Le Bilingue - Sept-Oct 2023

Ecole Jeannine Manuel London's student newspaper

septembre-octobre 2023

SOMMAIRE VIE DE L'ECOLE: C’EST LA RENTRÉE! Le Bureau des Annonces..........................................…............................. 2 Le cartable parfait pour bien démarrer l’année ....................................... 3 Stress Fest: les coulisses de la rentrée..................................................... 4 Exam Week: notre guide de survie ............................................................ 6 Staff Uniform .......................................................................................... 7

COMME DES AIRS D’AUTOMNE Mode: les incontournables de la saison .................................................... 8 4 Halloween Movies for a Spooky Night ................................................... 10 Spooky Halloween: It Happened to You ................................................... 11 Playlist d’Halloween: testez-vous! ........................................................... 12 Halloween: Poem by Leopold ................................................................... 13

CONTENU EXCLUSIF Journée Nationale de la Poésie: 10 textes à découvrir .............................. 14 London Fashion Week: Dressing...to Kill? ................................................. 16 Le chocolat est toujours tendance .......................................................... 17 We Got You: tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur la Coupe du monde de rugby .... 18 Prix Nobel pour une militante iranienne .................................................... 19 World Smile Day: quiz .............................................................................. 20

CULTURE & LOISIRS West End: 6 spectacles à aller voir cette saison ...................................... 22 Jeux de société: notre top 5 ................................................................... 24 Le Globe-trotter…à Tokyo: 5 lieux à voir .................................................. 26 Going All Pink: A ‘Barbie’ movie review .................................................... 28 Book Review: The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay ..................................... 29 A Vos Fourneaux: Tarte à la citrouille .................................................... 30 L'Actualité en Bref ...……........................................................................... 31 Les Aventures de Manu, notre bande-dessinée ....................................... 32

Letter from the Editors Dear readers, chers lecteurs, Welcome back to school for a new academic year. As you can see, we are back too, and with a team twice as big as last year. What a tremendous success - we couldn’t be prouder and we are excited to start this new journey with our new generation of aspiring writers.

La rentrée est toujours une période spéciale de l'année: un moment de découverte a1 la fois enthousiasmant et intimidant. Nouvelle classe (et nouveau bâtiment pour certains), nouveaux professeurs, nouveau locker à personaliser. Et puis, bien sûr, il y a les retrouvailles avec nos amis, qui, soyons honnêtes, nous ont manqué autant que les vacances d'été ont été longues.

The other exciting thing to look forward to is the Autumn season!

Ah, Autumn—with its vibrant colours and mild temperatures, is the perfect time to snuggle up in a cozy sweater and enjoy a hot beverage while dreaming of the delights that await us on Halloween. Ah, Halloween—the time of year when pumpkins turn into devilish lanterns, costumes get stranger than ever, and sugar flows freely!

Alors, que vous soyez prêts à tenir vos cahiers avec votre plus belle écriture et un code couleurs niveau expert ou que vous comptiez les jours jusqu'à la grande nuit d'Halloween, nous sommes là pour célébrer avec vous. Le Bilingue sera là pour vous tenir informés, vous faire rire et peut-être même vous donner quelques idées de déguisement farfelu.

In the meantime, get ready to make this back-to-school season memorable and fully embrace the autumnal pleasures that lie ahead. Whatever your plans, we're thrilled to share them with you in the beloved pages of our newspaper.

With all our autumnal excitement, L'équipe éditoriale de Le Bilingue

Vie de l'école

Le Bureau des Annonces

LE PRINTEMPS DES JEUNES AUTEURS

LA SANTÉ MENTALE À L’HONNEUR

L’Ecole Jeannine Manuel de Paris, Lille et Londres lance la nouvelle édition de son concours d’écriture. Le thème de cette qnnée est: Ensemble - Together.

Ouvert du CP à la 3e, les textes peuvent être rédigés en anglais ou français.

Inscriptions et modalités sur: https://sites.google.com/a/ejm.net/prin tempsjeunesauteurs

Le mardi 10 octobre, c’est la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale.

EXAM WEEK

NATIONAL POETRY DAY

La semaine des examens aura lieu du lundi 27 novembre au vendredi 1er décembre et concernera tous les élèves du secondaire et lycée. Mais ce n’est pas tout.

Pour rappel, plusieurs activités et autres sorties scolaires sont aussi programme.

