Pupil Passions

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pupil passions Our Content 01. Arty party!

02. save our fur babies!

03. dive into akita inu 04. purrfectly feline 05. barking mad dogs!

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What is art?

Art is a visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill or imagination. When you see an art, it’s not the artist’s imagination it’s your imagination. Art also doesn’t have to be a real situation. It can be abstract, your imagination, etc.

Art can be music, painting, sculpture, literature, architecture, performing and film!

Types of art painting There are so many types of art including visual art. In visual art like painting, there are different kinds of media like acrylic paint, oil paint, natural paint and watercolour. There are also different surfaces you can paint on such as canvas, cloth, bag and rock using special paint.

There are so many tools for painting as well like paintbrushes, pencils, easels, palettes, painting knives, rigger brushes and drop cloths.

History of Art Amonsgt old art that has been discovered is the "Three Wild Pigs" painted deep in a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi at least 45,500 years ago. More than 65,000 years ago, a Neanderthal reached out and made strokes in red ochre on the wall of a cave and that is the first artist in the world!

Famous paintings and artists Abstract - 1947, Jackson Pollock, Full Fathom Five.

Pop art - 1986, Andy Warhol, Camouflage self portrait.

Expressionism - 1914, Franz Marc, Fighting Forms.

Cubism - 1937, Pablo Picasso, Guernica.

Surrealism - 1926, Andre Masson, Battle of Fishes.

Impressionism - 1872, Berthe Marisot, The Cradle.

Top 10 famous paintings 1. Mona Lisa.

Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci.

Estimated date: 1503 to 1519.

Where to see it: Louvre Museum (Paris).

2. The Last supper.

Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci.

Estimated date: 1495 to 1498.

Where to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy).

3.The Starry Night.

Artist: Vincent Van Gogh.

Date: 1889.

Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art (New York City).

4.The Scream.

Artist: Endvard Munch.

Date: 1893.

Where to see it: National Museum (Olso, Norway).

5.Guernica Artist: Pablo Picasso.

Date: 1937.

Where to see it: Museo Reina Sofia (Madrid, Spain).

6.The Kiss Artist: Gustav Kilmt.

Estimated date: 1907 to 1908.

Where to see it: Upper Belvedre museum (Vienna, Austria).

7.Girl With a Pearl Earring.

Artist: Johannes Vermeer.

Estimated date: 1665.

Where to see it: Mauritshuis (The Hauge Netherlands).

8.The Birth of Venus.

Artist: Sandro Botticelli.

Estimated date: 1485.

Where to see it: Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi (Florence, Italy).

9.Las Meninas.

Artist: Diego Velazquez.

Date: 1656.

Where to see it: Museo del Prado (Madrid, Spain).

10.Creation of Adam.

Artist: Michelangeo.

Date: 1508 to 1512.

Where to see it: Sistine Chapel (Vatican City).

Save Our The Universal Declaration of Animal Welfare The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights was an agreement between a few countries against animal abuse in the 1970s. The problem was that not many people came on board with the idea, so a new one has been proposed, but the date is yet to come. The new proposal also has a different name: The Universal Declaration of Animal Welfare. This is such a big issue that in 2006, people who did not agree to it would be banned from having pets.

Cruelty against animals is an issue that everybody notices, but nobody tries to fix. That is the reason that there is a declaration to make people aware, to make people remember and to make them notice.

Mental and Physical Abuse First, physical punishment. Using violence for mistakes made is proven to have no effect on animal behaviour. The only consequence of violence is animals showing signs of dehydration, injuries and emotional reactions.

Unfortunately, the majority of animals (65%) being abused are dogs.

Surprisingly, wild animals also feel mentally unstable in some scenarios like when locked in cages for people to stare at them daily, not being able to interact with other animals. As well as that, pets like cats and dogs can also get depressed for many reasons and quite often this depression leads to getting mentally sick. Another form of mental abuse is putting them in ‘funny’ clothes and making them do work or making them do unnatural things in circuses and sometimes zoos as that is overworking the animals.

Natural habitats vs artificial habitats Starting with the natural habitats, it is best for animals to stay in their homes rather than artificial environments. This is because no matter how much conditioning or heating you may put in those places, the animals have adapted to their environment and have learnt how to survive in that area. Moving them can be a both stressful and difficult process.

The artificial habitats are often zoos, circuses and places alike. They can often physically and mentally abuse animals such as elephants, lions, bears and, unbelievably, sometimes also house cats. These places often have large crowds ,which can scare the animals and deeply impact their mental health.

Animal Rescue Rather than buying or adopting animals from breeders, who can often abuse the animals they sell, a better place can be a shelter. Taking an animal from a shelter can save more than one life as when one is adopted, room is made for another needy animal.

Even though these shelters do not keep wild animals like lions and bears, there are other places around the world, like safaris and bear sanctuaries, where all the animals are kept in a good state where they are happy and also healthy.

Pet care Caring for a pet is not an easy job. Depending on what pet it is, there are a few must-dos. For dogs, it’s walking and feeding them. For cats, it’s cleaning their litter tray and also feeding them. One part of caring for a pet that people often forget about is monthly vet check-ups. Whether the vet comes to you for a checkup or you go there, it is absolutely necessary for pets to be checked regularly. Furthermore, during the summer, cats and dogs should be checked for ticks and need to be brushed as losing their fur can be a major issue for both the owner and the pet.

