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Hello everyone,
It's important for students to learn values of peace and participate for building a democratic coexistence together. Schools, homes and other places are the right place where children must start consolidating these values: Peace, Equality, Justice, frredom, Coexistence in diversity, Friendship and Solidarity.
Yesterday we celebrated School Day of Non-Violence and Peace in our school.

Students went to the playground, danced, read some Peace poems and sang the beautiful song "De ellos aprendí" by David Rees.

Hello everyone,
January 30th : School Day of Non-Violence and Peace.
Why is it celebrated today? Who founded this day?
Do you know this woman?
What's her name? Where is she from? When was she born? Is she alive or dead? What did she do?

Her name is Wangari Maathai. She was the first black woman who received the Nobel Peace Prize.
She founded the  Green Belt Movement. She had a fantastic initiative: to plant trees in forested areas in Kenya. She tought there was an important link between the environment and peace.
Information taken from: Encyclopedia of World Biography.

Here you can read some of her famous quotes:
"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and hope".
"There are opportunities even in the most difficult moments".
"The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price. That is the problem".

Let's watch this film tribute to Wangari Maathai.



This is one of my favourite books.

Hello everybody,
Think and answer:
What is cyberbullying?  Can you name some examples?
Where can it happen?
When can it happen?
Can you think about its effects?




This is a real story.

Learn more Cyberbullying Kids and Teens

Hello everyone,
NBA Star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California.
His teenage daughter, Gianni, and 7 more people lost their lives in the tragic accident.
He was travelling to his Mamba Academy.

Here you can watch his positive attitude.





Kobe Bryant won the Academy Award for this short film.



His nickname was "black mamba". Do you know why?
It's related to "Mamba mentality", Bryant said "It means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself. Try to better today than you were yesterday"

Hello everybody,
Safer Internet Day (SID 2020) is on the 11th February 2020.
The theme is "Together for a better Internet".
What is online identity? Let's watch this video.




Tolerance is important online. We must respect other people. Let's see how.

Hello everyone,
We did a joint piece of work with our pen pals in Stamford Green Primary School, England, to celebrate European Day of Languages. We shared our tastes in music.

Our pen pals have displayed this mural in their school. They have been investigating how their music tastes compare to ours.
Here you can see their conclusions.

Pic: @StamfordGreen

Our Year 6 A students have made these slides talking about their favorite music.
They have inserted pics of their favorite bands and a clip of their favorite song.






What about this "Reggaeton song"? Pay attention to the lyrics.

Hello everybody,
Here you can see some of our penpals' favourite places in Epsom.




Year 5&6

Hello everyone,
Do you know Bob Dylan? Do you know his songs?
"Blowin' in the wind" is one of the most famous songs.
Let's enjoy it!





Why do you think there is a "white dove"?
Which weapons does he want to ban?
What does he say about freedom? What is the opposite of freedom?
What do you think about "how many ears must a man...?

Information taken from: Optimism and inspiration in Rock


You can do this activity at home. Fill the Gap "Blowing in the wind"