Events 2024
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 December 10, we ended the year with the most eagerly awaited show: the SECI band, choir and Solta o Som project teachers' concert!
The Sesc Santo André theater was the stage for an exciting performance by the students who, with talent and dedication, showed everything they had learned throughout the year.
The Sesc Santo André theater was the stage for an exciting performance by the students who, with talent and dedication, showed everything they had learned throughout the year.
On December 6th, we held the graduation ceremony for the No Tatame project.
During the event, 163 Karate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students had the honor of receiving their new belts from Senseis Tiago and Ana, with the special presence of Senseis Soraia André and Cintia Yonamine. The belts symbolize the progress and personal and technical improvement of the participants in their respective disciplines. In addition, each participant received a certificate making this progress official.
During the event, 163 Karate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu students had the honor of receiving their new belts from Senseis Tiago and Ana, with the special presence of Senseis Soraia André and Cintia Yonamine. The belts symbolize the progress and personal and technical improvement of the participants in their respective disciplines. In addition, each participant received a certificate making this progress official.
To close out the school year, the Educa team, a tutoring program run in partnership with Petrobras, organized the second edition of the Knowledge Olympiad, in which students take part in a series of educational and fun activities that promote active learning in various areas of knowledge.
Divided into mixed teams, the children and teenagers faced challenges designed to reinforce the knowledge acquired in the classroom, improving cognitive and social skills.
Divided into mixed teams, the children and teenagers faced challenges designed to reinforce the knowledge acquired in the classroom, improving cognitive and social skills.
On November 6 and 7, we had Family Week at Educa, where we welcomed mothers, fathers, grandparents and guardians to experience, together with our students, the routine of the day's activities at our tutoring center run in partnership with Petrobras.
This meeting provided a powerful opportunity for families to closely monitor the children's emotional and cognitive development and gain an in-depth understanding of the pedagogical practices we apply on a daily basis.
This meeting provided a powerful opportunity for families to closely monitor the children's emotional and cognitive development and gain an in-depth understanding of the pedagogical practices we apply on a daily basis.
On November 24th, another friendly girls' match took place against the Corinthinhas team.
This was the second match of the year between the teams in the U10, U12 and U14 categories. The friendly gave our girls an excellent opportunity to compete and improve their technical skills.
This was the second match of the year between the teams in the U10, U12 and U14 categories. The friendly gave our girls an excellent opportunity to compete and improve their technical skills.
On November 23rd, more than 150 children took part in the Martial Arts Belt Exam, where they had the opportunity to demonstrate all their dedication, technique and the learning they had acquired during their classes.
In the Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Karate disciplines, the pupils and students were assessed on the technical and theoretical aspects that are fundamental to practicing martial arts.
In the Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Karate disciplines, the pupils and students were assessed on the technical and theoretical aspects that are fundamental to practicing martial arts.
Between November 11 and 14, we held Family Week No Tatame, where our karate, judo and jiu-jitsu students participated in activities together with their families.
These were times of great fun where, along with the students, the families engaged in agility exercises, coordination and specific activities for each modality.
These were times of great fun where, along with the students, the families engaged in agility exercises, coordination and specific activities for each modality.
Family Week No Gramado brought special moments for the children's families, who got the chance to participate in the soccer training sessions and get to know the project up close.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the children were together with their parents and guardians, and took part in classes and activities such as agility circuits, technical exercises and the fundamentals of passing, handling and controlling the ball.
The great participation of the families was essential to make this week more special than ever!
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the children were together with their parents and guardians, and took part in classes and activities such as agility circuits, technical exercises and the fundamentals of passing, handling and controlling the ball.
The great participation of the families was essential to make this week more special than ever!
On November 6, a meeting was held with the families of the No Tatame martial arts project.
On the occasion, 59 parents and guardians of karate, judo and jiu-jitsu students were present. The reunion was led by Aline, the project's technical manager, together with the martial arts team.
On the occasion, 59 parents and guardians of karate, judo and jiu-jitsu students were present. The reunion was led by Aline, the project's technical manager, together with the martial arts team.
On October 24th, we launched the second edition of the Children's Book, this time with the theme “Dreams”.
The event brought together families, friends and, of course, our little authors, who delighted and surprised everyone with their creativity and inspiration.
The event brought together families, friends and, of course, our little authors, who delighted and surprised everyone with their creativity and inspiration.
On October 23, a group of 40 students from Educa Seci had the opportunity to visit the exhibition “African Languages that make Brazil” at the Portuguese Language Museum in São Paulo, invited by Petrobras.
This opportunity allowed our children to get out of the periphery and come into contact with a piece of cultural history, which is the Museum, to learn a little more about the African roots of our language and Brazilian identity, something we have already worked on in the classroom.
