Hope & Joy is one of the biggest events on the CLIP calendar. We use this festive time as an opportunity to celebrate who we are as a community and all the smaller communities that fall under the wide umbrella that is our school. At CLIP, we like to take time to showcase all our different cultures and families, and Hope & Joy allows us to celebrate them in one big gathering at the end of the calendar year. You can expect a number of different moments ranging from musical and dramatical performances from the members of our community to points for reflection with spoken word.

No. Hope & Joy aims to celebrate all our communities at CLIP. Everyone is welcome regardless of their ethnicity, religion, gender, or national origin.

Although we would prefer if you didn't think of this event in this way, Hope & Joy is one of two compulsory events for all students from Form 3 to Form 12. Parents are welcomed and warmly invited to join us but will only be allowed in if they present a ticket as they enter the building.

Through the Parent's Evening System, at https://clip.schoolcloud.co.uk

Time flies when we’re celebrating our community. Hope & Joy is expected to run for 2 hours.

Families are allowed to book two tickets.

On the day of the event, all extra-curricular activities, including CLIP Clubs, CLIP Teams, CLIP Music, and CLIP AdvancEd, will end at 16h30. Students who are not attending the event should be picked up by 17h00.

Sadly, no. If we exceed the venue's capacity, we have prepared two viewing areas where guests can enjoy the live stream. These will be located by the pavilion's West door and then in one of the amphitheatres.

Hope & Joy is a mandatory event for students from F3 onwards who will sit with their class. We do not encourage younger children to attend, but they're welcome. If you choose to have them sit with you, they must have a valid ticket.

Our doors will close at 18h25. From this time onwards, we will consider you will not be attending the ceremony and may give your seat to someone without a booking. If you know you'll arrive after this time, please inform us, and we'll save your seat.

At the end of the event, parents of F3 and F4 students attending the event can collect their children from their classrooms.

All other families are asked to leave promptly and calmly through the same door they entered and collect their children outside the building or the campus, in the case of our older students.

Parking places are minimal, both on premises and in the surrounding area, so we kindly ask that you leave as soon as your child(ren) has been delivered to you to free spaces for others. If you have children in different schools, please collect them as soon as possible. Please comply with the instructions of our members of staff. They’re there to ensure a safe and swift dismissal of your children.

No, seats aren't allocated and can be occupied on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Inclusivity is at our core. Hope & Joy is an event for all, and we’re committed to making it accessible for all. Please let us know in advance so we can accommodate any special circumstances.

Yes. The ceremony's broadcast is scheduled to begin at 18h30, live on YouTube.

Yes, December 14^th.

Parking is extremely limited; we expect heavy traffic inside and around the campus. We strongly advise you to carpool, use a car-sharing app or opt for alternative mobility. Parking will only be allowed inside the campus until capacity is reached. Please follow and respect the instructions of the security staff to ensure a kind, effortless and safe night for everyone.

Students are expected to wear their formal uniform – shirt and tie. Staff are advised to consult the newest dress code policy for guidance. Families and guests have no dress code, but Hope & Joy is a traditionally formal event.

To ensure we give everyone a fair opportunity to attend the event, that won’t be possible. Feel free to get a guest ticket on the night of the event.

You can check in from 17h45. Families should head to the main entrance to complete check-in.

Students need to be in their Form classes by 17h45. Students should enter using the East (F3-F5) or West (F6-F12) Doors and through the turnstiles by tapping in using their student cards.

You can take pictures from your seat without obstructing other families' views. The entire ceremony is being live-streamed, and the audience in the pavilion will benefit from 2 video walls to get a close-up of the whole ceremony. If you're sharing your pictures, be mindful that not all families may like to have their children on social media and platforms alike.

Tickets will be sent by December 17^th at the latest. Families may receive their tickets on different days, so please wait until this date before contacting support. 

Each person must have a valid ticket, which can be presented either printed or digitally. Please also bring the ID/CC/Passport registered during booking, as a member of our team may request it. These check-in procedures are designed to ensure the safety of your children. Thank you for your patience, cooperation and courtesy when addressing our staff - they're there to ensure Hope & Joy is a safe and pleasant experience for all.

Email is your best option. Contact us using the address events@clip.pt. For urgent matters, please phone the school directly.

Tickets will be sent to the email associated with each reservation, which is the one registered on the Parents' Evening System. If you do not have your ticket by December 17^th, kindly contact our support team via email – events@clip.pt

Yes, but it is always limited to the venue's capacity. If you haven't booked and do not have a valid QR code ticket, you should head to our designated guest ticket counter at the front desk. This area will be signalled for your convenience. You must provide your name and a valid form of identification – Cartão de Cidadão, Passport, Driver's License, or other National ID. We will register your details and issue a printed guest ticket.

We love to welcome our alumni to our school celebrations, including Hope & Joy. You won't be able to pre-book your ticket but join us by getting a guest ticket on the evening of the event, subject to availability.

No, only after we finish welcoming those who have booked their seats and the doors have closed. We expect this to happen at 18h25. We will then start seating all those with guest tickets in order of arrival.