Playful music, lectures, and attractions from the Cultivar Program mark the opening of the school year in Indaial.

The program celebrates the start of activities in 2026 in the municipality that leads the national education ranking.

Recognized as having the best education in Brazil among medium-sized municipalities, Indaial The 2026 school year has officially begun. The opening featured a program that started on Monday (2) and concluded on Tuesday (3), with various attractions. One of the highlights was guests directly from Palhoça: the band Paper Spaceshipaccompanied by the characters from “Junior's Class".  

Elected by "VEJA Negócios" magazine as a national leader in education in 2025, Indaial has already implemented the methodology of Cultivate Program, an initiative by Guarani Sport that brings a methodology focused on combining sport, health, education and fun. 

Both the books and drawings of "Turma do Júnior" (Junior's Gang), and the Astronave de Papel band emerged within the context of this success. The initiative began in Palhoça and, in addition to Indaial, has already spread to several cities not only in Santa Catarina, but also in other states. Recently, the Cultivar Program was present at events in Sento-Sé, Bahia, and participated in the Christmas program in Rio do Sul, SC. ​​The opening of the school year in Indaial continues this agenda of education, music, and play. 

With this energy, the Cultivar team brought music and fun activities to the program marking the start of the 2026 school year in Indaial. The group integrated the event's educational and cultural program, reinforcing the proposal of an education that engages with values, care, health, and fun.

The opening of the school year also included the presence of Paulão from VolleyballOlympic champion [name], who shared his personal and professional journey, leaving an inspiring message for educators. The meeting also included the participation of Professor [name]. Marcos Antônio Fari Junior (Marcão), by psychoanalyst Silvana Tonezer, in addition to the entertaining presentations.

"Education is built on values, discipline, teamwork, and inspiration. We begin 2026 reaffirming our commitment to the quality of education and to those who make a difference every day within schools," highlights a statement from the Indaial City Hall.

For Marcos Marflui, from the band Astronave de Papel and the Cultivar Program, the lectures stood out in the program. “Professor Marcão, for example, spoke about 'Active Schools': those schools that promote more movement for children, not only in Physical Education, but throughout the entire school environment,” he explains.

Another highlight was the lecture by Silvana Toneser. “She addressed self-care, emotional health, and related topics. The goal is to convey to educators that they need to preserve themselves, take care of themselves, and be well in order to perform their work with quality,” says Marcos.

Guarani Sport and Cultivar Program

The participation of the Paper Spaceship in Indaial is directly linked to Cultivate Program, initiative by Guarani Sport[Company Name], a company with over 25 years of experience in the educational market. The program proposes a methodology that integrates sports, health, education, and fun, promoting the holistic development of children and young people. 

To keep up with the news, just follow @turmadojunioroficial on Instagram. The songs are available through Spotify (https://bit.ly/3O70s13) and the clips can be watched on the @turmadojunior.oficial channel on YouTube. 

Paper Spaceship: Art with a Purpose

Despite already surpassing the mark of 1,5 million Based on YouTube views, the performance in Indaial marked a special moment for Astronave de Papel, which was born within the Cultivar Program after meetings between musicians united by their love of art and education.

The band is made up of Marcos MarFlui (composer, vocalist and creator of Turma do Júnior), Luiz Maffei (composer, bassist and music producer) Greg MarFlui, Zé Martins, Bira Blues, Henrique Heskova e André JellyWith heartfelt lyrics and arrangements that blend rock, reggae, forró, and Brazilian influences, the group has won over not only children but entire families.

The group composes songs with the original concept of *“eludicative music”*: playful, emotional, and instructive songs that allow children and adults to have fun together. 

Junior's Class

The Paper Spaceship is one of the many creations that emerged from Turma do Júnior, an initiative that produces multimedia content, educational campaigns, songs, and videos aimed at children and families, with the mission of educating in a playful and musical way.

Among the outstanding projects is the Check My Baby, which raises awareness about preventing domestic accidents and childcare. Over the years, Turma do Júnior has transformed into a platform for educational communication and entertainment. 

In 2025, the content of Turma do Júnior surpassed 15,5 million from online views, expanding the initiative's reach beyond borders. The expectation, according to the creator, is for even greater expansion in the coming years. To follow along, simply follow @turmadojunioroficial on Instagram.

National leader in education

Indaial's leading role in education was recently recognized by Ranking of Social Indicators by VEJA NegóciosDeveloped by Austin Rating, the municipality achieved first place in the Education category among medium-sized cities in Brazil, reaching the highest score in the country. 21,2934.

According to the Secretary of Education, Manuel Felipe BoaventuraThe result is a product of collective work. “The best education in Brazil is made by committed professionals who make a difference every day. I am in the role of secretary to serve, listen, and provide the tools our team needs, because when we take care of those who educate, we take care of the future,” he affirms. In 2026, the continuation of this work has already begun.