Non-Violence Day

Today all the schools are celebrating a special ocassion: NON-VIOLENCE DAY. This week we have been prepared some activities around the book "Tusk, tusk" by David McKee. Did you like the story of the black and white elephants? It´s fantastic, isn´t it? By the way, there is a song by Michael Jackson who talks about the same theme and its titled "Black and White". Listen and look...

OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2009

We already know the Oscar Nominations for this year! There is a Spanish actress in the list (Penelope Cruz) and 3 fantastic animated films: "Bolt", "King-Fu Panda" and "Wall-E". Have you seen them all?... What is your favourite one?... Which one will be the winner?... We´ll know the answer in the coming ceremony, on February the 22nd. Meanwhile, watch this video.

NO SCHOOL TODAY!

Today we don´t have school because of the bad weather. Strong winds are coming this evening. It´s 6 o´clock now and I´m starting hearing the wind. Let´s cross our fingers!
By the way, do you remember the big wave in Coruña last March 2008?... Have a look!

YES, WE CAN

Tomorrow (January 20th) will take place the inauguration of the President of the United States of America in Washington D.C. It´s the first time that the USA has got a black president: Barack Obama. Congratulations Mr. President!
Now, you can watch this Emmy winner video: "YES, WE CAN". “Yes We Can” is a song inspired by a speech delivered by Barack Obama in New Hampshire. It was released on February 2, 2008 by the Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am. This is the chorus:
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can. Si Se Puede(yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can…)

NON-VIOLENCE DAY IS COMING

Don´t forget that on January 30th we´ll celebrate Non-Violence Day at school. We have to think a little bit about Peace and what it means, mainly now that there are so many conflicts between Israel and Palestine. Meanwhile, enjoy this video...

LETTERS FROM MANCHESTER

Great! We have just received the letters from our penpals in Manchester. And they are really fantastic! We are learning lots of things about celebrations of different cultures, mainly musslims and hindus. Do you know what Dwali is?... And what about Eid?...

They made a very good work! Thanks a lot!

And now is our turn. We have to write back. So... come on! Let´s go!

STAND BY ME

Watch this video! 37 musicians from different countries playing and singing the famous song "Stand By Me". They try to join the world through music. Just click and enjoy...

And if you want to sing along, here you are the lyrics.

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TOP TEN NEW YEAR´S RESOLUTIONS FOR KIDS

1. I will brush my teeth and wash my hands.

2. I will eat healthy food.

3. I will help at home.

4. I will read more books.

5. I will keep my bedroom organized and my bed made.

6. I will be polite: I will say please and thank you.

7. I will listen to my teacher.

8. I will do my homework everyday.

9. I will do exercise.

10. I will limit the time I spend watching television and playing video games.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

A happy new year to everyone!
A big kiss,
Rosa