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Pour l’occasion, tous les élèves, du collège et lycée, ont assisté à une conférence afin de les sensibiliser au sujet et, surtout, ouvrir une discussion qui soit sans tabous ni jugements.

La Journée nationale de la poésie s’est tenue le jeudi 5 octobre et le CDI de Bedford Square a organisé un atelier créatif pour l’occasion.

Une vingtaine d’élèves y ont pris part. Les poèmes ont été exposés dans la salle avant le vote qui déterminerait le gagnant. Deux, au final: félicitations à Camille et Yasmine en 5e! (poèmes p. 9)

Vie de l'école

LE CARTABLE PARFAIt pour bien commencer l’année C’est la rentrée! Nous sommes tous retournés à l'école le lundi 4 septembre et nous étions très excités, surtout pour les nouveaux venus. Certaines personnes ne savaient probablement pas quoi apporter en 6e alors nous avons compilé le top 5 des articles de fournitures scolaires. Avec ces suggestions, vous aurez réussi votre rentrée et évité toutes les petites erreurs de débutant.

Un cordon pour la clé de casier et la carte sortie libre - parce que c’est plus sûr que de les laisser traîner dans les poches.

Des cahiers de couleurs différentes - pour éviter d’apporter le cahier de maths dans le cours d’histoire-géo!

Une trousse bien garnie (avec des stylos effaçables, des crayons à papier et de couleur, un surligneur, de la colle…) -parce que c’est quand même beaucoup plus pratique que d’en mendier à son camarade en plein cours.

Un agenda à utiliser comme aide-mémoire pour toutes vos notes et idées importantes (éventuellement pour les petits mots de vos amis) et les devoirs (même si en général l’essentiel est sur Pronote) Une pochette - pour classer tous les documents et éviter de les perdre ! N’hésitez surtout pas à la customiser. Éventuellement, c’est préférable d’en prendre deux, une pour vous (comme toile pour vos plus dessins le splus fantaisistes…) et une pour l’école, plus sobre.

Avec ces 5 articles, vous êtes sûr de minimiser les risques de perte et d’avoir un cartable mieux organisé. Fini les feuilles volantes toutes pliées ou mouillées par la pluie dans le sac et bonjour les devoirs splendides rendus à l’heure!

Ecrit par Emilie A. et Louise D., 6e

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by Louise B. and Leila M. , 5e

Ah, the first day of school - we’re nervous and our stomach is in knots. But is is no picnic for the members of staff either. There is the planning and organising (and we’re sure they secretly get jitters about meeting us too).

Here is a sneak peek into our amazing teachers’ first day! They answered some much needed questions about the behind the scenes…

h, t u p n er u h G c Mr tea e nc What was your first impression of your first class? e i Sc

My first class was a 2nde class. They were lovely, intelligent and hardworking.

Do you prefer the start or the end of the year more in regards to the students behaviour?

Neither, it depends on the class.

How do you prepare for the first day of school?

Introduce myself, introduction to the course, expectations from me and class, health and safety

MMe fre nch m-b, tea What was your first impression of your first class? che I felt like we were going to have so much fun, big divide in boys and r girls Do you prefer the start or the end of the year more in regards to the students' behaviour?

End: see how my class has developed. Start: I love new beginnings.

When you came back I was so happy how all of you blossomed. I’d say 90 percent start, 10 percent end.

How do you prepare for the first day of school?

I meet with a lot of teachers and want to get to know my students (questionnaire de proust) .go through the school rules. Learn the rules.

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“A person’s name is the sweetest music to one’s ears”

ie, g n a se r u n l o o How do you prepare for the first day of sch school?

Check all medications, lists, stocks, make sure everything is clean and tidy Do you prefer the start or the end of the year?

The start of the year because you get to meet all

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the new people.

you lao man s dar in t hi, eac What was your first impression of your first class? her It as the year ten, on Monday. Very happy to see my old students back, lots of exciting new students too. Very well behaved. Only 11 of them Do you prefer the start or the end of the year more in regards to the students' behaviour?

The start because they’re more curious, they go away for holidays and the classroom behaviour is more difficult to dominate.

How do you prepare for the first day of school?

I set up expectations, talk about the class rules, syllabus, homework and examinations. Practise classroom instructions.

a, j e z ur k er r h M c ea t h c How do you prepare for the first day of school? fren

Je regarde ma liste des classes. Parfois, il y a des petites sœurs ou petits frères d'élèves que j'ai déjà eus, c'est drôle !

