IMAGINE 

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Social media is revolutionary in terms of marketing, hobbies, great causes, all types of industries and especially relationships. But, are social networks a good place for making friends? 	On the one hand, most people tend to fully trust what they see and those they talk to. This behavior can be very dangerous. We never know exactly who the other person is and what their intentions are. Then, there is the fact that people tend to show only the best version of themselves, which mostly isn't what they really are. The unrealistic view of other people's lives may cause frustration and other negative emotions. Besides, while distracted with virtual reality you may get away from the real world and the real people. 	On the other hand, social media is still a great way to meet new people and develop more friendships. You can enjoy yourself because of that and it's something that you can spend lots of time doing, just like a hobby. Secondly, when it comes to introverts, this situation is in their favor. Those people that are shy and can't talk face to face feel more confortable talking online. 	In conclusion, it's obvious that there are advantages and disadvantages about using social networks to make friends. Personally speaking, I may like it and I may hate it, it all depends on the way we use it. Ana Carmo, Simão Sousa, Iara Barbosa - 10.º B

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag. Look! It’s big and blue! There is a small pencil case in my school bag.There is one pencil, three glues, one rubber, one sharpener, scissors and three pens in my pencil case.There are four books and a notebook. Goodbye! Bruna Fernandes, 3.º D

Hi! Today I’m going to show you my school bag. This is my school bag. Look! My school bag is big and black. There is a blue book and a black pencil case in my schoolbag. In my pencil case there is a pencil and a green pen. Thereare four markers and two rubbers.I love my school bag! Thank you. Goodbye Leonardo Lopes, 3.º F

Hello! This is my school bag. Look! My school bag is very big and black.There is a blue book and a red pencil case in my school bag. In my pencil ccase there is a pencil and a ruler. There are two pens. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Hélio Fernandes 3.ºF

Hello! Today I am going to show you my school bag. This is my school bag.Look! My school bag is big and blue. There is a red book and a blue pencil case in my school bag. In my pencil case there is a sharpener and a black pen.There are two rulers and scissors. I like my school bag very much! Goodbye! Paula Jesus, 3.º F

Hello! Today I am going to show you my school bag. This is my school bag. Look! My school bag is big and blue and purple. There is a blue book and a black pencil case in my school bag. In my pencil case there is a pencil and a red pen.There are two rubbers.I love my school bag very much! Goodbye! Lourenço Amorim, 3.ºF

Hello! Today I am going to show you my school bag. This is my school bag. Look! My school bag is big and grey. There is a blue book and a yellow pencil case in my school bag.In my pencil case there is a pencil and a ruler.There are two rubbers.I love my school bag very much! Goodbye! Manuel Coelho, 3.ºF

Hello This is my school bag! Look! My school bag is big and black. There is a blue notebook and a blue pencil case in my school bag.There is a rubber and a pencil. There are four pens in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Duarte Silva, 3.ºG

Hello! This is my crazy pet. It’s half a dog and half a bird. Its name is Dobi. It’s brown and yellow. I love my crazy pet! It’s cool and nice! Maria Brito, 3.º C

Hi, this is my crazy pet. Its name is Fisho. It’s half a fish and half a dog. It’s brown, orange and yellow.My pet is special and funny. Goodbye! Maria Sousa, 3.º A

Hi. This is my crazy pet! It’s half an elephant and half a fish. It’s green, blue, grey and orange. Thank you! Goodbye! Nuri Beck, 3.ºE

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Good afternoon. This is my crazy pet.Its name is Chickey. It’s half a chicken and half a donkey. It’s yellow, grey and red. My pet is nice and funny. Thank you! Goodbye! Francisco Brito, 3.º B

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This is a day in my life. I get up half past seven then I have my breakfast ( my breakfast isn’t always the same: sometimes I eat&nbsp; toast, others milk and cereals or tea). Next I get dressed&nbsp; and then I brush my teeth. After I go to the bus stop to catch the bus to school. I have lunch at the school canteen. I go back to Arcos and, around 5:00 p.m. I go to the study center. Twice a week, after the study center, I pratice karate. At the and end of the day I have a shower and then dinner. Finally I go to bed at 10:00. I feel like I am a happy child because I have the possibility of spending a day this way and not the way many other kids in pour countries do.&nbsp; Mariana Rodrigues Oliveira, 6.ºD

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Hello! My name is Martim. Today I'm going to talk about my School.&nbsp;	My school is small and yellow and it is called Escola Básica Padre Himalaya. &nbsp; 	It has two floors, many classrooms and many students. &nbsp;It is a calm school.&nbsp;It has a buffet, a canteen, a teachers’ room, a stationer's, a music room, an art room, a computer room, bathrooms and a school office.&nbsp;It also has a playing field and a gym. &nbsp;	This school has several activities such as "Miúdos a votos".&nbsp;It also has many clubs like Table tennis, Father Himalaya Club and many others.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also donate many things to people in need. &nbsp; 	My school is very interesting and really cool.&nbsp; Martim Cunha, 6.ºC&nbsp;

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I am a polar bear.&nbsp; And my house is in danger.&nbsp; Because humans don’t hear&nbsp; And that causes us anger.&nbsp;

We’re running out of food.&nbsp; Due to your pollution,&nbsp; It ruins our mood.&nbsp; So, we need a solution.&nbsp;

Humans need to stop.&nbsp; Don’t do fake speeches!&nbsp; And start action.&nbsp; For the continuation of our species.&nbsp;

Inês Vieira, Raquel Martins -11.ºB&nbsp;&nbsp;

I am Nature.&nbsp; Creator of all things&nbsp; From the ants that work&nbsp; To the birds that sing&nbsp; I give life.&nbsp; And I take it back.&nbsp; Just like a big box&nbsp; There’s a lot to unpack.&nbsp; I gave you possibilities.&nbsp; Look at where you are.&nbsp; We used to live in peace.&nbsp; Now we’re both at war.&nbsp; Lara Gil, Horácio Cerqueira, Alexandre Lage - 11.ºC&nbsp;

I saw it all from the start.&nbsp; Life appearing, a new beginning.&nbsp; Earth getting a new heart.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then came the first human being&nbsp;&nbsp; But I was still just a rock.&nbsp; I saw you become greater and greater.&nbsp; But at what cost?&nbsp; You destroyed the ozone layer.&nbsp; And many species were lost.&nbsp; But I was still just a rock.&nbsp; I see the trees burning.&nbsp; Earth’s heart is now here.&nbsp; The birds aren’t singing.&nbsp; And now even I must speak.&nbsp; But I am still just a rock.&nbsp; I will see your end.&nbsp;&nbsp; And it was all your fault.&nbsp; You could have had Nature as your friend.&nbsp; But now you don’t, and this is the cost.&nbsp; After all, I will still be just a rock.&nbsp; Nature will prevail.&nbsp; And so, will I&nbsp; Maybe just a little more pale&nbsp; So please, try to be our ally.&nbsp;&nbsp; In the end, I will keep being just a rock.&nbsp; Beatriz Rocha, Rafael Cacho -11.ºB&nbsp;

