6.What+has+surprised+you?

Things that have surprised you...

 * ===How much more relaxed Portuguese schools feel compared to English schools.===
 * ===That children can repeat 'grades' if they fail end of year tests.===
 * === The enthusiasm Portuguese children show towards school- they seem focused on their work and respectful to the adults around them. ===
 * === The enthusiasm children have towards learning English- and the dedication some children have in learning English outside of school. ===
 * === Lack of education about different religions and cultures ===
 * === All the resources available at the chemistry lab. ===

Mihaela: I was very impressed by the libraries from the schools we visited. The way they are equipped and decorated simply invites students to studying in a relaxed, comfortable, and pleasant atmosphere. I think this is extremely important for their motivation and for their well-being at school.





===Weather was totally a suprise. Warm and sunny weather expected, but not as we hoped. we do not like dishes so we could not eat dinner. People are very comfortable here so it is interesting for us. ( Gülcan & Nesli )===

**Picture of a classroom in a private Primary School based near the hotel.**




Picture from a classroom where the some of the children brought in their own laptops to help with their research project.

Katka a Janka