25th April

Freedom

"What was the April 25 Revolution in Portugal?

The April 25th Revolution, also known as the Carnation Revolution, was a military coup that occurred in 1974. This coup ended the dictatorial Estado Novo regime and initiated the decolonization of the Portuguese colonies and the implementation of a democratic regime in Portugal.

The Revolution was led by a military movement, the Armed Forces Movement (MFA), made up mostly of captains (the “April Captains”) who had been to the Colonial War and opposed the regime.

The Revolution was a peaceful one with the regime’s reaction being practically nonexistent due to their reduced military power (most of the troops and armament were in the Colonial War) and the huge backing that MFA quickly gathered from the population. (...)"

 in https://www.portugal.com/history-and-culture/april-25th-revolution/

 24th April

Thought of 

the week

“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

 22nd April

Earth  Day

Congrats dear students. 

You've done an incredible work creating posters to call people's attention 

to preserve our planet Earth.

WATCH  HERE!

17th April

Thought of 

the week

“Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation;

it means understanding that something is 

what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it.”

                                                      Michael J. Fox

3rd April

Thought of 

the week

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

Dalai Lama

On the first day of these Easter holidays, 

I wish all my students very relaxing and happy days.

27th March

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