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Luís Cerqueira, Rodrigo Carvalho, Francisco Sá, Simão Moreira, Guilherme Barreto - 11.ºA

Pedro Alves, Joana Fernandes, Íris Rodrigues, Beatriz Cerqueira - 11.º A

Gonçalo silva, Gabriel Sousa, Eduardo Barreira, Manuel Rodrigues - 11.ºA

Tiago Veloso, Alexandre Ramos , António Carvalho, Fátima Fernandez - 11.ºA

A D V E R T I S I N G

Eduarda Pinheiro, Carolina Amorim, Inês Fernandes, Joana Alves - 11.ºA

Our perfect school starts at half past nine and finishes at three o’clock.&nbsp;For us, the perfect facilities are a big swiming pool, the classroom is a computer room, a school radio, an arcade, a laboratory, a sports field, a nurse’s office and a music room.&nbsp; 	In this school it’s important to have the lessons that you like, por example, dance, table tennis, football, playing a musical instrument and a lot of study trips.&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the amazing school for us!&nbsp; Melissa Soares e Joana Gonçalves&nbsp;- 7.ºB

Our perfect school starts at 19:00 pm and finishes at 22:30 and Fridays are free.&nbsp;There is an arcade, so students can play snooker and table football. Outside you can see three football fields, at the club you can watch tournaments and go to the gym when you like.&nbsp;&nbsp; As you can see, there is really good food at the canteen, like pizza, francesinhas, hot dogs, but you can also eat a soup or a salad.&nbsp; 	At our school, it’s possible to go on lots of study trips and visit things like the zoo and water parks.&nbsp; 	We think it’s important to have beautiful people like the English teacher.&nbsp; Afonso Antunes, Manuela Esteves&nbsp;-7.ºB&nbsp;

I am the tree that saw you grow.&nbsp; The one you climbed as a kid.&nbsp; That gave you a shadow to read.&nbsp; I see you go home every day,&nbsp; But I won’t lie, I am afraid.&nbsp; I’m afraid it gets so dark,&nbsp; I won’t see you ever again.&nbsp; I keep fighting to make it clean,&nbsp; But it gets harder and harder…&nbsp; Do you know what I mean?&nbsp; I know it’s not directly your fault,&nbsp; But it’s your kind that’s causing it.&nbsp; And I know why I feel sorry,&nbsp; Since you also get affected.&nbsp; Though, I keep hoping, I have faith.&nbsp; We’ll make the air cleaner again.&nbsp; And then I’ll see you like in the first day.&nbsp; Carolina Mesquita,11.ºC&nbsp;

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Hello everyone! Today I’m going to talk about my school. In the main building, you can find our classrooms where we study and learn; the library where we can request or read a book; the and the science lab where we do many experiments in our science class. We also have the music room which has multiple instruments for us to practice.&nbsp; There is also a stationery where we can buy material for classes if we need it; a snack bar to have some snacks and a canteen where we have our meals at lunchtime. &nbsp;We also have a gym where we have all the material needed to have physical education classes and exercise ourselves. &nbsp; 	Outside the main building we have the playing field where we spend most of our free time.&nbsp; We do multiple activities from playing ball to playing volleyball.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	I really like my school because it has a lot of spaces where we can learn and&nbsp; have fun at the same time!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matilde Sousa Mota, 6.ºH

	Our perfect school starts at 9 am and finishes at 3 pm. There is a free morning and a free afteernoon. In the free morning school starts at 2 pm and finishes at 5 pm. In the free afternoon our perfect school has some activities that our students can choose, for exemple: swimming lessons, business lessons, cooking lessons and theater lessons.&nbsp;

There is a swimming pool, a movie theater, a paintball room, a school radio, an arcade, a candy room, a planetary and a beuatiful garden with a lot of types of flowers and plants.&nbsp; 	In our school we have study trips each month, a competetion in which the class who passes the maze gets a trip to the water park, a summer camp where our students can have a lot of fun and meet people from different countries around the world and we also have outdoor lessons. As you can see our school isn’t a normal school.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We hope you like our school as we do!&nbsp; Mariana Silva, Lara Lopes - 7.ºB&nbsp;

Welcome to the third issue of IMAGINE! This e-magazine is a combined effort of English teachers to showcase their students’ creativity, talent and hard work. Get inspired by their voices and ideas! Happy reading!

Vandalism or Art: the Dilemma of Graffiti

As far as I´m concerned I believe that graffiti is Art.&nbsp; Sometimes, when I go with my family to other countries or places we like to spend our time watching the buildings with graffiti. I think that the artist who did it is trying to share an important message with us. So, all my family tries to find out this message. Although many people just watch it like vandalism and in a negative side, I would rather look at it in a good way.&nbsp; 	To me everything in our world can be Art if it makes our heart beat and feel mixed emotions like joy, passion, happiness and other important feelings. In my opinion, graffiti does it, so I love to see it. However, I respect people who think it is vandalism because it depends on the point of view of each person and also because many graffiti are done just for fun and with bad intentions.&nbsp; Oceane Rodas, 11.ºD

Joana Esteves, Inês Braga, Maria Alves - 10.º B

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the impact of social media (letter #1) by Letters from Raquel

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&nbsp;	In this day and age, social media has become more and more dangerous. In fact, most children have been creating social network accounts earlier and earlier whether it be Instagram, Tiktok ou Twitter accounts. Despite the fact that this can be a problem, it can also have its advantages. So should we only be allowed to create an account after the age of 18? 	On the one hand, some people claim that social media when used to regularly in our daily lives tend to reduce our contact with other people. Then, there are those specialists who argue that it can affect our health in so many ways such as anxiety, depression, and even make us compare ourselves to other people. Some teenagers have the tendency to become dependent on technology, and their results at school begin to reflect these actions.