What was your first impression of your first class?

Les élèves de 6e étaient très sympathiques bien qu'un peu stressés !

Do you prefer the start or the end of the year more in regards to the students behaviour?

Je préfère le début d'année car tout le monde a beaucoup d'énergie pour apprendre !

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EXAM WEEK: SURVIVAL GUIDE

Exam week starts on Monday 27th November and it can be a very stressful time for many people.

However, with the correct tips, this treacherous forest of tests can be easier to survive than you think.

by Lily B., 6e

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OUR TOP TIP OUR TOP TIP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FORGET TO STUDY? REVISE JUST BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP! EVEN THOUGH YOU MIGHT THINK THAT IT'S BETTER TO REVISE AT THE LAST MINUTE, JUST BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS, IT IS A LOT BETTER TO PREPARE FOR THE FIGHT FOR YOUR SURVIVAL JUST BEFORE SLEEPING BECAUSE YOU'RE MORE LIKELY TO REMEMBER IT. LASTLY, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT NOBODY REVISES THE SAME WAY.

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staff uniform Sometimes, the stars align and two - or more- members of staff turn up to work with the same outfit. And so it became a tradition to record such a blessed occurrence. They call it STAFF UNIFORM.

S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3

Have you got the perfect wardrobe ?

Are you ready to shop till you drop?

Here, we will help you choose the most trending autumn outfits !

FASHION

WHAT TO WEAR THIS AUTUMN THE BOB The most trendy hat is the bob or also known as the bucket hat!

The bob hat has a good advantage of being unisex and can be worn at all ages young or old. It can also be worn as a summer hat or be worn as a mid season accessory. The bob is a small round flexible soft hat to squeeze in a bag.

The hat is double-sided with many variations of shape ,colour and sizes and the brim can be folded to make a sailor hat. It provides protection from the sun as well as from the rain and it keeps good visibility. To find out more about the history of the hat visit any site on google.

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THE YELLOW RAINCOAT The oilskins or “slickers” yellow raincoat that fishermen usually wear is coming back to a trendy mode. The origins of the yellow raincoat go back to the history of britton fisherman. This garment is worn by fishermen because it is warm and it is good at spotting a man on a boat quickly and easily. This coat was worn in the movie Jurassic park and many more.

AIR FORCES Air Forces are one of the best shoes nowadays. They were launched in 1982 and their style later made them a staple in hip pop culture. It was the first ever basketball shoe to feature Nike air technologie. Air Forces are available in all colours. The reason why nike air forces 1 shoes, especially certain editions or collaborations, cost more is because the material on the shoe is rather expensive. These sneakers go from sportswear to streetwear.

THE JOTT CARDIGAN The French brand from Marseille, Jott, is famously known for its basic down jackets, sleeveless down jacket, raincoats and extreme cold jackets. The system is a puffed up jacket with air pockets. You may have noticed that many people wear it at school and outside.

WRITTEN BY CLÉMENTINE B., 6E

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Comme des airs d’automne

halloween movies for a spooky evening

BY CLÉMENTINE B. AND MARGOT D, 6E

HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022)

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL (2022)

Genre: It is Halloween themed, funny and family-friendly. So if you like light--hearted scary movies, this is for you

Genre: fairytale fantasy

Age rating: from 8 years old

Synopsis: Adapted from Soman Shainani’s novel, the movie talks about two girls, one who wants to be a witch and the other a princess and who end in the wrong magical school. Unwilling to stay at first, they will have to prove their worth if they wish to be swap places and be transferred to their dream school.

Sysnopsis: Three young ladies accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must find out how to stop the childhungry witches from making a mess in the world.

COCO (2017)

THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW (2022

Genre: animated fantasy

Genre: Comedy horror

Age rating: from 10 years old

Age: -14. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 without an adult.

Synopsis: young Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. As they all prepare to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, Miguel is thrown into the colourful Land of Dead and discovers the truth about old family secrets.

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Age rating: 11 years old

Synopsis: A man and his daughter fight to save their beloved town after an ancient and mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations to come to life and wreak havoc in the whole town. They must not escape.

We love to tell scary stories for halloween, but let’s be honest, they’re either not true, or they always happened to the cousin of a friend of a friend. Boring.

