A "Oeiras International School" foi palco, no passado dia 21, da cerimónia de entrega das medalhas de bronze e prata do programa do Prémio Infante D. Henrique, a versão portuguesa do "The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award". Na qualidade de Presidente de Honra do referido Prémio, S.A.R. o Senhor Duque de Bragança premiou o esforço de catorze jovens que se distinguiram nas várias atividades de desenvolvimento físico e intelectual e de responsabilidade social que o programa comporta.
Revista "LUX" de 02 de Julho de 2012
- Crédito foto "LUX": Blogue Família Real
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The Duke of Bragança visits the
school (report by Mr Neale Davies, Premio Infante activities coordinator)
The community at OIS was honoured by
the presence of the Duke of Bragança, who visited the school on Thursday 21st June
to present the Bronze and Silver Premio Infante D. Henrique Awards, known
internationally as The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The students had completed all
their requirements for the Award. The Award is recognised for building
character and the four disciplines of Sport, Talent, Service and Expedition
certainly achieve this aim because they require commitment and effort in
sports, focus and discipline in talents, thoughtfulness and tolerance in
service and teamwork for the expedition.
A number of our students exemplified
these attributes. Tiago De Zoeten trained five times a week, working out
morning and night, through rain and cold to perfect his skills as a rower. He
represented his country Portugal at many major events. Maria Lopes is another
student who has represented her country, Angola, at swimming. She was in the
pool as early as 6.00am and swimming her laps before school had begun. Not many
people get the opportunity to represent their country. These students have, and
they should be proud of themselves.
Talents show the creative side of
the person and our students were involved in theatre, dance, playing an
instrument, cooking and much more. I’ve never been that impressed with child
singers but Sofia Vilardebó proved me wrong with her beautiful singing at the
Christmas concert. Her voice hasn’t come without hard work and she has been
dedicated and committed in her singing lessons.
Service is an integral part of the
development of the person. Thoughtfulness and kindness are characteristics
which we should all have but how many of us adults actually get involved in
service activities in our adult life. An example of quality service is the
visits by our students to the elderly home in Barcarena. Maria Da Paz has been
dedicated and committed in this area of service. For some of the elderly
patients at the Home, her visit is probably not only the highlight of their day
but their entire week. Well done Maria!
Finally, the expedition, in rain,
snow or heat, with steep hills to climb and hard grounds to sleep on, can be a
real test of character. The individual is not important and no one person can
be bigger than the group. It teaches the participants that team work and
camaraderie count and that the group works at the pace of the weakest member.
They are very important lessons in today’s world.
All of our students should be proud
of themselves. The school community is. Well done to all and keep a look out
for the article and photographs which will come out soon in the Diario de
Notícias.
This student James of Portugal, had brought great honor for ever, that God is with him and all students.
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