WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, OCTOBER 10th 2024

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope. But sometimes the signs are harder to spot. Check in on those around you.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY, 2nd APRIL

The United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 17th annual World Autism Awareness Day.

We should focus on providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support. This year, we must committed to acting fearlessly for change. To help create a world in which autistic individuals are fully supported, championed and celebrated, we must all work together to achieve true acceptance.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN´S DAY, 2024

March 8th is International Women´s Day. Gender inequality persists in many forms so it is not just a women´s  issue, it´s a human rights issue.

The theme of  International Women´s Day 2024 is INSPIRE INCLUSION. Let´s forge a better world together.

 

 

 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 5TH JUNE 2023

Beat plastic pollution because we have the solutions. We must be aware of the damage to our planet if we keep on polluting without control.

All of us. it´s time for action, it´s time to react!!

 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN´S DAY 2023

Are you biased? Are these subconscious biases in everyone´s mind?

This week I conducted this social experiment among my students and teachers in CPIP Castroverde to solve this riddle. The results were shocking. Out of 45 respondents only 3 said the answer was a woman. 

Sexist stereotypes and biases are in our subconscious in a little perceptible way.

But without a doubt, the most shocking response was the total silence in the class when they heard the correct answer because they were dismayed and shocked to realize that sexist biases are much more deeply rooted than we think.

We need to continue training in gender equity and equality in order not to reproduce sexist patterns in the next generations.

 GROUNHOG DAY, 2nd FEBRUARY 2023

This morning Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania woke up to see his shadow and then returned to his burrow, which means, according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter.

According to the legend, if the groudhog doesn´t see its shadow because it´s a cloudy day, it will leave the burrow, which means that winter will end soon. On the contrary, if the groundhog sees the shadow because it´s a sunny day and goes back into the burrow, it means that the winter will last six more weeks.

Unfotunately, the grounhog is often wrong. Since he made his first prediction in 1887, Punxsutaweney Phil has been right 39%  according to Stormfax Weather Almanac.

25TH NOVEMBER, INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

Since the pandemic began... 

45% of women reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of VAWG.

7 in 10 women said they think that verbal or physical abuse by a partner has become more common.

6 in 10 felt that sexual harassment in public spaces has worsened.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devasting human rights in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, and stigma surrounding it.

This violence continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls´ human rights.

On this International Day, the colour orange is used to represent a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls´.

We must educate our students to raise awareness and sensitize them to this problem in order to create a fairer and more balanced future society.

 RISHI SUNAK,  FIRST SPEECH  AS PRIME MINISTER AT 10, DOWNING STREET.

One of the best ways to learn a language is through current news.

Pay attention to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak's extraordinary accent and you'll be surprised how well you understand him.

ELIZABETH II 1926-2022.

The sovereign dies at the age of 96, after seven decades at the head of the British crown.She has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The son of Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales, who will be 74 years old in November, is the first in the line of succession to the British throne after the death of the Queen. The monarch has chosen the name Charles III for his reign.

PADDINGTON JOINS THE QUEEN FOR TEA FOR HER PLATINUM JUBILEE.

More in common than being British icons!

"A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich in his hat in case of emergency."

 In February Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years of service to the United Kingdom. To commemorate this achievement, the UK is throwing a Platinum Jubilee lasting from June 2-5 with public events and parades to honor Her Majesty. One very special guest even received tea with Her Majesty! On June 4 Paddington Bear sat down with The Queen to share a calm before the excitement of the Platinum Party at the Palace, the massive concert held outside of Buckingham Palace. The sweet British bear even brought The Queen a marmalade sandwich!

A video posted to YouTube allows us a peek inside the palace as Queen Elizabeth hosts an intimate tea party for herself and Paddington Bear, who we can only assume is an old friend.

 GONNA BE OK!, BRENT MORGAN

 A song that works on self-esteem and helps us to move forward because the important thing is the effort of trying and relying on yourself.

 WORLD CANCER DAY, 4th FEBRUARY 2022

CLOSE THE CANCER GAP!

Young, old,every colour, male, female, trans and other. Everyone!! We need to close the gap in cancer care.

Dedicated to eveyone who suffered or suffers from this disease.

