Le Bilingue mai-juin 2024

Ecole Jeannine Manuel

Ecole Jeannine Manuel

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Letter from the Editors

Dear readers, chers lecteurs,

Although London didn’t get the memo, we’re fast approaching summer. The academic year is soon coming to a close and we can almost taste the summer holidays. Just a couple more weeks to go before we can close our exercise books and store our schoolbag away for the season.

Après l’exam week, le calendrier a pris un tournant plus décontracté : les élèves de chaque année ont passé ou vont bientôt passer un séjour de quelques jours hors de Londres. Les 6e ont visité Newcastle, les 5e ont exploré l’histoire riche de Hastings, les 4e vont découvrir la maison de Shakespeare à Stratford-Upon-Avon et les 3e se rendront en Ecosse. Des séjours pedagogiques mais aussi des escapades qui consolident les amitiés ou en nouent de nouvelles.

As far as we are concerned, this last edition of the school year was no picnic. Don’t let the cover fool you: our team worked hard and delivered top quality information to honour one of the busiest seasons of the year. The second half of spring and the coming summer are marked with varied events and anniversaries, all worth celebrating.

Qui dit célébrations, dit musique ! Vous trouverez un entretien exclusif avec notre musicien, certifié Jeannine Manuel, pour parler notamment de la fête de la musique. Nous parlerons également sport: Wimbledon et J.O. de Paris sont à l’honneur dans ce numéro. Nouveauté également: vous trouverez des articles écrits en espagnol par nos hispanisants en Première. L’occasion de mettre en pratique les cours de Mmes Guillen et López Queral. Et n’oublions pas les résultats du jeu ‘Show Your Shelf’ auquel vous avez été plusieurs à participer.

And many other surprises! It is fair to say we have earned our rest – our chaise longue and iced tea await. And so, this marks a second successful year for Le Bilingue Londres. We have grown, in size and ambition, and we could not be prouder of the result. We are grateful you have been so many to read us throughout the school year. We felt the support. Until later, dear readers, chers lecteurs.

Enjoy your summer, L'équipe éditoriale de Le Bilingue

Le Bureau des Annonces

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Les6e,eux,ontpuvisiterNewcastle.Les 4e et 3e seront les prochains avec des billets pour Stratford-upon-Avon et l’Ecosse,respectivement.

QUE DE VOYAGES ! ON EST FORTS EN MATHS !

Le célèbre magazine “des ados curieux” débarque à Jeannine Manuel en la personne de son rédacteur en chef, Jean-YvesDana.

Ce dernier leur parlera du métier du journalisme puis proposera un atelier de conception de couverture pour la magazine. En tout cas, nous, on veut en être!

L’ÉCOLE PRIMAIRE A SON JOURNAL

Les élèves du primaire n’ont plus rien à envierauxcollégiensetleurBilingue .Le club des journalistes en herbe font régulièrement un nouveau numéro avec rubriques thématisées, interviews et mêmeunerecette.ScannezlecodeQR pourlirele6èmenuméro.

Dans le précédent numéro, on vous parlaitduconcoursMathsSansFrontières auquel les élèves de 2nde ont participé, etnousrevoilàaveclepalmarès.

Sur 80 classes participantes dans le monde, les 2de2 ont remporté le deuxièmeprix.Les2de1et2de3n’ontpas à rougir puisqu’ils sont arrivés 4èmes du classementaxaequo. Félicitationsànosjeuneslycéens!

MODEL UNITED NATIONS OUR DELEGATES MADE US PROUD

EVA J, 3E

Pupils from the secondary and upper school took part in the Model United Nations. It was a three day weekend where the mun club participated in several meetings in different countries.

Since September, the model United Nations prepared for this event, awaiting its arrival. During this weekend, the whole club made new friends and learnt many new things not only about the United Nations but also about themselves.

The pupils were split into groups in order to cover varied topics such as drugs and crime, the World Health Organisation or disarmament and international security. After this, each group was taken to a different place. The groups were also assigned countries, such as Mexico or Mozambique, andallthenationshadtoargueforwhatthey believed was right and then finish with an agreement which was later presented in the format of a working paper to the whole LondonSchoolofEconomiccommunity.

Among the 26 schools taking part in the competition, the school delegates ended up winning no less than nine awards including the prestigious Best Delegation Award (alongside Eton and Glenthorne High schools).Wealsoreceivedthelargestnumber of individual delegate awards out of all the twenty-sixschoolsthatwerepresented.

Aside from the educational part of this weekend, the whole club had a whole lot of fun and would like to say a big thank you to theirteacher,MrBuckow!

school gala: a night to remember for the performers exclusive interview

In April, the school held its fourth annual Gala in one of the most prestigious buildings in London, the National Gallery. Amidst stunning artworks, the staff, parents, and the Ecole Jeannine Manuel extended community enjoyed a live performance by four talented Year 10 students. The ensemble blended piano, cello, singing, and dancing, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. The Le Bilingue team interviewed the performers to hear about the making of such a triumph and the memories they made on that special evening.

First, well done for your tremendous performances at the gala! How did you prepareforitandforhowlong?

Andreas L (piano player): It took us a couple of months of rehearsal three times a week, usually for about an hour. We rearranged the original song to fit into what we wanted to do and came up with good transitions and flow for the concert.

Leonor GB (dancer): It was a relatively short process of rehearsing compared to the work that we had to do. In the rehearsals we would work on our parts and run through the performance to make sure all the parts were working together.

Anna F (singer): First, we would meet to brainstorm our ideas and to start rehearsing the singing. The closer we were to the event, the more we rehearsed. The final month before the event, Mr. Cogavin would take us out of DEAR and sports to rehearse even more. As a whole, it was a great experience to see this project coming together!

Charlotte C (cello player): Quite a bit of the work was arranging the music in a way that would highlight the best parts of the song and bring out the talent in each performer.

What was the collaboration between such varied artistic media like? How much of an impact did it have on your performance?

Leonor: It was really interesting to bring different artistic media together into one performance. We never really disagreed during rehearsals and, as a group, I think we all really got along and I believe the performancereflectedthat.

Anna: The collaboration of all of our talents was very cool. Mr Cogavin knew exactly how to combine our skills together whilst making the best out of them. He never ran out of ideastohighlightourtalents!Wealsoliterally never argued - this was amazing as we progressedveryquickly.

Charlotte: Our collaboration was very easy, we got along very well and bonded over the work we were doing and the effort we each put in to really create something special together.

Andreas: Our collaboration was very good all the time, somehow. You would expect to have even just a few disagreements but we had close to none. It made the performance aloteasier.

What did you find to be the biggest challenge? And the greatest reward?

Charlotte: For me, the hardest thing was learning to adapt to playing without a set plan for all the music and when we were playing it. As a classical musician i was used to playing with set sheet music n front of me so coming up with arrangements on the sport with others, especially Andreas was a fun challenge.

Leonor: I think the biggest challenge was to bring everything together - music, singing, dancing and the video. The greatest reward was finishing a complete run through that wentreallywell.

Andreas: The biggest challenge for me was synchronisation of the individual parts, which worked incredibly well in the end. The greatest reward was definitely to be able to make something as good as this in such a shortspaceoftime.

Anna: For me, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to sing both songs. I had to figureoutthebreathing,knowwhentosing

loud or quieter to convey a certain atmosphere, and on top of that trying not to looktooconcentrated.Ihadneverreallydone such a performance before so it was all new to me, but this experience really improved my singing.Thegreatestrewardwasdefinitelythe final performance - it was so magical to be able to perform in such a place. Also, i this taught me how to be at ease in front of a big crowd (it was great help before the oral de soutenance which, compared to our performance,lookedveryeasy!)

How did you feel moments before, during and right after the performance? If you felt any, how did you overcome the stress?

Andreas: I was quite calm because I luckily didn’t have the most difficult part to play in the performance, compared to Leonor’s dancing, Anna’s singing and Charlotte’s cello. During,Iwasjustconcentratingongettingthe structure right and not missing beats or parts. Afterwards, it was a lot of gratitude and relief thatitwentwell.

Charlotte: I didn’t feel very nervous before the performance but during and after was when therealityofwhatiwasdoingsetinandigot more stressed. Especially when I was playing and there were technical problems. I wasn’t tooworriedaboutthepeoplelookingatmeas I was nestled nicely into a corner next to the pianowhereIfeltverysafeamongthepeople Ihadworkedwithforthepastmonths.

Leonor: Before the performance I was a bit stressed because the venue was amazing and performing there was really a once-in-alifetime opportunity. However, during the performance I was very concentrated on what I was doing but I felt relaxed too because I enjoy performing and being onstage. At the endIwasextremelyhappyandproudofusall as our performance went really well and becausetheaudiencelovedit.

Anna: I was so nervous an hour before the performance- what if my voice would creak? ButthenMr.Cogavintoldusthatwewere

going to perform a bit later than scheduled and Ms McCalla came in to give me vocal warmups,and this relieved my stress. I still felt a bit anxious butIfeltmoreexcitement.

As soon as I stepped on stage, I really was overwhelmedbyhappiness.Ifeltsogratefulto bethere,andcouldnotstopsmiling.Whenthe choir joined me, I looked at everyone in the room - they were all smiling too. To see that everyone was enjoying our performance made me feel so happy. When it was over, I felt very proudofallofus,becauseallofourhardwork really had paid off. And of course, relief because I could now really enjoy my evening withoutanyworries

What did you learn about yourself after this experience?

Leonor:IlearntthatIenjoychoreographingmy owndances.

Anna: That I am capable of singing well in front of big crowds, full of important people, and that they won’t see that I am super stressed.

Andreas: I learned that I really like to perform as a group and that I enjoy restructuring songs.

Charlotte:DuringthisexperienceIlearnedto

really rely on my ears and adapt to what was goingonaroundme.

If you had to describe the experience in three words, what would they be?

Andreas:Wow,Overwhelming,Fun

Leonor:Exciting,Eye-opening,impressive Anna: Magical, once-in-a-lifetime (not sure if that’sreallyonewordhaha),incredible!

Charlotte:Exciting,Unity,fun.

And finally, what advice would you give pupils who might perform in the future?

Anna:Enjoythewholeexperience.Notonlythe final performance, but also the rehearsals, because you’ll realise how incredible this opportunityis.Alsothatyoushouldn’tstresstoo much about the performance because people will be impressed no matter what - if you’re here,it’sforareason-you’rereallytalented. Leonor:Reallyenjoythewholeprocessandthe performance. Try to relax even if performing seems daunting because even if you make a mistakeitdoesn’treallymatterastheaudience is always amazed by what you can do despite anymistake.Mostimportantlythough,havefun as this experience is something you will probablyalwaysremember.

5E RESIDENTIAL TO HASTINGS

HISTORY, SEA AND SHEEP

On 28th May, all the 5e went on a residential to Hastings. We headed to Battle and explored the site where the battle of Hastings we learn about in History books took place. We took an amazing stroll around the ruins and explored some of the towers. After that, we made our way back to our accommodation site and got directed to our rooms set in barracks.

The next morning, we visited a Norman castle and went on a thrilling adventure along caves below ground. It taught us loads about the smugglers who used to creep around Hastings and how they worked. Then the teachers took us for a beautiful picnic on the beach, where some of us got seriously wet! And there must have been some sort of ocean theme because we visited an aquarium in the afternoon. Back to the accommodation and took part in activities such as football and capture the flag. After eating dinner, our supervisors let us watch the football match where Olympiakos won against Fiorentina.

On the last day, we played a game of mini golf at an amazing course on the seafront with three different levels. We then went to the beach for lunch and finally made our way to the train station. We arrived back in London at around 4:30, feeling tired but content.

Overall, it was an amazing trip with experiences that none of us will forget anytime soon!

