You don't need to cross the Atlantic ocean to see a spectacular autumn! Take a look at these photos of Britain's National Arboretum in Westonbirt, Gloucestershire! For more information on this wonderful park of over 600 acres of trees, click here
29.9.10
13.4.10
English Raspberry Trifle
The English have enjoyed this dessert for over three centuries now. Although the dictionary defines 'trifle' as being something insignificant, this dessert is anything but. Its beginnings were humble as the first trifles simply consisted of a mixture of boiled cream and a few other ingredients. It wasn't until the mid 18th century that the trifle started to evolve into what we have today. Ingredients
1 sponge cake, cut in cubes
1 cup raspberry jam
8 ounces fresh raspberries
10 fluid ounces heavy cream
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 ounces sliced almonds
Directions
Spread a little jam on each piece of cake and place in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Sprinkle raspberries over cake.
Heat 10 fl. oz. cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. While the cream is heating, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale yellow and smooth. Strain yolk mixture into a clean bowl. Pour hot cream into egg yolks and stir vigorously. Return mixture to pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
While custard is cooling, whip 10 fl oz. cream until soft peaks form. Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast, in a 300 degree oven or toaster oven, stirring frequently, until golden, 2 to 10 minutes.
Spread cooled custard over cake in bowl. Top with whipped cream and toasted almonds. Chill 2 hours before serving.
Spread a little jam on each piece of cake and place in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Sprinkle raspberries over cake.
Heat 10 fl. oz. cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. While the cream is heating, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale yellow and smooth. Strain yolk mixture into a clean bowl. Pour hot cream into egg yolks and stir vigorously. Return mixture to pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
While custard is cooling, whip 10 fl oz. cream until soft peaks form. Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast, in a 300 degree oven or toaster oven, stirring frequently, until golden, 2 to 10 minutes.
Spread cooled custard over cake in bowl. Top with whipped cream and toasted almonds. Chill 2 hours before serving.
29.3.10
Improving Pronunciation for Secondary Students
Try out some of these web pages to practise your pronunciation. ;)
Consonant Sounds. Click here
Vowel Sounds. Click here
Stress and Intonation. Click here
Pausing and Phrasing. Click here
Here we have the phonetic sounds in the English Language.
Look for these and more on this website! Click here
Consonant Sounds. Click here
Vowel Sounds. Click here
Stress and Intonation. Click here
Pausing and Phrasing. Click here
Here we have the phonetic sounds in the English Language.
Look for these and more on this website! Click here
26.3.10
Vocabulary Bank
This site practises vocabulary fields at all levels through games, quizzes and crosswords. Click here.
This is a web site to learn vocabulary by playing games. Click here.
Another web site to learn how to write vocabulary adjetives is that. Click here.
This is a web site to learn vocabulary by playing games. Click here.
Another web site to learn how to write vocabulary adjetives is that. Click here.
Developing Writing Skills at Higher Levels
This site helps you to improve your writing skills. Click here.For an overview of the CPE Writing paper. Click here.
For an overview of the CAE Writing paper. Click here.
Excellent page for learning how to write formal letters in english. Click here
Report for CPE question 2. Click here.
This page is from the University of Canberra and includes tips and ideas on how to write for academic purposes. Click here.
22.3.10
YLE Cambridge Exams - 2º/4º/6º EPO
YLE Cambridge ExamsIn today's world, learning English is a vital skill that will help your children achieve their full potential in later life. The sooner they start learning, the better — with the right methods, children can learn English quickly, effectively and enjoyably. Once they have this initial grasp of English in primary school, they will have a strong foundation which will be an advantage in their later studies.
When children learn English, it is important that they learn English which is practical and useful. It is important that they learn to speak good English and that they work towards international standards that will prepare them for study abroad, or the international world of work.
At Cambridge ESOL we believe that learning should not be stressful for children, it should be fun and stimulating. Their studies should make reading, listening and speaking in English come naturally. As their confidence develops, they will want to learn more and use English to a more challenging level.
