BIENVENIDOS AMIGOS DEL DIM-BARCELONA GRACIAS POR VISITARNOS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas is the time of giving and sharing. It is the time of loving and forgiving.. And to feel the Joy and Happiness of being Loved and to be Loved.. May this Christmas be a Joyous one as You Ever Had!!

Merry Christmas! Lots of Love.

FESTIDANZA.

Polka: Is similar to the Waltz, only it is a much faster rhythm. The style and lyrics are an expression of mischief and joyous celebration of life. It is also called "polquita", an endearment term, which shows the warm feelings that these songs evoques among Peruvian people. Like the Waltz, it is also typical of the coast and shares with it instruments, interpreters, and songwriters. Some of the most popular ones is "La Pitita". This year our class performance this typical dance in the Festidanza. Here we can watch some videos and pictures before an after the activity.

All about Insects and Arachnids

During this term, our Inquiry theme is "Insects and Arachnids".
Panda’s class has been so enthusiastic at learning about these interesting live beings.They had the opportunity to learn and to investigate all about insects and arachnids. Was impressive for them to visit the laboratory and to be able to see and touch the cocoon of a butterfly.They could read some stories, watch videos, and sing songs.

This is the story of a very hungry and sweet caterpillar. Watch it, hope you like it.

Here you can watch The Monarch Butterfly life Cycle,is wonderful how it change every day.

Something to read and learn..

OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.

During this term our Inquiry theme was Our Local Community.
Panda’s class has been so enthusiastic at learning about Community and Community Helpers their important role in our lives.They know about the police officer, the doctor, the firefighter, and the teacher; their place of work and their uniforms and the tools they use.

This last Wednesday 30th they visited different locations like Police and Fire Station they have the opportunity to talked with them about their role in our society and learned more about their activities.They showed a lot of curiosity on the work that each one carries out asking questions constantly. Here some pictures of what they have done during the trip.

CHANTS AND SONGS.

My dear Pandas have learned new chants and songs .

JACK AND JILL.

JACK AND JILL WENT UP THE HILL

TO FETCH A PAIL OF WATER

JACK FELL DOWN AND BROKE HIS CROWN

AND JILL CAME TUMBLING AFTER.

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK

THE MOUSE RAN UP THE CLOCK

THE CLOCK STRUCK ONE

THE MOUSE RAN DOWN

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK

HUMPTY DUMPTY

HUMPTY DUMPTY SAT ON A WALL

HUMPTY DUMPTY HAD A GREAT FALL

AND ALL THE KING´S HORSES

AND ALL THE KING´S MEN

COULDN´T PUT HUMPTY DUMPTY TOGETHER AGAIN.

Scientific Minds in Action.

This year our Cross Curricular Project is about Global Warming and activity in which our students have the opportunity to investigate and exhibit a especific topic.This year my students has to investigate about recycling. They participated actively, not only in search knowledge, but also looking for the best way to display their work.The exhibition took place as planned, and the students did their speeches in both English and Spanish.They conducted the activity showing responsibility and good behaviour. Panditas you make an excellent job. Here some pictures about different activities before and after the activity.

GIANT PANDAS STORY.

If you want to know something about Pandas take a look.

COLOURS AND SHAPES.

Colours and shapes were interesting topics for working with children. Doing different activities as mixed colors they can discovered new colors, when using different shapes they can draw beautiful pictures; through differet activities they learned funny and creatively.

Here songs and chants they have learned.

CHANT:

Rainbow purple, rainbow blue
Rainbow green and yellow too.
Rainbow orange, rainbow red
Rainbow smiling overhead.

SONG:

Red and orange and pink and green,

yellow and purple and blue.
I love the colours in the rainbow.
Do you like them too?

FATHER´S DAY.

On June 13th we celebrated Father’s Day at our school. During the first hours of the morning our students shared delightful lessons with their parents. They painted, drew, colored, cut, pasted, and played many funny games with their children. In each activity they developed different activities such as identify phonics and related them to the picture, sing songs, and recite a nice poem. Our students elaborated wonderful cards and presents for their fathers. They prepared a special show to express all their love. Also each committee prepared a delicious breakfast. The students with their fathers spent a wonderful morning having breakfast and enjoyed what their children had done for them. We know that they will never forget this wonderful experience.

Here the song and poem they performed to their parents and some pictures of the activity.

Father
Big and Tall
Large and Small
Fathers everywhere
Who love and care
On Father´s Day
Remember to say,
“I love you so
I hope you know
You pass the test
You are the best.”

Oh, my Daddy.
Oh, my daddy; oh, my daddy,

Oh, my very special dad,

I want to thank you very much

for being my special dad.
Oh, my daddy; oh, my daddy,

Oh, my very special dad,

I want to thank you very much

for being my special dad.

CHILDREN´S DAY.

After the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989, the UN General Assembly recommended that all countries choose a day to promote children's welfare. On Children’s Day tribute is payed to all children in the world. Children are loved by one and all. They win over our hearts with their angelic eyes and innocent smiles. It makes one realize that maybe that’s the way God wanted us to be.We hope you did something special with children on that day. The most important gift an adult can give to a child is ‘giving time'.

