Course 2021-2022
(Illustration by Michael Tompsett)
World Book Day 2021
Next 23rd April, World Book Day will be celebrated in different parts of the world. This date reminds us of the day two great authors , Shakespeare and Cervantes, died and calls our attention towards the importance of books in our learning and development.
We have prepared some activities to celebrate this day during this week and the following one like making bookmarks, literature contests, speaking about our favourite titles and … reading (which is always a pleasure).
“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” James Russell.
A Kahoot about English Literature:
https://embed.kahoot.it/894c561a-93b7-4efb-97a5-e1e721714d0b
Have fun!
Paleolithic
We forgot to show all the activities and the exhibition celebrated about Paleolithic among 1º ESO students and that is the reason of this entry with some images of the activities and the works of our students. We want to thank all the participants for their excellent behaviour following all COVID recommendations due to the collaboration of different departments.
Comic Relief: A Red Nose Day in March 2021
Our students are creating their own charities in class and to have a clear reference they have had a good example: the British charity, Comic Relief.
Two famous historical characters invite you to participate in this current edition ….
If you want to see activities and challenges in past editions, click on this link
https://www.comicrelief.com/history-of-red-nose-day/
Melbourne
If you are free this weekend, let’s go to ….
The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain by Mia Nacamulli
17th March : St Patrick’s Day
This year, it is impossible to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as we used to do it, singing and dancing ( like Irish people do ) but we don’t want to forget this important day for those who admire and respect Irish culture.
If you want to know something about this day, you can have a look at three presentations (one of them made by Ashley,our American language assistant in 2017-2018 course).
And finally, we can listen to a song by the most famous Irish Band, U2.
Our students have made a huge poster to show information about this festivity
8 March 2021
We will discuss this topic in our classes of English and we will watch some TED- ed videos two videos about the history of women’s rights and seven videos about scientists, artists,politicians,etc. to introduce the role of women in different societies and cultures. At the end, we will read a short comic which illustrates the birth of this celebration.
If you want to watch these videos and read the comic you can do it here, in your blog.
History of Women’s Rights
Some short biographies of explorers, scientists, politicians, writers, painters,social activists,etc
A sky full of stars
Carl Sagan said “we are made of star stuff” and that is the reason why our students have chosen this symbol to fill our school with colour and imagination.
Nowadays, we need fresh air more than ever and our sky is full of stars to bring us a healthier world. This constellation represents all our students’ wishes and feelings about a better future.
We want to thank the Arts teacher Leticia and all her students to have made up an amazing work of art which illuminates our stairwell and helps us to face our daily routine in the best spirit.
Christmas 2020
We are getting closer to the end of the year and it’s time to check some basic words you will listen soon. Use these Quizlet cards to learn and practise with them.
Here you can download lots of activities related to this festivity
How much do you know about Christmas? Try this quiz
Quiz
Are you hungry? These recipes taste great.
And, to start creating the perfect background, we will finish this blog entry with a classic song at this time of the year.