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Summer is now so close ! The sun is shining, the leaves are green and the school year is almost over! But what will be trendy to wear during the holiday? We put together a must-have list so you can shine high and bright this summer.

FASHION WHAT TO WEAR THIS SUMMER

WRITTEN BY PIA DM, 4E

THE MICRO

SHORTS

These really short shorts have appeared on the catwalks in Milan and pretty much everywhere else. The word ‘micro shorts’ was first used by Women's Wear Daily in 1970 to describe shorts made in luxury fabrics, such as velvet and satin, for fashionable wear rather than for sport . You can wear them on an informal day or on the beach with a casual black tank top.

THE WHITE DRESS

Large or tight, with intricate embroidery or plain, the white dress is a timeless piece and a sure trend for this summer! These dresses originate from royal weddings like Queens Victoria’s back in 1840. Before walking down the aisle, you can wear yours at the beach, for a casual night out or after being in a pool.

CHERRY RED

It's elegant, it’s bold and can be worn with simple things such as a pair of jeans. This dark shade of red is likely to be the most worn colour this summer.

HIGH-RISE TROUSERS

These trousers were made trendy by Jonathan Anderson by ushering in a new super-high-waisted trouser shape – so high, in fact, that the trousers came with an in-built corset to hold them in place under the bust. You can wear them with a white tucked in top or blouse. You can wear it when you go out with friends or go shopping, or even at a more elegant event.

ROSE MOTIF

Romance was in the air at Simone Rocha fashion show, where fresh, pale pink, longstemmed roses were trapped between layers of tulle that comprised the prettiest of party dresses. That rose theme curiously persisted across fashion’s four main cities for spring. Shaped with roses or motifs,these dresses are perfect for a summer party!

METALLIC

Metallic treatments never seem to leave fashion’s trend orbit – but they gained renewed traction for spring as host city Paris looks ahead to the 2024 summer Olympics. Zendaya even took it to the next level with carpet outfit at the Dune: Part Two premiere. From dresses to skirts or shirts, metallic is a colour to wear to a fancy night out.

POLO CLUB

If Mrs Prada says the polo shirt feels right again, who are we to disagree? These shirts are the shirts to wear. Either with flip flops to go swimming or with matching shorts, these polo clubs are perfect for summer!

ways to make the most of London in summer

People mistakenly associate summer holidays with visiting desert islands or sitting by the swimming pool of a luxury hotel and tend to overlook the benefits of London in summertime. According to Travel & Leisure, who referenced Delta Airlines data, the UK capital is the top summer destination for a holiday. So makes the city, which we often take for granted, a popular choice for an agreeable stay? The answer is probably longer than you expect but we came up with some tested and approved places to visit this summer.

Boating on Paddingtonthecanals

This is a really fun activity to do with family and friends.You rent boats to go around the canals in paddington where you go through tunnels and see pretty areas of London.You get one adult to drive the boat but don't worry, it’s super calm on the canal. It’s also a great place to have a picnic so get your snacks ready!

Relax in Ruislip Lido

Ruislip Lido is a great place to visit if you want sea, sand and (hopefully) sun. It’s a man-made beach with great things to do. You can get snacks at a café so don’t worry about getting hungry. Bonus: it is a dogfriendly place and you can go biking there. If you have younger siblings, they might enjoy the train rides there and if you are keen on nature, there are woodland walks!

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Enjoy the sights at Sky Garden

At the top of the Walkie-Talkie building, there is a gem of place called Sky Garden. It isn't like going to the park but it is covered in plants and has an amazing view of London with super areas for Instagrammable photos. It has nice food and is very big so it’s a bit of an exploration going around. Its a great place to go with family to have fun and relax from the bustling city.

This is for the foodies (so pretty much all of us). Seven Dials Market is a super fun food hall which has pop ups and foods from all over the world. There are loads of different places with food that tastes amazing! Additionally, the roof has an interesting symmetrical structure that is worth discovering. So whether you like sweet or savoury, there's something for you..

Make dicoveries at the

Planetarium

This is London after all, and it can rain unexpectedly more often than not. If you want something to do on one of those days, check out the Planetarium. Once you have picked a show you want to watch, you can learn so much and it is an amazing and immersive experience. There are amazing pictures and documentaries to watch and it has become a popular attraction in the city.

6 composers you should listen to

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World Music Day originated in France and was first celebrated in Paris in 1982 on the first day of summer, 21st June. It started to become popular all over the world. Now, World Music Day is celebrated on the same day in different countries. There are many types of genres of music to choose from on this fabulous day but we decided to celebrate the golden age of this art: classical music. WORLD MUSIC DAY

antonio vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi was born 4th March, 1678 in Venice and died 28th July, 1741 in Vienna, Austria. He was an Italian composer and violinist who composed music in the style of Baroque. He became an excellent violinist and in 1703 he was appointed violin master at the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage. His most famous piece is The Four Seasons, which portrays the cyclical nature of the seasons.

JOSEPH HAYDN

Joseph Haydn was born 31st March, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria and died 31st May, 1809 in Vienna, Austria. He was an Austrian composer who helped establish the forms and styles for the string quartet and Symphony. Haydn sang in a church choir, learned to play various instruments and obtained a good basic knowledge of music. His most famous work is the Erdödy Quartets which is a classical movement.

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky was born 25th April, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia and died 25th October 1893 in St Petersburg, Russia. He is the most famous Russian composer of all time and his music had great openhearted melodies, impressive harmonies and colourful, picturesque orchestration. His most popular works were Swan Lake, 1812 Overture and the Nutcracker Waltz of the Flowers.

Clara Schumann

Clara Schumann was born 13th September, 1819 in Leipzig, Germany and died 20th May, 1896 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was a German pianist, composer and wife of composer Robert Schumann. Her most famous piece is named Four Fugitive Pieces, Opus.15, which was a group of four brief compositions for solo piano, published in 1845.

Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin was born 24th november, 1868 in Texas, US and died 1st April, 1917 in New York. He was an American composer and pianist known as the “king of ragtime” at the turn of the 20th century. Joplin spent his childhood in northeastern Texas, though the exact date of his birth is unknown. By 1880 his family moved to Texarkana, where he studied piano with local teachers. His most famous works are The Entertainer and The Easy Winners.

Frédéric Chopin

Frederic Chopin was born 1st March, 1810 in Żelazowa Wola, Poland and died 17th October, 1849 in Paris. He was a Polish French composer and pianist of the Romantic period, best known for his solo pieces for piano and his piano concerti. Although he wrote little but piano works, many of them brief, Chopin ranks as one of music’s greatest tone poets by reason of his superfine imagination and fastidious craftsmanship. His most famous works are Nocturn, op.9 and Etudes.

written by EMILIE A, 6e

awesome family activities to try!

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We all know that family (whether that be parents, siblings or very dear friends) is one of the most important things in your life but what are ways we can celebrate that ? International Day of Families is on 15th May and aims to promote the important role played by families in our lives while also reflecting on the challenges that modern families face. We support this cause and came up with five activities that you can do with your family to strengthen your bond.

GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT

This is a great idea for families to enjoy woods and the great outdoors all year round, from scavenger hunts and den building to wildlife spotting and nature crafts. The woodland trust gives a chance to do a treasure hunt to help children to familiarise with nature and to have fun with their families. It is a great way to build trust and reliability between family members. Look online for the next hunts organised across the capital.

Have a picnic at Hyde Park

A picnic is a fun and relaxing way to build memories and enjoy the presence of others. A good thing about picnics is that unlike a restaurant where you can’t make a lot of noise and you need to be mindful of the other customers, picnics offer more freedom and spontaneity. Furthermore it is less expensive and you can eat as much as you want. Picnics are such a fun way to enjoy food, and kids particularly love the fun that goes with eating outdoors. Bring along a frisbee or a volleyball and engage in physical activities.

GO SEE A MUSICAL

We are lucky to live in London, a city bustling with culture and all sorts of shows. It would be criminal not to make the most of it. Matilda, Wicked, Mrs Doubtfire, the list goes on and offers enough variety to please everyone.

Plus, attending theatre performances can help enhance social bonds and play a useful role in helping children develop emotional intelligence. Not only will you and your family have a great time but you will also have plenty to chat about on the way back home.

BAKE COOKIES TOGETHER

Baking cookies with kids can get a little messy, but who doesn’t like a home filled with smiling faces and the smells of fresh-baked cookies? Nothing beats the feeling when you finally get to bite into the biscuit you spent a couple of hours working on.

It doesn’t matter whether it's oatmeal raisin or classic chocolate chips, just spending an entire day baking can be a memorable experience. Have fun with shapes and textures and experiment by mixing flavours. The one who does the most work gets to lick the spoon! Eager to try new recipes? You will find plenty to choose from on the Internet or social media.

Have a family game night marathon

Stay in for the evening, get cosy in your jammies and have a game night marathon. There are different games for all ages, but Bingo is a favourite for almost everyone. You can make it even more fun by adding prizes for the winner, like store gift cards, sweets or extra TV time for the children. Spice it up by giving dares to the losers. Need inspiration? Here is a list of games you can play at game night : Monopoly, Jenga, Uno, charades.

World Music Day is on 21st June and we wanted to celebrate music by having a chat with a musician. We certainly didn’t have to go too far to find one. Mr Cogavin, head of 4e and 3e and singer (you might have seen him sneak in and out of the building with his guitar case) has kindly agreed to sit in the interviewee chair.

Howdidyourjourneyasamusicianstart?

In Ireland, where I'm from, music is really an important part of culture. And it is quite common at the end of family reunions and gatherings with friends for somebody to take out a guitar or to sit down at the piano and start singing songs and for everyone to just join in. When I was very young, I had a couple of cousins, a bit older than me, who were very good guitarists and when I saw them playing at family gatherings, I always thought how I wanted to be able to learn one song and be able to sing a song for my family and for my friends. And then when I started learning and playing one song, I realised I could learn a lot of songs and that's how basically it started. Just playing for family and friends.

When was the first time you sang in public? What diditfeellike?

I sang at a school talent show – which is where my love of the Talent Show at Jeannine Manuel comes from – when I was sixteen. I sang two songs with some friends and it was an amazing experience. I remember just the idea of performing in front of a room full of people was a lot of fun and the audience sort of reacted. There was something really nice about that shared experience of it all.

I have had a few over the years. I have one in France that I'm unfortunately not able to play with as often Doyouhaveaband,ifso,whatisitcalled?

as I would like, but I meet up with them every year. They are called the Hobosapiens and I have been playing with some of these guys for about 15 years.

Whatkindofmusicdoyouplay?

A bit of everything. I really like folk, rock, blues and I love old classic 1960s pop music.

Whatisyourfavouritealbumofalltime?

The White Album by The Beatles.

Was Taratata [a French television music show] a funexperience?

You’ve done your research! It was amazing, we were very lucky that we were chosen to perform that week for Taratata. It was a show that I knew from living in France, I knew it was a very important show and they chose us as their sort of unkown band for the weekend. It was a very incredible, very memorable experience. We met a lot of very famous musicians that day and we met the presenter who is very famous, Nagui.

I have a lot. The Beatles are the best ever. I'm a big fan of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and I think they're the ones I always come back. Who is your favourite musician?

Does being a musician influence the way you teach?Andifso,how?

Definitely because it involves a lot of improvisation, it's an exchange, so you need to find ways to communicate and if the first way doesn't work, you have to try and find another way to do it. That's the same with playing live music.

WhydoyouthinkWorldMusicDayisimportant?

I never really knew about it until I lived in France. I thought it was just the most fantastic thing. Music has a way of uniting people and a way of bringing joy. I think it's a way of just sharing something and any opportunity for that as humans I think we need to just celebrate and cherish.