This August 14th teachers and helpers prepared special activities for our students they watch the story: "The Three Little Pigs", they participated in different competitions and ate their favorite food "Pizza". But the most important of this day was the moment when they prepared special school material for their friends from Sunampe, located in Chincha; in where last year they suffer by an earthquake losing their school material, this activity is to teach the value all they have.

VEGGIE PATCH.

Today more people are looking for healthy and easy ways to consume veggies as a part of a healthy diet. That´s why every year at Saint George School we starts working on the Veggie Patch.Veggie Patch produces vegetarian food that are easy to prepare, nutritional, and delicious. This year Pandas class plant Basil and Parsley. Some information we need to know about Basil properties.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) (IPA: /ˈbeɪzəl/ or /ˈbæzəl/), of the Family Lamiaceae. Basil is a tender low-growing herb that is grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. Basil is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. There are many varieties of basil, that which is used in Italian food is typically called sweet basil, as opposed to Thai basil or holy basil, which are used in Asia. It is prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian. It grows to between 30–130 cm tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm long and 1–6 cm broad. The flowers are quite big, white in color and arranged in a terminal spike. Unusual among Lamiaceae, the four stamens and the pistil are not pushed under the upper lip of the corolla, but lay over the inferior.
My children were so excited about planting and learning more about it. Now they have the responsibility of taking care of them and visiting the garden every week to see how it´s growing.

Next month we´re going to sale Parsley in our Harvest Day.

Sports Day.

Four colours: yellow, white, blue, red – One Heart
That was what we lived on Saturday June 14th, in the Sports day. It was a great moment to share with parents, to get together, to compete but above all……… To have fun! This year, I should say in comparison to other years we had a bigger participation from the Upper students. They showed themselves very enthusiastic in games such as basket, volley and football. Lower and Infants also showed that great Saint Georgian spirit by playing each game with all their strength. We cheered each other on and played fairly. It was amazing to see that all the students from yellow house were together to give their best. We should also mention that the other houses had the best spirit; however, yellow house was so motivated this time.
It should also be highlighted the flawless job of the House Captains, judges, and Physical Education Department who were restlessly working to make this event successful, as it has been! Thanks parents for your support and enthusiasm!

Feelings.

Feelings was a nice theme because children try to imitate or guess their friends facial expressions. Interact and show his or her feelings while they sing the songs. Here we have the song they have learned and drawings about what makes them happy.

Song: If you`re Happy.

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it,
And you really want to show it,
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're mad and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're mad and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're mad and you know it,
And you really want to show it,
If you're mad and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're sad and you know it, cried bubu.
If you're sad and you know it, cried bubu.
If you're sad and you know it,
And you really want to show it,
If you're sad and you know it, cried bubu.

WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY?

XIMENA.

LUZ MARIANA



HERE IS THE SONG. PRACTICE AT HOME.

Farm animals.

CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FARM ANIMALS AND THIS WAS A SPECIAL AND INTERESTED TOPIC FOR THEM. THEY ENJOYED EVERY ACTIVITY WE HAVE DONE IN CLASS. ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY CHOSE THEIR FAVORITE ANIMAL AND DREW IT IN A PIECE OF PAPER. HERE SOME DRAWINGS AND WORKSHEETS THEY HAVE DONE IN CLASS AND THE SONG THEY HAVE LEARNED.

OLD MAC DONALD SONG:

Old MacDonald had a farm

Ee i ee i o

And on his farm he had some ducks

Ee i ee i o

With a cluck-cluck here

And a cluck-cluck there

Here a cluck, there a cluck

Everywhere a cluck-cluck

Old MacDonald had a farm

Ee i ee i o

Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o
and on his farm he had some cows
Ee i ee i oh
With a moo-moo here
And a moo-moo there
Here a moo, there a moo
Everywhere a moo-moo
Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o

Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o
and on his farm he had some dogs
Ee i ee i o
With an woof - woof here
And an woof - woof there
Here an woof, there an woof
Everywhere an woof - woof
Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o

Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o
and on his farm he had some cats
Ee i ee i o
with an meow-meow here
and an meow-meow there
Here an meow, there an meow
Everywhere an meow-meow
Old MacDonald had a farm
Ee i ee i o
PRACTICE THE SONG:

ALL ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY.

My family song.
My mother, my father and baby, my sister, my brother and me. My grandpa, my grandma and baby how happy together will be.

Here some pictures about activities they have done in class.

These are two nice stories about brothers and sisters.

MY BODY.

Take a look and find out how our children learn while they enjoy participating in different activities full of creativity and emotions. Sharing and knowing each other is our way of interacting and promoting a nice atmosphere. Here some pictures:

Working in groups.

My body using playdough.





Working in Physical Education.





Worksheets in class.

Welcome Pandas!

During a beautiful sunny day we started the school year 2008. I was lucky because I knew most of my students, but in a very friendly way my new students and me were very good friends rapidly. We sang, played, and worked with cloth to decorate letters and many more interesting and funny activities. Here they are: