EPE IN THE PROJECT COMENIUS - BEST
DATE
OUT.2012
BY
Jorge Costa
Between 15th and 19th October, it was held at the Medpodjetniški Izobraževalni Center (MIC) in the town of Velenje, Slovenia, the first
meeting under the Comenius Project, named BEST - Be European Saviour of Treasures. At the meeting were representatives of the schools of
the involved countries, such as Cyprus, Poland and Portugal, with the common objective of defining the guidelines and activities to be
undertaken during the next 2 years.
The project seeks international cooperation among the participating schools, the deepening of European consciousness and the promotion
and practice of intercultural dialogue. By addressing common themes (origin of local names and legends), the students from these different
schools will learn about the differences and similarities of the countries geographically distant and culturally different.
Representing the Vocational School of Esposende, from Portugal, were present Dr. António Conde and the teacher Jorge Costa who, besides
participating in the decisions about the themes and activities to be performed, brought the ideas and documentation needed to develop this
project within our school community .
DISCOVERING FÃO
COURSE
Restaurant Technician
DATE
OUT-NOV.2012
Since most of our students are from neighboring localities, it is important
that they become aware of the historical treasures that there are in the small
town where they study and, accordingly to this, over the months of October
and November, the 1st year students of the Restaurant Technician Course,
visited some examples of built heritage and natural systems of the parish of
Fão within the discipline of “Integration Area”. The pedestrian route began at
the firefighters pier, following downstream near the bridge, estuary, pine
forest, dunes and sandbanks of “Ofir”, “Facho” and “Bonança” chapel,
medieval cemetery and ended at school.
BY
João Jaques
During the walk, the students were alerted to the appreciation and
preservation of our heritage, and reminded of the ecological and socioeconomic importance of the natural systems to the environmental problems in
this region. At the end, the students were much more receptive, regarding the
adoption of environmental friendly habits and behaviors.
CHILDREN CARE STUDENTS DYNAMIZE ACTIVITIES IN ANTÓNIO CORREIA DE OLIVEIRA’S SCHOOL
COURSE
Children Care Technician
DATE
NOV.2012
BY
Sara Cepa
As it has been the long-standing tradition, the “Feira do Livro”(Book Fair) is always an important milestone in the memory of everyone,
reporting us to moments of childhood, and it was with great dedication and professionalism that some students of the Child Care Technician
Course animated António Correia de Oliveira’s school “Book Fair”. Thus, from 26 to 30 November the students organized several sessions of
storytelling aimed at children from pre-school and first cycle of basic education in our county, promoting reading habits, contributing to their
development, and literary and cultural growth. The techniques used were many from the “cineminha”, the apron, the “flanelógrafo”, roleplaying, the box, the projector to the video projector, among many others. These strategies were developed and implemented in the disciplines
of Pedagogical Techniques and Educational Intervention, and Artistic Expression, under the orientation of the teacher Sara Cepa.
The dynamics implemented enabled the exploitation of various resources and an excellent opportunity to become closer to the young
audience. Thus, we believe that this participation was an excellent opportunity to develop a set of skills very important for these future
professionals.
THE STUDENTS OF EM6 CLASS WATCH THE PLAY “AUTO DA BARCA DO INFERNO”
COURSE
EM6 CLASS
DATE
07.11.2012
BY
Ana Soares
Within the contents of the Portuguese Language subject, Gil
Vicente is a playwright of mandatory study. This poet, father of the
Portuguese theatre and a big name in Portuguese literature, marks
a whole period of transition between the Middle Ages and the
Renaissance, however, his work is still very current nowadays.
Thus, the class of EM6 (Waiter Course), went to the theatre on the
7th of November, more precisely to “Teatro Circo” in Braga,
accompanied by the teachers Ana Soares and Cristina Azevedo, in
order to attend the representation of the play “Auto da Barca do
Inferno” of Gil Vicente.