LA MUSIQUE, C’EST DU BRUIT QUI PENSE.

VICTOR HUGO

D-DAY IN THE WINGS OF A HISTORIC OPERATION

LEOPOLD C, 6E

D-DAY LANDINGS

On the 6th of June, 1944 the Germans were quite surprised to see an armada of landing crafts dropping thousands of soldiers on the grand beaches of Normandy. A few hours before, these landing crafts were in the middle of the channel, waiting for the signal to arrive. The attack was concentrated on five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.

A STRATEGIC LOCATION

These beaches were not the closest ones to the English coast. At firs,t the Germans thought the British would land at Calais which was the closest beach to England. But the Germans, not knowing the exact landing places, decided to reinforce the whole coast. To lighten the German defences, Garbo, a German spy, invented a clever lie.

GARBO THE SPY

Garbo was originally a spy working for Hitler. He was sent to the UK but was arrested. The British convinced him to work for them. He passed along false information to the Wehrmacht (the German land army), such as telling them that the British were going to land in Calais. The Wehrmacht, because of this information, moved their Panzer Divisions to Calais to tighten the defence in that area.

SURPRISE!

The Germans were not suspecting that the Allies would land in this area. Indeed, they had spotted false inflatable tanks opposite Calais and were convinced that the Allied landing would be in Calais. But the German defences were not nonexistent, though on most beaches the landings had low casualties on Omaha, the Americans suffered many losses. The Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-surMer contains 9,388 burials.

OMAHA

As the landing barges crashed into the beach, taking heavy fire, the first wave of infantry started rushing up to the German ‘pillboxes’, small bunkers that looked like a box of pills. Heavy machine gun fire halted their advance; the Allies knew that Omaha beach would be the most defended but had relied on amphibious tanks to provide supportive firepower.

Sadly, of the 29 amphibious Sherman tanks only 2 made it to the shore. The main causes were the rough seas and being launched too far from the coast by ships scared of being hit. Near Omaha, on the high cliffs of Pointe-du-hoc, 2000 rangers, America’s elite land soldiers, landed with the mission to destroy the German guns which could fire on Omaha beach. The rangers only suffered ‘minimal’ casualties of 77.

The first assault wave had been pushed back on Omaha beach but eventually the beach was taken, without claiming 2400 casualties. In comparison the British lost 1400 men overall!

OOPS

On Utah beach the assault waves suffered a very low death toll and were a complete success, but the first assault wave landed on the wrong beach strip! A minor error which wasn’t repeated by the other waves.

THE PARACHUTE DROP

This year shall mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. On this date, there was a British parachute drop over Normandy in order to commemorate the landings. The Airbus A400 is the plane used for the paradrop but this year only one is available for hundreds of paratroopers!

D-DAY 3 PEOPLE WHO HELPED MAKEHISTORY

LEA G, 4E

On 6th of June 1944, History was made in Normandy when the Allied troops took via air and sea the French coast from the hands of the Nazis, commencing the liberation of France. To this day, D-Day is the largest seaborne invasion in History. This year marks its 80th anniversary. Let’s take a look at three people whose part was influential in the success of the operation.

GENERALDWIGHTD.EISENHOWER

Eisenhower was appointed supreme allied commander and was the 34th president of the United States. He believed in “modern republicanism” which is a political idea centred on citizenship in a state organised as a modern republic. His famous speech (most often referred to as Eisenhower’s farewell address)was broadcasted January 17, 1961. The speech was given to encourage the allied soldiers fighting in NormandyonD-day.

AIRCHIEFMARSHALSIRARTHURWILLIAMTEDDER

Sir Arthur Tedder was a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during the first world war. On D day, he was appointed the role of Deputy Commander of Allied Forces. He played a major role in the invasion of Italy, before being appointed Deputy Supreme Commander. Unfortunately, he was widowed twice before dying in 1967at77yearsold.

GENERALBERNARDMONTGOMERY

Although being perceived as arrogant and disliked by a majority of people, General Bernard was one of the most successful British commanders of the Second WorldWar.Hewassodetestedbypeoplebecauseofhis origins; being a British officer in America, his ways were viewed as too “British”. On D day, Montgomery arrived with extra support and helped switch the tide of the battle. He later continued to succeed when he advancedintoGermany.

BANKHOLIDAYS LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY THAT MAKES MAY SO LOVEABLE

LEA G, 4E

You might have noticed that throughout this month, we’ve had a lot of bank holidays. I don't hear anyone complaining but it begs the question : what is the reason for these extra days off?

MONDAY 6TH OF MAY

also known as May day or International Workers’ Day. It originated in 1889 to support workers that had petitioned for an 8-hour workday. Similarly, in America, 1st May became an official holiday called Labour Day and France also has its own bank holiday celebrating all workers. It also links to the celebration that started over two thousand years ago when the Celts would celebrate the first day of summer which is why it falls between the spring equinox and the summer

MAY 27TH

This one takes place on the last Monday of May, it replaces the bank holiday after Whit Sunday and pentecostal. They both are Christian holidays that take place on the 49th day after Easter Sunday, it pays tribute to when the Holy Spirit was poured onto believers.

Notice something? That’s right, most bank holidays happen on a Monday (the only exceptions being Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and 1st January). This is because of a Royal Proclamation made by Queen Elizabeth II: the 1971 Act would give her the right to appoint additional days as bank holidays. So basically, if a bank holiday falls during a weekend, she gets to make the following Monday a bank holiday.

And if you like May in the UK, you will love May in France! They can boast of having 3 bank holidays throughout the month: 1st, 8th and 29th. Pretty dreamy, huh?

CHANNEL TUNNEL CELEBRATES

30TH ANNIVERSARY

rani s and emilie a, 6e

WHY WAS IT BUILT?

On the 6th May 1994, the Channel Tunnel, also called the Eurotunnel, and which connects the UK to France and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of it being built. To celebrate the day, this article will go into detail about everything you need to know about its history.

The Channel tunnel was built to create a cheaper and quicker alternative way of getting to travel between England and France (and therefore the continent). The tunnel is used by the Eurostar trains everyday, getting passengers from the countries. According to Statista, about 20 millions board the Eurostar every year. The connection was originally designed as a bridge but, due to geological difficulties, it was changed into a tunnel as any bridge or other structure in the channel would almost certainly be rammed by a ship.

HOW DID THEY BUILD THE TUNNEL?

Engineers had to do a lot of planning, designing and building. Both countries dug their side of the tunnel until they met in the middle. They used large cylindrical machines called Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) to dig the tunnel. France had 5 TBMs and England 6. The tunnel was lined with concrete to keep it from collapsing under huge amounts of water and pressure. The work started at the coast of both Folkestone in England and Calais in France, with the tunnel meeting in the middle on 1st December 1990, making History on live television.

HOW CAN PEOPLE TRAVEL BY CHANNEL TUNNEL?

Passengers can travel either by ordinary rail coach or within their own motor vehicles, which are loaded onto special railcars. Trains, especially the Eurostar, can travel through the tunnel at speeds as high as 160km (100 miles) per hour. Two different types of trains go through this tunnel, the Eurostar and the LeShuttle trains. The Eurostar is like any other train that you take. However, the LeShuttle trains can transport cars and other vehicles on it. The train itself is half a mile long.

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DETAILSSURUNECÉREMONIED’OUVERTUREGARDÉESECRETE

PIA DM, 4E

Plus que deux mois ! Cet été, les Jeux olympiques débuteront le 26 juillet dans la capitale française, Paris. De nombreuses théories et spéculations ont circulé sur la cérémonie d'ouverture, toutes plus extravaganteslesunesquelesautres.LeComitéchargédel’organisationgardetouslesdétailssecrets mais, pour les plus curieux et impatients, France 3 et France bleu ont dévoilé les quelques informations quiontfiltrésurcequidevraitêtrel’événementmajeurdel’été.

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Pour la première fois de son histoire, la cérémonie d'ouverture des JO d'été ne se fera pas dans un stade. En effet, les Jeux olympiques s'ouvriront à Paris sur la Seine avec un parcours fluvial long de six kilomètres. Un trajet entre le pont d'Austerlitz et le pont d'Iéna, avec une arrivée devant le Trocadéro, faceàlaTourEiffel.Unprojetambitieuxquilaisserêveur(etlesplussceptiquesdubitatifs). Dans le détail, le parcours partira au niveau du pont d’Austerlitz, devant le Jardin des Plantes, puis naviguera entre les deux îles parisiennes, l’île Saint-Louis et de la Cité, pour ensuite passer sous huit à dixpontsetpasserelles,théâtredesspectaclesquijalonnerontleparcours Ledéfilés’achèveradevantleTrocadéropourungrandfinaletspectacle.

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Le coup d'envoi de la cérémonie d'ouverture sera donné le vendredi 26 juillet 2024 à 19h30 précises, heurelocale.Elleseterminera3heures30plustard,à23h00.

Pourlemoment,onignoreencoresiledernierporteurdelaflammeolympiquemettralefeuàlavasque à la fin de la cérémonie d'ouverture ou si cette vasque sera allumée au cœur de la cérémonie sur la Seine avant d’être transportée dans le jardin des Tuileries. La vasque olympique sera après installée danscetendroitaccessibleaupublicenpleincœurdeParisentrelepalaisduLouvreetlaplacedeLa Concorde,oùlaflammebrûleratoutaulongdelaquinzaineolympique.

LEPATRIMOINEFRANÇAISÀL’HONNEUR

Comme toujours, la cérémonie d’ouverture est l’occasion de faire rayonner la culture du pays qui accueille les JO. On a tous en tête les splendides cérémonies de Pékin en 2008 ou plus récemment de Tokyoilyatroisans.

Si le spectacle créé par le metteur en scène de théâtre Thomas Jolly est gardé confidentiel, les organisateurs annoncent que "12 tableaux artistiques mettront en scène le patrimoine français, Paris, sesmonumentsetpontsquijalonnentleparcours.”

Mais quelle star aura l’honneur de chanter? De nombreux noms ont été avancés sans qu'ils soient confirméscommeceluidelachanteuseAyaNakamuraoutoutrécemmentdeCélineDion.Neanmoins, ThomasJollyprometque"lescérémoniess'élèverontcontretouteformedediscrimination.LaFrance,à traversunemosaïquedetalents,célébreralabeautéetlarichessedesadiversité."

Ouvrons grand les yeux, tel est le slogan dévoilé par le Comité d’organisation. En tout cas nous, on est prêtàenprendrepleinlesmirettes!

the story behind the olympics posters artwork

CHARLOTTE G., 3E

As the Paris Olympics are fast approaching, we thought we would look back on some of the most influential Olympic editions in the art world. We quickly found the Munich 1972 Games used the modern art movement to advertise the global games across the world by the use of posters.

The first official poster made for an Olympic was for London’s Summer Olympic of 1908 and since, every Olympic Game has had an official poster for their events. However, in 1972 for the Munich Olympics, about 62 posters were created. An overwhelming number which can be explained were used to present a new image of Germany as a democratic and modern country after the infamous edition in Berlin 1936 under the Nazi regime. These games were not only significant for Germany as a way to remake themselves but also significant as they were the first Olympic games to be broadcasted on live television in colour around the globe. Consequently, making a collection of posters allowed populations around the world to get excited about the upcoming games as they would be able to watch it from the comfort of their own homes without having to travel.

Twenty-nine artists were invited from all over the globe on this project and each interpreted it in their own artistic way. These artists used a range of different media, however many worked with lithographs as it was the easiest way to create copies of their artworks.