This opportunity allowed our children to get out of the periphery and come into contact with a piece of cultural history, which is the Museum, to learn a little more about the African roots of our language and Brazilian identity, something we have already worked on in the classroom.
Last Friday, at the invitation of Petrobras, the students of the Instituto SECI had the opportunity to meet and hear more about Beatriz Souza, Olympic Judo champion in the +78 kg category.
Bia, who is a member of the Petrobras team, told us a little about her journey to the gold medal, and answered questions from the students about martial arts, education, music and soccer.
Bia, who is a member of the Petrobras team, told us a little about her journey to the gold medal, and answered questions from the students about martial arts, education, music and soccer.
This year's Children's Day was, without a doubt, the biggest and most unforgettable party we've ever held!
On a day full of joy, where the only concern was to be happy, hundreds of children and teenagers from our projects came together to take part in recreational activities, play on the inflatable toys and enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy. It was an explosion of smiles and fun from start to finish.
On a day full of joy, where the only concern was to be happy, hundreds of children and teenagers from our projects came together to take part in recreational activities, play on the inflatable toys and enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy. It was an explosion of smiles and fun from start to finish.
Instituto SECI's Children's Day party only happens through the power of collectivity. That's why we celebrate our team of volunteers, who are essential to making this special day a reality!
Friends, family and company collaborators help to make everything run smoothly, from the logistics to the execution of the activities. For the Instituto SECI, the support of this network of solidarity transforms the party into more than a celebration; it is a true act of love, which creates lasting memories for everyone involved.
Friends, family and company collaborators help to make everything run smoothly, from the logistics to the execution of the activities. For the Instituto SECI, the support of this network of solidarity transforms the party into more than a celebration; it is a true act of love, which creates lasting memories for everyone involved.
On October 16, the band Solta o Som gave a performance at Oscavo School for the afternoon students.
With the aim of strengthening the bond with the school and publicizing the music project classes promoted by the Instituto SECI, the band performed a set of 6 songs for the school's 6th and 7th grade classes.
With the aim of strengthening the bond with the school and publicizing the music project classes promoted by the Instituto SECI, the band performed a set of 6 songs for the school's 6th and 7th grade classes.
On 28 September, the Instituto SECI took part in the Sesc Karate Festival in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo.
The event was part of the 12th edition of Move Week, promoted by the Sesc São Paulo Units with the aim of encouraging the practice of physical and sporting activities, promoting health, well-being, community strengthening and teamwork.
The event was part of the 12th edition of Move Week, promoted by the Sesc São Paulo Units with the aim of encouraging the practice of physical and sporting activities, promoting health, well-being, community strengthening and teamwork.
On 22 September, more than 20 SECI students took on competitors from other academies and institutions, demonstrating that they are increasingly prepared for the championships.
As well as improving their physical and technical skills, they also work on their mental side, since competing against children from different places is always a challenge.
As well as improving their physical and technical skills, they also work on their mental side, since competing against children from different places is always a challenge.
In an intense match against the Vasquinho team in the U17 category, SECI showed all their grit, facing their opponents with determination until the last second, and won the final of the Andrezinho 2024 Cup!
On 29 August, the No Tatame project went to the E.E. Oscavo de Paula e Silva school in Santo André.
Our martial arts team gave the school's students a full demonstration of Jiu-Jitsu, introducing them to the projects of the Instituto SECI.
Our martial arts team gave the school's students a full demonstration of Jiu-Jitsu, introducing them to the projects of the Instituto SECI.
On the 24 August, we had an excellent karate training session, attended by students from the No Tatame project, as well as guests from the Santo André Sports Training Centre and the Mauá Karate Team.
More than 70 karateka of all ages gathered on the tatami at the Instituto SECI under the coordination of Sensei Cintia Yumi Yonamine.
More than 70 karateka of all ages gathered on the tatami at the Instituto SECI under the coordination of Sensei Cintia Yumi Yonamine.
On 18 August, the Instituto SECI held a friendly girls' football match against the Corinthinhas team in the U9, 11 and 13 categories.
The SECI players dedicated themselves intensely to the three matches and, although they didn't win, the lessons learnt from competing against foreign teams were immense.
The SECI players dedicated themselves intensely to the three matches and, although they didn't win, the lessons learnt from competing against foreign teams were immense.
On 14 August, bassists Eric Ribeiro and Adriano Sambatti came to the Instituto SECI and, together with their teacher Flávio Nassi, put on a real show for the audience. Each of them had their moment to shine, playing the bass with passion and dexterity, enchanting everyone.
