Today has been theatre day for our pupils in Years 3 to 6. We watched Little Women, a timeless novel of classic literature brought to life on stage at the Alambra Theatre, adapted and directed by Athena Chatziathanassiou. A cast of seven talented actors; period costumes and inventive stage design; a striking musical backdrop featuring… (συνέχεια…)
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Broadway theatre, or simply Broadway, is a theatrical genre consisting of performances presented in 41 professional theaters, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Together with London’s West End, Broadway represents the highest commercial level of live theater in the… (συνέχεια…)
A Densely Populated Borough of New York City Brooklyn is a borough of New York City, located at the westernmost end of Long Island in the state of New York. It is the second most densely populated county in the U.S., after Manhattan. Ναταλία Nice job, Natalie! 🌟 Brooklyn is so packed that even… (συνέχεια…)
One of New York’s Oldest and Busiest Streets Broadway is a street crossing Manhattan island in New York City. It is a very busy street, with many stores and theaters. It is one of the oldest streets in New York. Δανάη Broadway! The street where dreams come true, stars are born, and taxi horns… (συνέχεια…)
God, Give Me What You Want
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναMaria Callas (1923 – 1977)
A Cosy Winter in Bucksport, Maine
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναΜία διασκευή του κειμένου από τη σελ. 5, βιβλίο Pupil’s Workbook, ΣΤ′ τάξη Dear Tom and Jane, I’m thrilled to be here in Bucksport, a cosy little town in the state of Maine. The weather is chilly and snowy. Helen and I are staying at our friend George Hurley’s house. The Hurleys are very kind… (συνέχεια…)
The Little Boy and the Old Man
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναby Shel Silverstein (1930 – 1999) Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, “I often cry.” The old man nodded, “So do I.” “But… (συνέχεια…)
The American Civil Rights Movement
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναJake’s Dilemma in Duluth
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναIn the small town of Duluth, Minnesota, lived a laid-back kid named Jake who never seemed to have enough pocket money. His dad, a hardworking auto body technician,* constantly checked on him to ensure he completed his homework. Despite the reminders, Jake preferred spending countless hours immersed in video games, neglecting his responsibilities. One day, as… (συνέχεια…)
At the end of my suffering there was a door. Hear me out: that which you call death I remember. Overhead, noises, branches of the pine shifting. Then nothing. The weak sun flickered over the dry surface. It is terrible to survive as consciousness buried in the dark earth. Then it was over: that which… (συνέχεια…)
Paws and Palms: A Kitten’s Adventure in Miami
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναExcitement bubbled within the little kitten as she eagerly planned a trip to Miami with her classmates. Dreaming of sandy beaches and vibrant adventures, she couldn’t wait to create unforgettable memories under the Florida sun with her furry friends.
In a Station of the Metro
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναThe apparition of these faces in the crowd: Petals on a wet, black bough. – Ezra Pound (1885-1972) This poem was first published in 1913 and is considered one of the leading poems of the Imagist tradition. Pound’s process of deletion from thirty lines to only fourteen words typifies Imagism’s focus on economy of language,… (συνέχεια…)
Joe yelled, “Happy New Year.” The cow yelled, “Happy Moo Year.” The ghost yelled, “Happy Boo Year.” The doctor yelled, “Happy Flu Year.” The penguin sneezed, “Happy Ah-choo Year.” The skunk yelled, “Happy Pee-yoo Year.” The owl hooted, “Happy Too-woo Year.” The cowboy yelled, “Happy Yahoo Year.” The trainman yelled, “Happy Choo-choo year.” The clock… (συνέχεια…)
Billie Holiday’s burned voice had as many shadows as lights, a mournful candelabra against a sleek piano, the gardenia her signature under that ruined face. (Now you’re cooking, drummer to bass, magic spoon, magic needle. Take all day if you have to with your mirror and your bracelet of song.) Fact is, the invention of… (συνέχεια…)
I Saw a Man Pursuing the Horizon
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναI saw a man pursuing the horizon; Round and round they sped. I was disturbed at this; I accosted the man. “It is futile,” I said, “You can never—” “You lie,” he cried, And ran on. – Stephen Crane (1871-1900)
When you come to me, unbidden, Beckoning me To long-ago rooms, Where memories lie. Offering me, as to a child, an attic, Gatherings of days too few. Baubles of stolen kisses. Trinkets of borrowed loves. Trunks of secret words, I CRY. – Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. – Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens – William Carlos Williams (1883-1963) This clean-cut gem by Jewish American poet and doctor William Carlos Williams invites us into a moment of mindfulness and appreciation of everyday beauty.
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet from San Francisco, California.
I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one, But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one! Gelett Burgess (1866-1951) was an American artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist from Boston, Massachusetts.