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Ready for an Exciting New School Year
The excitement is building at OBS as we prepare to welcome students back for another fantastic year of learning and growth.
Prize Giving Ceremony
As the school year came to an end on a warm summer evening, our community gathered to reflect on a year filled with achievement, growth, and memorable experiences. The occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students, express gratitude to staff, and bid a fond farewell to students and colleagues embarking ...
Form 10 Trip to London
Our recent trip to London provided students with a rich and rewarding cultural experience, combining academic enrichment with the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Throughout the visit, students attended several outstanding theatre productions, including a Shakespeare performance, and gained valuable insights through visits to renowned institutions such as the British ...
IB Induction and Careers Week
As part of our IB Induction and Careers Week, held from 22–26 June, students had the opportunity to engage with inspiring professionals, alumni, and university representatives from institutions including Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Swiss Education Group, and IE University. Speakers highlighted the importance of adaptability, communication, resilience, critical thinking, collaboration, and lifelong learning in an ever-changing ...
Live Lounge
The OBS Live Lounge once again showcased the remarkable musical talent within our school community. Students took to the stage with confidence delivering an entertaining and diverse programme that featured solo acts, vocal ensembles, the orchestra, choirs, and the OBS School Band. The event brought together performers and audience members alike in a celebration of ...
Portuguese Studies trip to Valongo
We started out on a short bus ride which my friend Lyra and I spent talking and laughing. When we arrived, we went to a park to let the people at the biscuit museum prepare for us. When we entered, we watched a film about this girl going through the history of how the “Terra do pão” came to be. Then, we ...
Form 5 Play: Alice in Wonderland Jr
Alice really was in Wonderland as our Form 5 put on an absolutely spellbinding performance of Alice in Wonderland Jr. The set, the costumes, the singing and acting were a feast for the senses, drawing on the exceptional imagination of everyone who worked to create this truly wonderful show. This really was a fabulous collaborative ...
IB Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to our Class of 2026, who came together to celebrate an unforgettable milestone at our Graduation Ceremony, followed by the Leavers’ Ball. This was a perfect way to celebrate a wonderful journey together on an evening filled with joy, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. It marked not just the end of ...
Ultimate Frisbee Competition
Ultimate frisbee has been a part of the school curriculum since 2015 and as a sport since 1968. Its unique combination of inclusive and technical game play alongside its core principles of the ´Spirit of the Game´ results in a complete sport. Students learn how to moderate their reactions to in-game events, developing emotional intelligence ...
Spring Sports Festival
OBS under 11 boys´ football and girls’ basketball team travelled to Lisbon, for the annual Spring Sports Festival.
Earth Week – Our Power, Our Planet
This year, OBS Secondary celebrated Earth Day 2026 with an exciting week full of activities, competitions and discussions focused on sustainability and protecting our planet.
Primary Easter Egg Hunt
Our Primary Easter Egg Hunt brought joy and excitement to students.
IB Visual Art Exhibition
Form 12 IB Visual Art Exhibition showcased their exceptional creativity.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventures
Our wonderful Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants have now all successfully completed their practice journeys. Our Bronze groups ventured to Ermelo, while the Silver groups took on the challenge of Mondim de Basto. Our Gold participants played an important role as mentors and guides, supporting the teams with navigation and teamwork, an effort that was greatly ...
Primary Art Day
For Pre-Prep to Form 5, this year’s Primary Art Day was a vibrant celebration of creativity, colour, and fun!
Solidarity Concert at Casa da Música
Students from International Schools in Porto performed another amazing Solidarity Concert.
Sister Act Jr
Sister Act Jr. brought fun, energy, laughter, powerful vocals, and inspiration to a packed auditorium.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony
Our wonderful Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants have now all successfully completed their practice journeys. Our Bronze groups ventured to Ermelo, while the Silver groups took on the challenge of Mondim de Basto. Our Gold participants played an important role as mentors and guides, supporting the teams with navigation and teamwork, an effort that was greatly ...
CAS Trip to Miranda do Douro
The CAS students embarked on a daunting but exciting expedition this past weekend.
Carol Service
One again we filled Stella Maris Church to capacity as our community gathered for Carol Service.
Celebrating Our Co-Curriculum
This term has been a remarkable showcase of the breadth and quality of our co-curricular programme.
Form 1 Explorer Day
As part of their topic on Beginnings, the children have been discovering what life was like long ago.
Reception Nativity
The Reception classes put on a beautiful and moving show this end of term.
