, got a closer look at the trucks and cars racing and much more!
On April 26 and 27, our sponsor Indorama Ventures brought a unique chemistry experience to our Educa project students! The children were able to experience many different things, which made them very excited!
On Sunday, April 23rd, our little Judokas participated in the Katuo Miura Judo Festival in Itapecerica da Serra. Each student competed in more than one fight and all received medals for their performance!
On Sunday, April 16, some students from the No Tatame Project took part in their first championship, the Diadema Jiu-Jitsu Cup. Four students fought for gold, Gustavo, Wagner, Gabriela and Sara. We were filled with pride!
On April 15, it happened in Instituto SECI the Karate training for all the classes. The experience allows our students to put into practice everything they learn in class in a playful and interactive way.
On April 15, we held the first meeting with the parents and guardians of the students in the No Tatame Project. The meeting covered topics such as class participation, student progress, explanation of techniques and so on.
Between April 10 and 14, happened in SECI the delivery of the colored degrees to the students of Judo, Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. This methodology is exclusive of SECI and is designed to highlight students who strive to improve in various aspects.
On April 1st, we held our Jiu-Jitsu training session with all of SECI's classes and students. This training session was attended by students from the Restauração Project and the Panther Black Belt fighting academy.
On March 29, we provided our space for the meeting of the Industrial Promotion Committee of the Greater ABC Pole (COFIP ABC) and to start the meeting, our music team gave its first performance of the year!
On March 27 and 29, a meeting was held with the families of the students in our Seci No Gramado educational soccer project.
On Saturday, March 25, we held our first Judo training session with all the Martial Arts classes and students at the Instituto SECI.
On March 16, a meeting was held with the families of the students enrolled in the Educa Seci Project, carried out in partnership with Petrobras.
On December 9, the Instituto SECI welcomed all the students of Educa Seci, the literacy tutoring program developed in partnership with @petrobras, for the Educa Seci Graduation event, which included the presentation of Course Completion Certificates in the form of a World Cup album, personalized stickers for each student, the 2023 Calendar and the class Yearbook full of memories.
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