Catégorie : ANGLAIS

Holidays are about sharing

Christmas adverts* have a long tradition in the United Kingdom. Some of them can be very funny and creative. Others can be reflective. All of them aim to show a positive message about the importance of sharing and generosity. Check out the following adverts and have fun! Happy school break to everyone! * advert = publicité For educational purposes only!

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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

In 1989, world leaders made a historic commitment to all children by adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The UNCRC is a special agreement made by governments from all around the world to ensure every child, no matter who they are, where they live or what they believe, has rights.  196 countries have agreed on

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Video – Anti-Bullying Week 2024 : Choose respect!

Bullying affects millions of young people. If we challenge it, we can change it. It doesn’t have to be this way! This video was made for the Anti-Bullying Week 2024. Anti–Bullying Week 2024 will take place from Monday 11th – Friday 15th November, with the theme: Choose Respect.

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One month, one painting : « The Protector » by Steven J. Yazzie, Navajo – Diné culture, USA

Steven Yazzie (born 1970) is a Native American artist, who is enrolled in the Navajo Nation and of Laguna Pueblo descent of his father’s side. He is a painter and creates video art and installation environments. Yazzie’s protector in the painting is the rainbow. He explains, “A title for the painting came to me after the completion of the work.

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Option LCE anglais 5e/4e : in October and November, #ThinkB4UClick!

October is the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM), a month dedicated in sharing knowledge and raising awareness on navigating the digital world safely. In October and November, Our ELC students (option LCE anglais) will be working on the themes of bullying and cyberbullying, testing their knowledge and brainstorming ways to better inform their peers.

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Video – One poem for peace : « Human Family » by Maya Angelou (EDL 2024)

American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou ( 1928-2014) recited her poem ‘Human Family’ during the gathering for the United Nations Development Fund for Women’s Achievement Awards in 1996. This beautiful and powerful poem celebrates our diversity, reminding us that we have more in common than not: “We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike!”.

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Make art, not war : « La colombe sous les balles » de Banksy (JEL 2024)

Votre professeure d’Arts Plastiques Mme Violo vous propose de découvrir des oeuvre de l’artiste Banksy. Banksy est un artiste d’art urbain qui travaille sous pseudonyme. Son véritable nom et son identité exacte sont inconnus. Apparemment britannique et actif depuis les années 1990, il utilise la peinture au pochoir pour faire passer ses messages aux quatre coins du monde, qui mêlent

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Imagine … Peace!

John Lennon, the former member of the British band « The Beatles » wrote a very famous song called « Imagine ». It is a very powerful song which promotes peace. The artist imagines a peaceful, united and harmonious world. Watch the video and sing along: You can check out the lyrics here: https://genius.com/John-lennon-imagine-lyrics Disclaimer: For educational purposes only!        

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