On this visit, they had the privilege of beholding the beauty and
grandeur of the “Theatro Circo” while watching this play. This
representation, performed by the Braga Theatre Company,
followed the original text, providing various comic and interactive
moments with the audience, communicating all the critical and
satirical intent, allowing students to consolidate their acquired
knowledge in the context of the classroom.
It should be noted the unexpected participation of a student from
the classs EM6, who acted with “Fidalgo” (one of the characters).
SCHOOL TRADITIONAL “MAGUSTO” (CHESTNUT ROAST)
COURSE
SCHOOL
DATE
14.11.2012
BY
Joana Fernandes
Legend has it that Martinho (Martin) was a brave roman knight, who on a very,
very cold day, wind and bad weather, found a very poor man, dressed in old
clothes, ripped and soaked. When he saw the beggar, and without anything
else to give him, Martinho took his sword and tore his thick cloak to give half to
the poor. Suddenly, it seemed that it was summer, the clouds and the bad
weather disappeared. That's why every year, at this time
of year, the weather gets better and hotter, causing the
traditional "summer of S. Martinho.”
It was based on this legend, that EPE also showed its
solidarity on S. Martinho’s Day, by organizing a Solidarity
Fair, with the goal of raising money to buy baskets with
food products to distribute by local institutions.
This initiative took place in the building of EPE , in
Ramalhão, where the students of each class set up their
tents selling, at symbolic prices, products made and
offered by them. The fair was open to the whole school
community and to the invited parents and guardians who,
like S. Martinho, demonstrated their solidarity by raising a
reasonable amount of money to offer to local institutions.
VIDEOCONFERENCE CONNECTS SCHOOLS OF THE BEST PROJECT
COURSE
Projeto BEST
DATE
15.11.2012
BY
Joaquim Jorge
Inserted in the Comenius – Best Project, in which the Vocational School of
Esposende (EPE) is involved, it was held on the 15th November, the first
videoconference, with the goal of doing a brief point concerning the development
of the project , in each country.
This first videoconference, even without the presence of students, served to make
the presentation of the project website, developed and managed by the
Vocational School of Esposende, in which we can find a brief summary and
information about the goals and agenda of the Comenius – BEST Project.
Alongside this information, the participating countries are identified with a short
text about the localities and the schools integrated in this project. This instrument
will serve to publicize the project and the activities that it integrates, either those
common to all countries or those that each country will hold.
The meeting also served to introduce the working team and to define dates and
tasks to be undertaken soon, in particularly concerning the preparation of the trip
to Poland. Also in the course of the conversation some tasks and strategies were
set up to create the Comenius- Best allusive mascot. Finally, this videoconference
also served as experience for the next online meeting to be held on 13th
December, with the presence of the students who are part of the working team
involved in this project.
THE “MUSEU DO PÃO” (BREAD MUSEUM) IN SEIA
COURSE
Tourism and Rural
Environmental Technician
DATE
21.11.2012
BY
João Jaques
Influenced by Mediterranean habits, bread can not be left out of the Portuguese people table,
having been, in ancient times, the main food. Strongly rooted in our food, it was necessary to create a
museum in order to perpetuate the transformations that have occurred over the years in the
production of this precious good.
The students of the courses Tourism and Rural Environmental Technician and Reception Technician
held a study visit to Seia, more precisely to the Bread Museum, in a joint organization of their courses
and technical areas subjects as well.
In the morning, the students visited the four rooms that constitute the museum’s collection, including
the Bread Cycle Room, where the tradition of bread in Portugal is characterized; the Political, Social
and Religious Bread Room where there are exposed panels of the mystical and religious context; the
Bread Art Room, with art objects related to bread (ceramics, dishes, wood, etc..) and finally the
Pedagogical Room where it is shown the production of bread, and where the students had the
opportunity of manipulating bread.
After the visit, the students had lunch at the museum restaurant where
they tasted some of the famous mountain delicacies. At the end,
everyone was happy for the achieved goals.
