January 2008

A Happy New Year to you all when it comes, and count down to the end of the 1st semester.

Take a note of these dates:

Mini-talk session 2 - Wednesday 9th January ( those who did not present on December 19th as programmed - last chance!)
Mini-talk session 3 - Monday 14th January
Class assignment 5 (discursive writing) - Wednesday 16th January
Orals - Monday 21st January and Wednesday 23rd January

Be aware of 'faltas'. Everyone should be present at the mini -talks, and of course, the class assignment. 'Faltas' have to be justified with an official note. Remember that you have to attend 60% of the lessons. If you are not sure about your faltas, check with me.

So, once again, a great New Year. Enjoy the parties, the festivities, the quiet reflections and the time with family and friends.

ASSESSMENT TASK 4 - discursive writing -due 17th December

Ideas for raising funds for charity

Some of you asked of links for ideas on how to raise money for charity events. I came across these links. They are linked to existing charities but give some good examples, especially the first one! Great ideas!

http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/index.php?id=1590

http://www.childline.org.uk/AtoZoffundraisingideas.asp
Allyson

Sudan teacher pardoned: Your views

Teacher Gillian Gibbons has been released from prison in Sudan following a row over naming a teddy bear Muhammad. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir pardoned her after a meeting with two British Muslim peers, Lord Ahmed and Baroness Warsi.

Mrs Gibbons had been sentenced to 15 days in jail and then deportation from Sudan for allowing her pupils to call a teddy bear Muhammad.She was found guilty of insulting religion and inciting hatred after allowing her class of primary school pupils to name the teddy bear in September.

What's your reaction to Mrs Gibbons’ release?
Do you think the incident was handled appropriately?

Art and politics - winner of this year's Turner Prize

The jury commended Wallinger, 48, for its "immediacy, visceral intensity and historic importance".
They said: "The work combines a bold political statement with art's ability to articulate fundamental human truths."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7124575.stm