Also during the week of 8 to 12 July, we held the 3rd Festival of the No Tatame project. On Wednesday and Friday, our little and big Judo, Karate and Jiu-Jitsu fighters took part in exciting contests on the tatami mats of the Instituto SECI.
The week from 8 to 12 July started with the energy and determination of the football students, who competed in intense matches, divided into teams named after the countries taking part in the Paris Olympics.
On 5 July, we had the first SECI Cultural Exhibition, which took the African continent as its theme - the result of work done during this semester with the theory and musicianship students in the Solta o Som project.
On 27 June, the 2nd Solta o Som Talent Show took place, where our students delighted the audience and the technical and artistic jury - made up of representatives from SECI's sponsoring companies - with wonderful performances of drums, guitar, bass, singing, choir, musicianship and bands in the individual and collective categories.
To enable the parents and guardians of the football students to keep a close eye on the training sessions, we organised a family week at No Gramado on 19, 20 and 21 June, where everyone was able to take part in the activities specially planned for those days.
On 17 June, we had another friendly match on the SECI pitch!
Playing against SESI Mauá in the U11, U13 and U15 categories, our afternoon football students were able to test their skills and tactics against unfamiliar opponents in conditions closer to official competitions, a different proposition from training.
Playing against SESI Mauá in the U11, U13 and U15 categories, our afternoon football students were able to test their skills and tactics against unfamiliar opponents in conditions closer to official competitions, a different proposition from training.
On 13 June, we had the honour of welcoming a delegation of around ten members of the Petrobras Social Responsibility team from Rio de Janeiro to our headquarters in Santo André.
In a little over two hours, the group had the opportunity to get to know all of our educational projects. It was also an opportunity to share our good practices and the challenges we face, as well as our plans for the future.
In a little over two hours, the group had the opportunity to get to know all of our educational projects. It was also an opportunity to share our good practices and the challenges we face, as well as our plans for the future.
On 5 June, the Instituto SECI welcomed the Decathlon team for a fun-filled afternoon of sports.
In celebration of Foundation Day, Decathlon organised sports activities such as basketball, table tennis and badminton for our martial arts and tutoring students.
In celebration of Foundation Day, Decathlon organised sports activities such as basketball, table tennis and badminton for our martial arts and tutoring students.
On 22 May, the Solta o Som project team met with the families of our students for the first music meeting of the year.
Very important topics were discussed, such as absences and delays, the team's presentation, the institution's ongoing investment in the music project and the students' achievements and performances during the year.
Very important topics were discussed, such as absences and delays, the team's presentation, the institution's ongoing investment in the music project and the students' achievements and performances during the year.
With the aim of bringing parents and guardians even closer to the martial arts students, we organised the No Tatame family week.
During the classes, family members were able to accompany their children, grandchildren and siblings to training sessions and take part in dynamics and learning moments in martial arts, performing warm-up, stretching and agility exercises.
During the classes, family members were able to accompany their children, grandchildren and siblings to training sessions and take part in dynamics and learning moments in martial arts, performing warm-up, stretching and agility exercises.
On 11 May, some of the students from the No Tatame project took part in the Judo festival held at Auto Shopping Global in Santo André.
During the event, our young athletes had the opportunity to face students from other academies, and left with participation trophies, symbolising all the commitment and dedication they had shown in the competitions.
During the event, our young athletes had the opportunity to face students from other academies, and left with participation trophies, symbolising all the commitment and dedication they had shown in the competitions.
As a way of strengthening girls‘ football, the Instituto SECI held the 2nd Girls’ Football Festival on 5 May.
More than 200 girls from the SECI, Pelado Real and ACAFF teams competed in a total of 8 matches during the day, in the U9, 11, 14 and 17 categories. There were fierce matches, accompanied by the attentive gazes and excited shouts of the fans of all the teams, who were able to see these girls shine and overflow with all their talent.
More than 200 girls from the SECI, Pelado Real and ACAFF teams competed in a total of 8 matches during the day, in the U9, 11, 14 and 17 categories. There were fierce matches, accompanied by the attentive gazes and excited shouts of the fans of all the teams, who were able to see these girls shine and overflow with all their talent.
On 4 May, the band Solta o Som gave a performance at the Nelson Cardim School, delighting all the students, parents and guardians present at the school's Mother's Day event.
On 30 April, Max and Renata from Cabot came to Instituto SECI for an alignment and update visit, and to see all of the institution's new spaces.
Cabot is one of our longest-standing investors, who has helped us a lot since 2016 and has always been here to follow the development of projects and the institution's progress.
Cabot is one of our longest-standing investors, who has helped us a lot since 2016 and has always been here to follow the development of projects and the institution's progress.
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.