On the other hand, another factor to consider is that from the age of 18 we are already entering the adult phase so we will probably be more mature to face the dangers and be more responsible. Social media are in fact a good way to communicate either it be with our friends or our family, especially when distance gets in the way. As a result of this, it can also help shy and isolated people to improve their social lives. 	In conclusion, my own view on the matter is that social media has its pros and cons, but all said and done, technology can be our lifesaver when we need the most. The truth is that it all depends on the time that we spend there. Lara Alves, Aléxia Cerqueira -10.º B

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite food. My favourite food for breakfast is cereal and milk. My favourite food for lunch is spaghetti and meat. My favourite food for dinner is rice and fish. Goodbye! Eva Silva, 4.º C

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite food. My favourite food for breakfast is pancakes with chocolate. My favourite food for lunch is meat and rice. My favourite drinis water. My favourite food for dinner is nachos and cheese. Goodbye! Andrea Barbosa, 4.º C &nbsp;

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite food. My favourite food for breakfast is bread, biscuits and milk. My favourite food for lunch is bread, chips and water. My favourite food for dinner is rice and eggs. Goodbye! Viviana Chen, 4.ºD

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite food. My favourite food for breakfast is cereal and yoghurt. My favourite food for lunch is pasta and meat. My favourite food for the afternoon snack is bread with cheese and I love potatoes, eggs and fish for dinner. Thank you! Goodbye! Alice Rodrigues, 4.ºD

My name is Gabriel and I study at Padre Himalaya Basic School.&nbsp;&nbsp; At this school I have many friends, good teachers and good staff.&nbsp;There are many classrooms where I have  English, maths, Portuguese, art, science, religion and history. It also has a science lab, a playing field, a playground and the main hall. In those spaces I do some experiences, I play many sports andthe main hall is where I meet my friends, first thing in the morning. In the computer room I learn to work on platforms like Excel, PowerPoint and Word. In the Music room I learn how to play some instruments such as the flute and the xylophone. In the library I read books, I do research and I study.      In the canteen  I have lunch with my friends. At the snack bar&nbsp; I have the morning and the afternoon snack.    I love my school!&nbsp;&nbsp; Gabriel Gomes, 6.ºB&nbsp;

22:00&nbsp; Last night I was watching a film, when I heard a strange noise outside my house, it was a loud screech and I saw a shadow figure in the middle of the street, just standing there.&nbsp; I couldn’t see its face and I started getting an ominous feeling but thought nothing of it and went back to watching my movie.&nbsp; 0:30 (sound of TV turning off) I went to sleep around this time.&nbsp; 1:25&nbsp; I was woken up by the sound of something breaking inside my house. I have a cat so I didn’t pay much attention… However, I kept hearing sounds so I got up and went to check:&nbsp; -“Mumu!”, I said as I called my cat. “Mumu, stop messing around!”&nbsp; -“Meow”,I heard as I saw my cat’s eyes in the dark.&nbsp; -Mumu, what are you doing?&nbsp; -“Meow”. I saw my cat’s nose in the dark.&nbsp; -“Meow”. I saw my cat’s mouth in the dark.&nbsp; -“Meow”. I heard as I see my cat’s distorted face covered in blood emerge from the dark.&nbsp; It wasn’t my cat!!!

8:30&nbsp; (police sirens sound)&nbsp;&nbsp; -What happened to him?&nbsp; -We don’t know, his neighbours say he was still alive yesterday at noon.&nbsp; -Alright, we’ve got to investigate this.&nbsp; 22:00&nbsp; -Hey honey, I’m home.&nbsp; -Honey?&nbsp; “Meow!!!” Alexandre Martins, Benjamim Rodas,&nbsp; João Dirigido, Rodrigo Veloso&nbsp;- 7ºA

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Hello!&nbsp;My name is Tiago and I’m eleven years old. I’m in year 6, class G, of the Dr. Manuel da Costa Brandão, Sabadim School, in Arcos de Valdevez.&nbsp;I'm writing this text to tell you about my way from home to school every morning.&nbsp; 	I live in Padroso, Arcos de Valdevez. I take the bus at twenty-five past seven and it takes about half an hour to get to school. It’s eighteen kilometres away. The landscape is beautiful but the road is tight and with many curves, so it’s a bit dangerous.&nbsp;&nbsp;I usually play on my cell phone so that time runs faster.&nbsp; Tiago Silva, 6.ºG

Hi! My name is Lara Barreiro. Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Elisabete. This is my father. His name is Nuno. I’ve got a brother. His name is Leonardo. This is my grandma. Her name is Flora. This is my grandpa. His name is Acácio. This is my cousin. Her name is Constança. My family is special. I love them very much.Thank you! Goodbye! Lara Barreiro, 3.º F

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Florinda. This is my father. His name is Alexandre. I’ve got a sister. Her name is Carolina. This is my grandmother. Her name is Celeste. This is my grandfather. His name is António. My family is special. I love them very much! Thank you! Bye, Bye! Alexandra Rouceiro, 3.º Ano (Soajo)

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Luana. This is my father. His name is Paulo. I haven’t got any brothers and sisters. I’ve got two grandmothers. Their names are Bernadete and Elizabete. This is my cousin. Her name is Izabela. My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you! Goodbye! Valentina Yamashitafuji,&nbsp; &nbsp;3.ºF

After England’s Euro 2020 defeat against Italy, three black soccer players faced racism abuse. The abuse aimed at the three English players who missed their penalty kicks. It seems to me that the skin tone should not be a reason to attack the players.&nbsp; 	I honestly believe that the discrimination and injustice that occurred in the stadium was a reflection of the society we live in today. I think that any player, regardless his skin tone, could fail a penalty so, there is no reason to be racist. We are all humans who sometimes win and other times don´t, but we all may fail.&nbsp; 	To conclude, I think that to fight against or avoid prejudice we must have more respect for each other and also more empathy, solidarity and maturity.&nbsp; Rita Alves, Vítor Barros -11.ºE&nbsp;

Hello! Today we are going to talk about what we do on Tuesdays.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	Our names are Andrea and Ava&nbsp; and we are 12 years old. We live in Arcos de Valdevez. We wake up at 7:30. Then we brush our teeth and get dressed. After that we have breakfast. Andrea goes to school by bus at 8:10 and Ava goes to school by car and arrives at 8:15. At 8:20 we meet in the main hall. We talk for a bit and then we have classes. Andrea goes home&nbsp; and Ava goes to the conservatory. At the conservatory, Ava has singing and clarinet lessons. Meanwhile Andrea does her homework, organizes her school bag and takes a bath. At 6:30 Ava goes home, and at 7:00 we both have dinner. At 8 Ava takes a shower and Andrea watches a movie or a series until 9. At 9 she goes to sleep, Ava stays half, an hour doing gymnastics and after that she will play or watch TV. At 10:30 she goes to sleep. This is our roution on Tuesday.&nbsp; Andrea Pereira and Ava Costa, 6.ºI

