FESTIVALS: Christmas at school

Christmas at school has been very exciting this year. We had a little bit of many things:

     - kisses under the mistletoe

     - gifts from Secret Santa

     - advent calendars with delicious chocolates

     - a Christmas countdown

     - caroling

     - a fantastic school concert

Without any doubt, we can say that the spirit of Christmas has been around us all these last days. 

Have yourself a very happy Christmas!!!  I´ll miss you!!!

See you next year!!!

FESTIVALS: Christmas at school

Christmas at school has been very exciting this year. We had a little bit of many things:

     - kisses under the mistletoe

     - gifts from Secret Santa

     - advent calendars with delicious chocolates

     - a Christmas countdown

     - caroling

     - a fantastic school concert

Without any doubt, we can say that the spirit of Christmas has been around us all these last days. 

Have yourself a very happy Christmas!!!  I´ll miss you!!!

See you next year!!!

THEATRE DAY: "Robinson Crusoe"

Yes! Today is the day! We are going to the theatre in our school!!! And all this thanks to our parents´ association, that finances this event one more year.

Are you ready for a play full of fun? Well, let´s enjoy a modern version of  Robinson Crusoe: she is a champion surfer who lives in Malibu and is swept away by a tsunami to a desert island!!!

Pay close attention because some of the actors can be familiar...

Face2Face is the theatre company which will perform this funny play. They have been coming to our school for more than 10 years and they always surprise us! You have more information about them HERE.

Very many thanks to our ANPA MILNENOS for giving us the chance to learn English in such a fun way. 

Curtain up! Let the play begin!!!!

THEATRE DAY - "Robinson Crusoe" - 20th December 2023

READERS CLUB: "Adventure in the Big Apple"

Today we will read the 2nd part of our first book: "Adventure in the Big Apple". Do you fancy a one-day trip to the Big Apple? What places would you visit? What food would you like to eat? Take a look at what the 2 protagonists of this story do. Such an adventure...

1.- Please go to EDIXGAL and read the 2nd part of the book.

2.- Now, in teams, please complete the Liveworksheets 4-5-6.

3.- Finally, let´s check how well you know the Big Apple after this reading in Liveworksheet number 7.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

FESTIVALS - CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

Today is the day!!! 18th of December, CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY!!!  an annual charity event hold by the NGO "Save the children".  Today we are all wearing a funny jumpers to school instead of normal clothes in order to

"MAKE THE WORLD BETTER WITH A SWEATER".

It´s a wonderful day, full of laughter, fun, unique sweaters and games.

Are you ready to enjoy the Christmas season by participating in all these games?

1.- Firstly, let me know how much you know about Christmas in our CHIT-CHAT.

2.- Now let´s learn the song we will sing in our Xmas concert this Thursday. "Happy Christmas" by John Lennon:

 

3.- Now let´s play these online games to remember the Christmas words HERE.

4.- What about an advent calendar full of different games for each day? Click HERE  an open a window every day.

5.- You can explore Santa' s workshop clicking HERE.

6.- Finally let´s play the game of the month: SECRET SANTA.

7.- Enjoy this holiday watching "Merry Christmas Mr. Bean":

 

 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!

CHRISTMASSY MEMORIES:

YEAR 5 - XMAS JUMPER DAY 2023-2024

FESTIVALS - CHRISTMAS: Xmas Jumper Day

Today is the day!!! 18th of December, CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY!!!  an annual charity event hold by the NGO "Save the children".  Today we are all wearing a funny jumpers to school instead of normal clothes in order to

"MAKE THE WORLD BETTER WITH A SWEATER".

It´s a wonderful day, full of laughter, fun, unique sweaters and games.

Are you ready to enjoy the Christmas season by participating in all these games?

1.- Firstly, let me know how much you know about Christmas in our CHIT-CHAT.

2.- Now let´s learn the song we will sing in our Xmas concert this Thursday. "Happy Christmas" by John Lennon:

 

3.- Now let´s play these online games to remember the Christmas words HERE.

4.- What about an advent calendar full of different games for each day? Click HERE  an open a window every day.

5.- You can explore Santa' s workshop clicking HERE.

6.- Finally let´s play the game of the month: SECRET SANTA.

7.- Enjoy this holiday watching "Merry Christmas Mr. Bean":

 

 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!

CHRISTMASSY MEMORIES:

YEAR 6 - XMAS JUMPER DAY 2023-2024 

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Grammar test

 

Today we will take a test about the present simple. Don´t panic!!!  Focus on the tasks and take your time. So put your thinking cap on and hands on! It´s easy-peasy!!!

Once you finish, please write down the SAY and PLAY sentences.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

2.- Prepare your present to participate in the game of this month: SECRET SANTA!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Adverbs of frequency

Now that we know how to use the present simple in all forms, we will add some other time expressions to know how often you do a particular activity or routine. Let´s go!

1.- Write down the new time expressions in your notebook in your notebook. You can also watch this video:

2.- Now please go to e-Dixgal, lesson 4 "What do you do everyday?" and do the activities 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 and read "Accept the challenge".

3.- Now complete the Liveworksheets 15 to 18.

4.- Do you need some more practice? Then click HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- GRAMMAR TEST: Thusrday, the 14th of December.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!!!

READERS CLUB: "New York"

Do you fancy a visit to the Big Apple? Does this name sound familiar? I am talking about New York City, one of the most fascinating cities in the world!!! There are lots of things to see and enjoy, but... How much do you know about NY?  What are its most famous monuments? You have the answers to all these questions in the first reading book of this school year: New York. Today we will read the first half and the next day we will continue with the story, ok? 