As mentioned before, the artists invited to commission these posters had the liberty to choose whichever theme they wanted but diversity is a theme which seemed to be recurring. For example, the poster from Jacob Lawrence, who was a successful American artist during the 20th century and whose works illustrate vivid stylized realism of scenes of Black life and history, was one of the artists who was invited on this project for the Olympics. With this task, he chose to call attention to the achievements of Black athletes, a clear nod to Jesse Owens, an African-American Olympic winner who was not acknowledged by Hitler and Roosevelt. Additionally, this commision also has a significance within the context of the history of the Olympic Games and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Firstly, the Olympic games were a way for the black community t

to show their strength on an international stage. For example in the 1968 Olympics, American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos won the gold and bronze medals. When climbing onto the podium, the two men raised their fists and bowed their heads, which is seen on an international level as a symbol of strength and protest. Therefore, in commemoration of their triumph, Lawrence wanted to illustrate a poster with the same powerful meaning. Thus, Lawrence took up this project like many other successful artists but incorporated his own stylistic element such as the representation of only black athletes to protest with the Civil Right Movements.

In addition, handicrafters used the artistic liberty given to them to show their talent and style. For example, Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser used his own style and colour palette by still creating a piece which can be linked to the Olympics due to small details such as the soccer balls and the Olympic rings in the bottom left corner. His poster is known for being the only graphic Olympic poster in the series with hand typography; this adds a personal element to the poster.

On the other hand, many artists took inspiration from the new movement which had been introduced in the late 60s and early 70s: contemporary art. For example, Max Bill and Victor VassarelyplayedontheuseofgeometricshapeswhileincorporatingOlympiccolourstoproduce their posters. This is a style of art, which was being explored all over the globe by artists like Picassowhousedgeometricshapestoillustrateportraitsandlandscapes.However,HansHartung and Peter Philipps used large brushstrokes to animate their posters, which is another example of howcontemporaryartcanbecreated.

To conclude, the Munich Olympics of 1972 were significant not only for Germany but also for the art industry due to the collection of the 62 posters created by successful artists of the 20th century.

PHOTO: MUNICH 72 COLLECTED

Olympic Games: the board game

BY EVA J, 3E

The 2024 Olympic Games arriving in June are set to take place in Paris. For this occasion we made this board game about the Olympic Games. So if you are into sports but are not quite ready for a decathlon, then this might be the right challenge for you.

Equipment you will need: a dice pawns Rules in the board game:

First find some dice and pawns to play with 1. The player to roll the biggest number with the dice starts first 2. The first player rolls the dice, with the number given by the dice move x step forwards 3.

Each number on the board game represents a question (e.g : 1 Q1) 4. Try and answer the question asked and the other players check if it is correct based on the correction 5. If the answer is correct you can stay at that number if wrong take 3 steps back 6. The first one to reach the finish line wins! 7. The one who wins has to buy all the other player haribos 8.

Questions:

What is the age limit for participating in the Olympic Games? 1. In which country did the Olympic Games originate? 2. What colours are the Olympic rings? 3. Where was the first winter Olympic held? 4. What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient greece? 5. Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games? 6. The Olympic Games were first held to honour which Greek God? 7. In what year did the Olympic flag debut? 8. What was particularly special about the 2012 Olympic Games? 9. Where will the 2024 Olympic Games be held? 10. What city hosted the Olympic Games in 2008? 11. What sport has never been in the Olympic Games? 12. How many times have the Olympic Games been cancelled? 13. A selfie featuring two girls was taken in the Olympic Games, why was the selfie so important? 14. How often are the Olympic Games held? 15.

What does the Olympic motto "Citius, altius, fortius" mean? 16. What country has won the most gold medals? 17.

What countries were not invited to the 1948 Olympics? 18. In what city was the Olympic bombing in 1996? 19.

Where is the main area where the 2024 Olympic game village will be constructed? 20.

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WEGOTYOU:

Spring is an exciting time of the year for all the tennis aficionados out there, starting with Wimbledon which kicks things off for what always promises to be a thrilling tournament season. This year, the English competition will run from 1st to 14th July for its 137th edition. If you're watching for the first time (or are a regular viewer who wishes to learn more about it), here is everything you need to know about the tournament.

READY...

The first Wimbledon tournament was in 1877 with only men playing. Women and doubles games were introduced seven years later. Wimbledon has always been played at the All England Tennis Lawn and Croquet Club.

Last year, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz won Men’s Singles and Markéta Vondroušová, from Czech Republic, won Women’s. Wimbledon legends with the most trophies include Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova.

SET...

The courts are special and unique as the players play on grass instead of clay. It is trickier to play on grass as the ball bounces lower and faster. The players have to bend their knees lower to be able to hit the ball. Big matches are played on the centre court: the largest of 18 courts at the club. It has a capacity of almost 15 000 seats for spectators.

MATCH!

The championship is divided into different categories. There are the Men's singles and Women's singles. The tournament has Men’s doubles and women’s doubles. There are also singles and doubles for girls and boys. What is also great is that there are singles and doubles for players with wheelchairs.

GOLDEN SET

The tournament isn't known only for the grass courts, it includes other specifics which make it unique.

Wimbledon is known to have a strict and smart dress code. Players are expected to wear white as soon as they step foot on the grass.

After the big matches, the balls played with are auctioned for people to bid on.

The specialty snack for any of the audience at Wimbledon is strawberries and cream.

TOP REASONS TO EXPERIENCE A FOOTBALL GAME LIVE IN THE STADIUM

by Raphael, 6e

At Le Bilingue Londres, we love football (check out our previous editions for a report on the main European leagues) and the EURO competition running this month has us excited. But watching a game at home and watching a game in a stadium are two totally different things. So if you’ve been reluctant to give the live experience a try or if you’ve been considering but never acted on it, this article might be just the push you need.

You should watch a game at a stadium because of the atmosphere. The chants, the pyro, the choreography. When the stands start going electric and jumping around, you can’t help but join in to make your experience even more unforgettable. You can see your favourite players from so close without camera cuts interrupting an action or goal celebration like it happens often when you’re watching on TV. The experience becomes far more authentic which makes for an unforgettable experience. And if you’re lucky, a player might wave or give you their jersey at the end of the game, something that would never happen through a TV screen.

Being in the stadium brings out the football fan in you. Even if you might be shy or swear you won’t be yelling like the most intense supporters, you inevitably end up sitting on the edge of your seat, jumping up when your team scores and rejoice with everyone else. It is an ecstatic feeling that the most comfortable couch and curviest TV screen will never beat. Additionally, being there can help support your team, who in return could make an outstanding performance. Many players have stated that feeling the supporters’ energy makes them more eager to win the match.

LA PÊCHE CONTINUE DE FAIRE DES DÉGÂTS (ET C’EST LA MER À BOIRE)

UN BILLET DE LOUISE D, 6E

Le 8 juin prochain se tiendra la Journée mondiale de l’océan. Le moment donc de se rappeler tous les bénéficesquenousapportecettepartessentielledelabiodiversité,etsurtoutl’importancedelaprotéger.

Premièrement, les faits. L’océan absorbe autour du tiers du C02 que les humains rejettent et produit plus de la moitié de l’oxygène que nous respirons. En prenant conscience de son importance, donc, des dirigeants on crée ce qu’on appelle des aires marines protégées, ou AMP, comme en France, où on en trouve notamment au large de la Bretagne, en Corse et dans la Manche. Cela n’est pas rien, étant donné que la France possède le deuxième plus grand espace maritime du monde, après les Etats-Unis,enraisondesesterritoiresd’outre-mer.

Ilya20ans,l’agencedesairesmarinesprotégées est fondée dans le but de créer des AMP partout en France. C'est une avancée majeure. En effet, untiersdespoissonssontsurpêchésselonlaWWF.

L’évolution des esprits sur l’importance de la protectiondesocéansaévoluéaufildesannées:

En 2005, le premier congrès mondial sur les aires marines protégées est organisé en Australie. Jusqu’alors, presque aucun français n’est présent, ou alors juste une poignée. Mais cela suffit pour donner le premier coup d’accélérateur dont la Franceavaitbesoinpourdébutersonparcoursplus écologiqueetresponsable.

En 2006,uneloiestvotéeàl’unanimitésurlestous nouveauxparcsnaturelsmarins.

En 2007, dans la mer d'Iroise, en Bretagne. 'idée est très encourageante: protéger toutes les espèces marines tout en laissant les pêcheurs exercer leur travail. Mais certains se posent la questiondesavoirsitoutcelan’estpasqu’unidéal inaccessible.

En 2009, la vision se concrétise avec le Grenelle de la Mer. Quelques ONG (organisations non gouvernementales) sont invitées. Elles arrivent à convaincre le ministre chargé de l’écologie de l’époque, Jean-Louis Borloo, de protéger 20% de l'espace maritime français d’ici à 2020, dont 10% interditsàlapêche.

En 2013, la France accueille le troisième congrès mondial des aires marines protégées, à Marseille. 87 pays sont représentés et pour la première fois, une vingtaine de ministres étrangers de l’environnementseréunissentàAjacciopourparler delaprotectiondesocéans.

En moins de 10 ans, la France a créé 8 parcs naturels marins, dont 6 en métropole, et plus de 200 sites Natura 2000, dédiés à protéger des espèces ou des habitats. Mais tout ne peut pas être parfait: aucune de ces zones n’interdit la pêche purement et simplement comme le promettait le Grenelle de la mer avec ses fameux 10%, car les pêcheurs locaux s’opposent à cette interdiction intégrale de la pêche. Olivier Laroussini se bat pour cette interdiction, mais n’obtient que la dissolution de l’agence des aires marinesprotégées.

Malheureusement, voici le bilan : malgré les bonnes idées initiales, beaucoup laisse à désirer dans ces aires marines dites “protégées” et zones Natura 2000. En effet, des bateaux industriels qui font parfois jusqu'à plus de 80 mètres de long continuent de pêcher jusqu’à plusieurs tonnes de poissonsparjour.

Ces bateaux sont des sortes d’usines: ils pêchent, mais aussi trient, traitent, transforment, congèlent et mettent en boîte les tonnes de poisson pêché à bord. Ces navires naviguent jusqu’à trois semaines pour pêcher parfois 4000 tonnes de faune marine entout.LeZélandeenestundesexempleslesplus flagrants: 90 m de long, un filet assez gros pour faire rentrer des avions entiers à l’intérieur, un désastre écologique ambulant selon toute vraisemblance.

Le Prins Bernhard est également notoire pour avoir pêché 100 tonnes de harengs en 30 minutes. Mais ce n’est pas une horreur seulement pour les poissons. Les dizaines d’oiseaux qui essaient de subtiliserdupoissonlorsquelespêcheurs

remontent les filets se font également piéger et meurent. Sur une zone dite “protégée”, une dizaine de bateaux chalutiers peut pêcher en même temps et de façon complètement destructrice et ce, en tout légalité en attendant qu’une interdiction définitive de ces navires soit actée. Les chalutiers peuvent amasser des poissons par dizaines de milliers de kilos, détruire entièrement des écosystèmes mais aussinuireaucommercedespetitspêcheurs.

Mais depuis le temps que nous parlons de pêche,qu’est-cequecelaveutdireexactement ? Quelle est la différence entre la pêche artisanaleetlapêcheindustrielle?

Tout d’abord, il existe trois sortes de pêche industrielle: le chalutage de fond, le chalutage dit“pélagique”,etlasennedémersale.

Le chalutage de fond consiste à ratisser le fond de l’océan avec un énorme filet en forme de cône remorqué par un bateau souvent très gros. Le problème est que cette méthode est tout sauf sélective: en raclant les fonds marins, le filet récolte souvent des coraux, des animaux qui ne sont pas du tout visés, des espèces de poissons qui ne sont pas celles désirées, et détruit totalement le plancher océanique. L’autre problème est que la moitié des espèces trouvées dans un filet de ce genre sont rejetées danslamer,enétantbienévidemmentmortes.