An important part of developing that confidence is the support and encouragement you give as a parent — remember, your children need to practise their English as much as possible, including at home.
English for young learners
Children who learn English when they are young will have an advantage that will stay with them all their life. Cambridge ESOL recognises this and has developed a special system of tests designed to get children of primary school age and upwards on the path to learning English.
Young Learners English (YLE) is a reliable and consistent measure of how well your child is doing in the skills of listening, speaking and reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning the 'shields' that record their progress.
There are three levels for children to work through, Starters, Movers and Flyers, with Starters being the first, aimed at young children with very basic skills.
As children develop and work their way up to the Flyers certificate, they reach a level that will enable them to aim for the Key English Test (KET) or the Preliminary English Test (PET) in our General English range of certificates — qualifications which will be of value for further study or in the workplace.
Why should your child take Cambridge ESOL qualifications?
Clear progressWhatever your child's current age, ability, or reason for studying, Cambridge ESOL has an exam which will be appropriate for him or her to work towards.
They start from certificates aimed at primary school children (YLE) and progress towards qualifications for highly advanced students. You will see that attaining each certificate is a step that leads naturally to taking a more challenging test. Because Cambridge ESOL exams test candidates on what they know rather than what they don't know, learning is encouraged and confidence developed.
Even the most basic certificate is a start on the pathway to qualifications that are useful for work and study.
Recognition
When children learn English, it is important that they learn English which is practical and useful. It is important that they learn to speak good English and that they work towards international standards that will prepare them for study abroad, or the international world of work.
At Cambridge ESOL we believe that learning should not be stressful for children, it should be fun and stimulating. Their studies should make reading, listening and speaking in English come naturally. As their confidence develops, they will want to learn more and use English to a more challenging level.
An important part of developing that confidence is the support and encouragement you give as a parent — remember, your children need to practise their English as much as possible, including at home.
English for young learners
Children who learn English when they are young will have an advantage that will stay with them all their life. Cambridge ESOL recognises this and has developed a special system of tests designed to get children of primary school age and upwards on the path to learning English.
Young Learners English (YLE) is a reliable and consistent measure of how well your child is doing in the skills of listening, speaking and reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning the 'shields' that record their progress.
There are three levels for children to work through, Starters, Movers and Flyers, with Starters being the first, aimed at young children with very basic skills.
As children develop and work their way up to the Flyers certificate, they reach a level that will enable them to aim for the Key English Test (KET) or the Preliminary English Test (PET) in our General English range of certificates — qualifications which will be of value for further study or in the workplace.
Why should your child take Cambridge ESOL qualifications?
Clear progressWhatever your child's current age, ability, or reason for studying, Cambridge ESOL has an exam which will be appropriate for him or her to work towards.
They start from certificates aimed at primary school children (YLE) and progress towards qualifications for highly advanced students. You will see that attaining each certificate is a step that leads naturally to taking a more challenging test. Because Cambridge ESOL exams test candidates on what they know rather than what they don't know, learning is encouraged and confidence developed.
Even the most basic certificate is a start on the pathway to qualifications that are useful for work and study.
Recognition
For your child to take full advantage of the opportunities that tomorrow's world of work will offer, a qualification in English is an important asset. It is therefore best for your child to work towards certificates that are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world. Government agencies, immigration authorities and professional bodies in many countries also recognise our qualifications.
2º ESO Science -OGVP - Making a Scarecrow
Wondering how to make scarecrows? Scarecrows have been around since ancient times for keeping crop stealing animals away from gardens and fruits. Scarecrows are great humane, attractive and green ways to reduce pest damage on crops.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Step 1
Make a scarecrow cross. Scarecrows start with a basic cross in the same proportions as the familiar Christian cross. Any water resistant material will do: old fence posts, bamboo, PVC pipe, etc. Cut the tall piece the size you want the completed scarecrow to be and cut the secondary crossing piece to proportion. Put the two pieces together on the ground as a cross, and connect with tape, criss-crossing back and forth between the cross joints until the connection is firm.
