Berlengas

I've been to Berlengas for the first time! It's a very beautiful place but the trip was very eventful. The sea was rough and and there were strong winds, which made ​​it difficult to travel. When we arrived, we were surprised by the natural beauty of the island. We loved the island and are planning to go there again.

              

And now... SPAIN!

Spain, here I come!

Beach with family

Town Hall Piles

relaxing in the sea

Beach

Seaside photos

My brother ready to see the Spanish team live!

Selfie

drinking granizado de limón

Typical Spanish breakfast

Coca

Beach

My uncle's paella

World' best paella - Yummy!

Lunch time! Time to leave the beach...

Chips in Spain

On our way to Portugal

view from my grandmother's flat

Portugal, here we come!

Spanish bull

view of Madrid

Castle

Highway

And the border!!!

Latest photos from Paris

I've just returned from my holidays in France and here are some photos taken in Paris, namely by the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arch of Triumph and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
I hope you enjoy them.

Let's Celebrate Excellency!

In a previous blogpost, I mentioned João Carecho for his excellent school grades that have granted him a place at the school's honour board. But it's not only João who deserves honours. Indeed, for different - but equally exemplary reasons - Sofia and Vitória are also going to be awarded at the cerimony next Monday for their dedication, commitment and outstanding sports results in climbing tournments.
How proud we all are, João, Sofia and Vitória!!! Let's celebrate excellency together and work harder and harder this school year, agree?
Congratulations to you and your parents. Hope others will follow your great examples :=)

Reading Recommendation, Maria Beatriz

Even though I already have other synopsis and reading recommendations in store, this one, by Maria Beatriz, had been promised after this blogpost back in May in which I challenged you to read John Green's bestseller The Fault In Our Stars.
Summer holidays always provide a great reading opportunity, which has been well used not only by Maria but also by other boys and girls.
Unlike what we've done in the past, once we've been apart, there was no way I could possibly record her voice to enrich this presentation... but there is background music!
As always, Maria sent me her synopsis and some pics and I gave her my feedback. After that, I used the familiar Web 2.0 tool utellstory to put everything together.
Maria and myself hope you enjoy the result. Feedback is welcome - as are more reading recommendations by my outstanding students ;)

Hangman

Well? Still enjoying a relaxing summer break? I only have a week left while you still have a fortnight. Slowly though we have to get used to the idea of getting ready for another (very creative) school year, with some new teachers and classmates. Excited? I am!
As you're wondering how, let's make learning as fun as going to the swimming pool or the beach with games and playful activities ;)
How about playing Hangman??? I've played it already for a while and it's quite addicting. Have a go!


englishflashgames.blogspot.com Hope you enjoy playing |(not necessarily commenting ;)|

CR7 CISSÉ - Holidays

The best vacations I've ever had!!
In these photos, I'm with my friends at the pool in a very hot day.
I hope to have other holidays as funny as these.
Enjoy these last weeks, my friends. Good holidays!

Guess where!

I have also been enjoying some days off and following João's post, I've made a photo collage with 4 pics of the one thousand we took :)
The question is... where was I???
Other questions come up, though: How do you know? What info can you add about the place I've been to? Have you ever been there?
Below you have the collage but to listen and see what I've drawn, you'll have to click on the link below . Do listen and enjoy; I'll be waiting for your answers:

http://www.clarisketch.com/sketch/7Y5Fla3i0h56U9N2yQXJ8N

PS: Some time ago, I challenged you here to use Vine and those who had compatible Android versions shared their creative Vines here and here; why don't you try now Clarisketch, this free Android app?

Honour Board for JOÃO CARECHO

It's official!!!
Back in June, class teachers had nominated João Carecho to be included on the Students' Honour Board and the results have just been published by the schoolboard.
It is full of pride that I'm sharing here João's excellent school performance in 2013/2014:

I'm sure you all agree João is not only a top student but also a top blogger and, for all those who have met him, a top boy, too!
Hopefully this celebration and recognition of his accomplishments will inspire more students to improve their school results and achieve their full potential in 2014/2015.
Congratulations to João and his supportive parents, and the best of luck for all.

More photos from Mira d'Aire

João, look at these photos - they are also from there...
I hope you enjoyed the visit as much as I did.

Guess!

Does anyone know what this is??????

A walk in Saint Germain-Paris

Saint Germain is one of the administrative districts of a wonderful city - Paris -  which has with many clothing stores (HiHiHi), but also has a beautiful cathedral  (not in the photos).
And because the walk was long (as the french say "après le fort réconfort"), at the end, we were rewarded with a chocolate crepe. Want a bit? :)