DRAWING TOOLS MINDMAP

These are the MINDMAPS that second year students did in Technology class. It was a different way to learn some new vocabulary in Technology lessons.

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Etwinning video: Welcome to my school

This school year, our second year students from the bilingual section are taking part in an eTwinning project called "Welcome to my School".The aim of this video project is to present schools across various European countries. The students will speak in English and present their school and their school life. As part of the first stage of the project students have to make a video to present their school to the other countries participating in it (France, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Poland, Estonia and Spain). Here you can see the video our students made. I hope you'll like it!

Welcometomyschool from Jose Alberto Fernández on Vimeo.

If you want to watch the plays you can do it by clicking on the videos. 4º ESO
china doll por jos-fer 2º A
magic potion bacfires por jos-fer
Esmeralda por jos-fer

Halloween at IES Virgen de Covadonga

Hello, everybody! As you know,Halloween is over! As it was explained in the previous post we organized some activities during this week, in this video we have a summary of all of them. We hope you'll like it.
Halloween at IES Virgen de Covadonga por jos-fer

HALLOWEEN 2015

It's almost Halloween time, and we are getting ready for the spookiest day at the school!

This year we are hosting a Halloween Door Decorating Contest.
Classroom doors should be decorated by Friday 23rd October and will be judged by teachers and staff through a voting that will decide on the best ideas.

 On Friday 30th,  we will have workshops with Halloween crafts, games and stories and a Halloween performance with dance and theatre by the students in the 2nd and 4th year.

But first, what do you know about the origin of this celebration? Watch this interesting video  and find out...

Happy Halloween to everyone, enjoy and learn English!!

WELCOME TO OUR BILINGUAL PROGRAMME.

Last school year there were just seven first-year students in our bilingual section, this year we have thirteen new second-year students, some of them coming from a different school. Therefore, our old students were curious about the new ones, that is why they decided to ask them some questions about their lives and the reasons why they enrolled in the program.
Here you have a video showing their skills as journalists, I hope you'll enjoy it.

 
Welcoming new classmates from Jose Alberto Fernández on Vimeo.

DANCING THE WORLD, THE MOVIE!

Here it is at last!

We are very glad to present the film Dancing the world, which is the result of the project we have carried out throughout the year together with our mates in the Bilingual team from Mieres. 

As you may know, in the film a group of friends travel through time in a journey whose goal is to explore part of the history of dance around the world. The students from Mieres are the travellers, while our students act out the people at the different countries and perform all the dance shows in the film.

Leaving aside some technical difficulties related to the fact that all the work was recorded with a mobile phone, we are proud of our students' work, of their enthusiasm and lack of prejudice. We worked as a team, with our minds and bodies, we grew up and learnt a lot together, and we had good fun.

With our thanks to the Compañía Nacional de Danza, and to the pupils' families for their support in this experience. We hope you enjoy it.

FIRST ANGLO AMERICAN DAY at our school

On 20th May we celebrated Anglo-American Day in our High School.

Our American language assistant Verónica, and British Sonia Taylor, assistant at IES Sánchez Lastra, were the protagonists and true souls of this special day, full of activities that gave the students the opportunity to compare British and American language and culture.  

After a Welcome Talk, we shared a hilarious masterclass in which the assistants brushed up on our knowledge of geography, history, food, sports, festivals and much more ... with a small competition at the end :-)

Then, we moved on to the different workshops where students could explore British/American maps, deconstruct stereotypes, learn vocabulary differences in meaning and spelling, compare accents and  enjoy a small exhibition of realia from the USA and the UK. 

After that, it was the time for music: Sonia and Vero taught the students from different groups how to dance a choreography for an American and a British song. They which later performed in front of their mates, making everybody laugh and have a good time.

And last but not least... we had a potluck party where we could taste the delicious American and British dishes that our students and their families had cooked, following the recipes given by their English teachers. Thank you all for your collaboration, everything was so tasty!

 All in all, a great day to remember. 

Have a look at the photographs, what's your favorite moment?





Anglo American Day 1 on PhotoPeach
Anglo American Day - Workshop 2 on PhotoPeach Anglo American Day 3 on PhotoPeach

DANCING THE WORLD TRAILER

We have been very busy with the rehearsals of the last choreographies and now we are almost ready for the release of our film "Dancing the World"...

It's going to be an exciting event for all those who took part in this extraodinary experience so we are preparing the red carpet for such an important occasion.

We feel nervous and proud and eager to show the final result of our project.

Meanwhile, have a look at the trailer and enjoy!!!

MEETING OUR NEIGHBOURS AND MAKING FRIENDS

In our intention to weave relations with other schools around us, and looking for opportunities where our students can speak English and use the language to comunicate with others, we have organised this activity with the teachers and students at IES Jerónimo González.

