Dia do diploma na Joaquim de Carvalho

No dia 30 de Setembro de 2011, decorreu a entrega de diplomas aos alunos do 12º ano de 2010/2011 e aos formandos do CNO (Centro de Novas Oportunidades), que terminaram o seu percurso.
Presentes nesta entrega estiveram algumas individualidades, o Presidente da Câmara da Figueira da Foz, João Ataíde, o Vice-Presidente da Câmara, Carlos Monteiro, a Gerente da Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Elisabete Roma, o Diretor da escola, Carlos Santos, o Ex-Presidente da Associação de Estudantes, Francisco Cruz, e o Vice-Presidente da Associação de Pais e Encarregados de Educação, Carlos Lagoa.
Desejando felicidades aos futuros alunos universitários, João Ataíde sublinhou a todos os presentes que ‘’… a universidade é fundamental na vida de todos…’’.
Para finalizar, o Diretor interveio, dizendo que os pais e os professores contribuíram de forma determinante para aquilo que os alunos são hoje e que a vida é feita de novidades, boas e menos boas, sendo obrigação de todos aproveitá-la. Pôs-se à disposição de todos para qualquer situação em que pudesse vir a ser útil.
Os alunos foram chamados por turma e receberam da mão do respectivo diretor de turma do ano anterior o seu diploma, tendo sido, de seguida, tirada uma fotografia de grupo.
Nesta cerimónia, foram também distinguidos os melhores alunos de cada ano do secundário de 2010/2011, que receberam um prémio monetário no valor de cento e vinte e cinco euros, atribuído pela Caixa Geral de Depósitos. Os premiados foram, no 10º ano, o André Carvalho, da turma B, no 11º ano, a Ana Carolina Pires, da turma C, e, no 12º, o Rui Cordeiro, da turma E.
Foi ainda atribuído, pelo Ministério da Educação, o prémio de mérito ao melhor aluno do 12º ano de 2010/2011, no valor de quinhentos euros, que será destinado, por indicação do aluno premiado, à aquisição de materiais ou a projectos sociais existentes na escola.
No final, os cerca de duzentos alunos presentes, felizes por terem o diploma, aproveitaram a oportunidade para falar com os professores que já não viam há algum tempo.

Ana Rocha 8ºD
Daniela Rodrigues 7ºA
Pedro Lopes 7ºA

O Jornal SINAL de 2011

Christmas and solidarity

Hi Santa,
I'm writing because it's Christmas and I have some wishes...
There are some children that don't have a home, don't have food or even love. We are used to having our parents right where you need them but some children don't have that luck.
Hunger is another problem nowadays. Many people live on the street with nothing to wear, and nothing to eat. I don't think people understand how hard it is to live without money or food. Some people pass by these people on the street and pretend they don't see them, but the truth is that if they were on the street begging for food... I don't think they wanted to be invisible.
I don't think presents are the most important at Christmas. Just being with your family on such a special day is already a big gift, but not everyone can have it. Some children spend their Christmas without their family.
So, I'm writing because these are my Christmas wishes, and I want them to come true.
Love from,

Ana Catarina Roque ,8ºB




Dear Santa Claus,
As a result of this economic crisis, I don´t want any presents. But there is one thing that you can do for me: you could give a happy Christmas to everyone in the world because there are people who have no Christmas and that is very sad.
If you could give that to me, it would be the best Christmas, not just for me, but for everyone in the world.
I’m really concerned about the world situation: there are environmental problems, poverty, homelessness… They are so many that I can’t enumerate them all. This planet and the people who live in it are in such bad shape, and I wish that you could do something to stop this.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy 2011.
Love from,

Gonçalo Guerra, 8ºB





Dear Santa Claus,
Thanks for one more Christmas. Now that I’m not a child any more, I would like to share some of my worries and dreams with you..
I used to think that every child was happy at Christmas time because you had the power to make their wishes come true. Sadly, when I look around I realize that Christmas is not for everyone. .Poverty, war and injustice are stronger than you, so you can’t always spread the magic of Christmas equally.
I know you do your best to make children happy and I dream that one day there will be joy in every child’s face, because they will always be waiting for you.
I’m grateful for all you have given me.
Thanks for listening to me!

Catarina Oliveira , 8ºB

Without Football the world would be a less interesting place

Everybody likes football and watches the games. The fans wear scarves and flags to support the players.

I don’t like football and when people say: “Without football the world would be less interesting”, I don’t agree. There are a lot of sports, like tennis, basketball, among others, which are also important. However, I think football is the most important sport in the world because it’s very simple to play and everyone can play it. In my opinion, girls can also play football. Of course, it’s a sport for everybody.

I don’t support any team, but sometimes I watch the matches of the Portuguese team on TV. In some matches there is, unfortunately, some violence between the fans because one team wins and the other loses.


Inês Pereira, 8ºB

Football

For me, football doesn’t play an important role in my life. I don’t agree with the above statement, because I think there are more important things than football. I think that sometimes the matches are really boring, too.
It doesn’t matter if you love or hate it, the fact is that football is one of the most popular games all over the world, especially because the rules are simple, you don’t need any expensive equipment and it’s a team game, which makes it very exciting.
I usually support Benfica, because my family is fan of this team, too. I always support my country, Portugal, in all important matches.
Sometimes, in football matches, there are some problems too. Supporters often feel angry about the result or the referee’s decision, and in the stadium there is violence and destruction.
I think that football can be played by women, too. In my opinion, women can have fun with this sport, and sometimes play even better than men!


Catarina Oliveira, 8º B

The Function of Fashion

“My philosophy has always been to help men and women feel
comfortable and confident through the clothes they wear”.
(Giorgio Armani)
I agree with Giorgio Armani’s point of view: In my opinion, everyone should wear what they like and what suits them. It’s important to feel good about the way you dress. You shouldn’t wear clothes that you really don’t like just because they are fashionable.
Everyone is influenced by celebs. Celebs have an important role in some people’s life. They try to copy their idols’ style and they become obsessed with fashion.
When you are out of control, you just spend, spend, spend . You waste money on things that you really don’t need. You become a shopaholic or a fashion victim. These people are obsessed and they can’t stop buying new things, and normally they become in debt. In my opinion, you should try to be consumer-wise, being careful with your choices and knowing exactly what you need and what you don’t need.
In schools, if you don’t have fashionable or branded clothes, other people will make fun of you. I don’t think it’s correct, because some teens’ parents can’t afford those expensive clothes. You shouldn’t be discriminated just because you wear clothes without a logo.
In my opinion, everyone should choose what they really like and have their own personality and their own style. You should be yourself!


Catarina Oliveira, 8º B

My future

In ten years’ time I’ll be 23. This is what I predict: it’s unlikely that I’ll get married before then. I’ll probably live with my parents or in some other place .According to my future ambitions I hope I’ll be a doctor in ten years’ time. Perhaps I’ll work in a big hospital, doing what I like.
I don’t think I’ll be rich, but that’s not my priority. I hope I’ll have my own money and live a good life, with my friends and family.
I hope I’ll have some free time to travel, to play my violin and to continue with my Scouts project.

Catarina Oliveira, 8º B