EPE STUDENTS SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE BEST IN HOSPITALITY
COURSE
Tourism and Restaurant
Technician
DATE
23-25.11.2012
BY
Alexandra Vilar
The culture and culinary traditions have always been part of the Portuguese families table. However, over the years, recipes are reinvented,
without ever losing the essence of traditional Portuguese cuisine. It was in this sense that, between 23 and 25 November EPE, represented by
the teacher Alexandra Vilar, accompanied by some students of the Restaurant Technician Course and Environmental and Rural Tourism
Technician Course, collaborated in the VI edition of the “Essência do Gourmet” (Gourmet Essence) that was held at the “Palácio da Bolsa” in
Porto.
This gastronomic event brought together several renowned chefs such as: Luís Américo, Pedro Lemos, Renato and Dalila Cunha, Hermínio
Costa, Justa Nobre, Paulo Morais, Chakall, Vítor Sobral, among other chefs and oenologists. In parallel, on the ship “Dona Maria Manuela”, it
was temporarily installed the “Ferrugem” restaurant, property of Chefs Dalila and Renato Cunha who made the presentation of the "Pastel de
Nata de Bacalhau" to the press and special guests, with the EPE students’ participation/help.
In the opinion of the student Marisa Rodrigues, of the TR5 class, "our school was greatly praised by the chefs due to the students’ support and
availability. The balance of this partnership with the Gourmet Essence was positive, as the students had the opportunity to interact with the
world of work, learn and improve learning techniques, taking into account the courses, and expand their knowledge. "Finally, these three days
were spent in the best way, along with chefs, sommelliers, oenologists and people related to the area of ​catering, hospitality and tourism, in a
real team effort!
GUIMARÃES: FROM PORTUGAL TO THE WORLD
Being known as "The Cradle of the Portuguese Nation" and written in one of the towers of the
old city wall "Portugal was born here," immortalizes the historical and cultural reference of
residents and visitors who associate Guimarães to the Portuguese nationality and identity
foundation.
COURSE
Tourism and Rural
Environmental
Technician
DATE
27.11.2012
BY
Turma TTAR6
It was with this patriotic spirit that the classes of Environmental and Rural Tourism and Child Care
Technician “went back in time” and revisited the birthplace of our nation, Guimarães, on
November 27. This city, which is the European Capital of Culture, “breathes” culture, visible in
spaces of reference, such as the Alberto Sampaio Museum, Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the
Dukes of Braganza. In fact, it was a privilege to see, firsthand, some national treasures, including
the triptych of the Nativity, the Loudel that D. João I used in the battle of Aljubarrota, which could
be seen at the Museum of Alberto Sampaio.
Then, the students strode the surroundings of the castle and the palace, where they became aware
of the richness and importance of Portugal at that time. There was still an opportunity to see a
puppet theatre, with all the history that led to the support given by this city to the King of “Good
Memory,” crucial to the independence, in the years of 1383/1385.
In short, the classes were not only dazzled by the beauty of the city, but also with its historic
environment.
COOPERATION IN THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE "SABORES DO CAMPO” (COUNTRY FLAVOURS)
COURSE
Restaurant Technician
DATE
30.11.2012
BY
Sandra Amorim
Since earliest times that agriculture is part of the day-to-day of many inhabitants of the county of
Esposende. To add value to local products, the municipality organizes an annual culinary contest at the
municipal level, based on traditional Portuguese cuisine. This event took place during the month of
November and distinguished, in a ceremony, all the partners who wanted to participate in this initiative.
