“Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”

The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021

Year after year, March 8 is celebrated as the International Women’s Day the world over. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while highlighting the problems they face in day-to-day life as well as in the professional environment. The day also marks as a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

This year, International Women’s Day is being specially marked to highlight the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. So ahead of this notable day, let us learn about the significance, history, this year’s theme, and the challenges that lie in 2021.

Read more at:  https://yourstory.com/herstory/2021/03/story-behind-international-womens-day-theme-2021

Jazz pianist Chick Corea dead at 79

Chick Corea  the virtuosic keyboardist who broadened the scope of jazz during a career spanning more than five decades, died last Tuesday 9th from a rare form of cancer. A post on his Facebook page confirmed the news. Corea was 79.

 “I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright,” he wrote via his family on Facebook. “It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

11th February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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Second-hand surge: why buying used is trendy.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/shopping-in-the-time-of-covid-19-business-fears-the-second-hand-trend-and-how-colours-influence-what-we-buy-1.5808862/second-hand-surge-why-buying-used-is-trendy-among-young-canadians-1.5808864?cmp=newsletter_What%20on%20Earth_2896_229486

Click on the link above (courtesy of Veronica, our Canadian assistant) and check this episode about second-hand purchase. Leave your comments about the topic. Would you buy second-hand? Why is this trend not as popular in Spain as in other Western countries? Should we promote this habit?

 

Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving day, US families and friends get together to celebrate and be grateful for what they have.

What are you grateful for? Write your answer below

Remembrance Day November 11th

On November 11th, we celebrate Remembrance Day

US Elections

Learn the English words you need to join discussions about the US elections.

Leave your comments about this controversial issue below 👇

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! 

Watch the video about the main concerns this year.... share your feelings about going back to school and your main concerns!

BLACK LIVES MATTER

 What do you know about this movement?

EVERY DAY IS BEAUTIFUL! MUSIC IS HEALING...!

Watch this inspiring testimony of the Holocaust survivors thanks to MUSIC! There's a film about it called THE LADY IN NUMBER 6, MUSIC SAVED MY LIFE!

THIS IS A MESSAGE FOR EVERYBODY WHO HAS SOME RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR SCHOOL! PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS...FOLLOW THIS LINK AND LEAVE YOUR MESSAGES; THEY WILL BE THE WITNESSES OF OUR HARD TIMES!

WHAT TO DO IN SELF-ISOLATION?

WHAT TO DO IN SELF-ISOLATION?

Here you have some proposals from our native speaker, Verónica! Leave your proposals too!
British Museum
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection
From the New York Metropolitan Museum
https://artsandculture.google.com/
National Gallery of Art - Washington
https://www.nga.gov/index.html
Canadian Museum of History
https://www.historymuseum.ca/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/
Virtual Museum of Canada
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/virtual-exhibits/type/virtual-exhibits/

WAS BILL GATES A FORTUNE TELLER BACK IN 2015 OR WAS IT COMMON SENSE?

COVID-19

Watch this interesting video about some prevention measures you can take to avoid getting infected. How do you feel about this disturbing situation? What would do if you had the power of decision to stop the spread of coronavirus?

Read more in the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION WEBSITE

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CELEBRATING THIS DAY? IN WHICH SITUATIONS OR CONTEXTS  DO YOU THINK THAT WOMEN AND MEN ARE STILL TREATED DIFFERENTLY?

Click HERE to learn more about this  "job-stealing" robot revolution! At home, offices, schools, nursing homes...Apparently Japan prefers automation rather than immigration as their population ages and the workforce shrinks. Do you think robots will ever become a THREAT for human beings? would you substitute your pet for a robot pet? Would you trust a robot to become your teacher/your police officer/your nurse...?

 (Topic proposed by Verónica, 6ºC)

WATCH THIS HILARIOUS VIDEO ABOUT HOW KIDS REACT TO St VALENTINE'S DAY!

Do you like to celebrate it? If you do, how do you celebrate it? Do you think Valentine's messages are too CHEESY? What's your favourite Valentine QUOTE?

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