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&nbsp;TCK -&nbsp; Third Culture Kids&nbsp;

I don't think it is easy to be a TCK but I'm sure there are some advantages to it, which, personally, I would like to experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;	A big advantage, for me, is being able to know so many different places, with different cultures and try new food. Interacting with many cultures gives you some perspectives about different things and I'm sure you would have a lot to tell people.&nbsp; 	The disadvantage I see is when growing up is that it must be hard not having an actual place to call home and having to be constantly making new friends, especially if you are a shy person, especially for teenagers who are going through teen stuff. Not having close friends is hard.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	Maybe being a TCK is hard but if the person doesn't have a problem with fitting in, then it can be an amazing adventure and you can learn a lot.&nbsp; 	&nbsp;For me it would be hard at first because I can be shy but, as soon as I'm comfortable, I would like the experience, but probably not for more than a year - I like having my friends with me.&nbsp; Luana Barros, 11.ºE&nbsp;

Spring is a season of the year full of colors and joy, flowers bloom and perfume the world with their scent. The sun brightens the days with its light. Orange trees blossom and strawberries give flavor to life. Swallows come and fly among the clouds while they sing. Joy runs through our body, smiles appear on our faces with the feeling that Spring brings to us.&nbsp; Alfrannys Pereira, 6.ºE

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My dream house would be big with a tree house in a garden full of trees flowers and bushes.&nbsp; It would be white and black with plants at the door. It would have a farm with many animals and a big vegetable garden. The house of my dreams would have five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen and two balconies. It would have a swiming pool and two jacuzis.&nbsp; Cristiana Fernandes, 5.ºE&nbsp;

Hello evryone, today I´m going to talk about my house.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	My house has got three bedrooms (for me, for my brother and for my parents), three bathrooms,&nbsp; a kitchen, a living room, na attic, a lounge, a garden and garage.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the living room I like to watch&nbsp; a TV. In the kitchen is where my parents cook and we eat at the table. In the bedroom I have my bed where I sleep. In the lounge I play with my brother and in the garage is where we keep the cars.&nbsp;My favorite place is the lounge be cause that´s where I play with my brother.&nbsp; 	This is my house.&nbsp;&nbsp; Maria Fernandes, 5.ºF

Differences Make Us Unique

Sometimes we fear doing certain things, either because we are shy, or we think we are not too good at it or because people are going to make fun of us. Well, that shouldn´t stop us from&nbsp;&nbsp; expressing our emotions and ideas! If you believe that you have a certain thing that you might not feel comfortable with or that's scaring you, don't be ashamed and don't try to hide it. You should accept it! Have you ever thought why differences matter? They create balance. 	There are all different sorts of people in this world, some are intelligent some not that responsible, some are introverts, and some are extroverts. Others have warrior spirit, others are ambitious, others are creative... all of us are unique, which makes us view the world in different perspectives and that's what creates balance in it. If everybody were the same and had the same ways of living, people would be simple copies of each other. Of course, that would disrupt the balance we have today. Imagine everyone having the same skills in some specific area, but none possessed the skills in other areas. For example, everyone would starve to death if no one knew how to grow food. 	Everyone was raised in a different environment, where different cultures and religions took place. That's the reason why they have different beliefs and values and why everybody has different goals and different ways of seeing things. All this diversity has a huge impact in this world. Basically, diversity drives our lives. 	All in all, all of us have different stories that we experienced, from the most insignificant one to the one that we will never forget. That's what creates diversity and influences us in each single action we take. But, at the same time, our actions spread themselves and because they are contagious, other people tend to spread them even more, with a little bit of themselves on it, which allows this blue bubble we live in to have something new for us to experience each day! Íris Rodrigues, Francisco Sá, Pedro Alves -11.ºA

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A fantastic conversation with Hugo about his dog Jajão by Weaselcast 

The perks of having a best friend  by Talking Teens

Today you can´t gossip about the president. Today there is only one political party.&nbsp;Today women can´t vote.&nbsp; Today you can´t get divorced.&nbsp;Today there is no minimum wage.&nbsp;Today groups of people are not allowed to come together to talk or discuss ideas.&nbsp; 	Obviously this is not today but it was the reality in Portugal before the 25th of April of 1974. Would you want to live like they did? The answer is probably no.&nbsp; 	Every year, on this date, we the Portuguese, celebrate above all our freedom.&nbsp;Freedom of speech.&nbsp;Freedom of vote.&nbsp;Freedom of marriage.&nbsp;Freedom of going to the street and demonstrate in favour of the rights you think you should have as a human being .&nbsp; 	On the dawn of the 25th of April of 1974, the song “Grândola Vila Morena” by Zeca Afonso, was the password for the beginning of our amazing revolution. The strong line “O povo é quem mais ordena” quickly swept the whole country.&nbsp;The captain Salgueiro Maia responsible for the operation followed by a cavalry of tanks left “Santarém” and marched to Lisbon forming a siege around the police headquarters where Marcelo Caetano, the successor of António Salazar, sought refuge. This put an end to a dictatorship that lasted 48 years.&nbsp;All over the country people and soldiers came to the streets proclaiming freedom. This movement is remembered to this day as&nbsp; “Revolução dos Cravos”. It was given this name because the people offered carnations to the soldiers as a message of 	acknowledgment and these placed their flowers on their weapons&nbsp; to represent a peaceful revolution that ended up with only 4 casualties.&nbsp; 	To this day, the 25th of April serves as a reminder so the Portuguese will never fall into a dictatorship again.&nbsp;I hope you will always remember this day and say “Viva a Liberdade!”.&nbsp; Eduardo Barreira, Gonçalo Costa, Luís Cerqueira, Tiago Veloso&nbsp;- 11.ºA

	On the one hand, social media is a quick and easy way for us to make new friends and strengthen connections with others. It also helps us to find groups of people with the same interests and bring together like-minded people. Last but not least, for people with social anxiety, it is more comfortable for them to just text without eye contact or commitment.

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	In this day and age, we tend to spend more and more time in social media, which, of course, affects our real life and friendships. However, the real question is “Are online social networks a good place for making friends?”