Step 2
Make the scarecrow's head. In the olden days, straw from feed sacks was used to make scarecrows' heads. If you want to make the old-fashioned kind, lay a soccer ball sized amount of packed straw, completely dried grass clippings, or old leaves in the center of a yard of burlap (sold at fabric stores), gather the burlap around the stuffing, affix it to the top of the cross, and tie it closed around the top of the cross with rope or raffia cord. Cut out eyes, nose and grin from scrap fabric or use old buttons. Though these were sewn on in the olden days, you can probably get away with using fabric glue. Other modern choices include stuffing an old pillow case or canvas bag with rags, or cutting a hole in an old sports ball (soccer, basketball), affixing it to the top of the cross, wrapping about a yard of old sheet over the ball and tying it in place as with the burlap head, affixing a face with glued on craft store or felt-cut eyes, nose and mouth.
Step 3
Gather the scarecrow's outfit. Old clothing from around the house or second hand stores make great sources for outfits for making scarecrows. You need a large long sleeved shirt, gloves, and long pants. A hat large enough for the stuffed head is a fun option.
Step 4
Dress the scarecrow. Put the shirt over the "arms" of the cross. Affix a glove to each end with safety pins (if shirt sleeves aren't long enough to reach the ends, that's okay, just affix the gloves to the ends of the shirt and let them flap down a little). At this point, you can choose to stuff the inside of the shirt if you wish with straw, old rags or dried leaves. Tie the bottom of the shirt to the scarecrow's main pole to keep the stuffing inside. Or, you can just let the shirt hang free of stuffing. Attach the top of the pants to the front bottom edge of the shirt with jumbo safety pins. This scarecrow leaves the legs to blow in the breeze instead of stuffing the pant legs and pinning them down into old shoes, so there's more movement. Attach the hat to the head and secure with safety pins if it's loose.
Step 5
Put the scarecrow in place so it can move. Animals get used to even their mock enemies if they're motionless for long, possibly because they think they've died. Instead of digging a permanent hole to hold up the scarecrow, or affixing it permanently to a fencepost, have someone hold the bottom of the cross inside an empty five gallon bucket and fill it with a combination of heavy rocks and sand. This will hold up the scarecrow while enabling one or two people to move it every few days to keep it appearing live. If you've used extra heavy materials when making the scarecrow, you may need to surround the bucket with a few more smaller containers filled with stones, soil or sand to help hold up the top-heavy weight.
Step 6
Make the scarecrow motion activated by the wind. This simple handmade scarecrow can't be activated by animal movement, but it can vary its movement with each light breeze. Every few days, attach a new object to one or both of the arms: a balloon tied to a string, reflector tape, a small windsock, old scarves, old second hand wind chimes, etc. Animals will get used to the same movement and sound when it never changes, so cut off the old one and replace it with something knew every few days.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Step 1
Make a scarecrow cross. Scarecrows start with a basic cross in the same proportions as the familiar Christian cross. Any water resistant material will do: old fence posts, bamboo, PVC pipe, etc. Cut the tall piece the size you want the completed scarecrow to be and cut the secondary crossing piece to proportion. Put the two pieces together on the ground as a cross, and connect with tape, criss-crossing back and forth between the cross joints until the connection is firm.
Step 2
Make the scarecrow's head. In the olden days, straw from feed sacks was used to make scarecrows' heads. If you want to make the old-fashioned kind, lay a soccer ball sized amount of packed straw, completely dried grass clippings, or old leaves in the center of a yard of burlap (sold at fabric stores), gather the burlap around the stuffing, affix it to the top of the cross, and tie it closed around the top of the cross with rope or raffia cord. Cut out eyes, nose and grin from scrap fabric or use old buttons. Though these were sewn on in the olden days, you can probably get away with using fabric glue. Other modern choices include stuffing an old pillow case or canvas bag with rags, or cutting a hole in an old sports ball (soccer, basketball), affixing it to the top of the cross, wrapping about a yard of old sheet over the ball and tying it in place as with the burlap head, affixing a face with glued on craft store or felt-cut eyes, nose and mouth.