Techtimeout Tuesday: Take a Moment to Unplug
OBS joined the Techtimeout Tuesday initiative, celebrating the importance of achieving a perfect balance between digital and analog
Christmas Tree Lighting
The OBS community gathered for our much-anticipated annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Liv P Performance
We were delighted to host a special music event in November featuring a Form 11 Music student.
Fall Festival in Lisbon
In November, fifteen boys travelled to Lisbon to compete in a demanding three-day basketball tournament.
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh month the school was able to reflect together.
Form 5 World War 2
On Friday 6th November, the Form 5 children participated in an immersive World War 2 day, thoroughly enjoying the chance to dress up in 1940s-style outfits. It began with the children experiencing what school was like during wartime, where the strict rule was that “children should be seen and not heard.” They made gas mask ...
Duke of Edinburgh Youth Ambassadors
Molly Costello travelled to Sintra to celebrate her achievements as one of the first Duke of Edinburgh Youth Ambassadors for Portugal.
CAS Halloween Party 2025
Our CAS students organised a fantastic Halloween Party for the school community.
Science at OBS: Curiosity in Action!
These first two months of the school year have been full of experiments, discoveries, and exciting challenges
Back-to-School Barbecue
We were delighted to welcome families, staff, and alumni to our Back-to-School Barbecue.
Key Stage 3 Camps
Over the course of three unforgettable days, students in Form 6 to 8participated in the Key Stage 3 camps.
Collaborative Science Project
The Group 4 Collaborative Science Project is a hallmark component of the IB Diploma Programme,
TOK Exhibition
Form 11 students presented their annual Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition, a significant milestone in the IB Diploma Programme.
IB induction and Careers Week
The school recently hosted an exciting event that welcomed a diverse group of distinguished speakers and advisers.
Seussical Jr
Our talented Form 5 students transported the audience into the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss.
Children’s Day: Crazy Hair
OBS celebrated Children’s Day with a fun-filled Crazy Hair and Non-Uniform Day.
World Book Day celebration
With the motto “Drop Everything and Read” guiding our festivities, the day unfolded into a delightful celebration of literature.
PTA Primary Disco
On Friday the 9th, the atmosphere at the PTA Primary Disco was electric!
Primary Sustainable Fashion Show
Primary students took to the runway in a unique and inspiring House Competition fashion show, where creativity met sustainability.
Sports Day
Our whole school gathered at the Leça da Palmeira Sports Complex for an exhilarating Sports Day.
Form 11 Gredos Fieldwork Adventure
A group of enthusiastic Form 11 students from Biology, Geography, and ESS set off for the Sierra de Gredos
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Journeys
The International Duke of Edinburgh Award participants have now completed their Bronze and Silver journeys.
Form 12 IB Visual Art Exhibition
The IB Visual Arts Exhibition is the culminating event that showcases the creative and conceptual work of our IB art students.
Solidarity Concert
Oporto British School was proud to perform at the Solidarity Concert at Casa da Música this year.
Celebrating Pi Day with enthusiastic learners
Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, brought an exciting blend of mathematics and competition to our Key Stage 3 (KS3) students.
International Day Celebration
OBS celebrated International Day with a series of vibrant and engaging activities that truly showcased the spirit of internationalism and the diverse backgrounds of our community.
Ana Maria Magalhães visits Primary students
Reception and Primary students had the incredible opportunity to meet the renowned author Ana Maria Magalhães
Form 4’s Trip to Neonia
Form 4 went on an exciting trip to Neonia as part of their Science studies on the topic of Light.
Secondary House Competition Day 2: A Day of Diverse Talents
The Secondary House Competition was a vibrant showcase of talent and enthusiasm.
Escola das Artes Midyear Music Recitals: A Melodic Celebration
The Escola das Artes recently hosted its Midyear Music Recitals, a great event that spanned five nights.
Duke of Edinburgh First Aid training
Form 9 students and those participating in the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award from Forms 10 to 12 took part in a day of First Aid training.
Children’s Mental Health Week: A Celebration of Well-Being at OBS
To mark Children's Mental Health Week, OBS put together a week with activities focus on improving awareness and understanding of children's mental well-being.
Debate Society highlights the International Day of Education
As part of celebrations marking the United Nations International Day of Education, a fierce debate was held between teachers and students.
CAS Trip to Miranda do Douro: A Journey of Learning and Discovery
Over several days, 20 Forms 11 and 12 students immersed themselves in a series of meaningful activities.
