CLIP - Oporto International School

Our Key Stage 1 Sports Festival was a fun‑filled day of energy, excitement, and big smiles! ☀️

Students took part in a range of activities and friendly races, showing great enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination throughout. 💪

It was especially lovely to have parents there cheering from the sidelines, creating a supportive and lively atmosphere that made the day even more special for the children! Their encouragement truly lifted spirits and added to the joy of the event. 💛

As a school, we are always striving to offer our community the very best — continually reflecting, improving, and thinking ahead to meet the evolving needs of our students, families, and staff. 🫂

Planning for the future is a key part of this commitment, ensuring that every step we take is thoughtful and purposeful. Through collaboration, open dialogue, and careful planning, we continue to strengthen our approach and build on what we do best.

It’s through this ongoing process that we ensure our school remains a supportive, dynamic, and forward‑thinking environment for every member of our community. 💙

To mark World Environment Day, our Eco‑Committee organised a special celebration for staff, bringing the community together to reflect on the importance of protecting our planet! 🌍

Through this initiative, the Eco‑Committee highlighted the connection between global environmental action and the everyday choices we can all make. It was a meaningful moment to celebrate awareness, inspire responsibility, and reinforce our shared commitment to a more sustainable future. 🌱

The date also holds historical significance, as it marked the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, a milestone event that led to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 🫂

And who could ever forget about these Poetry Festival performances? 🥰

Our Key Stage 2 children stood out with their confident delivery and thoughtful interpretations, demonstrating how their skills have grown! From funny favourites to more meaningful pieces, they really brought their words to life and kept the audience engaged the whole way through. 💛

A wonderful feel‑good event that celebrated progress and gave everyone a chance to enjoy the fun of poetry together. 💫

We’ve ignited the curiosity of our F8s as they explore their future professional paths 🔥

Over three immersive days, our students experienced first‑hand the realities of the workplace with our partner companies through the programme — discovering what different careers really look like.

The week culminated in student presentations, where they confidently shared their learning and insights with peers, teachers and company representatives.

Still about our Lower School’s Poetry Festival…

Our Key Stage 1 stars truly shone, filling the room with energy, expression, and plenty of charm. ✨ From fun rhymes to carefully practised verses, they delighted everyone with their growing confidence and enthusiasm! 🌱

It was a heart-warming celebration full of proud moments, big smiles, and lots of applause! 👏

The final stage of the Portuguese National Under‑18 Women’s Basketball Championship took place in May at the Pavilhão da Física in Torres Vedras. 🏀

CLIP Teams delivered a particularly positive campaign, competing strongly against top opposition and earning an impressive third-place finish! 🏅

Individual performances were also recognised through the selection of the All-Star Five, which included CLIP Teams' Maria Marcelino! Congratulations! 🌟

Overall, the competition highlighted the quality and promise of youth women’s basketball in Portugal, with CLIP Teams standing out for their strong, spirited performances and securing a well-deserved place among the top three teams in the country. We couldn't be more proud! ❤️