The prize awarding ceremony of "Sabores do Campo” Gastronomic Contest was held on the 30th of
November at the “ Fórum Municipal Rodrigues Sampaio”, attended by the Mayor of Esposende, João Cepa,
and the President of the Regional Tourism Authority of Oporto and the Northern Portugal, Melchior
Moreira. In the ceremony were handed diplomas to all the restaurants participating in this second edition of
"Sabores do Campo" and at the seven pastries associated with the event, as wells as at the five ”farm” wine
producers of the county, to the company “Laticínios das Marinhas”(dairy products company) and to the
“Cooperativa Agrícola de Esposende”(agricultural cooperative). Similarly, the Gastronomic Contest jury
members including Paulo Sá Machado, of the Confraria da Broa(a kind of bread made from maize) de
Avintes, Marco Gomes, chef of “Foz Velha” Restaurant in Porto, and José Silva, a journalist in the field of
gastronomy and wines, were also awarded.
The coffee break was served by two students of the 3rd grade of the Restaurant Technician Course, Inácio
Vareiro and Raúl Real.
“PESSOA” IN PERSONA
COURSE
Children Care Technician
DATE
30.11.2012
BY
Luzia Silva e Sara Cepa
Considered one of the greatest figures of the Portuguese Language and the Universal Literature,
with a literary work that is one of the greatest cultural heritages of the Portuguese nation, Fernando
Pessoa not only lives in our collective memory, but he is also present in the experiences of the 3rd
grade Children Care Technician Course students, who wanted to celebrate the 30th of November as the
day of “Pessoa in Persona”, as this day marks the last day of his life among us. Seventy-seven years
later, the poet's life won plurality in several registers, especially in documentary format, imaginary
interviews with him and his heteronyms in drama with others.
In a room full of students, the environment of the cafes frequented by the poet, namely “A Brasileira”
and “ O Martinho da Arcada” was recreated, having as background a picture of the author of the
“Mensagem”, painted by his friend Almada Negreiros. This resulted in an entertainment program, but
also in a consolidation of the contents worked both in the Portuguese and Plastic Expression lessons.
In conclusion, and quoting Fernando Pessoa: "Was it worth it? Everything is worth if the soul is not
small!"
VISIT TO THE “QUINTA DA SEARA”, PRODUCER OF “VINHO VERDE” (“GREEN” WINE-YOUNG WINE)
COURSE
Restaurant Technician
DATE
04.12.2012
BY
João Jaques
On the 4th of December, the students of the Restaurant Technician Course,TR6 class, travelled to Palmeira de Faro, to
make a visit to “Quinta da Seara”, one of the producers of “green”wine in the municipality of Esposende. The “green
“wine is produced exclusively in the Demarcated Region of Green Wines, located in the north of Portugal, unique in the
world and our county is part of this region. This activity, carried out under the Food Technology subject, aimed to visit
the vineyards and wine cellar of the farm, enabling this way, an approach to the local vine growing issues and also to the
questions of hygiene and wine storage. “Quinta da Seara” produces at the moment, white wine, red wine and rosé from
traditional grape varieties such as “loureiro” and “vinhão”. According to the students, these visits are important because
they help them to understand the concepts and contents debated in the classroom.
IN THE ENCHANTMENTS OF “Tibães” MONASTERY
COURSE
Rural Tourism
DATE
05.12.2012
BY
Sandra Amorim
To get to know the “Tibães” Monastery and its
educational program was the main goal that took the
class TTAR6 (Environmental and Rural Tourism
Technician Course) to travel to Braga, on the 5th of
December, with the teachers João Jaques and Sandra
Amorim. Throughout its history, and given its
importance in the Portuguese Empire, the monastery
gathered the largest and most valuable collection in the
region, becoming a cultural landmark of the country.
The students got to know the history of the Monastery
of “Tibães”, visited their interior and exterior spaces and
learned about the daily lives of the monks who
inhabited the spaces of the mother-house of the
Benedictines. They were also sensitized to issues of
heritage conservation, either cultural or natural.
This visit provided an excellent opportunity to apply
concepts acquired in the classroom as well as the
discovery of the defining features of the Baroque style. It
was a well spent morning despite the cold weather in
the lands of Tibães.