Le chalutage pélagique suit à peu près le même principe, sauf que le filet n’est pas censé toucher le fond et reste en suspension entre le fond et la surface de la mer. Le problème est que le filet a une taille monstrueuse, avec une ouverture horizontale de 100 mètres de long, environ 500 mètres de long, 50 mètres de haut, mêmesi,danslePacifique,certainsfontparfois jusqu’à 80 km de long ! C’est notamment problématique dans le parc naturel de la mer d’opale, ou la profondeur ne dépasse pas le 50 m,cardanscecas-là,lefiletracledoncaussile fond et agit comme un filet de chalutage de fond,enpire,carilcouvretoutelazoneentrela surfaceetlefond,doncl'entièretédelamer.

La sennedémersale, quant à elle, n’est pas en reste avec son câble vibrant placé devant le filet qui crée un mur de poussière pour empêcherlespoissonsdes’enfuiretlesobligent à rentrer dans le filet qui causera leur mort. Chaque coup de filet détruit une zone de 3km² . Cela veut dire qu’avec cinq sennes, on peut détruireunezoneéquivalenteàlasuperficiede Paris!

Mais heureusement, certains pays se décident enfin à faire bouger les lignes: le Royaume-Uni a déclaré vouloir interdire la pêche de fond dans 13 de ses aires marines protégées. Mais 8 pays, emmenés par la France, ont demandé à l'Union Européenne de vérifier la conformité de cette décision. Car les chaluts européens ont en effet l’habitude d’exercer dans les eaux britanniques : les pêcheurs locaux ne représententque6%del'effortdepêche.

Des fonctionnaires de la Commission européenne ont récemment rencontré leurs équivalents français et britanniques pour discuterdelaquestion.

L’année 2024, baptisée “année de la mer” par le président Macron, devrait être ainsi marquée pardenouveauxprojetsenfaveurdel’océan.

Aires marines protégées britanniques interdites à la pêche de fond . Source : BLOOM

WHAT IS WORLD ENVIRONMENTDAY?

EMMA T, 4E

On 5 June, 1973, the world first celebrated World Environment Day. The date was chosen by the United Nations to honour the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment, a landmark summit in conservation and environmental awareness. The theme for World EnvironmentDay2024is“landrestoration,desertificationanddroughtresilience.”

WHAT IS THE AIM FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY?

The primary objective of World Environment Day is to raise awareness about environmental issues. It aims to encourage communities to take action towards protecting the environment and helps advocate to promote environmental policies at local,nationalandinternationallevels.

HOW SHOULD WE CELEBRATE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY?

World Environment Day is a day to learn about the environment and learn about ways to help the environment in the future. To celebrate in school, you can commune with nature,createenvironment-basedlessonsandworkonearth-centredactivities.

HOW CAN WE CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY?

To create awareness about World Environment Day, you can educate others about this event. We can do this by simply engaging in conversation about the environment with others or by sharing knowledge and information through social media, in the form of informativetextsorevenhowyouarecelebratingit.

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE PART IN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY?

Everyone should take part in World Environment Day because time is running out. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, gas emissions will continue to increase and exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade andplasticwasteflowingintooceansandseaswilltripleby2040.

WE GAVE UP WHEELS AND FOUND OUR FEET

BY LEA G AND ZOE A, 4E

Walk to School week (20th-24th May) is an annual event organised by Living Streets to encourage children and their parents to embrace the benefits of walking. Many schools take part in the event, giving out badges to those who exercise at school. Any form of activity is strongly encouraged during this week, whether it be walking, running, cycling or riding a scooter. We tried it and recorded our experience. For context, we strictly travel by public transport or car and had to give up our routine and make changes to adjust to this new setting.

MONDAY:

The alarm went off 20 minutes earlier than it usually does. Grumpy face, bleaker sky. Being an early bird isn’t as cute as it sounds. We met up and arrived at school exhausted and out of breath. It felt like we had volunteered for a long journey to Mars. Did we really want to do this for the whole week? Was it really worth it? We had lost all motivation. Then we thought of all the people who do it every day of the year, regardless of the changeable London weather, and how we could compromise for 4 more days. Definitely a long way to go before we could compare ourselves to Sisyphus. Tomorrow would be easier.

TUESDAY:

We decided to combine business with pleasure (if one can call walking for a newspaper article business and preparing for a classwork pleasure): on the way to school, we revised for an oral and took turns reciting our texts. We found we were really productive and got a lot of things done. We thought it was kind of easier than the day before but still a little long.

WEDNESDAY:

That day was a bit emotional. We had a discussion about birds triggered by the sight of a few of them lying dead on their backs. We arrived at school a little late and did not get the chance to grab something to eat. No big deal, it isn’t like public transport is famous for being religiously on time either. We were halfway through the week and felt a rush of confidence for the rest of the week. We found that once we’d get to school we would really feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

THURSDAY:

It felt so much easier to walk to school. We had a lot more motivation and we did not feel tired at all. As we got halfway there we decided to take an iced tea because it was scorching hot. Without realising at first, we were paying attention to architectural details or other nice features of the city we had not seen before. Walking outdoors at a relatively quiet time of the day allowed to notice the little things that make London such an enjoyable city.

In conclusion, this experience has been great for us. We really got the feeling of accomplishment when we got to school and it felt great. Furthermore, as we were walking to school we realised everything was so calm on Oxford Street. We often picture London as a loud, busy city but we saw it as calm, quiet and enjoyable. We got a different, better view of the capital. Also this is a great way to exercise instead of sitting in the car or the Tube everyday. If you are considering it but you are a bit reluctant, find a friend to do it with and you can use that time to catch up. It also felt satisfying to know that we had reduced our carbon footprint and helped the environment on our level. Although we will be going back to our usual means of transportation, we agreed we would meet up again for a morning walk from time to time. So before you decide it is not for you, how about you give it a try, too?

GETTING TO KNOW A MEMBER OF THE JEANNINE MANUEL SCHOOL COMMUNTY

MME MATHARAN-BRIZARD

Commençons par le plus évident. Pourquoi avez-vouschoisilavoidel’enseignement?

Pourtroisraisons:l'importancedelatransmission aux nouvelles générations, pour la joie et l'énergie des jeunes enfants et ados, et parce que, comme le dit le pédagogue Philippe Meirieu, "L'éducation est ce qui libère et ce qui unit", phrase qui résume magnifiquement bien l'importancedutravaildeprofesseur.

En quoi l’Ecole Jeannine Manuel est-elle différente des autres écoles où vous avez travailléauparavant?

D'abord, c'est une école bilingue ! Je travaillais avant dans le système public anglais, où le français était seulement enseigné en seconde langue. De plus, j'adhère au projet pédagogique de l'école, ainsi qu'au projet de société qu'elle sous-entend. Je trouve cela formidable que la grande majorité de nos élèves soient heureux de veniràl'école.

Que préférez-vous dans votre travail ? Quelles sont les difficultés que vous pouvez rencontrer?

Justement ce jonglage entre les casquettes : parfois, on aimerait qu'une journée soit faite de quelques heures de plus...! Sinon, ce que je préfère, c'est de passer du temps avec les élèves, ou bien de monter de nouveaux projets à l'école.C'estporteur!

Vousavezplusieursrôlesàl’école.Comment jonglez-vous entre ces différents responsabilités ? A quoi ressemble votre journéetype?

Je n'ai pas de journée type ! Chaque jour est différent, et comme je jongle avec deux métiers, (professeur et directrice adjointe), je n'ai pas le tempsdem'ennuyer!

Pour nous, c’est le moment des vacances. Mais pour vous, quel est le meilleur moment del’annéeàl’école?

Chaque moment a une saveur unique, mais s'il fallait en choisir un, je dirais le dernier trimestre, quand on approche de l'été. Les élèves ont grandi, les journées se réchauffent et se rallongent, il y a la plupart des voyages scolaires quiontlieuàcemoment-là,leTalentShow...

On a remarqué que le jaune était votre couleurpréférée.Pourquoi?

Carilreprésentelesoleiletlajoie!

Comment est la Mme M-B à l’extérieur ? (hobbies,passions,etc)

Un peu comme Mme M-B à l'intérieur ! J'aime découvrir de nouvelles choses, et faire de nouvelles expériences, qu'elles soient sportives, culturelles...ouculinairesbiensûr;)

Sil’écoleJeannineManuelétaitunechanson, laquelleceserait?

AllOvertheWorlddeBillyOcean.

Si vous deviez avoir un super pouvoir, lequel choisiriez-vous?

Ça n'a aucun rapport avec mon métier, mais ça me plairait bien de savoir voler. Ou bien de pouvoir parler toutes les langues du monde ! Ça, çairaitbienavecJeannineManuel!

INTERVIEWBY ARTHUR AND EMILIE,6E

singapore swiftie scandal

Leila M and Felicite R, 5e

Chaos reigns across South-East Asia after a deal between the Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and the American superstar leaves fans and the other political leadersdisgruntled.

Beloved singer Taylor Swift has become the object of a tug of war between the Prime Minister of Singapore and other South Asian governments. Lee Hsien Loong has craftily signed an exclusivity deal with Swift, limiting her shows in South Asia to Singapore alone. Thesingerwasoffered$3millionpershowin order to secure this deal. “Why did Prime Minister Loong do this?” you may ask. As you allprobablyknow,TaylorSwiftconcerttickets arehighlysoughtafterbyroughlyoverhalfof the population and - since Singapore has become the only location in south Asia that offers the opportunity of seeing her - many fans from all around the area will be fighting togetthem,makingthemtraveltoSingapore iftheysucceed.

Singapore is projected to have earned $370 million370intourismreceipts.Financially,this was a gold mine, but it roused the envy of neighbouring countries which would have gladly taken the opportunity for similar profits.

Lee Hsien Loong’s decision has been thoroughly critiqued by many South Asian neighbours, who are upset that they have been deprived of the tourist boom that the multi-GrammyAwardwinner’sconcertsbring.

“It isn't what good neighbours do” stated a lawmaker, whose own country’s fans had been bitterly disappointed when Swift announced thatshewouldskipmostoftheirregion.People have blamed the Prime Minister Loong and some have held onto hope that they would still have a chance to go. And so what may seem likeaninconsequentialdecisionhasturnedinto afullyblownpoliticaldispute.

ThisisanechotothestardomthatTaylorSwift has garnered over the recent years. Her politicalinfluencewasfirstspeculatedonback in 2020, when some said that the singer’s decision to endorse Biden might have affected the outcome of the presidential election in the USA.ThislatestdevelopmentinherErasTouris likelytosettongueswagging.SofarTaylorhas not commented but what about the fans in all of this political plotting? Sherin Nya Tamara, a SwiftieinJakarta,Indonesia,toldtheTimesthat she “was hoping there would be additional dates and that Jakarta would be included, but nope.”

Hopefully,therewon’tbeany‘badblood’.

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WHY WHAT HAPPENED TO KATE MIDDLETON SHOULD BEALESSONTOALLOFUS

EDITORIAL BY EMMA T, 4E

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is many things. She is a member of the British royal family, is Prince William of Wales’ wife, is the heir to the British throne, but she is also a cancer patient as she has recently revealed. Although this news was a shock to all British citizens, and even to people across the world, her decision to publicly announce that she was suffering from this illness was not her initial intention, and was heavily influenced by the ongoing speculation and pressure from worldwide media she faced online. This rekindled the issues in regard to misinformation spread on the internet and the consequences it can have on people’s lives. The question stands: is it time to implement limitations to the content we post and view on social media orwouldthisviolatefreedomofspeech?