Step 3
Gather the scarecrow's outfit. Old clothing from around the house or second hand stores make great sources for outfits for making scarecrows. You need a large long sleeved shirt, gloves, and long pants. A hat large enough for the stuffed head is a fun option.
Step 4
Dress the scarecrow. Put the shirt over the "arms" of the cross. Affix a glove to each end with safety pins (if shirt sleeves aren't long enough to reach the ends, that's okay, just affix the gloves to the ends of the shirt and let them flap down a little). At this point, you can choose to stuff the inside of the shirt if you wish with straw, old rags or dried leaves. Tie the bottom of the shirt to the scarecrow's main pole to keep the stuffing inside. Or, you can just let the shirt hang free of stuffing. Attach the top of the pants to the front bottom edge of the shirt with jumbo safety pins. This scarecrow leaves the legs to blow in the breeze instead of stuffing the pant legs and pinning them down into old shoes, so there's more movement. Attach the hat to the head and secure with safety pins if it's loose.
Step 5
Put the scarecrow in place so it can move. Animals get used to even their mock enemies if they're motionless for long, possibly because they think they've died. Instead of digging a permanent hole to hold up the scarecrow, or affixing it permanently to a fencepost, have someone hold the bottom of the cross inside an empty five gallon bucket and fill it with a combination of heavy rocks and sand. This will hold up the scarecrow while enabling one or two people to move it every few days to keep it appearing live. If you've used extra heavy materials when making the scarecrow, you may need to surround the bucket with a few more smaller containers filled with stones, soil or sand to help hold up the top-heavy weight.
Step 6
Make the scarecrow motion activated by the wind. This simple handmade scarecrow can't be activated by animal movement, but it can vary its movement with each light breeze. Every few days, attach a new object to one or both of the arms: a balloon tied to a string, reflector tape, a small windsock, old scarves, old second hand wind chimes, etc. Animals will get used to the same movement and sound when it never changes, so cut off the old one and replace it with something knew every few days.
15.3.10
The Diary of an Organic Gardener
Spring is on the way...which means it's time for 2nd ESO to get on with their organic vegetable garden project.(OVGP). Saúl the school gardener came to turn over the earth and prepare 
the soil and thanks to the Ramiro Cobo garden centre in La Cavada for giving us the plants, seeds and some materials to help us on our way.
Monday 15th March 2010
It's sweltering today!! Perfect weather for venturing outside. 2ESO pupils are raring to go...we've prepared the soil and material so it's time to plant the different onion varieties. This requires care and patience, as each tiny plant is put into the soil and watered. Next a few cabbages for those winter bean stews. "What about making a scarecrow?"says one pupil. "And a white fence", says another....Looks like this project is going to last until June!
the soil and thanks to the Ramiro Cobo garden centre in La Cavada for giving us the plants, seeds and some materials to help us on our way.Monday 15th March 2010
It's sweltering today!! Perfect weather for venturing outside. 2ESO pupils are raring to go...we've prepared the soil and material so it's time to plant the different onion varieties. This requires care and patience, as each tiny plant is put into the soil and watered. Next a few cabbages for those winter bean stews. "What about making a scarecrow?"says one pupil. "And a white fence", says another....Looks like this project is going to last until June!
3ºESO -English Literature - Poetry Corner
Sonnet To Liberty
These are the letters which Endymion wrote
To one he loved in secret, and apart.
And now the brawlers of the auction mart
Bargain and bid for each poor blotted note,
Ay! for each separate pulse of passion quote
The merchant's price.
I think they love not art
Who break the crystal of a poet's heart
That small and sickly eyes may glare and gloat.
Is it not said that many years ago,
In a far Eastern town, some soldiers ran
With torches through the midnight,and began
To wrangle for mean raiment, and to throw
Dice for the garments of a wretched man,
Not knowing the God's wonder, or His woe?
