Drama and empathy

Within the scope of our activities, short videos and scripts were produced to address the topic of bullying and cyberbullying, aiming to raise awareness of more humane and thoughtful ways of dealing with these situations. The stories presented show that violence does not need to be answered with more violence. On the contrary, empathy, dialogue, and understanding prove to be more effective ways to break cycles of aggression and promote healthier relationships. Through these productions, we hope to encourage reflection and reinforce the importance of a culture of respect, where every voice is heard and valued. Here are some examples.

Maria Inês; Matilde; Inês; Margarida - AEFH

Elif.gy-Zeynep.gy-Nisanur.gy-Öykü.gy - Toki Anatolian High School

Kindness Day

The book “Be Kind Day” is the result of a joint project between schools in Turkey and Portugal as part of “Windows Opening to Classrooms of Tomorrow.” It brings together activities, ideas, and students’ work, highlighting values like kindness, respect, and being active citizens. More than just a collection, this book shows the importance of working together and building a more inclusive and caring school.

                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                    

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Safer Internet Day celebrated by class 10LH4

At the beginning of February, class 10LH4 marked a very special date: Safer Internet Day. Aware that the theme is very important—promoting respect, empathy, and healthy interaction, both in person and online—the students prepared a range of activities that involved the entire school community.

This initiative was also part of the eTwinning project “Windows opening to classrooms of tomorrow,” in which the class has been working throughout the school year, reflecting on the responsible use of the Internet and the importance of kindness in both the digital and real worlds.

On February 11, a lecture on Internet safety and the consequences of bullying and cyberbullying took place, led by Engineer José Carlos Silva and psychologist Maria José Barbosa. Class 10LH4 played an active role in the organization: they designed the promotional poster, prepared the venue, and opened the session, welcoming the speakers, teachers, and students. The event offered moments of sharing, reflection, and awareness, particularly for classes 10LH4, 10CSE1, and 12TSI, emphasizing the importance of responsible and empathetic online behavior.

Safer Internet Day

As part of the Windows Opening to Classrooms of Tomorrow project, class 10LH4 is organizing a meeting with engineer José Carlos Silva and psychologist Maria José Barbosa, dedicated to the theme “The dangers of the internet and their consequences in our lives.”

This initiative aims to raise students’ awareness of safer and more mindful use of digital technologies, encouraging reflection on the impact of the internet on everyday life, namely in areas such as privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, and time management online.

The goal is to help everyone develop digital citizenship skills, promoting responsible, critical, and respectful attitudes in the digital environment, in line with the spirit of Safer Internet Day, which seeks to involve schools and communities in building a better internet for children and young people.

Bullying

This book brings together some of the work developed by students as part of the project “Windows opening to classrooms of tomorrow” dedicated to bullying and its prevention, issues that are increasingly present in our school environment.

Throughout this journey, students reflected on the impact of these situations, shared ideas, and sought to better understand how different countries — in this case, Portugal and Turkey — address this issue from a legislative perspective.

More than just a set of activities, this project was an opportunity to grow, develop empathy, and reinforce the importance of respect for others. The work presented here reflects this engagement and a shared commitment to contributing to a safer and more inclusive school.

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eTwinning Portugal Corner

Creative Works in the eTwinning Project

Portuguese students have been developing various creative works within the eTwinning project, namely slogans, posters, logos, and infographics, which allow them to reflect on the project's themes, communicate clear and appealing messages, and use digital tools while collaborating with peers from other countries and strengthening their citizenship and visual communication skills.