Students in the 3rd year from the Bilingual Section at both schools visited each other and showed their guests around, explaining about the studies, facilities, activites and other curiosities about our schools. Everything in English of course!

After that, in El Entrego we played a Human Bingo, which encouraged the students to mix freely and break the ice. And we finished in the playground with a Running Dictation, a fun activity that gets students up and moving while they practise all four skills and have a good time working together.
In Sama, we did a Quiz and then our assistant Verónica prepared a Jeopardy game, which the students played in teams, showing their knowledge of American culture with great enthusiasm.
Well done guys, it's been a pleasure working with you, we hope to meet again soon!!

NIEMEYER CENTRE

On a rainy Wednesday morning, we took the train with our students in the 3rd and 4th year ESO Bilingual and got off in Avilés to pay a visit to the Niemeyer Centre.
There, we went on a tour around the complex in the company of Manuel, our guide, who told us about the facilities of this modern cultural centre by the estuary of Avilés. 
We learnt that, grateful for the Prince of Asturias Award received in 1989, Oscar Niemeyer collaborated on the 25th anniversary of these awards with the donation to Asturias of the design of this place, which has experienced problems since its inauguration but is still an artistic reference in our region.
We could see an exhibition by photographer Tim Parchikov and in the Dome we admired the original work with shape and colour of artist Cruz Díez.  We were amazed at the auditorium, whose seats do not make a distinction between social classes, and then climbed to the tower and observed the use of abstract forms and curves in this project, one of Niemeyer's distinctive features.
As a complement, the students participated in the workshop Art-Kids- Tectos, where they created their ideal city with cardboard boxes and paintings, using their ideas and imagination.
 

STRUCTURES

The second year students at the bilingual program designed and constructed two different TRIANGULATED STRUCTURES  using SKEWERS in Technology classes.

How much weight can the structures bear?

STRUCTURES on PhotoPeach

SIMPLE MACHINES

These days we are learning about MACHINES in Technology  classes.


There are SIMPLE MACHINES:

Sometimes they work together and are called  COMPOUND MACHINES:

Bycicle

Wheelbarrow

Drill

Scissors

Visit this website and learn about simple and compound machines

EARTH DAY EVERY DAY

Earth Day is on April 22nd every year. And this year is a special one, the Earth's day 45th anniversary.

Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970. It was created by  American Senator, Gaylord Nelson, to make people aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy and clean.

On Earth Day, we remind ourselves and everyone on Earth that we must take care of our planet by following the rule of' 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle'. We must all do our part, and we can make a difference.

On April 22nd, remind everyone you know that every day is Earth Day!

IT IS THE GREATEST MISTAKE TO DO NOTHING BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO LITTLE

In this video you will find ways to GO GREEN taking special steps to protect the environment.

We encourage you  to tell us what you will do for Earth Day and every day to protect our environment.

A VISIT TO EVARISTO VALLE MUSEUM

First and second year students at the bilingual program visited the Evaristo Valle Museum in Gijón on 25th of March.

The visit took around two hours; during the first hour a guide explained to us interesting facts about the museum and the artist's life. She spoke in English,  it was very easy to understand her.

The second part of the visit was in the wonderful garden of the museum. It was a gymkhana. We compared how artists express their feelings and ideas in different periods of time. It was great!

During the  gymkhana we got a surprise...Have a look at the pictures to discover it!

Justin visits Elena

Hello I am Justin and I am at Elena´s. Today is 13th April 2015, we toured around El Entrego. First we went to the park, then we went to eat an ice cream and finaly we walked around El Entrego. It was a great day.

bye.

Justin comes to Ainhoa's place

Today is 12th of February .
I ´m at the hairdesser's of Ainhoa´s mother.
I´m testing  my fur , I want to dye my fur  blond or red.Ainhoa´s mother is nice because she is  treating me like a king , then I'm walking around La Felguera with Ainhoa´s brother , grandmother  and her mother .
At Ainhoa´s house I´m eating hamburgers , hot dogs and vegetables  too. Then I am watching Monsters S.A with Ainhoa´s family

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HOW ELECTRICITY IS PRODUCED?

In this video you will learn how ELECTRICITY is produced and from where it comes from. The video also explains different ways to produce electricity.

 ENJOY AND LEARN!!!

Justin Beaver

Hi everyone!!!!
I'm Justin and I'm now at Paula's house. Yesterday I had a bath and it was relaxing and refreshing. I went shopping to Oviedo. I'm very happy here and I enjoy playing with Paula's dog, Mora.
Bye!!!!

COMPUTERS

Since the first computer was designed, computers and their components have changed a lot. 

Watch this video and you will see how young people react to old computers. 

After watching the video, leave us your comments. Have you ever seen anything like this before? Are there any old computer or any other old devices in your house? Do you know how to use them? 