On the other hand, talking with strangers can be scary and dangerous, given that we have to watch out who we are messaging, because we don’t know the person on the other side. For all you know, it could be an eighty year-old, a rapist, a hacker or even a wanted criminal. It should be also noted that this situation might lead to online bullying, a topic that, recently, has been talked about a lot, due to how serious and problematic it has become. Besides, texting someone you don’t even know can take you out of reality, once you stop caring about your own real world and relationships. 	In a nutshell, talking online has its pros and cons, but, at the end of the day, I believe that, social networks are, indeed, a good place for making friends, despite the fact that we have to be extremely careful. Weighing up both sides of the argument, if you want to make “buddies” online, it is really up to you and how you deal with online “fellas”! Inês Braga, Jéssica Mota - 10.ºB

To: Mark123@gmail.com Subject: Let me help you. Hi Mark! How are you? Thanks for your email. School is a great place, where you learn new things everyday and where you discover the things that you love, but like everything, it has downfalls. School is getting you stressed about almost everything especialy your marks. You did the right thing to email us. In your email you said that your school marks are dropping, and you are worried about your parents reaction. You schouldn't get stressed about your grade, because it's normal for them to change betwen higher grades and lower ones. You are worried about one particular test that didn't go so well, but it's normal and it happens to everyone. About your parents, they surely will support you and understand your problem, because they already have had bad grades at some point in their lives. Have you ever tried looking for the origin of your problem like lack of study, problems on focusing in class, any personal problem buging you. Maybe you were mentaly exausted or stressed about one particular test? Make sure you talk to your parents because they care about you and will help you solve your problems. Remenber not to stress with school, and to update us. Take care. Your secret Teenline friend. Gonçalo Oliveira, 10.º E

Gender equality has been discussed for a very long time and, up to this day it has caused a lot of fuss. In my opinion, men and women are not the same, but deserve to have the same rights and to be looked at the same way by the “eye” of the different major organizations around the world.&nbsp; 	When we refer to gender equality we associate this word to payment gap. This problem has been fought throughout the years but still exists. What can be done to end it? I can’t provide the solution because I haven’t found it yet but there is something that can be done. Companies where the pay gap is visible should be heavily fined by the government until the point where the company has no solution but to adjust the salaries, so there can equality.&nbsp; 	Another problem that is associated with gender equality is the number of women that participate in political related jobs.It is very common to see a lot more men working in the administration of a country than women. There are a lot less deputies who are women in comparison to men.&nbsp; By this, we can state that women don’t have much of a voice to put out when it comes to places like the parliament.To tackle this problem there should be created laws that set a minimum amount of women deputies needed in different political parties.&nbsp; 	To conclude, I would like to emphasise the importance each citizen can have in favouring the interaction between genders, so that we can all feel equal.&nbsp;&nbsp; 								Pedro Pires&nbsp;,11.º B&nbsp;

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Pascale. I’ve got two sisters and two brothers. Their names are Joel, Lucas, Letícia and Beatriz. My family is special I love them very much! Bye, Bye! Luana Ferreira, 3.ºF

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Cláudia.This is my father. His name is José. I have got sister. Her name is Vitória.This is my aunt. Her name is Sameiro.This is my uncle. His name is Carlos. This is my cousin. His name is Cristiano.My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you! Goodbye! Gonçalo Sousa, 3.ºF

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Célia. She is forty-one years old. This is my father. His name is Jonas. He is thirty-nine years old. I have got a brother. His name is Afonso. I’ve got two cousins. Their names are Cristiano and Letícia. I love my family very much. My family is very special. Goodbye! Valentim Rodrigues, 3.ºF

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Sylvie. This is my father. His name is Hugo. I have got sister. Her name is Lya. This is my grandma. Her name is Lara. This is my grandpa. His name is Alexandre. This is me. My name is Eva. My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you! Goodbye! Eva Bastos, 3.ºF EB

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I am Ana Fabiana&nbsp; I am strong and special&nbsp; I wonder if you see me that way&nbsp; I hear the sound of your voice&nbsp; I see you every time I close my eyes&nbsp; I want you close to me&nbsp; I pretend I don't feel like this&nbsp; I feel complete when I'm with you&nbsp; I touch you in my dreams&nbsp; I worry if you feel the same way I do&nbsp; I cry when you make me sad &nbsp; I am Ana Fabiana&nbsp; I understand that life is not easy &nbsp; I say that I understand but I don't&nbsp; I dream of being with you again&nbsp; I try so hard&nbsp; I hope you are ok&nbsp; I am Ana Fabiana.&nbsp; Ana Rita Cerqueira, Fabiana Cerqueira, 10.º A&nbsp;

Social media has become more and more present in our lives. Have you ever met a teenager, in this day and age, who doesn't have any kind of account on social media? It is certainly an atypical situation. So, should teens under 18 have such easy access to social networks? 	On the one hand, having a social media account can expand our connection and our understanding of the world since we have easy access to different cultures and expert opinions in matters that are relevant in society. Having the opportunity to see all different habits around the world gives children and teens the chance to become more open-minded and understanding, which can be more difficult to develop when you are over 18. Then, there is the fact that it also strengthens our relationships, considering that it's not always that easy to go out with our friends. It can keep us in touch with them without having to leave home.

On the other hand, our lack of necessity to leave our house can lead to social isolation. The truth is that teens prefer to stay in their rooms looking to a screen instead of spending time with their loved ones in person. Not to talk about the fact that many things in social media are fabricated and manipulated, but the image it gives is that everything is natural. Looking to those things, teens can be pressured to accomplish that ideal, leading them to do things that can be dangerous and harmful to them. We need maturity to select good content in order to avoid problems related to our image and appearance.

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In conclusion, I think that, despite the disadvantages, teens under 18 should be able to have social media accounts, but the content that they access should be more controlled not to cause harm to anyone. Social media can have a beneficial role in the world when used in the right way. Ana Fresco, Cristiano Gaspar, Simão Gomes - 10.ºA

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It is important to have breakfast every day. At half past seven I have milk and bread for breakfast. Snacks are important too. I have an apple at ten o’clock.I have soup, spaghetti and eggs for lunch at half past midday in the schoolcanteen.I have a small snack at four four o’clock: a biscuit and a ham and cheese sandwich. I have dinner with my family at half past eight p.m. We have rice meat and salad for dinner. We love healthy food. We are a healthy family. Afonso Dias, 4.º A &nbsp;

It is important to have breakfast every day. At eight o’clock I have milk and cookies for breakfast. Snacks are important too. I have smoked ham and bread at ten o’clock. I have soup, rice and nuggets for lunch at one o’clock in the school canteen. I have a small snack at four five o’clock: na apple and bread with ham. I have dinner with my family at half past eight p.m. We have spaghetti fordinner. We love healthy food. We are a healthy family. Vicente Pereira, 4.º B