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde (Dublin, 16th October 1854 - 30th November 1900, Paris) was a writer, a poet, and a dramaturg. He is considerer one of the most important dramaturgs of the late Victorian times, he was a celebrity due to his sharp and great wit. He was condemned to two years of forced labor after a famous trial in which he was accused of “ serious indecent”. After fulfilling the
12.3.10
3ºESO English Literature - Poetry Corner
Life in a Love - Robert Browning
Escape me?
Never
Beloved!
While I am I, and you are you,
so long as he world contains us both,
me the loving and you the loth,
while the one eludes, must the other pursue.
My life is a fault at last, I fear:
It seems too much like a fate, indeed!
Though I do my best I shall scarce succeed.
But what if I fail of my purpose here?
It is but to keep the nerves at strain,
to dry one's eyes and laugh at a fall,
and baffled, get up to begin again,
so the chase takes up one's life, that's all.
While, look but once from your farthest bound,
at me so deep in the dust and dark,
no sooner the old hop drops to ground
than a new one, straight to the selfsame mark,
I shape me
Ever
Removed!
Never
Beloved!
While I am I, and you are you,
so long as he world contains us both,
me the loving and you the loth,
while the one eludes, must the other pursue.
My life is a fault at last, I fear:
It seems too much like a fate, indeed!
Though I do my best I shall scarce succeed.
But what if I fail of my purpose here?
It is but to keep the nerves at strain,
to dry one's eyes and laugh at a fall,
and baffled, get up to begin again,
so the chase takes up one's life, that's all.
While, look but once from your farthest bound,
at me so deep in the dust and dark,
no sooner the old hop drops to ground
than a new one, straight to the selfsame mark,
I shape me
Ever
Removed!
A poem can stir all of the senses, and the subject matter of a poem can range from being funny or to be sad. This poem to us is about someone being in love with someone and pursuing but the person is not interested in the least, “me the loving you the loth”. Love is complicated. This poem is about how he lived in the shadow of his love.
Robert Browning was born on May 7, 1812, in Camberwell, England. He was already proficient at reading and writing by the age of five, and he learned Latin, Greek, and French by the time he was fourteen. From fourteen to sixteen he was educated at home, attended to by various tutors in music, drawing, dancing, and horsemanship. At the age of twelve he wrote a volume of Byronic verse entitled Incondita, which he published. The random nature of his education later surfaced in his writing, leading to criticism of his peoms' obscurities.
Linda Camblor, Ana Remolina & Sol Lozano.
3º ESO English Literature - Poetry Corner
Robert Louis Stevenson
I know not how it is with you --
I love the first and last,
The whole field of the present view,
The whole flow of the pass
One tittle of the things that are,
Nor you should change nor I --
One pebble in our path -- one star
In all our heaven of sky.
Our lives, and every day and hour,
One symphony appear:
One road, one garden -- every flower
And every bramble dear
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a novelist, poet, and essayist. Stevenson has been greatly admired by many authors, who said of him that he "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillikings.
8.3.10
3º ESO English Literature - Poetry Corner
IF..... Rudyard kipling
IF you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise.
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools.
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
12.2.10
'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.' Samuel Johnson
"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
— Samuel Johnson in a conversation with Boswell
"By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can shew."
Boswell: Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides.
So, what about a long weekend in this very accessible city?
Things to see and do:
First take a look at this map of central London with the most important monuments.
The Tower of London
See the crown jewels and the white tower with a collection of royal armouries.The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous fortresses and has seen service as royal palace, prison, armoury and even zoo! It is still home to the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters.
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII’s majestic riverside palace, with beautiful gardens and famous maze
Kensington PalaceGenerations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria and, more recently Diana, Princess of Wales.
From spring 2010 Kensington will be transformed into the Enchanted Palace. Take a journey through the spellbound palace and explore the tale of transformation that lies within. Encounter a series of stunning installations of contemporary fashion inspired by royal dress and tradition as you walk through the State Apartments. Representing different fairy tales from around the world, these installations will be woven with dress from leading designers and up and coming fashion talent. Discover the intriguing and mysterious characters moving through the apartments who will help you to navigate your way. The Enchanted Palace is a unique opportunity to experience a surprising and magical Kensington filled with an intriguing combination of cutting edge fashion and sumptuous design.
