A memorable journey to London

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During the first week of September, between the 4th and the 9th, the 11th grade students of Escola Básica e Secundária Ferreira de Castro had the amazing opportunity to visit some of London's most iconic attractions and places. They were accompanied by their teachers Ângela Costa, Isabel Moutinho, Júlia Lopes, and Marta Pinho.

On their first day, after leaving their luggage at the hotel, they learned how to take the underground and headed to the Madame Tussauds Museum. There, they were excited to see wax replicas of various people ranging from actors to musicians, the British Royal Family, Princess Diana and iconic movie characters and franchises. In the evening, they experienced an amazing musical theatre production of Mamma Mia! by the theatre company Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.

During the morning of the second day, they visited the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Some students even got to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum, had that been their preference. All three museums offered an enriching experience, allowing the students to expand their scientific vocabulary in a fun, entertaining way. During the afternoon they walked around London, visiting parks, Buckingham Palace and the Big Ben. In the evening, they explored Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown freely, enhancing their conversational English.

On the third day, and arguably the most tiring day, they walked around Camden Town during the morning, learning more about the local culture and, in the afternoon, they had the opportunity to walk the Millennium Bridge and see St.Paul's Cathedral and the Shakespeare's Globe as well as the Tate Modern Museum. After dinner, they observed the London Eye and the Big Ben at night with their lights lit up, taking in the beautiful view.

During the fourth day, in the morning, they saw the Tower Bridge before travelling to Greenwich and, during the afternoon they saw a breathtaking view of London while inside the London Eye. After what felt like a couple of minutes in the London Eye they visited the London Dungeon, an immersive story-driven horror experience that left some excited and some scared to continue the journey inside. After leaving, they visited the famous Leake Street Arches, observing various graffiti.

During what should have been their last day, the students visited the British Museum and the Covent Garden Market. Some students also visited the National Art Gallery, expanding their knowledge on art from the 13th to the 20th century. After lunch, they headed towards the airport to catch their flight and, upon arriving at the check-in, found out that their flight had been cancelled. After tiring hours of waiting they discovered that they would have to spend the night at the Gatwick Airport until their flight in the afternoon of the following day. The night was unforgiving as the students and teachers slept on the cold floor of the airport, barely having any news about their situation.

Overall, even though they had that problem at the airport and walked a lot during the day, this was an enriching and fun experience, where the students had the opportunity to learn more about a different culture and country as well as practice their English skills and make new friends through an experience that a textbook could never provide. It was a remarkable experience that they will always remember and cherish.


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From 16th to 19th April 2026, our school was proudly represented at the European Youth Parliament (EYP) National Session, held in Covilhã. The event brought together students from across the country for four days of debate, teamwork and cultural exchange focused on European and global issues.
Our students Clara Pinto and Mafalda Mortágua, accompanied by their teacher Júlia Lopes, actively participated in this enriching experience. Throughout the session, the students worked in international committees, discussed current political and social challenges, developed resolutions, and strengthened essential skills such as public speaking, critical thinking and cooperation.
Beyond the academic dimension, the National Session also offered an opportunity for cultural exchange, allowing participants to meet young people from different regions, share perspectives and build lasting connections in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
The participation of Clara Pinto and Mafalda Mortágua in the EYP National Session reflects their commitment, curiosity and engagement with European citizenship values. We congratulate the students for representing our school with dedication and enthusiasm in this prestigious educational initiative.

Mafalda Mortágua testimony
Taking part in the European Youth Parliament (EYP) was a truly memorable experience for me. It gave me the chance to step out of my comfort zone, meet people from different backgrounds, and discuss important global issues in a collaborative and respectful environment. I developed not only my public speaking and critical thinking skills, but also learned how valuable teamwork and open-mindedness are. Beyond the academic side, the friendships and moments we shared made it even more special. I would strongly encourage other students to participate, as it is an experience that helps you grow both personally and intellectually.

Clara Pinto testimony
For four days - 16th to 19th April - I participated in the National Session of EYP in Covilhã, staying three nights in the serenity of Serra da Estrela. During the session,I discussed current problems of the EU in a way to propose solutions that I presented on the last day, having to do speeches and debate the committees' goals. Being amongst almost a hundred other delegates, I had the opportunity to connect with other people from Portugal, as well as from Greece, Armenia, Switzerland, The Netherlands and more by doing activities organised by the EYP team on the first day and throughout the session. With this, I was able to experience new environments and routines and develop useful skills for future projects.

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