It all started in January, when Buckingham Palace announced that the Princess of Wales would be stepping back from her royal duties until Easter due to her recently undergone abdominal surgery. The world held its breath for updates on the Princess’ health and in the midst of public concern, a wave of misinformation flooded social media, spreading rumours about the nature of her illness, the decline of her health, and whether it was truly an illness or simply a cover-upforsomethingdifferent.

Amidst the digital chaos, Kate found herself thrustintoanunwantedspotlight.

The pressures of the incessant speculation and invasive scrutiny pushed her into making thedifficult decisiontoshareher battlewith cancer. In a heartfelt statement, she addressed the persistent misinformation and stressed the importance of seeking reliable information on the internet. She also asked for “time, space and privacy” for herself and herfamilyforthedurationofhertreatment.

Her courageous decision to share her personal health struggle has not only shed light on the pervasive issue of online misinformation but also inspired many to advocate for a more responsible and informed digital community. Kate emphasised the importance of respect in internet communities, reminding everyone that behind the headlines and social media postsarerealpeoplewithreallives.

As Kate Middleton continues her journey towards recovery, her experience serves as a powerful call to action. It is a reminder that while freedom of speech is a cherished right, it must be balanced with the responsibility of sharing accurate and respectfulinformation.ThePrincessofWales hashighlightedacriticalconversationabout the ethical use of social media, one that will hopefully lead to positive changes in how information is disseminated and consumed in our increasingly interconnected world. The recent development is a reminder to be mindful of the content one posts or shares onlinewithoutreliablesources.

Thank you to Patricia for always peeling my bananas at Lunch it helps me a lot. Also thank you to Victoria for always being there and starting conversations with me. (Charlotte G.)

Thank you Mrs. Zhang for being a great mandarin teacher, I love your classes :) (Héloïse R.)

To 5e1 and 4e3. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent with you this year. You have allowed me to be my true goofy self, by providing a positive and respectful class atmosphere without judgement. Thank you for understanding my sarcasm, agreeing with my side-eye and blunt facial expressions when daft questions are asked, and joining in with the mad dances I've got you to try! (Ms McCalla)

Thank you so much to all the teachers and staff at École Jeannine Manuel that make school so amazing and make learning fun and interesting.

Thank you to all the IT, cleaning, and general maintenance staff at school who make it possible for us to enjoy our days and the buildings!

I would like to thank Mr. Vaisey for always making us smile and planning beautiful sports sessions where we have lots of fun. I also love his banter as he always manages to make us laugh. (Farid A)

Thank you to Patricia for always peeling my bananas at Lunch it helps me a lot. Also thank you to Victoria for always being there and starting conversations with me.

YOURTHANK YOUNOTES

You were many people to contribute this year again with sweet and thoughtful messages to the staff and peers.

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Thank you to Mr Buckow for being a great form tutor and always being supportive yet strict when needed.

Yasmine, thank you SO much for your support and kindness.

Thank you Simon for your perpetual supply of YumYums. (Mr Turner)

Miss You, thank you for your positive encouragement and feedback which motivates me to learn Mandarin, (Romain)

Chère Mme Lan Sun Luk, Merci d'être la meilleur bibliothécaire que j'ai jamais rencontré.Vous êtes vraiment gentil et je suis toujours contente de vous voire quand j'entre dans la bibliothèque.Vous m'aider toujours a trouver des livre et je peux toujours vous parler quand j'ai besoin d'aide.Vous êtes une de mes maitresse préférée dans tout l'école. (Rani S.)

I would love to thank my friend Capucine who spent a lot of time with me this year. It has been lovely with her and I'm happy she came to the school! (Emilie A)

Merci beaucoup Mme Neves, vous m'avez beaucoup aider a gagner de confiance en mathematiques cette année (Elsa M.)

Thank you to all the administrative staff for your incredible efforts that keep our school thriving and vibrant every day! Anonymous (PPrevot)

Ms Choudhary, thank you for always teaching us very well and bringing a positive attitude to our classes.

UN VERANO EN VALENCIA

ALICEO.YHÉLOÏSEV.,12/IB

El año pasado fuimos a Valencia a una escuela de español llamada Españolé Ih para mejorar nuestro nivel de español. Laescuelaestásituadaenelcascoantiguo,enelcentrode Valencia,unaciudadsituadaenlacostaestedeEspaña.

Esta escuela de español es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes internacionales vengan y se queden un par de semanas para aprender español a la vez que se sumergen en la cultura. Hay dos programas disponibles: el Campamento de Verano y la Escapada de Verano. Puedes elegirentrealojarteenunaresidenciaconotrosestudiantes cercadelaescuelaoenunafamiliadeacogida.

Cada día hay cuatro horas de clase, actividades organizadas por la escuela y tiempo libre para poder descubrir la ciudad por ti mismo. Nuestras actividades favoritas fueron jugar al voleibol en la playa y el concurso de paellas. Además, los sábados organizan excursiones fuera de Valencia que te permiten descubrir otros lugares deEspaña.Durantenuestraestancia,fuimosaPeñíscola,un pueblo costero medieval ubicado en la Comunidad Valenciana.

Antesdetullegada,tienesquerealizarunapruebadenivel paraquelaescuelasepatuniveldeespañol.Lasclasesson muy interactivas y en poco tiempo pudimos mejorar nuestra habilidades lingüísticas: comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, comprensión de lectura y expresión escrita. También fue muy beneficioso el estar constantemente expuestas al idioma en la ciudad y a las interacciones que tuvimos con losresidentes.

Por último, uno de los mejores momentos de este viaje fue hacer nuevos amigos. Puedes conocer a gente de todo el mundo y seguir en contacto con ellos incluso después del campamento,comohicimosnosotras.

Nos encantó esta vivencia y la recomendamos encarecidamente. Si quieres vivir una experiencia de aprendizaje enriquecedora en un contexto diferente y más divertido, ¡sindudaesparati!

Last year we went to Valencia to a Spanish language school called Españolé Ih to improve our Spanish. The school is located in the old town,inthecentreofValencia,acitylocatedon theeastcoastofSpain.

This Spanish school is an opportunity for international students to come and stay for a couple of weeks to learn Spanish while immersing themselves in the culture. There are two programmes available: the Summer Camp andtheSummerBreak.Youcanchoosetostayin a residence with other students near the school, orwithahostfamily.

Each day there are four hours of lessons, activities organised by the school and free time to discover the city on your own. Our favourite activities were playing volleyball on the beach and the paella competition. In addition, on Saturdays, excursions are organised outside Valencia,allowingyoutodiscovermoreofSpain. Duringourstay,wewenttoPeñiscola,abeautiful coastal town located in the Valencian Community.

Before your arrival, you have to take a level test so that the school knows your level of Spanish. The classes are very interactive and in a short timewewereabletoimproveourlinguisticskills: listeningcomprehension,oralexpression,reading comprehension and written expression. It was also very beneficial to be constantly exposed to the language in the city and the interactions we hadwiththeresidents.

Finally, one of the best parts of this trip was making new friends. You can meet people from all over the world and keep in touch with them evenafterthecamp,aswedid.

We loved this experience and highly recommend it.Ifyouwantanenrichinglearningexperiencein a different and more fun context, without a doubtitisforyou!

RESEÑA BRINDISA

Una crítica culinaria

Luca G, 12/ IB

El restaurante Brindisa en Londres tiene una rica historia que comienza en 2004, cuando abrió sus puertasporprimeravezen18-20SouthwarkStreet, enfrentedelBoroughMarket.

Nunca he visto un menú como el de Brindisa. Ofrecenunavariedaddetapastradicionalescomo las gambas al ajillo y los jamón croquetas, junto con especialidades de temporada y una selección de quesos artesanales. Cada plato está cuidadosamente elaborado para resaltar los saboresauténticosdecadaregiónespañola.

Croquetas de jamón

Desde el primer bocado; el crujiente exterior se rindió a un interior cremoso y sabroso. Envolviendo el paladar en el rico y ahumado abrazo del jamón. El equilibrio entre la cremosa bechamel y el sabrosojamóneraperfecto.

Tortilla Española

Estaclásicatortilladepatatasesunodelosplatos más representativos de la cocina española, y en Brindisasesirveconunaconsistenciaperfectayun sabordelicioso.

Arroz Negro

Unacelebracióndemariscoennegroazabache.El plato encarna la esencia misma del mar y está maravillosamente equilibrado con un toque de limón.Sinembargo,hablemosdelarroz-lefaltaba ese crujiente satisfactorio y parecía estar ligeramenterecocida.

Quesos Artesanales

Brindisa ofrece una selección de quesos artesanales de diferentes regiones de España. Cada queso está cuidadosamente seleccionado paraofrecerunaexperienciaauténticayvariada.

Tarta de Santiago

Una digna selección de postres es la Tarta de Santiago, el postre tradicional gallego, es una delicia de almendra, azúcar y huevo, con un toque de limón. El queso es tierno y aromático y Brindisa lopreparaconunnivelejemplar.

Brindisa representa un auténtico portal a los vibrantes bares de tapas de España, ofreciendo un entornoencantadorparadisfrutardelaauténticay deliciosacocinaespañola.

The Brindisa restaurant in London has a rich history that began in 2004 when it first opened its doors at 18-20 SouthwarkStreet,oppositeBoroughMarket.

IhaveneverseenamenuliketheoneatBrindisa.Theyoffer a variety of traditional tapas such as garlic prawns and jamón croquetas, as well as seasonal specialities and a selectionofartisancheeses.Eachdishiscarefullyprepared to highlight the authentic flavours from each Spanish region.

Jamón Croquetas

From the initial consumption; the crisp exterior gives way to a velvety, melting interior, enveloping the palate in the rich, smoky embrace of the ham. The proportion of creamy béchameltotheflavoursomehamwasoptimal.

Tortilla Española

This classic potato omelette is one of the most representative dishes of Spanish cuisine. At Brindisa, it is servedwithaperfectconsistencyanddeliciousflavour.

Arroz Negro

Black rice is a culinary item that represents a celebration of seafood. The dish embodies the very essence of the sea and is beautifully balanced with a hint of lemon. However, thericelackedthesatisfyingcrunchthatischaracteristicof thisdishandappearedtobeslightlyovercooked.

Quesos Artesanales

Brindisa offers a selection of artisan cheeses from different regions of Spain. Each cheese is meticulously selected to provideanauthenticanddiverseexperience.

Tarta de Santiago

The Tarta de Santiago is a worthy dessert selection, the traditional Galician dessert, is a delight of almond, sugar and egg, with a hint of lemon. The cheese is soft and aromatic, and Brindisa prepares it to an exemplary standard.

Brindisa represents an authentic portal to the vibrant tapas barsofSpain,offeringacharmingsettingfortheenjoyment ofgenuineanddeliciousSpanishcuisine.

TOP TIPS TO MAKE A GREAT DETECTIVE

by Lily B, 5e

To celebrate Sherlock Holmes Day on 22nd of May (the author’s, Arhur Conan Doyle, birthday) everD year, we decided to run our own investigation and determine what are the top three qualities that our favourite detectives showcase.

EXHIBIT ONE

When trying to solve a crime, don’t rule anyone or anything out. Often, when a crime happens, even the rookie detective rules their family and friends out of the suspect list, without reason other than “they would never”. Same with any other situation, as soon as it goes against what we consider normal, we cross it out. However, to quote Sherlock Holmes: “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

EXHIBIT TWO

Always have a notebook and some pens on you. When solving a crime, or just generally, in everyday life, noting down things that seem odd or unusual, or just something you noticed, is really good. It trains your eye to be alert of things, and it can help you solve crimes by using anecdotes on things that you’ve noticed before that have changed since the crime. Plus, hardly anybody observes the world carefully anymore, so you would have an advantage over other detectives. As Sherlock Holmes says: “The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.”

