Form 5 have had an exciting end to the term. To complete their topic on ´Conflict´, they presented their work in an exhibition format for their class assembly. Miss Smith and Miss Payne were full of pride seeing everyone showcase the excellent work they have produced throughout the term. As part of our topic, we … Read more
In Form 2 this week we had a James and the Giant Peach theme day. The children (and teachers) dressed as characters from the book. The classrooms were transformed into ‘peaches’ with orange colours, authentic sounds of the sea, and the smell of peach.The children did a minibeast hunt outside looking for bugs that appeared … Read more
This week is Computer Science Education Week. It is dedicated to inspiring all students to learn computer science and making sure that all students have opportunities to explore a future in computer science. The week is held in recognition of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper who helped create the first commercial electronic computer. Across the school … Read more
Form 9 Mini Enterprise project to Business Studies class.
On December 7, Reception Bears and Reception Pandas presented us with their wonderful Nativity play. The children had enormous fun and were proud to perform to their parents (remotely!)
Our Form 12 Geography students had a productive day out on Friday gathering information for their IB coursework projects. Analysing the impact of the pandemic on Porto´s tourism industry (growing healthily until last year), they collected data at five key sites around the city, including visitor questionnaires, environmental quality assessments, interviews and traffic counts. The … Read more
On December 2nd, OBS officially started the Advent. Our OBS band and Form 5 Portuguese Students performed Christmas songs to their fellow colleagues and teachers and ended the ceremony lighting up the Christmas tree, fully decorated by Early Years and Primary Students. Let this jolly season begin!
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