We went to investigate and get you stories that happened to people in the school. so hold on to your seat for some authentic spookiness.

3e pupil scary story “One Halloween night when I was 7 or 8, I was trick or treating with my friend and my sister. Then I see this guy with a scary face mask. He comes up behind my sister and screams “BOO!” She was two at the time, so she burst into tears and jumped out of her skin. My sister could not sleep for another 2 years because of how scared she was.”

4e pupil scary story “I was coming home and it was last Halloween and it was night time. No one was at our house but I didn't really mind. I was sending a voicemail to my friend and my room was dark so I stood up to put on the lights. SUddenly, I heard a door closing in my apartment and it felt really close. I sent my voicemail to a friend and checked if someone was there. But there was no one . My friend then answered me and said “why was the door closing.” She had heard the creepy sound too. Anyways, nothing happened after but it was still a very spooky experience. “

4e pupil scary story "Je marchais vers ma chambre et j'ai vu des empreintes humaines sur la porte et des empreintes d'animaux aussi.

Je me suis dit que c'était suspect, que c'était bizarre…

J'avais vraiment peur. Il s'est avéré que mes parents avaient déjà commencé les décorations d'Halloween au mois d'août!"

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Comme des airs d’automne

s P É C IA L E H A L L O W E E N

by Quitterie C., 4e

Halloween, ça se fête aussi en musique. Nous vous avons compilé une playlist de chansons qui colleront parfaitement à votre petite fête du 31 octobre.

Mais d’abord, il faut deviner le titre. Saurez-vous remettre les lettres dans le bon ordre?

Voyons si vous êtes assez fort pour compléter ce quiz!

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Did you know?

The school has its own playlist made of all the recommendations from pupils and staff!

Check it out on Spotify: Jeannine Manuel 2023

1. Vampire, Olivia Rodriguo - 2. Chemical , Post Maolone - 3. Shivers, Ed Sheeran - 4. She Wolf, Shakira - 5. Monster , Kanye West - 6. Bloody Mary, Lady Gaga - 7. Somebody’s Watching Me, Michael Jackson - 8. Black Magic, Little Mix - 9. Highway to Hell, AC/DC

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IT’S

Hallooween ,

I AM SO KEEN,

TO EAT ALL THOSE SWEETS, AND FOR THE ONLY TIME OF THE YEAR, MY PARENTS WON’T FEED ME BEETS. THE DOOR RINGS; I OPEN IT, “GIVE ME SOME SWEETS” A DEVIL SINGS, NOT SOME LITTLE BISCUITS, SPIDERS, ZOMBIES AND WEREWOLVES COOKING IN THE OVEN. I WANT THE WOLF THE DEVIL SAYS, CHANGING HIS DECISION MY DAD SPOUTS. I GO OUT – “GOOD NIGHT,” HE HOWLS, “DON’T LET THE WEREWOLVES BITE.” I SEE MY FRIENDS GOING FROM HOME TO HOME, “TRICK OR TREAT” WE ALL SHRIEK, AND PEOPLE GIVE US SWEETS. MOST OF THE TIME, WE GET WHAT WE WANT, BUT FROM TIME TO TIME, THEY’LL SAY “I CAN’T”.

IF SO, BEWARE OUR REVENGE: WE TAKE OUT ROTTEN EGGS, HURL THEM ONE BY ONE, UNTIL THE OWNER BEGS.

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journée de la poésie: 10 poèmes à découvrir

ECRIT PAR EMMA T., 4E

Cette année, la Journée de La Poésie tombe le 5 octobre, le premier jeudi du mois. De nombreux poètes français sont célébrés partout dans le monde, et nous avons compilé quelques-uns de ces grands poètes, et leurs œuvres les plus connues, qu’il faut absolument découvrir.

Jacques Prévert- Le Cancre Il dit non avec la tête mais il dit oui avec le coeur il dit oui à ce qu’il aime il dit non au professeur Ce poème, bien que simple en apparence, montre de la tendresse envers le cancre, généralement le mal-aimé des classes.

Victor Hugo- Demain Dès L’aube Demain, dès l'aube, à l'heure où blanchit la campagne Je partirai. Vois-tu, je sais que tu m'attends J'irai par la forêt, j'irai par la montagne Je ne puis demeurer loin de toi plus longtemps

Souvent, pour s'amuser, les hommes d'équipage Prennent des albatros, vastes oiseaux des mers, Qui suivent, indolents compagnons de voyage, Le navire glissant sur les gouffres amers.