These are my grandparents. My grandfather has got short straight white hair and a beard.&nbsp; His nose, his mouth and his eyes are big.&nbsp; He is wearing a cardigan. My grandmother has got straight long hair and big blue eyes. She is wearing a coat. I love my grandparents.&nbsp; These are my parents. My dad he has got curly short hair and a beard. He is wearing a suit. My mother he has got  long straight brown hair and brown eyes. She is wearing a dress.&nbsp;I love my parents!&nbsp; 	This is me! I’m very tall and thin. I have got short curly brown hair and brown eyes.&nbsp; I’m wearing a blue sweatshirt.&nbsp; Afonso Varajão 5.º G&nbsp;

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my stepmother. Her name is Cristina. This is my father. His name is Jorge. I’ve got a half-brother. His name is Pedro. I’ve got a half-sister. Her name is Diana. This is my grandfather. His name is Carlos. My family is special. Bye, bye! Afonso Cerqueira,&nbsp; 3.ºG

Hello! This is my family! Look! This is my mother. Her name is Sabrina. She is thirty-three years old. This is my father. His name is François. He is thirty-four years old. This is my sister. Her name is Lyana. She is four years old. This is my brother. His name is Flávio. Flávio is two years old.This is me. My name is Adriana. I’m eight years old.&nbsp;I love my family very much. Thank you! Goodbye! Adriana Pereira, 3.º F

The Black Clock struck once and stopped. And the flames of the fires died out. And Darkness and Decay and The Red Death ruled over all. Altough The Red Death thought that he had killed every soul that lived on the planet, he was wrong. There was this mysterious man that had isolated himself from the rest of the world due to feeling excluded from the society, since everyone was scared of him and looked at him as if he was a monster. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He lived far away from all the major cities, in a mountain, with his dog. He spent his days taking care of his little farm, where he used to grow vegetables for himself and sit in a chair looking at the horizon. His house was fully made of wood, and it was built by him during the first years after he moved there. He used small bonfires to cook his meals and candles to illuminate the house at night. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It was a simple but happy life, until one day, he was inside the house getting ready to eat, when his dog started barking violently outside, which was quite unusual since they were the only ones that lived there. Then suddenly the door started opening slowly and the dog went inside, and the man, who simply thought that it had opened because of the wind, closed it and started eating. Shortly after, the dog jumped onto the table and started screaming, but it was a scream that looked like it had come from a human. The dog’s hair started falling and his skin turned red, so red that it looked like it was covered in blood. The man jumped in disbelief and when he tried to move to try to get to the dog, he couldn’t; this caused the man to drop on the floor and he just stood there, dying from the inside. 	Once the dog and the man were both dead, a figure that looked like a red ghost started to come out of their bodies. It slowly dragged itself outside and started laughing loudly to the valley and it echoed, and echoed, forever and ever. Gonçalo Amorim, 9.ºE

Among all the traditions and festivities, my favourite one is Easter.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	I spend my Easter morning in Longos Vales, Monção, my Mum´s hometown, and that place becomes magical in Easter. Everyone is willing to open the doors of their houses, share their food and shake everyone’s hands while saying “Boas Festas”. It´s a celebration when people forget their differences and just work and have fun together like family, which we all are. There, everyone is a family member.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Easter is the holiday when you can clear up your mind and release all your stress while you take a walk around the whole village. My grandma´s house is always the last one, while the other houses there isn´t a specific order on which to go first but being the last means that everybody will be there, which makes things crazier and funnier it´s the perfect ending for a tradition like this one, It´s just sad that due to covid and the death of some relatives I don´t celebrate it for 4 years now, I miss Easter so much.&nbsp; Cláudia Fernandes 11.º D

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family! This is my mother. Her name is Susana. This is my father. His name is Bruno. I’ve got a brother. His name is Hugo. This is my grandmother. Her name is Carmo.This is my grandfather. His name is Zé Maria. My family is special. I love them very much. Goodbye! Lara Araújo, 3.ºG

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Dina. This is my father. His name is Pedro. I’ve got a sister. Her name is Carolina.This is my grandma. Her name is Piedade. This is mygrandpa. His name is Amadeu. My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you. Goodbye! Catarina Araújo, 3.ºG

Hi! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Carla. This is my father. His name is Francisco. I haven’t got any brothers or sisters. This is my grandmother. Her name is Fátima. This is my cousin. Her name is Maria João.This is my uncle. His name is David. My familis special. I love them very much. Thank you. Goodbye! Daniel Lima, 3.ºG

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Hello! This is my family. This is my mother. Her name is Débora. This is my dad. His name is Sérgio. I’ve got two brothers. Their names are Francisco and Gonçalo. This is my aunt. Her name is Rita. My family is special. I love them very much. Bye, bye! Joana Dantas, 3.ºG

Pollution is what I see.&nbsp; When I look around me&nbsp; I just want to be free.&nbsp; Come here and help me!&nbsp; You need to clean the beach.&nbsp; It is rich in many ways.&nbsp;&nbsp; And sea animals dying in these days.&nbsp; Come here and help them!&nbsp; In the dark smelly waters&nbsp; That come to my shore.&nbsp; And animals are fighting to live.&nbsp; Come here and help us more!&nbsp; The blue is dark now.&nbsp; I miss the old me.&nbsp; Pick up your trash now!&nbsp; Come here and help me!&nbsp;

Francisca Almeida, Letícia Rocha, Mafalda Gonçalves -11.º F

Graffiti is a well-known type of art in most of the world, with cities like New York being infested with them. However, in other places of the world, graffiti is considered to be a crime (vandalism, specifically). But after all, what is graffiti? Is it a way of expressing feelings and thoughts through visual stimulation, or just an ugly painting on a wall that contributes to the degradation of cities?&nbsp; 	For me, art can be literally anything, from a glorious painting to a plastic cup. It can have absolutely no meaning, and it will still be art as long as you tell me the object in question is considered to be art. But that might not be the perspective of someone else, which is totally fine. And that is the case of some cultures who see graffiti as a form of vandalism instead of art.&nbsp; &nbsp; 	What I want to say is that, in my opinion, graffiti is, in fact, art. But it may not be the case somewhere else, though. And so, even though in a country graffiti is legal, in another one it might be seen as an act of vandalism. That’s something that comes from the culture of a people, and I prefer to respect the traditions of a country.&nbsp; Mateus Mendes 11.ºD&nbsp;

Photo:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marthacoopergram/">Martha Cooper</a>

Hello! This is my family! This is my mother. Her name is Liliana.This is my stepfather. His name is Paulo. I’ve got three sisters. Their names are Érica, Mariana and Maria. I love my family very much. Bye! Matilde Oliveira,&nbsp;3.ºG

Hello!Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Susana. This is my father. His name is Jorge. I’ve got a sister. Her name is Inês. This is my grandmother. Her name is Maria.This is my grandfather. His name is Manuel.My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you. Bye, bye! Rodrigo Barros, 3.ºG EB

Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my family. This is my mother. Her name is Isabel. This is my father. His name is José Luís. I’ve got a brother. His name is Velentim. I’ve got a sister. Her name is Madalena. This is my grandmother. Her name is Deolinda. My family is special. I love them very much. Thank you! Goodbye! Maria Vitória Pereira, 3.ºG

Hello! This is my family! This is my mother. Her name is Sílvia. This is my father. His name is Fernando. I’ve got a sister. Her name is Letícia.This is my uncle. His name is Samuel. This is my grandfather. His name is António. My family is special. I live them very much. Goodbye! Leandro Amorim,&nbsp; 3.ºG

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My monster’s name is Boby. My monster has got four purple eyes and an orange nose. It has got two red horns. It has got yellow fur. It has got two green ears. It has got two blue teeth. It has got a brown tongue. It’s ugly but cute! Milaina Rose 4.º ano, Soajo

My monster’s name is Seek. My monster has got short black hair. It has got one red eye. It hasn’t got a mouth. It hasn’t got a nose. It has got two long arms. It has got two fat legs. It’s ugly but cute! Henrique Lopes,&nbsp; 4.º E

My monster’s name is José. My monster has got a beard. It has got one ear. It has got three eyes. It has got two long teeth. It has got a moustache. It has got Brown hair. It’s ugly but cute! Ângelo Faria,&nbsp; 4.º E

My monster’s name is Alf. My monster has got two orange ears.It has got two horns and a big nose.It has got five yellow eyes and a big mouth.It has got two green arms.It has got four green feet.It has got a green tail. It’s ugly but cute! Vitória Oliveira, 4.º ano, Soajo

My monster’s name is Ângela. My monster has got purple fur. It has got two big black eyes. It has got two blue wings. It has got two colorful horns.It has got two arms. It has got big feet. It has got a roundy body. It’s ugly but cute! Eduarda Amorim,&nbsp;4º E

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My monster’s name is Eduardo. My monster has got two big eyes. It has got a big mouth with a smile. It hasn’t got arms and toes. It has got two orange and red horns. It has got green fur. It hasn’t got ears. It’s ugly but cute! Eduardo Gonçalves&nbsp; 4º E

by osgemeos, JR and Mr Andre at streetartnews.net

Art can be expressed in many ways like photography, sculpture or architecture. I think painting walls is also a type of art.&nbsp; 	Having paintings and drawings on the walls of the streets is amazing, it can turn a boring place into something beautiful. But when drawing on streets we should have some respect, for example some people write and draw things that can be disrespectful and turn that place into something that no one would like to look at. So, I think that people have to be respectful and police could have a different attitude: if they saw someone doing graffiti to be a work of art, I think they should let the artist express himself with his art, but if someone is writing or drawing something disrespectful I agree that the ones that are doing that should get a punishment, like cleaning what they have just done.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	In conclusion, I don’t think that painting on walls is always vandalism - some people can do breathtaking paintings with different meanings and they really shouldn´t get in trouble for that. The ones who should be in trouble are the disrespectful people that do offensive and impolite things on walls.&nbsp; Beatriz Sousa, 11.ºD

I am the storm that is approaching, &nbsp; Provoking black clouds in isolation, &nbsp; I came to take back what’s mine, &nbsp; Born from the folly of men, &nbsp; You can see what’s at stake, &nbsp; So why can’t you stop them? &nbsp; I am the crying skies, &nbsp; Lashing out against its attacker, &nbsp; Who sends dirty clouds so high, &nbsp; And now karma will come, &nbsp; Like a flood of pain, &nbsp; Pouring down like tears, &nbsp; And it will never let up.&nbsp; Useless skies are clear, &nbsp; Not util humanity disappears! &nbsp; Rafael Garrido, 11.ºC&nbsp;

I am Marjo I am nice and sweet I wonder if you believe me I hear your footsteps when you're away I see your heart in my hands I want you, and you know it I am Marjo I pretend this isn't happening I feel your veins in my brain, though I touch your heart when I'm drunk I worry that you're like me I cry trough your eyes I am Marjo I understand we are strange creatures in this world I say death is the best part of life I dream of a world just with you and me I try not to be obsessed with you I hope we become one I am Marjo Joana Esteves, Maria Alves -10.ºB

I am a tree.&nbsp; An innocent tree&nbsp; And I am being engulfed by your greed&nbsp; It is a sad situation.&nbsp; To see my fellow trees being felled&nbsp; However, it is even worse to see.&nbsp; That I can’t do a thing to help.&nbsp; It is hard seeing my brothers being destroyed.&nbsp; By the hands of the cruel humanity&nbsp; I am stuck on the ground.&nbsp; Otherwise, I would fight for our identity.&nbsp; In the middle of the dark&nbsp;&nbsp; All I see is bright fire.&nbsp; Consuming my family&nbsp; Turning me into a survivor.&nbsp; Now I am completely alone.&nbsp; But I am not going to give up.&nbsp; I am going to fight.&nbsp; Because I am still up.&nbsp; Mateus Fernandes, Ana Pereira -11.ºB

My favourite animal Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite animal. My favourite animal is the dog. Dogs can run and jump but they can’t sing. Dogs are strong, cool and fast. Thank you!Goodbye Luna Veloso,&nbsp; 4.ºE

My favourite animal Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite animal. My favourite animal is the dog. Dogs can run and jump but they can’t fly and sing. Dogs are very cute. Thank you! Goodbye Elsa Dantas, 4.ºE

My favourite animal Hello! Today I’m going to talk about my favourite animal. My favourite animal is the monkey. Monkeys can climb a tree but they can’t fly. Monkeys are fast and funny. Thank you! Goodbye Flor Dias, 4.ºE