EXHIBIT THREE

No detective can work alone, no matter how good they are. A partner in solving crimes is always helpful, especially when the crime is close to home as they have a clear perspective over the issue because their family isn’t involved. Also, when crimes become scary, or too much, you can count on them. Even Sherlock knows this: “ You have a great gift for silence, Watson. It makes you quite invaluable as a companion.”

You now have the keys to being the best detective possible, perhaps even better than Mr Holmes himself. Remember those skills are at everyone's reach so long as you work to develop them. So, detect away.

Summer

book recommendations

Athena P, 3e

If you, too, are a big reader and like to make the most of the summertime to discover new books thatyouwouldnotfindonschoolreadinglist,herearesomeofourfavourites.

La Moustache, Emmanuel Carrere

Ce roman psychologique est fascinant. Le mari d'Agnès la surprendunmatinenserasantla moustachesanslaprévenir.Mais elle ne s'en aperçoit pas et, à l'aide de photos et de témoignages de ses proches, prouveàsonmariqu'ils'esttaillé une moustache qui n'a jamais existé. A partir de là, il devient fou, insistant que la moustache existe. Ce roman prend ensuite plusieurs tournants. La fin est surprenante - donc lisez-là attentivement.

THE GREAT GATSBY Y , F. Scott Fitzgerald

This book is one of the author’s most famous works. It’s an exhilarating read and the story will keep you gripped, itching to learn more. Incredibly well written,ithasabeautifulwriting style. The narrative is told two years after the story took place, by the character Nick, who is a wallflower, and has no other purposethanthat.Itissetinthe 1920s, somewhere near New York. One main theme of the bookistheideaoftheAmerican Dream. Jay Gatsby, the book’s eponymousprotagonistseemsto have all that the American Dreamhastooffer.However,his lifelacksthelustrehewantsitto and despite all his efforts to fit in, he cannot. His outward appearance of prosperity may notshowtherealhim…

La gloire de mon père, marcel pagnol

Jamais Contente , Marie Desplechin

La Gloire de mon Père est le premier tome des Souvenirs d'Enfance, où Pagnol raconte son enfance dans le Sud de la France. Pour le jeune Marcel et son frère, les vacances d’été dans la garrigue sont une révélation: ils tombent amoureux deleursentourages;lescollines, la végétation sauvage, de ses rochers, et surtout des nouvelles connaissances… J’ai lu ce livre plusieursfois,etleromanétaità chaque fois un concentré de nostalgie,d’humanité,derespect etd’humour.Lisez-le!Vousnele regretterezpas!

LITTLE WOMEN , Louisa May Alcott

I have not met one person who doesn’t like Little Women. This book tells the story of the four March sisters, all radically different from one another. It is set in the United States, during the civil war. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg,andromantic,spoiledAmy, united in their devotion to each otherandtheirstruggles.

Celivreestundeslivreslesplus drôles et passionnants que j’ai lus récemment. La protagoniste est une fille en troisième, en formedejournalintime.Mêmesi lerécitsedérouleilyenviron20 ans, la narratrice raconte toujours des moments qui ressemblent énormément à la viequotidienned’uncollégienne aujourd’hui. Drôle et touchant, ceromanestunelecturerapide etagréable.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,, Betty Smith

Ihavereadandrereadthisbook so many times. I strongly recommend it to anyone, and I assure you it is not the type of bookthatyouaregoingtoforget anytime soon. It’s a classic coming of age story, set in the pre-war Williamsburg slums. Half basedontheauthor’sownlife,it offers a glimpse into what life was like over a century ago. It follows Francie Nolan and her family, and is gentle and relatable. Struggling with financialwoesandharshpoverty, Francietriesherbesttofindthe beauty in her life. The story of this young, naive girl is poignant and touching, because she is brimming with perseverance despite the cruelty of her environment that plagues her. Francie grows up in a close-knit family,andtheintergenerational perspective makes the story all themorereal.

LE BILINGUE

VOL DE NAINS DE JARDIN À SCOTTISH VILLAGE !

La fête avait pourtant bien commencé…

–Unmoisplustard–

Mrs Greenhood se réveilla et se fit un thé. C’était une étrange impression que de manger seule. Elle fixa la chaiseplace vide devant elle. Depuis la mort de George, tout semblait terriblement vide et dénué de sens. Tous les jours après son thé, elle allait faire une prière devant la tombe de son mari dans son jardin. Après ce petit rituel, elle s’occupait de ses nains de jardin. Elle leur tricotait des gilets, leur donnait du thé chaud au miel, et chacun avait un nom. Ce matin cependant, un étrange évènement vint perturber sa routine reposante… De tous ses chéris adorés, aucun ne se trouvait dans le jardin. Ils avaient tous disparu ! Seul indice : la cime des ses cyprès avait été coupée court, comme par une gigantesque lame, et des traces de pas parfaitement parallèles s’en allaient vers le portail. Les dernières branches des arbres gisaient sur la terre retournée. Furieuse et inquiète, Mrs Greenhood se précipita vers le commissariat du quartier.

«On m’a volé mes nains de jardin ! Tous ! Envolés ! Mes chéris, mes bébés, mes amours, ma vie ! hurla-t-elle à la policière qui la regarda d’un air excédé.

-Parlez plus doucement, et s’il vous plaît, arrêtez de me postillonner dessus.

Mrs Greenhood, outrée, lui répliqua : -Mes nains, madame, on été dérobés par un serial-voleur-de-nains ! Et si la police n’est pas assez compétente pour s’occuper de cette affaire de la plus haute importance, je m’en

Ecrit par Louise D et Brune, 6e

chargeraimoi-même!

Surcesmots,elletournalestalons.

Sur le chemin du retour, elle croisa sa meilleure amie,LovieScone.

-Hé ben, tu m’as pas l’air en forme, Ezzie ! Qu’estcequis’estpassé?

-Mes nains ont été kidnappés par un criminel monstrueux!

-Ah… commenta Lovie, ne sachant que dire. Si tu veux, passe au pub ce midi, pour te remonter lemoral!Lesautresserontlàaussi.

Mrs Greenhood hocha tristement la tête, et s’en retournaverssapetitemaison.

Après avoir attendu une heure à regarder le mur bleu pâle d’un air dépressif, elle se leva d’unbondetseditàelle-même:

-Allez Ezzie, on se bouge ! Tu l’as dit toi-même, tudoismenerl’enquête.»

Elle écrit alors les noms de tout le voisinage et les différentes manières de capturer 16 nains en moins de 12h dans son tout nouveau Journal d’enquête.

Danssalistefigurait:

SUSPECTPRINCIPAL:

ARCHIE, L’ADOLESCENT DE LA FAMILLE POTTISH. TOUJOURS À GLANDER ET À VOUS

REGARDER PAR-DESSOUS AVEC UN AIR BIEN

MAUVAIS… ET PUIS, AVEC TOUTE LEUR NOUVELLE TECHNOLOGIE, LÀ, ÇA DEVRAIT ÊTREFACILEDEVOLERENQUELQUESMINUTES

TOUT UN PAQUET DE NAINS DE JARDIN ! CE SOIR,J’IRAIFURETERAUTOURDELEURMAISON

BRUYANTE, AVEC CE NOMBRE INCALCULABLE D’ENFANTSPLEURNICHARDS….

•DRONE

•HÉLICOPTÈRE

•CÂBLE

Il fut ensuite l’heure de se rendre au pub au coindelarue,oùsesamisl’attendaient.

« Ah ! te voilà, s’exclamèrent-ils en chœur en la voyantarriver.

-Ont’aattendu,ajoutaLovieensouriant.

-Madame, que prendrez-vous, demanda aux vieuxleserveur,Jack.

-Comme d’habitude, Jacky, trois pizzas margherita à partager ! répondit joyeusement Lovie.

Alors que Jack s’éloignait, Lovie commença la conversationd’untonconfidentiel:

-Alors comme ça, tes nains de jardin se sont faitenleverparundangereuxhors-la-loi!

Sans que Ezzie ne sache pourquoi, Alfred et Edith commencèrent à pouffer, mais s’arrêtèrent aussitôt que Lovie leur jeta un regard noir et lourd de sens, qui se retourna un quart de seconde plus tard vers Ezzie pour la couverd’unregardaffectueux.

-Mais comment cela c’est-il donc passé ? On ne vole pas comme ça une tonne de nains de jardin!

-Je ne sais pas… le pire est que c’était vraiment un travail peu soigné ! La cime de mes deux cyprès avait été coupée comme ça, d’un coup ! Comme par une épée géante ! Et il y avait des tracesdepasbizarressurlesol…

-MRS GREENHOOD ! MRS GREENHOOD ! hurla un homme en déboulant dans le jardin. J’ai retrouvé d’énormes cimes d’arbres dans mon jardin.

Ezziejetaunregardobliqueverssesamis.

-Oh, bonjour Mr Buckle ! elles sont donc chez vous!

-Oui, et euh, ce serait bien d’appeler un déblayeur,parcequelà,jepeuxplustropsortir

de chez moi…

-Mais oui, mais oui ! Je l’appelle dès que je rentre.

Désolée, je dois vous quitter,» fit-elle en enfilant son anorak bleu.

Toutes les personnes présentes quittèrent la salle précipitamment.

-Elizabeth…

Mrs Greenhood sursauta. C’était la première fois que Lovie l’appelait par son vrai prénom.

-Elizabeth. Il est temps de te dire la vérité. Voilà, c’est nous qui avons volé tes nains.

Après qu’elle les a quittés, les trois compères se regardèrent d’un air entendu :

« Il faut qu’on lui dise la vérité à un moment ou à un autre…»

Le soir, Mrs Greenhood, en jogging et pull noir, se faufila vers la maison des Pottish.

« Aïe ! Mes rhumatismes !» grogna-t-elle.

Elle escalada le muret et s’écrasa dans le jardin d’à côté.

Se relevant le plus rapidement possible, malgré un craquement d’os, elle se précipita vers le mur extérieur de la maisonnette. Elle la contourna, telle un ninja, et se retrouva à l’arrière.

Et ce qu’elle vit la laissa bouche bée.

Dans le garage de la famille, se tenait une sorte de réunion : Lovie, Alfred, Edith, Henry Buckle, les Pottish bien sûr, les Poppy, les Bancroft, les Ainsworth, les Cornish, tous !

Réunis autour d’une table, ils parlaient d’un air conspirateur. Sur la table, une grande carte était étalée, et Lovie, qui paraissait être la présidente de l’assemblée, pointait différents points dessus.

Décidée à découvrir ce qu'il se passait, Ezzie releva la porte du garage avec des grognements et hurla à la cantonade :

« Mais qu’est ce qu’il se passe ici ! Pourquoi je ne suis pas conviée ?

Elle vit Alfred replier la carte d’un geste vif, et la passer au père des Pottish.

Tous échangèrent un regard gêné. Finalement, Lovie s’avança vers elle et lui tendit une chaise pour s’asseoir.

-Partez tous, dit-elle. Je reste avec Ezzie.

-Nous qui ?

-Moi, Alfred, Edith, Henry, les Pottish, les Poppy, les Bancroft, les Ainsworth, et les Cornish.

-Quoi ?! Mais pourquoi ? On se connaît depuis des décennies, Lovie ! Je ne t’ai jamais rien fait de mal, jamais causé de tort, jamais ! Et aux autres non plus !

-Eh bien, tu veux la vérité ? Parce qu’on a rasle-bol de tes nains chéris, là ! Tu les chouchoutes, les adores, les nourris ! Ce ne sont pas des humains, zut ! Mais nous, on en est ! Et on a besoin de toi. Tu nous manques. Plus tu t’occupes de tes nains, plus tu nous négliges, nous oublies. On est plus rien, pour toi, ou quoi ?

