EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES

Today, September the 26th, it´s the European Day of Languages. There are over 6000 languages spoken in the world. And behind each and every one of them lies a rich and diverse culture. That’s what the European Day of Languages (EDL) aims to celebrate - by showing people across Europe how important languages are, and what fun can be had learning them.
26 September is the all important day. Set up by the Council of Europe, it was first celebrated in 2001 – and it’s getting bigger every year, now.
All of you have heard how important it is to learn other languages. But do you know why?... Well, watch this video and you´ll easily find out the reason.

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

And now it´s the time of the months of the year. Do you remember them? I´m sure you do, don´t you?

DAYS OF THE WEEK

And now here you are the days of the week. Watch the video and learn the names. Then participate in our poll and vote for your favourite day.



What is your favourite day of the week? I love Fridays, and you? Participate in this poll, vote, and view the results. Come on! What are you waiting for?

AUTUMN IS HERE!

Do you like the autumn? I do: the falling leaves, the colours of the trees, the cool weather,... This video shows autumn leaves, children playing, crisp autumn days, gorgeous fall foliage, school rituals and more. Background music of Vivaldi Four Seasons - Autumn.

COLOURS EVERYWHERE!

Do you remember the colours in English? I hope so...

LET´S COUNT!

This is for you, kids in year 5! Do you need to practice the numbers from 0 to 20? Here we go...

BLESS YOU!

Sneezing releases many germs. Sneezing in your hand, requires washing your hands immediatly. Sneeze in your sleeve and stop the spread of germs.

WASH YOUR HANDS!

Hey, kids! Did you watch the video about swine flu? Then you know how important it is to wash your hands. This video lists the steps to effective hand washing and introduces new lyrics to the tune of "Jingle Bells". Sing-along and remember: WASH YOUR HANDS!

SWINE FLU

Have you heard about SWINE FLU? I´m sure you have, but... do you know exactly what it is? In this video,Tim and Moby tell you how Swine Flu started, describe the symptoms, explain all about epidemics and how to protect yourself against infection.
Pay attention, kids!

DON´T WORRY, BE HAPPY!

Are you stressed after your first day at school? Take it easy and do things little by little. And as this song says "DON´T WORRY, BE HAPPY".

TOMORROW IS THE GREAT DAY!

Are you nervous? Just hours to go back to school. Good luck!


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EXTRA-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Have you thought about doing something after school? Extra-school activities benefit you in lots of ways: they let you enjoy yourself in a fun, stress-free environment, get some exercise, and make friends outside of school. But which one is the best for you? Before you choose one, it´s a good idea to visit them while they are in session so you can get a real idea about the environment, the staff, and the program. When you visit, look for:
- At least 1 adult for every 10-12 children .
- Whether there any "hidden" costs, such as for uniforms, costumes, or equipment.
- Friendly, enthusiastic staff. Feel free to ask for references and check them.
- A space clean, safe, and spacious enough for the activity.
- A calm, but energized environment. Does the activity appear well organized and supervised?
- Happy, enthusiastic kids.
GOOD LUCK, KIDS!

BACKPACK SAFETY

How heavy is your schoolbag? Stop thinking about it because it can cause you some injuries in your shoulders or in your back. To avoid this it´s important to know the ABC´s of backpacks:
A: Appropriate weight
B: Both shoulders, both straps
C: Carry half of your books
This video describes how you can use a backpack properly.
Pay attention...

TOP 10 NEW SCHOOL YEAR´S RESOLUTIONS

As you know, a new school year is a great time to get excited about all the things you are going to learn and do. But don´t forget that you must work very hard to get good marks. So it´s a good moment to start doing the best. Here you are the top 10 new school year´s resolutions. I hope they´ll help you.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

After the fantastic summer holidays, we have to go back to school again. And that means that we need to prepare the things we are going to use during the school year. Just in case you don´t remember all the school supplies, here you are the most important ones:

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