Caption: The PACA school uniform has been mandatory for all students since the 2023-2024 school year and has changed styles and colors since then. [by Ana Luisa Helfer] by Ana Luisa Helfer Across schools around the world, dress codes are often defended as rules that promote discipline and respect. Teachers and administrators would argue that…
Caption: Freshman Aline Dobashi studies the half day schedule coming up for the final exam days. [by Valentina Porto] by Rafael Oliveira Half days at PACA have always been one of my favorite things about the school calendar. I still remember one half day last semester when my friends and I rushed out of our…
Caption: A middle school student sets aside time to work on homework after a long bus ride home. [by Rafaela Miglio] by Rafaela Miglio Homework is a normal part of school life, but many students have different opinions about it. Some believe it helps reinforce what we learn in class, while others feel it causes…
Caption: Cell phone collection is mandatory in schools in Brazil. PACA students turn in their cell phones as soon as the first homeroom bell rings at 8:00am. [photo provided by shopping website (https://niceriftsk.click/)] by Isabella Bruniera It has been my experience that cell phones are part of our daily lives now. Most students bring their…
The new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie poster found in movie theaters around the world. [Picture provided by Hyde Park Picture House] by Valentina Porto As I stepped into the theater to watch the live action movie, “How to Train Your Dragon” for the first time, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. The theater,…
Caption: A poster made by Disney for the cinematic release of the live action movie. [Picture provided by the Rotten Tomatoes Online Review Site] by Isabella Bruniera The new film “Lilo & Stitch,” is a live-action remake released on May 22, 2025 and was highly advertised before it made its way to the big screen….
Caption: “First Place” album cover picture was taken on a trip to Iceland where many of Bieber’s new songs were recorded. [photo provided by Justin Bieber’s YouTube Channel] by Paula-Chloe Asare-Duah “First Place” by Justin Bieber was released on August 13, 2025, for his seventh studio album “SWAG.” This album is pivotal in Bieber’s career…
Caption: Photo from promotional material for Tate McRae as an RCA Recording artist. [Photo by Charlie Denis of RCA Records] by Annabelle Harper The song “Call My Bluff” by the music artist Tate McRae was written on the 21st of February, 2025. This song is the twelfth track on the physical releases of Tate’s third…
Caption: Portuguese teachers, Dani Lima, Renata Portella and Fernanda Cirino, lead the students in an expressive underwater lullaby to grab the attention of the elementary children during the Reading Contest. [by Enzo Viccari] by Paula Asare-Duah & Grace Meier [in collaboration with Annabelle Harper] PACA’s 2025-2026 Reading Contest for elementary’s theme is “Under The Sea”…
Teamwork and passion bring the classic story to life at PACA Caption: This year’s high school play is stepping away from school property to perform at a nearby shopping called known as “Shopping Jardim Sul.” [photo provided online by https://www.baressp.com.br/] by Isabella Bruniera [in collaboration with Rafaela Miglio, Benjamin Oliveira and Felipe Wilcken] PACA’s high…
