OK, this blog entry is going to have a bit of bragging - two members of the BBF have won school prizes!
The first one went to Joel for a short essay he wrote and which was included in the latest school collection (his school publishes students' writings twice a year). This is his second time in 2 years. The essay was a critique of a theatre piece 'El Mag d'Oz' (The Wizard of Oz, of course). It's in Catalan so I won't copy it here but I would highlight the maturity of his writing - 'the acting was good, and the lighting too; and the costumes were not missing the least detail' (my translation). This was balanced by a healthy dose of criticism: 'the Wizard of Oz' voice was not as clear as the others' and they forgot to wear their green glasses in the Emerald City!'
The first one went to Joel for a short essay he wrote and which was included in the latest school collection (his school publishes students' writings twice a year). This is his second time in 2 years. The essay was a critique of a theatre piece 'El Mag d'Oz' (The Wizard of Oz, of course). It's in Catalan so I won't copy it here but I would highlight the maturity of his writing - 'the acting was good, and the lighting too; and the costumes were not missing the least detail' (my translation). This was balanced by a healthy dose of criticism: 'the Wizard of Oz' voice was not as clear as the others' and they forgot to wear their green glasses in the Emerald City!'
All in all, a theatre critic in the making ...
On that note, here's the other essay that was published last year for St. George's Day (the Catalonian Book Festival Day).
On that note, here's the other essay that was published last year for St. George's Day (the Catalonian Book Festival Day).
A Plate Of Peas
One day I was at the dinner table waiting for my dinner. Then I saw my mom coming and she gave me my dinner. But then I saw that for dinner I had a big plate of peas and milk. I don't like peas! I shouted. My mother said 'I don't care. You'll eat those peas even if are there all your life!'
Then I looked to my plate, grinning and thinking: I am super hungry but I can't eat this! But if I eat it I'll get dessert. Then I looked to my milk and thought: My milk is not transparent, so, I could hide my peas in there.
So, that's just what I did. I popped my peas in my milk, being careful for that my mom or my dad don't see me. Then I said to my mom: Look I ate my peas and my mom came fast into the dining room. She believed I ate my peas. Then she said: Good, now drink your milk, it's very nutritious.
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As to the other prize, one of the projects Melinda has been involved with - a project launched from the European project Melinda coordinated until last year and which is working with local primary schools - was awarded the John McDowell Prize 2007 by the Associació de Professors i Professores d'Anglès de Catalunya (APAC). If you want to see a picture of the students receiving the prize, click here.
3 comments:
We, the USA branch (or root) of the family, applaud with pride the achievements of the BB/F.
Grandpa Pooh
The blog is good for current 'togetherness'. We are enjoying it. We look at pictures a lot and think about times together with the Barcelona Branch of the Family.
Wish the legendary Sr. Joel could come and critique Katherine's work as director of 'High School Musical' that the Community Youth Players are working on for presentation in May!
Grandma
We're proud of Katherine, too! We would like to be able to see her first directed play. Make sure you record it!
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