Basketball tournament at Colégio Novo da Maia
Our U12 team won the tournament in their division.
OBS Chess Competition
OBS hosted an exciting scholastic chess event that brought together over 100 participants from thirteen schools around Porto.
IGSE Ski trip to Arinsal, Andorra
Form 9 and 10 students went to the slopes in Andorra to practise their skiing as part of their IGCSE PE practical.
COBIS International Schools Virtual Debate Competition 2024
Six secondary pupils debated with schools from across the world.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Our Christmas Tree Lighting afternoon marked the beginning of the festive season at OBS
House Competition Day
Students competed in a range of fun and educational activities representing their house.
Pyjama Day
Early Years and Form 1 children came to school dressed in their pyjamas to celebrate Pyjama Day!
Study in Germany
n November 18, OBS hosted a presentation regarding the Higher Education system in Germany.
Bebras- International Challenge on Informatics and Computational Thinking
The Bebras competition is the largest computer science competition in the world.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony
Congratulations to all our award-winners, including our trailblazing Gold Award recipients!
IB Biology Heart dissection
In an exciting Form 12 Biology lesson, students rolled up their sleeves to dissect a pig’s heart.
Back-to-School Barbecue
On September 14 we welcomed the OBS community to our traditional back-to-school barbecue.
KS3 Camp Trip
Forms 6 to 8 had a wonderful time at three different outdoor adventure camps.
Co-Curricular Fair
Our internal and external providers had a full afternoon showcasing what they will offer during the year.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Qualifying Journey
Oporto British School´s first International Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold team has completed their qualifying journey!
Form 11 TOK Exhibition
Form 11 students ended the week showcasing their TOK Exhibition to their peers and teachers.
Careers Days
OBS hosted a full Careers and Universities week with a variety of speakers from very different professional sectors.
Form 5 Play
Form 5 dazzled us with their incredible talent and commitment in “Shrek, the Musical”.
Children’s Day/ Red Nose Day
OBS once again partnered with the Red Nose Association for Children's Day.
Reception Assemblies
Reception performed the works of two of their favourite authors that they have been learning about in Literacy lessons.
Form 11 complete their Collaborative Science Project
On the last week of May Form 11 took part in an exciting Collaborative Science Project.
APUDD National Championships
All three teams emerged as national champions at the end of a superb day of competition. Well done to all!
Sports Day
On May 10 the school came together for the first ‘whole school’ sports day to take place in many a year.
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Qualification Journeys
These two weekends demonstrated the value and opportunities that the Duke of Edinburgh Award offers.
Form 11 IA Biology Collection
We are delighted to share with you the success of our recent Biology IA Data Collection Day, where our students spent two days engaged in scientific exploration and inquiry.
World Book Day
We enjoyed World Book Day by promoting the love of reading among our youngest students.
PTA Primary Disco
The Basketball court was the perfect stage for our students to show off their best dance moves.
School Ski Trip 2024 Arinsal Andorra
"I made loads of memories and have no regrets at all looking back at the experience!"
IB Visual Arts Exhibition
The IB Visual Arts exhibition is a showcase of the exceptional artwork that our students have produced.
Form 4 The Human Body Exhibition
Form 4 showcased to their parents their learning journey in Science and Art.
Form 2 Assembly
The children thoroughly enjoyed their play and the teachers were very proud of their achievements.
Prep Assemblies
Prep Butterflies performed 'Eddie Saves the World!' and Prep Ladybirds 'The Enormous Turnip'.
Solidarity Concert at Casa da Música
Nearly 400 students from OBS, CLIP and LFIP performed at Casa da Música
CEiiA STEAMERS-Discovering the New Space
A group of Form 9 and 10 students was invited to represent OBS in a special session about Space Explorers.
Carnaval and Talent Show
We celebrated Carnaval at OBS with festive dances, creative costumes and our traditional Primary Talent Show!
Escola das Artes Mid-Year Recitals
Over five nights our Escola das Artes Mid-Year Recitals showcased the talents, improvement and hard work of OBS students.
Prep trip to Zoo de Santo Inácio
Prep classes went to the Zoo for an educational experience
Internet Safety Day
OBS students enthusiastically participated in celebrating Internet Safety Day.
Secondary House Competition Day
Students in Forms 6 to 12 participated in House Competition Day on Monday 29th January.
Form 6 Muscles and Bones Science topic
Form 6 students have been learning about muscles and bones in Science.
OBS Chess Open 2024
In partnership with Escola Xadrez do Porto and the Student Chess Society we organised the annual OBS Chess Open.
Form 1 Trip to Tram Museum and Six Bridges cruise
Form 1 gained a deeper understanding of how transportation has shaped cities, economies, and cultures throughout history.
Form 3 visit WOW Chocolate Story
Form 3 students visited the Chocolate Story at WOW and explored the fascinating story of chocolate!
Form 12 CAS Trip to Miranda do Douro
A group of our IBDP students worked alongside volunteers and vets to feed, walk and brush Mirandese donkeys.
OBS students Qualify For Prestigious Oxford University Computing Challenge
19 Computer Science students qualified for the Oxford University Computing Challenge.
António Mota speaks to Form 6 students
António Mota inspired Form 6 with an informal conversation about his creative writing process.
IGCSE Trip to La Molina
Forms 9 and 10 travelled to La Molina ski resort in the Pyrenees as part of the practical component of their IGCSE Physical Education course.
Carol Service
In a Stella Maris Church that was full to capacity, we ended this long Autumn Term with our traditional Carol Service.
Reception Nativity
Reception Bears and Pandas performed the Christmas Nativity for their families.
COBIS International Debating Competition
A debating team competed in the COBIS (Council of British International Schools) online debating championship.
Banco Alimentar Campaign
Students, parents and staff were busy at Continente supermarket at Norteshopping, contributing to the Banco Alimentar campaign.
Christmas Tree Lighting
We held our traditional Christmas Tree lighting to mark the start of the holiday season.
Secondary House Competition
Students in Forms 6 to 11 participated in the first House Competition Day of the year!
The Bebras Computing Challenge
This international competition, which runs in over 60 countries, is organised in the UK by Oxford University in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Inter-school tournament
A group of Form 8 and 9 students travelled to Lisbon to compete in a major inter-school tournament, and emerged as finalists in an enthralling and very disputed competition.
Independent School’s Trophy Volleyball Tournament
OBS Volleyball Teams competed in the first leg of the Independent Schools Trophy.
Primary Science Fair
Primary students became teachers and taught their peers what they have been learning in science during this academic term.
Form 7 experience an editorial journey
orm 7 students participated in a workshop provided by MediaLab JN
Remembrance Day
On Thursday 9th November the school came together to observe two minutes of silence
Duke of Edinburgh Ceremony Awards
OBS hosted the International Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards Ceremony.
Form 9 visited Quinta das Lágrimas
Form 9 visited one of the most magical places in Portugal.
Día de la Hispanidad
Hispanic Day celebrates the cultural legacy and language of Spanish-speaking countries.
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is dedicated to raising awareness about animals and their rights.
KS3 Trip to see the modern architecture of Porto
Portuguese B and Portuguese Studies students went on the first of three trips around the modern areas of Porto to investigate the modern architecture of the city.
Form 5 Team-building Camp
Form 5 students had plenty of fun and adventure at their team-building camp at Quinta da Eira.
KS3 House Camps
Students from Forms 6 to 8 spent three wonderful days and two nights at three different outdoor adventure camps.
Co – Curricular Fair
OBS burst into life with our students and parents joining our co-curricular fair, showcasing the range of activities on offer at school.
Speech Day
We officially ended our academic year with the Form 12 Graduation Ceremony and Prize Giving.
Live Lounge
On Wednesday evening our very talented musicians dazzled a packed marquee at OBS.
Form 12 CAS Trip to São Tomé e Príncipe
This year 19 F12 students completed their CAS portfolios with a journey to São Tomé.
Careers Days
In late June we hosted a two-day event with a variety of speakers from different professional sectors who shared their knowledge, experience, and the education and skills that are required to be accomplished professionally and personally.
Form 5 Play – Peter Pan
The Form 5 play is such an important part of the OBS tradition, whereby the final year of Primary school includes this important challenge, the ultimate in teamwork and creative expression!
Escola das Artes Recitals
During the week of June, the 12th to 16th the Escola das Artes team put on a series of five recitals.
Secondary House Competition Day
Students in F6-9 and 11 participated in a House Competition Day
Form 4 Roman Day
Form 4 children donned their togas and tunics for our Roman Day celebration.
Children’s Day / Red Nose Day
International Children's Day is celebrated all over the world to highlight the importance of children and their well-being.
Axiom-2 Mission
OBS students had the privilege to connect live with John Shoffner, one of the 4 astronauts that are currently off-orbit in the International Space Station.