-Ah, c’est pour ça… Vous m’avez enlevé m’a raison de vivre, ce pourquoi je me réveille chaque matin ! Mais pourquoi est-ce que vous ne me l’avez tout simplement pas dit? J’aurais compris!

-Non, tu ne l’aurais pas, répondit Lovie avec un regard triste. Et pourquoi est-ce que tu tiens tant à ces stupides nains, après tout ? Ce sont des objets, Ezzie.

-Parce que c’est ma seule façon de me rappeler de Georges.

-Ton mari ?

-Oui. C’est lui qui les avait achetés, ces nains, il y a très longtemps. Et il les avait repeint luimême. Alors pour ne pas gâcher des années de travail et ne jamais l’oublier, j’ai commencé à m’occuper d’eux. Et tu sais, depuis que mes enfants et petits-enfants sont tous partis à l’étranger…

-Nous aussi ils sont partis. Et pourtant on ne

donne pas de la compote à nos poignées de portes pour autant ! On se sert les coudes, entre fossiles. Et heureusement ! Sinon, on serait tous à l’asile à l’heure qui l’est. Tu peux toujoursparlersic’esttropdur.Onatousperdu quelqu’un, ici. C’est normal, on est vieux. Alors viens nous voir. C’est pas parce qu’il nous reste maximum vingt ans à vivre qu’on doit désespérerpourautant!Ons’amusetoujours.

-D’accord,reniflaEzzie.

-Allez, maintenant retourne te coucher. À moins que tu veux que j'te chante au clair de la lune pourquetut’endormes?

-Ehoh,çava.

-Rentre bien, alors. Et cette fois-ci passe par le portail, plutôt que par la porte, c’est plus pratique!ajouta-t-elleavecunclind’œil.

En ronchonnant, Ezzie prit le chemin du retour. Arrivéechezelle,ellesefitunetisane.

-Nous y voici, Georges. Je dois tourner la page,» dit-elleenregardantparlafenêtre. Puis elle alla se coucher, prête à commencer unenouvellevie,sansnainsdejardin.

–2moisplustard–

«-Mais au fait, comment avez-vous réussi à me volercesnains?Etlescimesdesarbres? Lovieéclataderire.

-Ah oui ! Eh bien on avait emprunté un hélicoptère à un de mes amis d’enfance. Sauf qu’on avait pas prévu les deux cyprès. Et shlam! leslamesontcoupéd’uncoupcommeça!

-Je veux plus d'explications ce n’est pas assez pourmoi.

-d’accord,d’accord puis pendant cette nuit nous avons volé( toujours en hélicoptère) pardessus toute les maisons de la ville et à chaque maison nous avons déposé un nain de jardin. Voilà pourquoi quand tu les as retrouvés dans des positions inhabituelles. Et nous sommes vraimentdésolésd’avoirfaitcelamaistune

nous demandes aucune de nos nouvelles et on a cru pendant un certain temps que tu nous abandonneravectesnainschéris!

-Merci de m’avoir expliqué aussi bien je comprends mieux maintenant , tu sais depuis la mort de Georges je suis trèes triste alors j'essaie dans mon quotidiens de m'occuper des objets dont il s'occupait avant comme ça, ça me fait l'impression que je suis encore avec lui. Jesuisvraimentdésolée!

-Je comprends très bien , tu sais tu es tellement importante pour moi…. Et si on organisait la meilleurefêtedetoutetavie?

- Oui ! C'est une merveilleuse idée, cela me feraitleplusgrandbien!»

Elles continuent de discuter et Lovie part envoyer les cartes d'invitations pour la fête de MsGreenhood.

–Troissemainesplustard–

Ils sont tous dans la maison avec boissons à volonté et nourriture , Ms Greenhood est ravie car elle évite de rester seule dans sa maison. Ils dormaient après la fête tous dans la maison (retour dans l’enfance)tous ensemble ! tout le monde était couché sauf deux Lovie et Ms.Greenhood

« MerciLoviepourtout!

-Derien,lesamissontlàpourça…»

Et elles s'endormirent, comme deux meilleures amies.

WHY INSIDE OUT 2 IS THE ANTICIPATED MOVIE OF THE SUMMER

EVA J, 3E

Inside Out tells the story of a hockey-loving girl named Riley who grapples with moving to a new town. This Pixar animation is largely told from the perspective of the emotions of Riley turned ç funny and relatable characters who live in a headquarter inside her head: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. These emotions, who determine the young girl’s actions by pulling levers and pushing buttons, help Riley on her adventure to settle inhernewhomeinSanFrancisco.

Although it may sound like a zany tale, the movie deals in fact with serious issues that are relatable for viewers of all ages. The Inside Out movie was one of Pixar's greatest successes, hitting 356$ million domestically and $858 million worldwide. The National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named Inside-Out one of the top-ten films of 2015. It finished its theatrical run as the seventh -highest -grossing film of 2015. The film was nominated for two awards at the 88th Academy Awards, winning Best AnimatedFeature.

Due to its outstanding success Pixar announced a sequel : Inside Out 2 scheduled for release in 2024. In this upcoming cartoon, new emotions are introduced as the protagonist enters adolescence: Maya Hawke voices Anxiety, an emotion which prepares Riley (the main character) for every possible negative outcome. Envy is introduced,voicedbyAyoEdebri,whoisjealousofeverythingandnotafraidtoshowit. Ennui, voiced by Adele Exarchopoulos is a bored emotion with a perfectly practised eye-roll. Finally, the Embarrassment voiced by Paul Walter House, likes to stay in shadowsbutit'shardtodothatwhenyouareabrightpinkcolour.

A very cute fact about Inside Out is that the producers waited for young viewers that watched the first film, and have now reached become teenagers, to watch and share theircommentsonthesequelsothatthefinalresultwouldbefaithfultoreality.

Youcanseeforyourselfifitison14thJuneinUKtheatres.

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WEIRD, WEIRDER, WEIRDEST

IN THIS WORLD OF STRESS AND FEARFUL NEWS SOMETIMES WE NEED SOME LIGHTHEARTED AND FUN FACTS TO DISTRACT OURSELVES. HERE IS OUR SELECTION OF WEIRD, WEIRDER AND WEIRDEST NEWS FOR THIS EDITION:

weird

In the two days since it was first displayed, a mural by graffiti artist Banksy has been vandalised. The artwork creatively refoliated a badly trimmed tree in the Islington North neighbourhood. It was painted on the exterior of an abandoned building in a heavily populated neighbourhood in north London. Fences had been erected since the mural was created, but by Wednesday, it had been vandalised with white paint. A couple days after the mural surged Banksy came out on social media saying he made it.

weirder

FLOODED STREETS IN DUBAI

On April 16th, the normally dry climate of Dubai was hit with a year's worth of rain in less than a day! This flood led to cars engulfed by the mass of water which led to hundreds of drivers to abandon their vehicles on roads. Some people had to walk barefoot home, some even unable as their home was too far. This storm also meant that schools had to close and flights were grounded. Basically it was utter chaos in Dubai!

weirdest

On Friday 15th March in New South Wales Australia, a blueberry which measured 39.31mm in diameter and weighed 20.4g. Previously, the record was a blueberry which weighed 16.2g. However, this blueberry did not appear in thin air; it has actually been part of a planned theory which has been developing for more than 25 years in Costa’s VIP scheme. Nonetheless, some could think it's a glitch in mother nature.

BLUEBERRY ALMOST THE SIZE OF A HAND

NEW MURAL SURGES FROM MIST

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Charlotte G and Eva J, 3E

SUMMER RECIPES TO WHIP UP! 3

ETON MESS

This simple but refreshing dessert is perfect to top off a casual summer lunch. It is almost childishly simple to make and is always a hit. First mentioned in print in 1893, it is commonly believed to originate from Eton College and is served at the annual cricket match against the pupils of Harrow School

Ingredients:

300ml cold whipping cream

500g Fresh Strawberries

120g Sugar

2 tablespoons caster sugar

8 to 10 large meringues

THE RECIPE

Cut up your strawberries into quarters and hull them

Sugar them

Make your whipped cream: using a mixer, start with cold whipping cream, adding in the caster sugar while you whip. When your whipped cream is firm and smooth, you know when to stop mixing. If you mix it too much it almost turns into butter…

Next, take your meringues and break them up into medium chunks

Toss all your ingredients together

The Eton mess is ready!

Athena P, 3e

WATERMELON SALAD

HOMEMADE PESTO

This recipe is perfect for a summer pasta salad, and is surprisingly easy to make. Use a food processor for best results, but an old fashioned pestle and mortar is fine if you don’t have one.

250g fresh basil leaves

3 cloves garlic

peeled 3 tablespoons pine nuts

40g freshly grated Parmesan

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

40g olive oil

THE RECIPE

To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

Pestle and mortar: combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grind all the ingredients together and then add olive oil.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

This recipe is very common in Eastern Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Türkiye. Though it doesn’t necessarily sound appealing, it is in fact delicious, combining sweet and savoury ingredients in the most satisfying manner.

Ingredients:

One fresh watermelon

A handful of mint

200g of feta cheese - or any similar cheeses (Labneh or ricotta)

THE RECIPE

Cut your watermelon in half

Cut the half into substantial chunks

Crumble the feta

Assemble the salad and toss all the ingredients in extra virgin olive oil

Chop up some mint and sprinkle it on top of the salad

WHY YOU SHOULD TRY SPORCLE

JospehH,6e

Sporcle is a website on which you can do any type of quiz you want (and probably any sort of quiz your mind can think of since the content is so broad): it covers topics that range from sports, geography, music and movies to history, language, history and science.

There are many interesting features you can use such as the quiz lab, which is where you can play quizzes from all categories, which haven't been published yet. Then you’ve got all the cool features like badges, which can challenge you to collect some and if you collect Florins, the website’s currency, you can showcase your badge.

Also, if you like a good, harmless competition, you can befriend other users and challenge them to a specific quiz. It’s a great opportunity to gauge the level you’re at.

Next, there are quests. Every week or month, you get a riddle that you have to solve, such as answering a quiz or completing small tasks.

You can also showdown with random people, which will improve your showdown rating if you win.

Finally, you’ve got what they call Live 5, which is the online game equivalent to Who wants to be a millionaire, and Trivia Bingo, which features questions instead of numbers.

So if you want to revise in a fun way or want to have a competition with your friends, or just test your general knowledge use Sporcle. It won’t disappoint.

OLYMPIC GAME BOARD

There is no age limit 1. In Greece 2. Blue, yellow, black, green, red 3. Chamonix, France 4. Olive branch crown 5. United States 6. Zeus 7. 1920 8. It was the first time every participating country sent a female athlete 9. Paris 10. Beijing 11. 12.Cricket 3 times 13. The girls are from North Korea and South Korea and they are posing together 14. Every 4 years 15. Faster, higher, stronger 16. United States 17. Germany and Japan 18. Atlanta 19. Saint-Denis 20.

SHOW YOUR SHELF

Many of you took part in the competition. Thank you to Mme Coralie for hosting it in the library and collecting the answer sheets. Without further ado, here are the answers :

Shelf number 1: Ms Rishudeo

Shelf number 2: Mme M-B

Shelf number 3: Mme Prévot

Shelf number 4: Mr Gunputh

Shelf number 5: Mr Wolfe

Shelf number 6: Mme Muris-Prime

Shelf number 7: Ms Unwin

Shelf number 8: M. Lennox-Hilton

Shelf number 9: Ms McCalla

Shelf number 10: Mme Marcel

Well done to Clémentine and Zita in 6e3 who got 7 answers correct and have won a free copy of this edition

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