CHRISTMAS

Dear students,

Christmas holidays are already here!!

Enjoy this colourful time!

I leave you here a Christmas song by Paul McCartney. 

             Listen to it if you want and sing it, too.

                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o8-eLZhrOA

You can also go to http://www.avepalmela.edu.pt/escola-sede/hino and look at the photos taken on 17th December or sing our school anthem.

The photos show the friendship we could feel on that day. It was an incredible day!
MUSIC was the queen and the FAMILY was there, too. 

Be happy and dream. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18th July 1918 and died on 5th December 2013.
He was a South Africananti-apartheid revolutionary as well as a politician and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation. 
(in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela)

So many words that can be said about this great man! 

I've decided to post something for you to read about him and listen to.

'He achieved more than could be expected of any man', Chicago Tribune NEWS
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-nelson-mandela-dead-20131205,0,6266118.story


"Let us pause and give thanks for the fact that Nelson Mandela lived—a man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice.", 
President Obama

Here are some of his own quotes:

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.", 
Nelson Mandela

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.",  
Nelson Mandela

International Day of People with Disability,

 3rd December 2013

The United Nations promoted this date "(...) since 1992. 

It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet. 

The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.(...)"

This year the issue is  "Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all"

(in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations'_International_Day_of_Persons_with_Disabilities)

 

2nd December 2013

Do you know that ...

Today the world celebrates the 90th anniversary of 

MARIA CALLAS's birthdate?!

         

The Google doodle marks 90 years since the birth of the opera singer, who died in 1977.

She was born in New York City and she received her musical education in Greece. She established her career in Italy. (in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Callas)

She was an opera singer and her voice is still alive. 

Listen and enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj9a57YIUyM