Click on the pictures and  these interactive avtivities will help you to learn and practise computers vocabulary:

BE SMART, BE E-SAFE.

This means the end of the project on e-safety which the students in the bilingual program took part in. This short video made by our first year students gives you some advice on social networking. It was meant to be a rendition to the one made by the BBC. I  hope you'll have as much fun watching it as we did shooting it.


e-safety. IES VIRGEN DE COVADONGA from Jose Alberto Fernández on Vimeo.

JUSTIN BEAVER COMES TO OUR SCHOOL!

OMG! Justin Beaver has just arrived at IES Virgen de Covadonga. Wait a minute; he is not Justin BIEBER, he is JUSTIN BEAVER!!He can't sing or dance.He is not world famous, but he will be well-known all over our school. He came after his friend Veronica, our American language assistant and he is getting quite popular among our students in the bilingual programme. Look at the school news to know about his arrival.

Justin the Beaver comes to our school from Jose Alberto Fernández on Vimeo.

ONLINE READING ACTIVITIES

You may be a Harry Potter fan, but how much do you know about the author J.K. Rowling? Click on the image, do the exercises about J.K. Rowling biography.


And if you are really a fanatic of Harry Potter books, take this QUIZ and check your knowledge on the story of the most popular wizzard ever.  Only for the truest fans!

SAFE INTERNET DAY (Part II)

Safe surfing!

 Click on the image and the link will take you to LearnEnglish Teens, a great site full of great stuff to help you improve your English level, where you can watch a short video and do a couple of comprehension exercises on the topic of online security.

Then send us your tips. What do you do to stay safe online?

SAFER INTERNET DAY: DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

Maybe you don't know, but every time you go online you leave a trail!!

 DIGITAL FOOTPRINT  
Words used to describe the trail that we leave online.

Everything you post online combines to make your digital footprint.  Remember that what you share with your friends may also be viewed by people you don’t know. And once it’s online, it could be there forever.

Let's make a positive Digital Footprint!!

JUSTIN, A NEW FRIEND AT THE SCHOOL

 

Last week a special visitor came to our school. His name is Justin Beaver. Noooo girls, I am sorry... it isn't Justin Bieber!! It's Justin BEAVER, pay attention to spelling... ;-)

         Justin Beaver.???     
  No, please, our Justin Beaver is a real beaver, an adorable animal that lives in the rivers of the USA. Here he is, helloooo Justin!!!

Justin lived in New York City and came to our town after his friend Verónica, our speaking assistant, who is also from the Big Apple.
Once here he fell in love with the forests and rivers in Asturias, and he decided to stay with us for the school year.
So this small pet has become the symbol of the Bilingual Section and thanks to his visit, we are going to learn a lot of things about the USA and its lifestyle, while he helps us practise our English.
We are really happy that he came and we want to learn all about his adventures in the Natural Paradise and around the world.
In the following posts, you will get to know him a bit better. 
Stay tuned for more information!!
 

SAFER INTERNET DAY 2015

LET'S CREATE A BETTER INTERNET TOGETHER

What will you do?

Safer Internet Day 2015 will be celebrated on Tuesday 10 February 2015. This year, bilingual program students and teachers   will join to this celebration.

SAFER INTERNET DAY (SID) is organised by INSAFE (European Union's network) in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world.

View the SID 2015 spot video:

During this month we will learn how to be safer on the Internet. Get started....

PASSWORDS are the most common way to prove your identity when you are online.

Strong passwords are essential in order to protect your security and identity...REMEMBER:

Always use a password

Ensure you use strong passwords

Do not disclose them to anyone else

HOW STRONG IS YOUR PASSWORD? 

Click here to know it:

Watching this video you will learn how to create and strong password:

 

A visit to the aquarium

On December 10th our first year students and students from IES Jerónimo González visited the aquarium in Gijón. Here you can see a brief summary of our visit. We had lots of fun!

25th NOVEMBER

Last November, we celebrated the INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

Students from different groups took part in some activities related to this meaningful day.

We joined to the ORANGE DAY, a United Nations campaign that invites everyboby to wear orange to take a stand on ending violence against women and girls. Many students gave orange blows to those persons who wanted to take part in this campaign.

 

Watch this video in which 4ºESO students think about boys and girls:

PAST SIMPLE ACTIVITIES

PAST SIMPLE ACTIVITIES

REVISION:

• Regular Verbs Pronunciation 

• Irregular Verbs. Listen and repeat

1- Activity 1
2- Activity 2
3- Activity 3
4- Activity4
5- Activity 5
6- Activity 6
7- Activity 7
8- Activity 8
9- Activity 9
10- Activity 10
11- Activity 11
12- Activity 12
13- Activity 13
14- Activity 14

READING: Who was J.K. Rowling?