Merry Christmas!

During this festive season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. May this wonderful time of the year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness not just today, but throughout the New Year.

May this festive season sparkle and shine, may all of your wishes and dreams come true, and may you feel this happiness all year round.

Merry Christmas!   

 

 CHRISTMAS  VOCABULARY 

Advent - the coming (or second coming) of Jesus Christ; the month leading up to Christmas

angel - a spiritual being acting as a messenger of God (usually shown as a human being with wings)

chimney - Father Christmas traditionally enters a house through its chimney

Christian - a person who believes in Christianity; also an adjective

Christmas - the annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas Day is on 25 December)

Christmas cake - a rich fruit cake covered with white icing, eaten at Christmas

Christmas card - a greetings card that people send to friends and family at Christmas

Christmas carol - a religious song or popular hymn that people sing at Christmas

Christmas Eve - the evening or day before Christmas Day (24 December)

Christmas present - a gift or present given at Christmas

Christmas tree - an evergreen tree (often a spruce or a fir) that people decorate with lights and ornaments at Christmas

cracker - a decorated paper tube that makes a sharp noise ("crack!") and releases a small toy when two people pull it apart

decoration - something that adds beauty; ornament

 Father Christmas - an imaginary being who brings presents for children on the night before Christmas Day (also known as Santa Claus) - traditionally an old man with a red suit and white beard, based in part on the historical figure of Saint Nicholas

fireplace - a partly enclosed space in a house where people light a fire for warmth

holly - an evergreen plant with prickly dark green leaves and red berries

magi - the wise men from the East who brought gifts for the baby Jesus

manger - a trough for food for horses or cattle (used by Mary as a cradle or bed for Jesus)

 mistletoe - a parasitic plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration

myrrh - a gum used for perfume or incense, one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus

nativity play - a play that people perform at Christmas based on the birth of Jesus

New Year's Day – 1^st January

New Year's Eve – 31^st December

 reindeer - a deer with large antlers found in some cold climates (believed to pull the sleigh for  

shepherd - a person who looks after sheep

sleigh - a sledge or light cart on runners pulled by horses or reindeer over snow and ice

snow - water vapour from the sky that falls as white flakes and covers the ground

star - a bright point in the night sky which is a large, distant incandescent body like the sun

the star of Bethlehem - the star that announced the birth of Jesus and guided the wise men to find Him

tinsel - a decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, traditionally used at Christmas

turkey - a bird like a large chicken, traditionally eaten at Christmas

Xmas - abbreviation or informal term for Christmas                                

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7 tips to make school life easier.

 HI  EVERYONE!!! 

We’ve been here for almost a year! What a nice anniversary!  

And it’s autumn again with its outstanding beauty. School chores are getting more and more difficult for many of you.

Here are some clues for you worth keeping in mind: 

7 tips to make school life

 less painful and much easier! 

    1. Start your day early    

Even if you are a night owl, try not to waste your time and energy playing silly games till midnight! Get a nice long sleep and wake up as early as possible. You won’t be in a hurry. Morning rush can put you in a bad mood and ruin the whole day!

2. Make a to-do list

Create a list of everything you need to do and what you need to buy.  

3. Get ready the night before

If you’re a typical teenager, then you probably waste a good hour in the morning trying to find an outfit to wear. Instead, pick your outfit and pack your bag the night before. This will save you a lot more time in the morning, so that you can sleep more or even have breakfast ;)

4. Have healthy breakfast 

 

You MUST eat it every day. It’s what will give you the energy and focus you need to make it through the day. Remember, your brain needs fuel just like a car. 

5. Behave yourself 

Try to be a good student. Just make a good impression, don’t skip classes, try your very hardest to hand in your papers on time and don’t show up late. This way, they will respect you, and will be more likely to help you understand the material better.  

6. Make friends

 

 Keep your old friends but make an effort to make new ones as well: go to school social events. Join at least one new club that matches your interests and will bring you in contact with like-minded people. You should also try to find a study buddy and make older friends so they can give you the low-down on teachers, classes and everything in between! Friends are what make the school experience so special, so make sure you don’t miss out!

7. Reinvent yourself   

      This is the time for personal growth and learning about yourself – really becoming the awesome person you were always meant to be. Challenge yourself in as many ways you can and don’t give into peer pressure. People will respect you more if you remain yourself. Just remember that your time at school really is the best time of your life; everyone can attest that no matter how much you say you hate it during your time there, you’ll always miss it when it’s over.                                                          

     

Summer holiday

Hi there!!! The latest news  - summer holiday is coming!
After such a hard school year children and teenagers are going to have two months of freedom ;). Proud of themselves and their final marks they will enjoy gorgeous weather (exotic climate, actually) and summer fun!

If you are fed up with dull school duties - you will soon have a chance to go crazy.

Doing a certain sport sounds like a great idea. Alone or with others, inside

 or outside - enjoy it!

You can also travel, meet new people and discover amazing places.
 If you go to the seaside, perhaps you will get a tan or buy some nice amber souvenirs. While visiting mountains, you can admire gorgeous views.

For sure you will have a chance to recharge your batteries.

                                  Make your holiday plans come true!!

Springtime

After a long, cold winter, spring comes. In the calendar, the first day of spring falls on March 21st.
However, the real spring, when you're able to observe changes in weather, occurs in April, sometimes in May. It is the most wonderful time of the year.
Everything comes back to life. Flowers begin to bloom, hibernated animals wake up. 

The first signs of spring are snowdrops. These beautiful, white flowers appear in the beginning of March. Then crocuses begin to bloom. In April daffodils and tulips flower. Leaves appear on the trees, one can see first bees and butterflies. Swallows and storks return to their nests, birds start to sing, they build or repair their nests.

I think spring is the happiest time in the whole year. Fresh air, spring sun, emerging flowers – all of this makes me feel optymistic and gives me positive energy. With no doubt, spring is a symbol of life, happiness and hope. How do you find springtime?

WINTER HOLIDAYS AT LAST!

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Most people (not only students) are getting more and more tired these days. They are looking forward to some break from school and work.
The great news is: WINTER HOLIDAYS have come at last!
What are YOUR plans for this time then? What are YOU going to do during the winter break?
You can choose from the list below:
* visit your relatives and strenghten family ties
* have fun with friends (I mean real friends, not virtual)
* reach for an interesting book
* have a good time in the mountains
                                       

* try some winter sports (skiing, skating, snowboarding, sledding)
                                     

* take up a new hobby

* bake or cook something delicious


And finally, do not fear the weather. Instead, bundle up and go  outside!!!
Make a snowman or a snow angel! Snowball fights are just for you. How about a sleigh ride?

Take photos of icicles hanging from the rooftops.
If there is somebody who doesn’t like winter fun activities, he/she can simply stay active shoveling the driveway or sidewalk;)