  

 PEACE AND NON VIOLENCE SCHOOL DAY

Spanish teacher LLorens Vidal proposed the school day for peace and non-violence on 30th January, a fact recognised by the United Nations since 1993. 

Seven years ago I discovered this video in which technology made it possible to mix Lennon with anonymous and diverse voices. Today I think it is a good occasion to remember it.

Take care of everything around you and you will help create a better world.

Happy School Peace day!

Here is also a delightful animated short film that allows us to appreciate how the power of happiness is in our hands...we just have to want it!

And here you are, our English project to celebrate this special peace day. In the pictures you can see part of the tedious process. My grattitude to all the students,especially to María for her idea with the sentence in the banner PEACE MEANS and Alba, Héctor, Ismael & Antia ( 3º ESO Desdobres) who helped me to cut out and decorate the school to finish on time. You are absolutely amazing!

                                      

YOU ARE AN AMAZING WOMAN. DIFFERENT WOMEN INSIDE ONE!!

This song by Emmy Meli, "I am woman" is my gift for any woman who feels FEARLESS, SEXY, DIVINE, UNBEATABLE, CREATIVE, FEMININE or MASCULINE.

You can be anything you want if you decide to do it!

 

NOVEMBER,25h INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN.

There is little to say on something as obvious as unquestionable.

One out of 3 women, endure violence during their lifetime. Not only physical but also psychological by "beings" raised in an arrogance and narcissism that only hides their own weakness and who need to be re-educated. 

We cannot be spectators of this. We all have a role to play.  Let´s fight violence together.

WOMAN IN SCIENCE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Only 28,8% of people in STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering &Math) jobs are women. 

Some reasons are:

•  gender stereotypes- STEM are often seen as "masculine"
•  Stem jobs often have male-dominated cultures 
•  Girls see fewer female role models in science.

Out of 975 Nobel Prize, women received only 59.

It is up to all of us to change the trajectory of history by seeking gender equality.

 

Some of my students´ projects to commemorate this day at CPIP Castroverde.

 

ALZHEIMER´S DREAMS

TONY BENNET, LADY GAGA- I´VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN.

The great Tonny Bennet was diagnosed in 2016 with Alzheimer's and despite this, he has just recorded this video with Lady Gaga.

 He can´t recognise his wife and four children, but he clearly remembers the lyrics of his songs and the masterly control of his tone and rhythm.He remembers the soundtrack of his life.

Alzheimer's has great secrets. One of them is the effect of music on our brain.Everything that lives rooted in our subconscious, never dies.

A gift for our ears.

NOAH´S FAREWELL

We would like to thank Noah, our American conversation assistant, for his generosity, commitment, enthusiasm and hard work, as well as his smile and affection.

Come back with more ideas to share with us.

See you next year!

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS!

 NOMADLAND

Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao's won three Oscars - film, direction and actress for her film, Nomadland. Chloé Zhao becomes the second woman and the first Asian to win the Hollywood award for best director.

Adapted from a non-fiction book written by Jessia Bruder, 'Nomadland' treats the consequences of the 2008 financial crisis. In the life of the protagonist, played by Frances McDormand, the closure of a factory changes her life. She had already received a hard blow with the death of her husband,so she decides to sell most of her possessions, buy a van and begin a nomadic life across the United States.

Life is still a nomadic journey where we meet different people who enrich our life or, at times, scratch it. Of all these people, we will always have memories because "what is remembered, lives". 

There is no a finally goodbye... because we will meet on the way, you can be sure of that. It only needs patience.

 I WANNA THANK ME...😊

Two years ago, the rapper Snoop Dogg, after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, thanked the media and the authorities for the recognition of his long professional career. Last but not least, he thanked himself because he believed he deserved it.

 Snoop said to himself in his speech: 

Thanks for believing in me

Thanks for working hard and tirelessly

Thanks for doing the best I can

Thanks for giving more than I expect to receive

Thanks for doing the right 

Thanks for not giving up on me.

REMEMBER: Trying to make life easy for others and fighting for being a good person, you will be able to afford the luxury and pleasure of thanking yourself for it.

From time to time it is worth thanking yourself for what you do if you strive to do your best.