EPE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - CHRISTMAS 2012
COURSE
ALL
DATE
12.12.2012
BY
Joaquim Jorge
Football, the king of sports in Portugal, is the most practiced by the
Portuguese population and it is part of our culture. Keeping with tradition,
on the last week of classes, prior to the Christmas holidays, took place the
traditional sport tournament of EPE. This year, the modality chosen was
futsal. Due to the high number of entries, the tournament was held in two
stages.
Thus, on the first afternoon of December 12, the games for males qualifying
tournament, from which resulted the qualification for the finals of the
teams TPC1, TGP1, TPC2 and TM1, were played out. For the second
moment, in the morning of December 14, were reserved the games of the
men's final and the women's tournament games.
After several games, and moments of sports conviviality and playfulness,
the class TPC1 won both tournaments, the male and the female.
This was another opportunity for healthy interaction between students and
teachers, which greatly contributes to the strengthening of ties among the
various elements of the school community. It should be noted the excellent
organization of the tournament, by the TGP1 (Management and
Programming of Systems Technician) class students.
EPE RECEIVES ANOTHER PRIZE: Gastronomy as tradition
Gastronomy is tradition! The Portuguese cuisine is very rich in flavor and also very
diversified, based on the traditions and ingredients of each region, being this the main
factor that every year attracts thousands of tourists to our country.
COURSE
Restaurant Technician
Our school, EPE, is one of the promoters of our gastronomy promoting and modernizing it,
never forgetting what it conveys and the traditions that cross generations and generations,
to the present days. The Vocational School of Esposende organizes and participates in
DATE
12-13.12.2012
several activities and competitions in the field of gastronomy divulging this way the school,
BY
Luzia Silva
Recently, the school participated and won a national contest. “Young Talent of
the Restaurant Technician Course and our customs and values as well.
Gastronomy", so was this event called, in which it was compulsory the cooking of a
Portuguese specialty, but interpreted differently. Creativity and innovation were the
slogans, which led us to cook a " Cozido à portuguesa " (a typical Portuguese dish), in a
different way, but keeping all its essence.
The Vocational School of Esposende works continuously to promote our traditions and
values, showing that way, the best that Portugal has to offer!
SCHOOL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: IT IS CHRISTMAS TIME
COURSE
SCHOOL
DATA
14.12.2012
BY
Luzia Silva
Christmas has always been a festive time of celebration and family
gathering and, keeping the tradition and customs, the Vocational
School of Esposende celebrated the Christmas season with a party for
the entire school community, on the 14th of December, in Ramalhão
facilities, closing this way the 1st period activities, with the aim of
strengthening ties and providing a moment of relaxation and
conviviality among all.
Some weeks before, several initiatives were already being prepared,
including a solidarity fair, aimed to raise funds to provide Christmas
baskets for institutions of the county and the traditional Futsal
tournament. So, on that day, teachers, students and employees,
gathered to watch men's and women's sport final event, which was
followed by a sociable lunch, where there was abundance of all kinds
of delicacies and cakes typical of this season brought by students, who
in a spirit of solidarity, shared them.
After the end of the activity, students returned home to enjoy their
well-deserved holidays and regain energies for the next period.
Merry Christmas!
VIDEOCONFERENCE CONNECTS BEST PROJECT STUDENTS
On December 18, took place the second videoconference of
BEST Comenius project.
COURSE
BEST Project
DATE
18.12.2012
BY
Ana Soares
On the agenda for this videoconference, it was predicted to take
place the presentation of the participants of the trip to Poland,
but due to some video connection problems, this only happened
between the Polish and Portuguese teams.
This videoconference had as main goals to make a progress
report on the work done so far, to talk about some Christmas
traditions and to prepare the trip to Poland.
In addition, the students were able to establish a first contact
with the Polish students, exchanging some information, contacts
and even traditional songs of each country.
At the end, the students were enthusiastic and had great
expectations regarding the meeting of February.
THE END – THANK YOU