Silent Night - Noapte de vis 

(English and Romanian version)

Middle 3 - Silent Night (English)

Oiche Chiuin - Middle 3

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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A common Christmas video

What do you think if we make a Christmas video between all of us. Some partners of the Project did it in other editions. Cheer up!
I recorded my students singing "Silent Night", just a little, in English and Spanish. Each partner could do the same, in English and their native language, if you agree with me, of course. I wait for your videos and I promise  you  to do something endearing. I will try it to do at least.
I already  shared  my video and I wait yours.

Ice-Skating 2016

We had great fun at the Ice-skating rink today...lots of bumps and bruises!!

Merry Christmas!

"The Chaquetía Day". HALLOWEEN-SPAIN.

 Introduction

  The alarm went off and although he had only slept a couple of hours he jumped out of bed, leaving the pleasant warmth of it to embark on the adventure that awaited him.

He had spent the day before packing.  He was going to make the most exciting journey of his life, he would tour Europe visiting some schools and knowing first hand how some parties were held in those countries.

What clothes had he to wear? The destinations were Spain and Poland during the autumn, Finland and Romania in winter and finally Ireland and Ukraine in spring. He chose not to carry much luggage and buy typical clothes in every place.

He lived in the Rue de Treves at number 81 near the "Classroom of the Future" in Brussels. Indeed, he was Belgian and his native language was French but he could defend  himself in all countries  because he had a good grasp of the English language and knew that in all the places  where he  would go, English  was studied as a second language.

When he was ready, his friend Marc drove him to the airport and stood there,  watching as the plane in which his best friend was now seated in took flight. They were going to be separated for many months but  Alex/Alfred had promised to send him many letters describing everything that he saw and experienced in detail. He would also enclose photographs and drawings from the students. 

Chapter I.  “Chaquetía Day”

 In Merida, October 28th, 2016

Dear Marc!

How are you? I hope you are well.

I am already in Merida, at last. It's my first destination and it's been incredible.

Teresa Sanchez, one of the English teachers of the school, came to meet me at the airport and took me directly there because they were going to celebrate "La Chaquetía" that same day. You are probably wondering what Chaquetía is? it is the festivity that they celebrate in Merida coinciding with Halloween.

 It's amazing to arrive in the city Marc and see its imposing Roman buildings. We will both have to take a leisurely trip when I finish my travels across Europe and enjoy the architectural wonders of the place. Antigua's school is tiny, no more than 200 students and about 20 teachers, but it's a place where you feel good because it's like a big family where everyone knows each other and cares for each other. And now it's time to go and celebrate "La Chaquetía". The entire educational community and I head towards an esplanade where there is a medieval hermitage called "Ntra. Sra. de la Antigua ", yes, yes, like the school and something curious has happened, the students have adopted it  and take care of it with much affection. For example, they share some festivities with her, like this one today.

    - I'll tell you how I celebrated the event. La Chaquetía was very funny, Flor, the director had made quince candy and we mixed it in a piece of bread with cheese. She gave me the recipe, I am also sending it to you because it does not seem difficult to make and it tastes delicious. The students sat in groups forming circles, in the shade of the hermitage and shared their "Chaquetía", that is to say, they all ate everything, because it encourages sharing. La Chaquetía is composed of ingredients such as walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts ... and also grenades, figs, mandarins, grapes and quinces.

But they did not just share with each other. A few meters from the hermitage there is a center where the elders of the city meet during the day, and can you guess what is called? Exactly, La Antigua. Many of these elders are the grandparents of the students and it was very emotional. The grandparents had a fire where they were roasting the chestnuts that the children brought but first the professors split them because if they did not do they said that the chestnuts  may explode. Then they made small, little packets with paper and put several chestnuts inside them, they were delicious!

    I made an incredible discovery Marc. One of the elders told me that The Procession of the Souls was a widespread tradition in Extremadura in the XIX during the night of the dead, on October 31. The souls, who were people dressed in black or white, walked the streets of the village asking for money while going from house to house. And it used to end up in the cemetery. I deduce that Halloween was already celebrated here before the Europeans arrived in America and took with them the Celtic Halloween celebrations. It really shows that in this area there must have been Celtic settlements and its culture still survives.

   There is more to tell you. When they finished sharing their "chaquetías" and roasting the chestnuts, they began to play. They were traditional games, from those of yesteryear. Even some grandpas and grandmas participated as well. It was hot, very hot. I have been told that it has been a very hard summer and that there have even been days of 45º C. and it was apparent that autumn had not yet arrived. Luckily there was a very large fountain where we were and we were able to quench our thirst.

  After two hours the professors gathered their groups of students and we returned to the school. Some children had kept their packet of roasted chestnuts to share at home with their families. Marc, this celebration has been a real lesson of sharing.

Before leaving I had been given drawings, photos, videos and letters ... For the moment I am sending you this letter, some photos and also some drawings where I will explain to you what they are doing.

When the time for the farewell came, there were hugs and tears. It's funny, the Spaniards love to hug and kiss, I really felt at home.

I am writing to you from the plane that is taking me to Poland. I am loaded with very good memories and with the hope of continuing to enjoy myself while I go through the different European centers that I have been commissioned to visit.

Christmas postcards for our wonderful partners

25th November – Teddy Bear Day in Poland

This is how we celebrated Teddy Bear Day at our school.

Middle 3 Practice for "Sing Out Loud" concert

Here is Middle 3 practising for a Big Concert where we will be performing with 200 other students..This is our Pop Medley...

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A lot of love from Spain

Our Introduction

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Welcome to our new blog.

About the project

We are going to share our experiences in the way our schools celebrate: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Time, St. Valentines's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter, St. George's Day and The Book Day. The teacher and students will interact through the chat, videoconferences and others tools.

AIMS

Teachers with new ideas to promote cultural awareness amongst their students this or even next years. Students with greater motivation to learn and use English and with a feeling of cooperation with other students from Europe.

WORK PROCESS

Project work will be based on the curriculum and programming. Most of the work done by the students will be conducted during school hours, trying to develop the skills of students in different areas and subjects. Integration within individual school's work programs , in many different areas, will assist the teachers to develop the curriculum through this project

EXPECTED RESULTS

1.- Widening pupils' language skills in scope of using English
2.- Developing pupils' ability to use information technology in the learning process.