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Ourém celebrates start of school year

Diário de Leiria8 September 2026 at 11:30

Ourém celebrated the opening of the school year with a program that took place over two days, dividing between today and tomorrow. The sessions were dedicated to the teaching and non-teaching staff of the municipality. The event took place at the Municipal Theatre of Ourém, serving as the starting point for the beginning of school activities in the region.

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