This Monday (26th) began differently for most Upper School students. During the first period, National Honor Society members gathered eagerly around the stairs of Bloco I looking forward to experiencing their new learning environment for the first time.  The inauguration of Bloco I's third floor kicked off as the Head of School spoke in gratitude to partners and board members who supported the project throughout the whole process. According to Mr. Kerry, “this is where innova

This Wednesday on December 4, EABH held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the inauguration of Bloco 2, an innovative space for students to grow and succeed. This event emphasized EABH’s future program, a fundraising program that inspires the community to support these transformations through the Annual Fund and other gift efforts, seeking the enrichment of the school's learning environment.  The Head of School, Mr. Kerry began by introducing Humberto Matos, a member of t

As the year starts to end, many of us begin reflecting on old moments without realizing it. People like to revisit moments from earlier in the year​;, looking through their camera roll, listening to songs that remind them of the start of the year, or just random memories. This emotional feeling of looking back is known as year-end nostalgia. It's a universal feeling everyone goes through every year.  Though nostalgia is present all year, it becomes much more intense in Decemb

During the first week of November 2025, meteorologists started tracking the strengthening of winds that moved across the southern coast of Brazil. However, what most people didn’t expect was that it would turn out to be one of the most damaging extratropical cyclones the region has experienced in years. By the time the storm made landfall, neighborhoods were underwater, power lines lay tangled in the streets, and entire communities were cut off from the rest of the country. 

We are finally heading into December, so toss out your pumpkins and skeletons and dust off your trees and mistletoes — Christmas season has finally arrived. As we move towards the end of the year, the sound of holiday songs starts to flood the streets, malls start to crowd with eager family members buying gifts, and all products on supermarket shelves get replaced by panettone. Oh, how good it feels to be back to the best time of the year! Holiday spirit has truly started to

Have you ever walked into a room, or been in a situation that you feel you have already experienced? Science calls this sensation Déjà vu, and it might be more common than you think. According to the doctor Drauzio Varella, more than 70% of people have, or will experience Déjà vu at least once in their lives. The term Déjà vu in french means "already seen”, which is science, describes one of the most fascinating mysteries of the human mind, with no one until now knowing exact

This holiday issue could not be complete without the mention of a beautiful event, celebrated by a variety of members of our EABH community: Hanukkah.  The word Hanukkah - sometimes spelled Chanukah - means “dedication” in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah is an eight-day festival celebrated by the Jewish community around November or December.  This holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. During the second century BCE,  the Sele

In the world, many different cultures celebrate the festive season in unison. Different cultures, however, have their own ways of celebrating this holiday. Here are some countries that have unique customs during the holiday season.  In Japan, there is a unique yet fun tradition around the end of the year, and that is to eat fried chicken. This began when the American fast-food giant KFC launched a major campaign to enter the Japanese market during the holiday season. It was s

You’ve probably heard about the “test-optional” concept. It’s the idea that colleges no longer require SAT or ACT scores for admission. Recently, a vast majority of Ivy League schools and other institutions have officially dropped their test-optional policies, sparking divided opinions about whether this change promotes fairness or not. While some argue that standardized tests give students from different backgrounds, schools, and countries an equal benchmark to compete on, o

The unsettling silence of longing for someone isn't just the sound of their absence, but the weight of yearning for a nonexistent future together while shifting realities to one without them. People don't just leave memories behind; they replay them as storylines that will never happen–sentences that will never be spoken, jokes that will never be told, accomplishments that will never be shared–all while getting used to turning the present into the past tense. The voids left b

Childhood is great, everything seems successful,  All to praise, nothing stressful. No pressure, no doubt,  All friends are with you around.  Then comes adolescence,  Time when no one seems to want your presence. All the nonexistent responsibilities arrive,  And all of a sudden you uncontrollably start to spiral.  Pressure, chores, and bonds,  In adolescence, it all seems to go beyond;  Beyond boundaries that were already set,  With those who you've already met.  Friendships

According to Britannica, the atheist definition of Christmas is  “a secular family holiday observed around late December that focuses on traditions … emphasizing themes of generosity and goodwill.” In other words, it is a time to spread love and compassion. However, what if we mistake this time as an excuse for reuniting,ignoring conflicts, and pretending to care? Every year friends and families get together along decorated houses and exchange gifts, acting like everything is

Recently, in December 2023, a law was ratified, making Black Awareness Day an official Brazilian national holiday. November 20th marks one of the most significant dates in the long  lasting and resilient fight against oppression experienced by the black community in Brazil. It is celebrated in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, the leader of Quilombo dos Palmares , a settlement of free and escaped enslaved people in the northwestern region of the country, during the late 1600’s. Al

Artificial Intelligence has been around since 1956, when it was formally created at the Dartmouth Conference. However, early AI differs from the technology we currently have. Chat GPT, one of the most famous AIs today, was introduced by OpenAI on November 30, 2022.  According to the company, the purpose of ChatGPT is to answer users' questions, engage in respectful conversations, generate human-like text, and assist with a wide range of tasks. In theory, this idea was flawles

COP 30 will be held from November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, the capital of Pará. This is the first time Brazil will host a COP, although the idea of the COP was first conceived during Rio-92.  The COP is one of the most important conferences that determines the international direction of climate change measures, bringing together national governments, local authorities, businesses, civil society, and experts to build consensus and accelerate action. The Amazon rainforest, oft

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. If that's the case, how does Santa fit into  the narrative? Santa Claus is known for being a symbol of Christmas: a cheerful old man with red clothes that brings gifts to children who’ve behaved well  throughout the year. However,  he has not always been portrayed as such. The name “Santa” comes from  Saint Nicholas, a Greek bishop born 280 AD in the region that is now Turkey. Nicholas came from a wealthy family and rece

The halls grow quiet, the lights turn low I pack my dreams and let the rest go My friends move on, our roads divide,  I wave goodbye, but it hurts inside My home still signs the songs I know But now it's time, for me to go The future waits, so strange and wide I take a big step with fear as my guide And though the path is dark and unshown, I will find my way into the unknown

The second day of AASB brought two tough matchups for the Hawks, who faced both the TBSRJ Falcons and the Graded Eagles. With only seven players and several starters missing, the boys knew this challenge would be unlike any other. EABH Hawks vs. TBSRJ Falcons The first game of the day was against the British School of Rio de Janeiro. The Falcons, known for their strong defense and quick plays, opened the scoreboard early, reaching 10–0 before the Hawks found their rhythm. It

Every year, EABH hosts a Halloween Party in which Parents, Students, and Guests are invited to attend. In order for such to attend, they must secure their tickets, which are commonly sold through a platform called Sympla. However, EABH always announces clearly how you can attain your tickets through announcements in Google Classroom, Instagram posts, announcements on WhatsApp groups, and even Wednesday What. And this year it couldn't be any different. Every significant inform

The recent robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris could easily be mistaken for a movie scene, but unfortunately, it is real. In just seven minutes, a group of thieves broke into the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world, and stole eight priceless pieces of jewelry that once belonged to French royalty. They used a truck-mounted ladder, cut through a window with power tools, and escaped on scooters. It sounds hard to believe that such an important cultural spot  could be r