My First Impressions of CLIP The most striking element of CLIP is the general friendliness of all staff mem-bers. All staff members are accommo-dating and extremely positive about CLIP and the students. I recall during my first week, how numerous staff members came up to me and offered assistance. Staff members are the back-bone of any academic institute; thus far I have only had positive experiences. Visually, CLIP can be quite imposing – big, nearly shopping-mall like. But once I settled down and I got to know the buil-ding, I quickly realised that the facilities are world-class and all the access points are really quite convenient. I enjoy the remedial and pastoral care the school provides. I have never seen so much attention in terms of EAL, re-medial support and the general well-being of students. It makes my job ea-sier as I have constant support from ex-perienced professionals. The professio-nal development programs are really effective and challenging. The use of ICT during lessons is encouraging. I have been immensely impressed by

the quality of student that has progres-

sed from the Lower School; their basics

are in place and they understand the

importance of healthy work habits. They

are positive about school and they are

always happy when they enter the clas-

sroom in the mornings.

Mr. Gary Moss

October 18, 2013

FORM 5 NEWSLETTER .

Questions & Answers: Why did you pick this school to work at? I wanted to work in an English-speaking school in Portugal. What is your favorite subject to teach? I enjoy teaching all subjects, but my favori-tes are geography and science. What is the best school you have taught at? Why, CLIP of course!! Do you speak any other language? I speak a secret teacher language and Afrikaans. What is the best thing about this school? The teachers. They are really motivated and fun to work with. Teachers can make or break a school.

By: Lucy Cochrane, Form 5GM

Form 5 Student Reps

Congratulations to the newly appointed Form 5 Student Reps! They have been democratically elected by their fellow col-leagues and have pledged their commit-ment to: promote harmonious relations throughout the entire school; improve stu-dent-teacher relationships; improve school spirit and morale; provide a forum for student expression; provide orderly direction of school activities; promote community involvement and promote the general welfare of the school/community.

Students Interview Mr. Moss!

Middle School

Friday - 25th October

19:30 – 22:00

All for 8€

DATES TO REMEMBER October 22 — Form 5 Parents’ Evening October 25 — Halloween Party October 26 — November 1— Half Term (no School)