When Elvis read Don Quixote: World Book Day 2011

23 April was the date on which both Cervantes and Shakespeare died and the reason why Book Day is celebrated around the world. How much do you know about Shakespeare's life and works? What were theatres like at that time? Were Spanish theatres similar to Elizabethan playhouses? Click here to find some of the answers to these questions! This link will also help you.
The following video is the opening scene of Lawrence Olivier's version of Henry V, and still one of the greatest recreations of London and the Globe Theatre at Shakespeare's time:


And to check the powerful influence of eternal Don Quixote, just two interesting examples: The Female Quixote by Charlotte Lennox

and Elvis Presley's version of The Impossible Dream, from the musical The Man from La Mancha and remember: You can't judge a book by its cover...so fetch one and start reading!!!

Mathem'alphabet Book

The 2nd Year students in Secciones Europeas programme have just finished the etwinning project Mathem'alphabet Book. As you can see in the slideshow, they have worked together with students from different European countries to create a book about the Maths vocabulary they know in their native language and in English. They have also created posters to illustrate the words and worked on other materials to introduce themselves, their towns and their school to our European partners. If you want to know how to say "zero" in Greek or Latvian, just ask them.......
Well done, everybody!

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