19th to 23rd September - Oporto British School

WEEKLY BULLETIN – 19TH-23RD SEPTEMBER 2016
We are approaching the end of the second week of the new school year and I am very
pleased that we have made a very good and positive start. It´s pleasing to note that the
members that are new to our community (staff and students) have been made to feel
welcome and they seem to have settled in very quickly.
I have been privileged to have been able to visit several classrooms over the last week. I have witnessed some
outstanding teaching from our staff and TAs and learning from our students. I have been impressed by what I
have seen, but also by the cheerful atmosphere, which contributes to our success.
John Regan, Headmaster
DATES FOR DIARIES
19th and 20th September
21st and 22nd September
26th September
28th September
1st-2nd October
Class Photos
David Smith Writing Workshops
Form 12 TOK Presentations
Forms 6 and 11 Meet and Greet meetings, 6pm
Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition
WHOLE SCHOOL NOTICES
SIBLING PHOTOGRAPHS
If you would like to have photos taken of all your children together, please note the photographer, Sr Abilio,
will be in school to take this at your request on Tuesday from 3.30pm. Please contact Sr Abílio directly to place
any orders: [email protected]
CAMBRIDGE YOUNG LEARNERS
Congratulations to João Miao, Miguel Basto, Tiago Basto, Bruno Xu, Miguel Fu and Monica Zhu for their results
in the Cambridge Young Learners Exams this Summer.
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ENGLISH WORKSHOPS – FORMS 4 TO 10
On the 21st and 22nd of September the school is delighted to be hosting the writer, comedian and journalist,
Dave Smith, who will be conducting a series of creative writing workshops for Forms Four to Ten. This will be a
great opportunity for pupils to build on the English curriculum and experience 'lively writing workshops that
inspire, educate and entertain, whilst encouraging students to express themselves and overcome the fear of
the blank page.' More details can be found on the website: http://www.wordsmith-features.com/
Mark Weeks, Secondary Head of English
PRIMARY NOTICES
Dear Parents,
As the end of the second week comes to an end we can look back on a very positive start to
this school year. I have been very impressed with the pupils’ enthusiasm and attitude so far
this year. After initial assessment activities the teachers will now be fully into the curriculum
for the term; like all terms, there are many activities planned over the coming weeks so
please do keep up to date with the school calendar and the individual class teachers
announcements.
We are continuing to ensure that there is an empty “Lost Property” box by the world map; to help with this
task please do ensure that your child’s clothing is named. I would also like to thank the Form 1 parents for
allowing their children to enter the Primary building themselves on a morning. Though it may be easier to help
your child take off their coat and hang up their bag it is a vital skill that we train the children to achieve this
task independently.
Many Form 5 pupils took part in House Captain elections on Tuesday and the pupils listened to some very well
prepared and passionate election speeches. We now have a very strong and enthusiastic Primary pupil
leadership team that can help the student council plan and promote many wonderful events throughout this
year. The Primary Pastoral report will list the House Captains for this year.
Mark Evans, Head of Primary
PRIMARY PASTORAL WEEKLY REPORT
The Primary House Captain election took place on Tuesday this week. Many Form 5 pupils tried out for House
Captain and there were some really excellent presentations. I am pleased to announce the winners: Windsor:
Captains: Tiago Basto and Maria Frederica Furtado Guimarães and Vice-Captain: Jack Graham, Lancaster:
Captains: Jorge Eastley Soares and Beatriz Pinho and Vice Captain: Anastasia Gómez de Aguero, Bragança:
Captain: Guilheme Lopes and Carlota Carrington and Vice Captain: Francisco Rocha Ferreira. In other pastoral
news, each class has elected two pupil council representatives to represent their class at regular pupil council
meetings.
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For the week ending 9th September the house point totals were: Windsor 834, Lancaster 882 and Bragança
914. The individual class winners are listed below:
Class
Pupil
House
LIONS
Maria Mota Duarte
Bragança
TIGERS
Margarida Ribeiro
Lancaster
Sofia E. Soares
Lancaster
2B
Matilde Silva Henriques
Windsor
3C
Maria Clara Koehler Ferreira
Bragança
Rodrigo Mota
Bragança
Duarte Santos
Bragança
Veronika Vinitskaia
Windsor
4P
Luis Pinho
Windsor
4R
Joseph King
Bragança
5L
Beatriz Carvalho
Windsor
Beatriz Mendes
Bragança
Lucy Charles
Bragança
3H
5B
Jonathan Bridges, Primary Pastoral Coordinator
SECONDARY NOTICES
Dear Parents,
Students have settled into the new term really well with all the existing students welcoming
new ones with open arms. It has been lovely to hear the feedback from our new arrivals
expressing how well they have been received and how much they like their new
surroundings.
The use of mobile phones and tablets is still under trial with the majority of students using
them sensibly, not to film or take photos. We have also asked our secondary students not to share with
primary and asked them not to use their phones when primary students are on the field. This is each break
time and the first part of lunch. Although it has only been a few days since this was implemented it appears to
be going well.
This week we also held a Meet and Greet for Form 11 & 12 Parents. It was an opportunity to meet parents as
well as hear about some of their concerns and feedback. Relating to IB students in F12; they are busy
preparing their Extended Essays and completing the preparations for their Theory of Knowledge presentations
on 26th September. These are important documents and contribute to the extra points added on to the IB after
their subject scores have been finalized.
Lunch queues have reduced considerably this week as students have adjusted to the timetable and the
canteen has a better feel for student appetites. Students who have permission to leave at break times still
need to remember to sign in and out. Those without permission need to remember to bring in a signed
permission form so that the list at the gate can be updated.
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Next week we have a visiting author to look forward to. Forms 6 to 8 will be receiving some top writing tips
and coaching from David Smith on Wednesday and Thursday
Some interesting information about top students in Portugal suggesting that they are considering opting for a
university education overseas can be found at this location:
http://zap.aeiou.pt/melhor-aluno-entrar-na-universidade-do-porto-desistiu-vai-estrangeiro-129769
Our former F12s have been leaving for universities in the UK and Europe and others will be starting in
Portuguese universities next week. A full list of destinations will be published next week.
October/ November Examinations
The October/November examination schedule is now available. If your child has an examination, please note it
may be scheduled during the half-term break. We cannot reschedule these examinations; they are set by
IGCSE and IB. All students entered have received their statement of entry and the timetable is on display
around the school.
Baseline Testing
Baseline testing for Forms 6, 9 and 11 will take place over the next fortnight. This testing is designed to help
your child's teachers better understand how your child learns including identifying their areas of strength and
areas for development. These online tests are designed and marked by the University of Durham's Centre for
Evaluation and Monitoring. If you would like to know more, do visit their website at http://www.cem.org/.
Robert Hewett, Head of Secondary
http://secondaryobserver.weebly.com
NEWS FROM THE SECONDARY ACADEMIC COORDINATORS
IGCSE results for 2016 - update
Our congratulations go to the 9 students in Form 10 2016 who in total achieved a remarkable 71 A*-A grades:
Hanisha, Emanuel, Mercedes, Ana Margarida, Eduardo, Maria do Carmo, Niki, Harriet and Jessica.
Ailish Corcoran, Head of Form 6-10/Examinations Officer
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STARS OF THE WEEK
Carla Otero Bozzano (8G)
Carolina Gonçalves (8G)
for outstanding work in ICT
for excellent work in Art
Diogo Bijttebier (9D)
for work in English
SCHOOL LUNCHES – THIS WEEK´S MENU
Please book your child´s lunches via our website: http://obsvpn.dyndns.info:8085
OPORTO BRITISH SCHOOL
19 a 23 de setembro de 2016
Sopa
Peixe
Carne
Vegetariana
Guarnição
Creme de Abóbora
Tortilha de Peixe
Croquetes de Carne
Omelete de Salsa e Cebola
Arroz / Batata Salteada
Pumpkin
Fish Tortilla
Meat croquettes
onion and parsley omelet
Rice/Sautéed potatoes
Sopa
Peixe
Carne
Vegetariana
Guarnição
Repolho com Grão
Abrotea no Forno
Bifes de Peru Grelhados
Beringela Recheada com Ovo e Cuscus
Batata Salteada / Arroz de Cenoura
chickpea and cabbage Soup
Abrotea no Forno
Grilled Turkey steaks
Egg and cuscus stuffed eggplant
Sautéed potatoes/Carrot rice
Sopa
Peixe
Carne
Vegetariana
Guarnição
Couve Saboia e Cenoura
Peixe Espada Grelhado
Perna de Porco Assada com Laranja
Empadão de Soja
Arroz / Batata Cozida
Cabbage and Carrot Soup
Grilled Swordfish
roast pork leg with orange
Empadão de Soja
Rice/Boiled potatoes
Sopa
Peixe
Carne
Vegetariana
Guarnição
Penca
Filetes de Pescada
Feveras Panadas
Alho Francês à Brás
Massa / Arroz de Cenoura
Cabbage
Fish fillets
breadrumbed por
Leeks à Brás (with egg and potatoes)
Pasta/Carrot rice
Sopa
Peixe
Carne
Vegetariana
Guarnição
Espinafres
Calamares Dourados
Frango Assado
Esparguete com Queijo e Alho Francês
Massa / Batata Assada
Spinach
squid rings
Roast Chicken
Cheese and Leek Spaguetti
Pasta/Baked potatoes
Nota: Buffet de Saladas Variadas ao dispor para todos os pNote: Varied buffet of salads on offer for all dishes