Kew GardensThe Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London grows more species in its 121 hectares than any other garden in the world and has a long and distinguished history. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these magnificent London gardens, glasshouses and galleries are a living exhibit as well as an important historical legacy.
Shakespeare's Globe TheatreLondon sightseeing visitors can enjoy a trip back in time with a visit to the spectacular Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Situated on London’s Bankside, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre reconstruction the original building that housed Shakespeare's theatre in London, an open-air playhouse where the playwright penned many of his greatest plays.
The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham PalaceThe Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions from the Royal collection – an astonishing and wide-ranging collection of paintings, sculpture and other works of art as well as a glittering array of priceless treasure held in trust for the National by Her Majesty the Queen.
St Paul's Cathedral
Majesty and glory inside and breathtaking, panoramic views of the capital from the Golden Gallery
Tate Britain and Tate ModernTate Britain, located on the north bank of the River Thames at Millbank, London, is the UK and world centre for British art.
On a visit to Tate Britain you will be treated to an unrivalled collection of art from Britain, covering everything from the art of the Tudor period to today.
The Tate Britain collection is displayed in chronological order from 1500 to the present day. Break out rooms concentrate on specific themes, genres or artists, while displays on the whole are changed annually to ensure the full breadth of the collection is enjoyed.
Highlights within the Tate Britain collection include the work of William Hogarth, sometimes called the father of English painting; the eighteenth-century portraitists Gainsborough and Reynolds and the animal painter George Stubbs. Special attention is also given to three outstanding British artists from the Romantic age: Blake, Constable and Turner.
Tower BridgeOne the most impressive structures and sites in the capital, Tower Bridge in London has stood over the River Thames since 1894 and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
Learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. Interactive displays and videos provide an entertaining and informative guide to Tower Bridge in London and its place in the history of the River Thames
Windsor CastleA must see for London visitors, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and official residence her majesty the Queen. The magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by Rubens, Holbein, Brueghel and Van Dyck. You can get there from London Paddington in around 30 minutes
Thames River Cruise
The Monument
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built to commemorate the Great Fire of London, the Monument is one of the best ways to enjoy the spectacular views of the City.
4.2.10
Some Fun Science Sites for Primary and Secondary First Cycle
An interactive site from the BBC making science fun for Primary students aged 5-11 years. Click here
Interactive games make up this school site from Kent in the UK. It also includes downloadable materials to print on subjects such as ecosystems, health etc.Click here.
This is really a site for Science teachers but is also extremely useful for Science projects. It includes lots of fact sheets and printable material for colouring. Click here.
Interactive games related to animals, holidays, sports.Click here.
27.1.10
New Sites for Pre-school
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive created by the Rev. W. V. Awdry as one of a number of characters in his Railway Series books, first published in the 1940s.
Thomas is a tank engine: a blue steam locomotive with large rectangular tanks to carry water, on each side of his boiler.
In his first appearance he was described as follows:[1]
Thomas was a tank engine who lived at a Big Station. He had six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler and a short stumpy dome.
He was a fussy little engine, always pulling coaches about. [...] He was a cheeky little engine, too.
—from the story "Thomas & Gordon". For access to the sites click here
26.1.10
The National Gallery - London The Hay Wain - John Constable
Constable is famous for his landscapes, which are mostly of the Suffolk countryside, where he was born and lived. He made many open-air sketches, using these as a basis for his large exhibition paintings, which were worked up in the studio. His pictures are extremely popular today, but they were not particularly well received in England during his lifetime. He did, however, have considerable success in Paris.
To see what else is on at the National Gallery in London, click here
15.1.10
9th International Forum: Europe
Congratulations to 2nd Bachillerato for passing the first round of the International Forum at the Navarra University! Pupils will be taking in part in the second round on 25th and 26th February in Navarra. They will be competing against teams from all over the world. This round involves presenting their topic in English to a panel of experts. Good luck to you all!
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