PTA Primary Disco
The Basketball court turned into a dance floor to receive the Primary students for a memorable Disco party!
Pre – Prep Mother’s Day Breakfast
Ducklings prepared a very special surprise for their mummies to celebrate Mother’s Day!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Coronation
Our Primary celebrated King Charles III and Queen Camilla Coronation.
Open Morning
On Saturday we received the new Early Years families that will join OBS next September.
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Qualifying Journeys
The International Duke of Edinburgh participants of 2022-2023 have successfully completed their qualifying adventurous journey!
Form 12 IB Visual Art Exhibition
Form 12 Artists presented their exceptional art work produced on their two year course in the IB Visual Art Exhibition.
Sports Tournaments
During this second half of the term we had a handful of Sport Tournaments.
International Francophonie Day
On the 20th March, we celebrated the International Francophonie Day.
Pre-Prep Father’s Day Breakfast
Early Years have been preparing Father's Day for weeks, making drawings, preparing a song, and planning a delicious breakfast for their beloved dads.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony
31 OBS students celebrated successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze level.
Uniting Nations Day
OBS celebrated the culmination of International Week with Uniting Nations Day.
Forms 4 & 5 IST Football Tournament
Forms 4 & 5 students went to FC Foz to participate in the IST Football Tournament.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day was celebrated with music, chocolate, flowers and friendship this year.
IST Rugby at Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club
Some students from Forms 4 & 5 went to the British Club to participate in the IST Rugby Tournament.
Solidarity Concert at Casa da Música
International Schools in Porto united to perform to a full Casa da Música.
Prep Ladybirds explored winter throughout January
Ladybirds became familiar with animals from the polar regions, built an igloo and decided out who had the longest scarf!
Independent Schools Trophy
The IST is a tournament that involves several Porto based independent schools and three different sports.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Forms 1-5 have spent the last week working on different United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Form 9 Portuguese B
Form 9 Portuguese Foreign Language carried out a research on traditional tales from their country of origin.
Three Kings Day
The Early Years talked, in a fun way, about the three Wise Men and created lovely crowns worthy of royalty.
IGCSE Ski Trip to La Molina
Form 9 and 10 students travelled to La Molina as part of their IGCSE Physical Education course.
Reception Nativity
Both Reception classes (Bears and Pandas) performed together for the first time in two years.
Computer Science Week
Computer Science Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Grace Hopper.
Christmas Tree Lighting
The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony really put everyone in the right mood for Advent.
Form 3 Chess Tournament
The Form 3 children had a challenging morning using their analytical and strategic skills in a chess tournament.
Secondary House Competition
Secondary students took part in House Competition Day, which included more than fifteen varied and challenging events.
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Form 3 really enjoyed performing “The Diary of a Killer Cat” to their families!
Sport Tournament at CAISL
OBS students took part in a Basketball tournament in Sintra hosted by CAISL.
Prep Ladybirds explored dairy products
Prep Ladybirds explored the story of the Little Red Hen and worked with dairy products.
São Martinho at Early Years
Early Years celebrated São Martinho with traditional Portuguese games!
Form 4 Space Camp
Form 4 classes celebrated World Science Day by learning the skills required to be astronauts.
Forms 10 and 12 Trip to Verona
Students from Form 10 and 12 went to Verona to participate in the Mediterranean Cup.
Recepcion explored “Our 5 senses”
Reception Bears have been learning about "Our 5 Senses".
Portuguese B trip to Porto
Secondary Portuguese B students visited the old and historic area of Porto centre.
Sessions with Ann Marie Christian
This week we welcomed Ann Marie Christian, an international Safeguarding Consultant.
Hispanic Day
On Wednesday October 12th the Modern Languages Department celebrated the Día de la Hispanidad.
Maths British Olympiad
Two of our students have achieved a Certificate of Merit in the British Olympiad!
The International Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
On the first weekend back to school, 19 participants completed their final Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
Welcome Back!
We are very excited to have you all back at OBS for a promising academic year!
Speech Day 2022
A special thank you to our guest speaker Rosie Stancer for a wonderful inspirational talk!
Form 5 Holes Day
As part of their 'Responsibility' topic, Form 5 have been reading the novel 'Holes'.
Sports Day
Races, archery and speed climbing were some of the activities that primary children had in Sports Day.
Form 5 Madagascar Play
This week Form 5 invited the OBS community to their show ‘Madagascar the Musical’.
