Last Tuesday, 30th of November, Richard Zimler, international prize-winning author of eleven novels and five children’s books, met virtually with children in Pre-Prep, Prep, Reception, Form 1 and Form 2. He presented the book “Dança quando chegares ao fim”. The children were delighted to hear the story and thoroughly enjoy their virtual visit.
The Eco Council have put together a fantastic Eco Advent calendar. Children can peel stick notes, one off each day (or more than one to make up for bank holidays and weekends). The online advent calendar is on the link below, as well as on Class Dojo and Seesaw. Children can upload pictures of what … Read more
Friday, November 19, was topped off by a visit from Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal, Chris Sainty, who came to see us during the afternoon. As you might imagine, Covid contingency measures restricted the nature of the visit, but it was welcome opportunity to discuss all things OBS and our plans for the future with … Read more
The Triple Science students in Form 10 undertook a challenge in their Physics lesson: to build a relay circuit (a relay is an electromechanical device that uses an electromagnet to operate a switch from an open position to a closed position, completing a secondary circuit). The students really rose to this challenge by interpreting … Read more
Early Years First Stage (EYFS) went to Serralves Park to explore the Autumn Leaves.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” (Thomas Campbell) Yesterday, at 11am, the whole school, with the exception of Early Years, came together to observe a moment of Remembrance for the fallen of all nationalities, in all conflicts. There was a brief reading form “For the Fallen” the Last Post sounded … Read more
On Wednesday 10th November, some of the school’s best mathematicians participated in the UK Senior Mathematical Challenge, run by the University of Leeds. This is a competition which involves answering a series of multiple-choice questions, based on skills of logic and problem solving. Congratulations go to the following students (listed in order of points received) … Read more
Jornal de Notícias Media Lab had been with our Form 7 Portuguese classes on November 5 working on some different journalistic platforms: Radio; social media and video. Enjoy the work made by our students: Noticiário Radiofónico TSF Noticiário em Vídeo
