Five-Star Adventure in Lisbon

On March 20th, classes 10E, 10F, and 11E, along with some students from class 12D of the Professional Sports Technician and Computer Equipment Management Technician courses, participated in a study visit to Lisbon.

In this activity, during the morning, the students were able to visit the “Vasco da Gama Aquarium” and see up close some pieces – a legacy of King D. Carlos – that bear witness to the first steps of oceanography in Portugal, but also peek into the small aquariums where aquatic organisms and animal species that inhabit lakes, rivers and seas intertwine in various forms and colors.

Returning to the bus, after the Benfica and Sporting stadiums had been venerated and/or booed, depending on the "fervent" fan groups that had positioned themselves accordingly, and after some brief information about the architect Santiago Calatrava had been provided, it was time to settle down and then stretch our legs "to see the views," following the proper route through the pleasant commercial area nearby in Parque das Nações. 

Then it was time to access the “Pavilion of Knowledge” and playfully enjoy the various activities available at the exhibition, namely the interactive exhibition “Superbeasts!” and the “Xplora” room, where there was great fun with experiments in physics, mathematics, optical illusions explored in psychology, and short space trips for the more intrepid, some of whom even ventured into the “high flights” of the available bicycle, almost reminiscent of other flights – those with an umbrella – of the famous character Mary Poppins!

It was a great day, full of adventures, learning, lots of laughter, and great camaraderie.

Congratulations to the participants who were "Five Stars" and a special thank you to the teachers who, together, made this adventure possible.

It was "highly" awesome, guys!!!!

Teacher: Maria Fernanda Gil Silva