How can we help?

Many people want to help animals, but don’t know how. Here are some tips on how to help. Going vegan is a very good way to help the environment, farm animals and also yourself. As well as that, to help animals which are abused, you could donate to charities and shelters as you would not believe it but that could be very helpful.

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made by Cookie29 FEATURES OF AN AKITA INU

WHAT IS AN AKITA INU? An Akita Inu is a special dog breed which originated in Japan. This breed began over 1000 years ago and it’s well known around the world.

Who can resist this cute little face?

An Akita Inu’s fur is thick and it has a double coat, which is weather resistant.

They have brown eyes and they are faithful, intelligent, composed, receptive, loyal, stubborn and courageous.

The weight of an Akita Inu depends on if it is male or female. The average size of a female is 34-50kg. For a male the average size is 34 -54kg. The height of this dog breed is 64-70cm and its colours are white, brindle, sesame and red fawn.

WHERE CAN THE AKITA INU BE FOUND? The dog Akita Inu comes from the Japanese island Honshu. It is a very popular breed in the USA. It came to America after the second world war, when the service men came home from Japan and brought the dogs home with them. This stopped the dogs from becoming extinct.

WHAT DOES AN AKITA INU EAT? A Akita Inu eats a high quality diet of protein - meat like turkey, beef, lamb, chicken, some fruits and vegetables.

Raw food diets are better and a lot of water helps to keep their temperature stable.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AN AKITA INU? These dogs do not like being alone.

They need two hours of exercise per day. You must groom their coat and they need training to socialise them because they are very independent

FUN FACTS Akitas have webbed toes to help them walk on snow.

Akitas gain energy once the weather cools.

The breed’s trademark is their tail.

Akitas are a national treasure in Japan.

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Purrfectly feline

By Cat lover

What are cats?

Cats are carnivores and the estimate for how many domestic cats alive is 600 million. Cats are one of the most popular pets on the planet, but how much do people know about them? In this article, you’ll find more about these adorable animals!

Save a kitty and you’ll have no pity!

Types of Cat Cats come in different and unique breeds. Popular breeds in Europe are: European Shorthairs, American Shorthairs, German Rex and Manx cats.

Amongst the different types, Persian cats, Maine Coons, Siberian cats and Himalayan cats have thick, long coats of fur unlike British shorthairs, Javenese cats and Siamese cats. Cats with thicker fur can be found in colder places, but all cats eventually get uncomfortable with the weather if it gets too hot or too cold.

The Science of Domestic Cats The scientific name of the cat is Felis Catus.

These felines belong to the Felidea family and 95.6% of their DNA is related to tigers.

Domestic cats are related to lions, tigers, jaguar, leopard, puma and cheetahs. Their life cycle has four stages: kitten, young adult, mature adult, senior. The average life span of a cat is 12-18 years.

All domestic cats evolved from a Afrikan wild cat, Felis Silvestris Lybcia. Cats became smaller because their diet and activity level changed.

Facts About Cats In 1963, a cat named “Felicette” was launched to space with special training. She was made to sleep and survived the experience, but 2 months later died due after brain surgery.

On October 24th, another cat was launched to space, but the rocket crashed and the cat didn’t survive.

Cats have 38 more bones than humans!

Cats jump 5 times their height.

The oldest cat to live on Earth was called “Creme Puff” and lived 38 years and 3 days.

The oldest cat in 2024 is 27 years old.

Cats use their whiskers to see if they can fit through spaces.

A house cat can run up to 30mph over short distances.

Cat Superstitions People have longed believe cats are unlucky while others believe they are lucky.

Another superstition is that cats are dangerous to pregnant woman. Some people believe that cats steal the breath of babies.

In the old days, a superstition was that cats carried messages from the devil. Some people also believed that cats were responsible for the Plague!

What has the poor cat done to deserve this?

BARKING MAD

dogs!

made by Alexious89

What are dogs?

A dog is a mammal that evolved from wolves. They are very energetic and love to play. They can be domesticated, working or wild. Dogs used to be protected along with cats in ancient Egypt.

Popular dog breeds There are a lot of dog types. Some of the most popular dog breeds in Europe are German shepherd, Pug, Bernese mountain dog, Labrador retriever, Finnish spitz, Greyster, Dobermann and Maltese dog.

Where do dogs originate from?

Dogs come from a type of a wolf called a grey wolf and these have existed for more than 30,000 years.

The oldest dog that ever lived was 31 years and 163 days old.

Dog science Did you know that dogs can be right or left handed...well.. pawed?

Your dog does tricks with his right or left paw and when you say “high five”, they will do it with the paw they feel most comfortable with!

What do dogs do?

Domesticated dogs (pet dogs) can do a lot of things. They like playing and if you feel stressed, they will calm you down.

Wild dogs spend most of their time looking for prey but, if they have time, they will play and explore the mysterious area around them!

Working dogs have many jobs. Guide dogs help their owners if they can’t see. Police dogs help police officers to search for things.

However, even working dogs like to play and will sometimes chase their own tails!

BARKING MAD

Dogs!

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Written by Year 5 and year 6 pupils at the british school of bucharest during the 2024 summer term university project. we hope you enjoyed reading about some of our passions!