1.- First of all, let´s watch a video about this multicultural city:

                  

2.- Now we are ready to start reading. Please go to EDIXGAL, where you will find the reading and the audio. Please read the first part of the book.

3.- COMPETITION: Now, in groups, please complete the activities in Liveworksheets: 1-2-3 (READERS CLUB). There is a prize for the winners!

4.- Some games? GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.    

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: Grammar test

 

Today we will take a test about what we have learned so far: subject pronouns, verb TO BE and verb TO HAVE GOT. Don´t panic!!!  Focus on the tasks and take your time. It´s easy-peasy!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Adverbs of frequency

Today we will review the present simple and its uses. We will also revise the adverbs of frequency to specify how often you do an activity. Ready?

1. First of all, please write down the spelling rules to add "S" in the 3rd person singular of the present simple. Watch this video for a better understanding:

 

2. Now, please write down the adverbs of frequency in your notebook. Here is another video for you:

 

3.- Now please go to e-Dixgal - unit 1 - Back to school:

              - "Do you like...?": activities 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 and Accept the challenge.

4.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets 11-12-13-14.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Get ready for a GRAMMAR TEST this Thursday, the 14th of December.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

PDI: Enchanted forests

This year we will discover some enchanted places, the forests, as a way to participate in the school project of this year 2023-2024. Will you join us?

To do so, you need a forest and a walking stick for the walk. And time, you need time to observe. You also need a pair of special glasses. Don´t worry! You already have the glasses, since you were born. With them, you will discover the surprises of the forest. Watch with your 5 senses:

     - See all colours

     - Listen to all creatures

     - Smell all the aromas

     - Touch all surfaces

     -  and try new flavours,  which are different according to the season of the year

Come on! What are you waiting for? Close your eyes and listen to what we have recorded for you.  Have a nice experience!

THE BOOK NOOK 7

"The Book Nook" is here again!  We are in the third season and this is the seventh episode of this fascinating radio programme, made for and by students in year 6.

After an entire term of recordings, research, interviews, opinions, meetings and hard work, we have released the first show of this school year 2023-2024. And the results are amazing! Thank you so much to all the collaborators for your effort. 

This season will be entirely dedicated to the project we are developing in our book clubs. Under the title"Globetrotters", we will travel the world with our readings to learn the costumes and traditions of some English speaking countries.

In the presentation below you can listen to the entire programme or go directly to a specific section:

1. Intro: summary

2. "Speak out": a survey section to give your opinion about a simple question

3. "Our book Clubs": with members of Bookworms and BookLand.

4. "Meet the place": in this ocassion we will travel to salem, The Witch Town.

5. "Enchanted landscapes": a section related to the PDI, this time we will define the essence of the forests, one of the identity signs of Galicia.

6. "Our natives count": we will listen to a message by the British consul in Galicia, Mrs. Susan Smith.

7. Outro: farewell.

THE BOOK NOOK 7

"The Book Nook" is here again!  We are in the third season and this is the seventh episode of this fascinating radio programme, made for and by students in year 6.

After an entire term of recordings, research, interviews, opinions, meetings and hard work, we have released the first show of this school year 2023-2024. And the results are amazing! Thank you so much to all the collaborators for your effort. 

This season will be entirely dedicated to the project we are developing in our book clubs. Under the title"Globetrotters", we will travel the world with our readings to learn the costumes and traditions of some English speaking countries.

In the presentation below you can listen to the entire programme or go directly to a specific section:

1. Intro: summary

2. "Speak out": a survey section to give your opinion about a simple question

3. "Our book Clubs": with members of Bookworms and BookLand.

4. "Meet the place": in this ocassion we will travel to salem, The Witch Town.

5. "Enchanted landscapes": a section related to the PDI, this time we will define the essence of the forests, one of the identity signs of Galicia.

6. "Our natives count": we will listen to a message by the British consul in Galicia, Mrs. Susan Smith.

7. Outro: farewell.

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: To have got (all forms)

 A bit more of the verb TO HAVE GOT and we will finish today. 

Are you tired of it? I don´t think so, it´s easy-peasy!!!

Just a last effort...

1.- First watch this video to see the verb TO HAVE GOT in affirmative, negative and interrogative.

 

2.- Now please write down the interrogative form of the verb TO HAVE GOT in your notebook, along with the short answers.

3.- Competition time HERE.

4.- Time for Liveworksheets: please complete the numbers 46-47-48.

5.- Next, let´s practice with these game: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

5.- Finally, you can practise a bit more by doing these online exercises HERE. 

GREAT!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the verb TO HAVE GOT for a GRAMMAR TEST next Monday, the 11th of December.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Be good!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Present simple

In lesson 3 we will start practising the present simple. Before that, let´s revise the daily routines. Easy-peasy!

1.- Write down the affirmative of the present simple in your notebooks.

2.- Now please write down the rules for the 3rd person singular.

3.- Go to e-Dixgal, lesson 3 "Do you like...?". Please do the activities 1-2-3-4-5-6 and "Accept the challenge".

4.- Complete the Liveworksheets 8-9-10.

5.- Online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the affirmative form of the Present simple for a MINI TEST next Monday, 11th December.

2.- Revise the daily routines, the household chorus and the free time activities.

3.- Have a nice and long weekend!!!

THANK YOU!!!