Bank Ki-moon once said:” Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It´s everyone´s responsibility”. Is there a solution to gender inequality. Before talking about how to solve it I think that we need to, first of all, see the challenges that this issue brings and tackle them one at a time. After all, there isn´t an easy resolution to this matter. &nbsp;    	Firstly, there are some cultures that treat women in a really condescending way. For me, this is the hardest one to deal with because it involves changing the background of whole religious groups. Nevertheless, I don´t think being a Muslim means being sexist, even if your ethnicity says those things you can at least be respectful and open-minded to other ideas. &nbsp;    	Secondly, the structural misogynistic society that we live in where women are constantly downplayed and doubted upon. This sometimes causes payment gaps.  &nbsp; 	In my opinion, the only and most effective method for solving this is through education, just as Ban Ki-moon said. Girls and boys also have a part (and a big one) in the formation of a better and more inclusive society. &nbsp;Of course, there are more problems but, in short, we should try to use our voice to change minds. &nbsp; Rafael Cacho, 11.ºB &nbsp;

by Vinie Graffiti, at Street Art for Mankind

Hello my name is Ana, and today I will talk about my dog.&nbsp; 	Her name is kyara. She is very friendly, but when it comes to protecting what’s hers she does not hesitate to act quickly to protect it.&nbsp;Kyara is a “Castro Laboreiro” wich is a breed that unfortunately is already on the verge of extinction, so, in Mezio they have a couple of “castro laboreiro” dogs and sometimes they have puppies, those responsible put them up for adoption, thus contributing to the maintenance of the breed. Their fur is black and brown, they are medium-large dogs, shepherd dogs and protection dogs for cattle and home, and by the way, they are very beautiful.&nbsp; 	These dogs are friendly towards those who do not show them threats or danger. Kyara is a great company and my best four-legged friend. The "Castro Laboreiro" breed is my favorite breed.&nbsp; Ana Luísa Cunha Cerqueira, 6.ºF

Last night, I was watching a movie, when I heard a strange noise and went to see where it came from. When I got there, I discovered it was a giraffe hitting its head against the wall. She was very hungry so I gave her a hamburger and a pizza. Then, as she told me she was thirsty, I gave her a barrel of coke.&nbsp; 	She told me she wanted to go for a walk, so I put her harness on and we flew over the city. But unfortunately we were attacked by a flock of seagulls and we fell, my head hit hard on the ground and I woke up on the sofa.&nbsp; 	The movie was ending and I was starving. I went to the fridge to see if the pizza was still there but instead I found the giraffe there. It was such a fright that I woke up for good.&nbsp; Afonso Barbosa, David Fernandes , Diogo Marins - 7.ºA

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Hi! Today I’m going to show you my school bag. Look! It’s pink and it’s big. There is a pink pencil case, an orange book and a pink notebook in my school bag. In my pencil case there are five pens, one sharpener, one glue and four markers. I love my school bag. It’s amazing. Thank you! Bye, Bye! Alexandra Rouceiro, 3.º Ano

Hello Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big, blue and black.There is a blue book and a blue pencil case in my school bag. There is a pencil and a ruler.There are two pens in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Ana Fernandes, 3.ºG

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big and pink. There is a blue notebook and a pink pencil case in my school bag. There is a pen and a ruler. There are two markers in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Carolina Moreira, 3.ºG

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big and green.There is a blue book and a grey pencil case in my school bag. There is a ruler and a pen. There are scissors in my pencil case. I love my school bag.Goodbye. João Pedro Galvão, 3.ºG

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big, black and grey. There is a blue book and a black pencil case in my school bag. There is a pen and there are scissors.There are two pencils in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Christophe Oliveira,&nbsp;3.ºG

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big and black.There is a blue book and a grey pencil case in my school bag. There is a ruler and a pencil.There are four pens in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Martim Duarte, 3.º G

Hello! Today I’m going to show you my school bag! Look! My school bag is big and pink.There is a blue book and a purple pencil case in my school bag. There is a pencil and a rubber.There are two pens in my pencil case. I love my school bag. Goodbye. Leonor Amorim, 3.ºG

A Day I Will Never Forget

I’m going to talk about the day when I lost the most important person of my entire life: my mother.&nbsp; 	My mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. I was with her when she received this frightening news. Whenever I could, I would go with her to the treatments. She was very brave and strong. After treatments and treatments, in the middle of July 2022 she had to go to the São João Hospital because every time she ate, she would throw up minutes after.&nbsp; 	A month after my mother was hospitalized, a doctor from palliative care asked my father to talk to him. Here was the moment my father knew my mother had 6 months of life. That day I hadn’t gone with my father visit my mother, so I only knew the news when he arrived home. I could see he was hiding something... he was very sad and didn’t stop walking, his eyes were very red as well as his face. After some time, he told me, I just hugged him for a very long time... I didn’t want to believe.&nbsp; 	Me and my father used to visit her every day, but then the school started and I could only visit her on weekends and Friday afternoon. On the second Friday after school started, when I entered the hospital room I stayed in shock... my mother was in induced coma, she was very thin, she was breathless and her eyes very tired. This day I cried a lot... I knew that she wouldn’t survive any longer. The next day, while having lunch, me and my father received the news that my mother had died. We cried and cried...&nbsp; 	Nowadays, I still think of my mother every day... I will never forget her, she is my role model. I dream with her a lot and I like it, because this is the only way I can see her again.&nbsp; 							Eduarda Pinheiro, 11.ºA&nbsp;

	The most important festivity in my country is probably Christmas. It is celebrated on the 24th and 25th December and on those days people usually don’t work. Instead, they visit their families to celebrate. On the 24th there’s a big dinner with a lot of desserts and it is tradition to eat turkey, at least in my house.&nbsp;

The kids’ favourite part is at midnight when Santa Claus “comes”. Since there are no kids in my home anymore, there’s no Santa but we still exchange presents with each other. And for some, that’s all Christmas is about: presents and spending money, which in my opinion is sad.&nbsp; 	Then, on the 25th is the best day to watch movies and eat the best leftovers of the year with your loved ones.&nbsp; I think it’s also important to mention how pretty the streets look at this time of the year, especially at night. There’s always lots of Christmas lights everywhere which makes the atmosphere very cosy.&nbsp; Erica Santos, 11.ºD

My name is Namu, I'm 24 and from Qatar. When I was 18 I had to leave my country because the police wanted to arrest me for being homosexual. The way they found out about it was very traumatic for me and made me develop trust issues. 	One day, I decided to open up about the situation with my father and that didn't make him very happy. I thought that he would be more receptive, but I quickly found out that it was not true at all, when he kicked me out of home and called the cops. 	After that, I didn't have anything to lose, so I decided to go away to a country where I'd be happier and safer, that's how I got to Canada. Here the people, at least most of them, support my sexuality and give me mental help to recover from my trauma.&nbsp; António Paredes Carvalho, 11.ºA&nbsp;

Hi! I’m Maria Eduarda, I’m 16 years old and I’m from São Tomé and Príncipe – two very beautiful islands.&nbsp; 	My country celebrates the Independence Day on the 12th July since 1975. That day is a holiday in the islands.&nbsp; However, I had little opportunity to enjoy this holiday where you can find dance, food traditions, a creole festival and beautiful garments made of craft material.&nbsp;What I really like about this day is that many people stopped being colonized and live as free people now.&nbsp; Maria Eduarda Costa, 11.ºD

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