Our fashion show

To end up in glory the unit 4 of the 8th grade, dedicated to fashion, clothes and accessories, I've invited my pupils to be models for a lesson. Two of the classes accepted the challenge and they paraded on the catwalk. It was very rewarding to watch almost all of my pupils walking down the runway, showing and describing what they were wearing that day. Some even brought special accessories for the occasion! Awsome! Here is a short video with some models and the awarding ceremony. They won clothes and accessories as well as flowers. All according to the book! Have fun watching or recalling this experience! The teacher: Ana paula Amaro

Patron's Day - Escola Secundária Fernando Namora

Last 23rd April my school comemorated its Patron's Day. It's a day dedicated to Fernando Namora, a Portuguese writer and doctor, on behalf of whom our school was renamed a few years ago.
It's a day full of countless activities, among which we can name the Fernando Namora's route, which links the three public libraries, several ehxibitions containing books, documentation, touristic leaflets, art, photography, computer/digital displays, a TV emission, several specific workshops, conferences, gymnastics exhibition, a music event, online games, a small arts and crafts fair and many other fun and didactic happenings.
This year a resident teacher - Ana Rita- made a bronze sculpture (bust) of our famous writer, which is going to be on display forever in our front little garden.

If you want to take a peep at some pictures of our Patron's Day, please watch the video and enjoy it!

http://animoto.com/play/nIThJ3gl8ylD0ocGrQoUqQ

Field trip to Guimarães

Last 16th April, two classes of the Agrupamento de Escolas de Condeixa-a-Nova (8th and 11th TT) went to Guimarães, one of the European Capitals of Culture 2012. In the morning we visited the castle, the Church of S. Miguel and the Paços dos Duques de Bragança(former palace and the official residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic). Our guides were very nice and very professional and we loved the guided visit. We also loved the modern art exhibitions we came across in every room. They were funny and interesting. During the afternoon, we visited the ancient town, also known as the walled city, and the pupils of the Tourism Course presented the most important spots and explained their relevance. After that, we went for a ride on the cable car to Santuário da Penha and we had lots of fun. Some pupils were afraid at first but quickly lost their fear and enjoyed themselves a lot. The view was amazing and we could see the entire town. We returned late and tired but it was worthwhile. Have a look at this short video and imagine the rest...