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Joy, Goals, and Emotional Intelligence at Teesas Summer School 2025

Imagine walking into a learning centre and being greeted not with silence or stiff lectures but with roars of joy, energetic poses, and the unmistakable celebration pose of Cristiano Ronaldo. That was the scene on Day 3 of Teesas Summer School 2025, where learning goes beyond textbooks and taps straight into the hearts of children.

In the middle of an emotional intelligence class, kids aged 8 to 12 were asked to express what happiness looks like by drawing on their favourite footballer.  What did they do? They recreated Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic goal celebrations.

One boy burst forward with arms flung wide, jumped into the air, and shouted ‘Siuuu!’ echoing across the classroom. The whole class erupted. It was one electric moment.

Then, across the room, another boy folded his arms calmly across his chest and stared ahead with poise and quiet intensity. It was Ronaldo’s lesser-known “Calma” celebration, famously used to silence roaring crowds. In that subtle gesture, he embodied self-control and inner strength.

Both poses became a mirror reflecting not just football passion, but deeper emotional vocabulary.

  • One child was celebrating happiness and pride.
  • The other was channelling confidence and composure.

It was more than just fun. It was learning in action. Through role-play, expression, and joyful movement, these brilliant young minds began to decode emotions: what it means to feel proud, to share excitement, and to read the feelings of those around them. In that moment, emotional intelligence wasn’t taught; it was a lived experience.

Teesas Summer School focuses on improving academic performance while also serving as a playground for the mind, a stage for expression, and a space where kids feel safe to be themselves while building critical life skills. From self-awareness to empathy, resilience to teamwork, every day is designed to spark growth and wonder.

Who knew Ronaldo could help shape emotional thinkers? Stay tuned for more moments like this.