Wednesday, 17 October 2012
This is why I love London where extravagance seems to be a rule. You my wear whatever you feel like and nobody cares. What is really important is creativity and difference.
Don't you like it?
Extravagant hair
This is why I love London where extravagance seems to be a rule. You my wear whatever you feel like and nobody cares. What is really important is creativity and difference.
Don't you like it?
The fascination of reading
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Reading has always
been a good way for us to leave out the world.
When I’m reading, I can be the
character and live their adventures. For example, I can feel exactly what they
feel and it is amazing.
I really like reading. I couldn’t
wait much time without reading a book. I don't like all the books, of course. I
have my books of choice and even writers like Nicholas Spark and Stephanie
Meyer. I really like their books.
I recommend everyone to read because
it’s an effective way to distract ourselves and even overcome less good
moments.
Cristiana Dias, nº 04, 11º B
Jane Austen - A Classic Story Teller
Hello
everyone, I’m here to talk to you about an English novelist, one of the most
famous ever: Jane Austen. She was born in Stevenson, Hampshire, on 16th
of December, 1775. I wish I knew this writer better, but I’ve only read
one book, Pride and Prejudice. (there’s
a movie based on this novel, starring Keira Knightley, which is just
wonderful!)
She dedicated her books to romantic fiction, using realism to portrait English high and middle class society life style. Her books are considered conservative by many, but everyone notices the hidden humor and criticism. Most of her novels are dedicated to women's lives, speaking about their marriages, thoughts and family life.
She dedicated her books to romantic fiction, using realism to portrait English high and middle class society life style. Her books are considered conservative by many, but everyone notices the hidden humor and criticism. Most of her novels are dedicated to women's lives, speaking about their marriages, thoughts and family life.
Jane
Austen’s books are studied today in many schools around the world, because everyone
recognizes her work as an important mark in the English and world literature. Among
her novels we can find titles as Emma,
Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey or Persuasion.
As I
said, I really wish I knew this novelist better, but my “want to read” list is enormous
and since Pride and Prejudice, I’ve never had "returned" to Jane Austen. Actually, I remember to talk to you about Jane when I was thinking about what I’ve to read
this year! If you have already read Jane
Austen and you are looking for some quality English literature, why don’t you try
one of the Bronte sisters? Emily Bronte or Charlotte Bronte are always good
choices!
I leave
you with images from the movie based on Pride
and Prejudice and a portrait of Jane, joined by her signature. (If you want you can also check the movie about Jane’s life, it’s called Becoming Jane, and her
character is played by Anne Hathaway.)
See you at School, Inês Ribas
Jane Austen, portrait and her signature.
Two movies related to Jane Austen.
Malala Yousafzai
The twenty sixth article of The Universal
Declaration of the Human Rights says that: “Everyone has the right
to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and
fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and
professional education shall be made generally available and higher education
shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.” This article of The
Universal Declaration of the Human Rights is fulfilled in most of the developed
countries but there are still some people who are risking their life in order
to be able to go to school.
Malala Yousafzai is one of those
people. She was born in Pakistan in the year of 1998. She is now 14 years old
and Tuesday she was shot in the head and in the neck by a Taliban. Ihsanullah
Ihsan claimed responsibility for the attack saying that she “is the symbol of
the infidels and obscenity”.
I chose to write about this subject
because I consider that Malala is an excellent role model and a great
inspiration. While some kids in Portugal were mumbling about having to wake up
early to go to school she was writing a blog for BBC reporting her daily life
and defending the young women’s rights. It is hard to believe that a girl with
14 years old could be as brave and bold as Malala is. She really is a rare case
and she makes me wonder: How many children are forbidden to go to school? How
many women are suffering from domestic violence? How many girls see their
sexual freedom being taken away every day?
Today Malala is still being kept in
the Intensive Care Unit and soon she will be moved out of Pakistan for further
treatment. I wish her the best luck and I hope that this event will help some
people realize how lucky they are.
DIARY OF A PAKISTANI SCHOOLGIRL
Diana Barros
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
There is increasing unemployment in Portugal and what is the solution? emigrate? or stay here waiting for improvements?
Cristiana Ferreira Nº5 11ºB
Sunday, 7 October 2012
My holiday in Portugal :)
On my vacation I went to Lisbon for 4 days. Lisbon is very beautiful and has a lot of history. It is a marvelous capital and with the tasty "Pastéis de Belém".
After that I went camping to Ribeira de Pena with the youth group (GJC) and we did many walks, and we went to Pena Aventura for a fantastic day!
And to finish my holiday I spent a weekend to appreciate the Douro and Tua before the construction of the dam and I had a good meal in a good restaurant with a funny name, called Short Pants(Calça Curta).
I hope you've enjoyed your vacation too!
Telma Soares 11ºB
At Pena Aventura
In Lisbon!
Holidays and solidarity
Friday, 5 October 2012
When I arrived at Porto I did a solidarity project with Daniela Oliveira and Inês Isidro. We photographed people and they paid us in food to donate to charity. It was an excellent experience and we want to repeat it!
Vanda Magina 11ºB