Baudelaire écrit ce poème pour refléter sa préoccupation et son inquiétude face à son destin.

Molière- Remerciement au Roi Votre paresse enfin me scandalise, Ma Muse ; obéissez-moi : Il faut ce matin, sans remise, Aller au lever du Roi. Vous savez bien pourquoi Et ce vous est une honte De n'avoir pas été plus prompte A le remercier de ces fameux bienfaits ; Mais il vaut mieux tard que jamais.

Faites donc votre compte D'aller au Louvre accomplir mes souhaits.

Ce poème écrit par Hugo est un hommage à sa fille, Léopoldine, morte par noyade, le 4 septembre 1943, à 19 ans. Touchant et profond.

Molière écrit ce poème pour rester dans les bonnes grâces du roi et garder son soutien.

Guillaume Apollinaire- L’Adieu

C’est un trou de verdure, où chante une rivière Accrochant follement aux herbes des haillons D’argent; où le soleil, de la montagne fière, Luit: c’est un petit val qui mousse de rayons.

J'ai cueilli ce brin de bruyère L'automne est morte souviens-t'en Nous ne nous verrons plus sur terre Odeur du temps Brin de bruyère Et souviens-toi que je t'attends « L’adieu » de Guillaume Apollinaire rend hommage à Victor Hugo en exprimant sa peine quand il a visité le tombeau de sa fille, Léopoldine.

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Charles Baudelaire- L’Albatros

Arthur Rimbaud - Le dormeur Du Val

Ce sonnet, écrit par Rimbaud à seulement 16 ans, parle d’un soldat, mort dans la guerre franco-allemande de 1870 et innove avec le concept de poème à chute.

Jean de la fontaine - Le Corbeau Et Le Renard Maître Corbeau, sur un arbre perché, Tenait en son bec un fromage.

Maître Renard, par l’odeur alléché, Lui tint à peu près ce langage: Cette fable, dont les vers ci-dessus résonnent dans la tête de tous, est considérée comme la plus célèbre au monde et sa morale universelle est de ne pas laisser sa naïveté prendre le dessus.

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Hélas ! Petits moutons, que vous êtes heureux!

Vous paissez dans nos champs sans souci, sans alarmes, Aussitôt aimés qu’amoureux!

On ne vous force point à répandre des larmes; Vous ne formez jamais d’inutiles désirs.

Dans vos tranquilles coeurs l’amour suit la nature; Sans ressentir ses maux, vous avez ses plaisirs.

L’ambition, l’honneur, l’intérêt, l’imposture, Qui font tant de maux parmi nous, Ne se rencontrent point chez vous.

Cependant nous avons la raison pour partage, Et vous en ignorez l’usage.

Paul Verlaine - chanson d’automne Les sanglots longs Des violons De l’automne Blessent mon coeur D’une langueur Monotone. « Chanson d’Automne » fait partie du recueil Poèmes saturniens et se trouve dans la section “Paysages tristes”, un recueil renommé par Paul Verlaine.

Anna Noailles - Il fera longtemps clair ce soir Il fera longtemps clair ce soir, les jours allongent.

La rumeur du jour vif se disperse et s’enfuit, Et les arbres, surpris de ne pas voir la nuit, Demeurent éveillés dans le soir blanc, et songent...

Ce poème de Anna Noailles, écrit en 1933, parle de son exaltation à l’arrivée de l’été et le changement d'environnement se produit en même temps que le changement de saison.

Antoinette Des Houlières était une poète connue du 17ème, qui était très en avance sur son époque et sur les mœurs de sa société.

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LONDON FASHION WEEK: DRESSING TO KILL...THE ENVIRONMENT?

By Emma T., 4e

ondon Fashion Week has happened semiannually, every February and September, since 1984. Organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC), London Fashion Week puts fashion in the public eye, celebrating both big brands and smaller labels. This year, the event showcased an incredible 135 brands, 107 physical showcases and 35 digital ones. Brands include Burberry, JW Anderson, KNWLS and Molly Goddard, sponsors include Diet Coke, Chambord and Toni&Guy, and celebrities who attended include Kate Winslet, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Stormzy and Kate Moss.

Many celebrities attend London Fashion Week, but as do royals. This year, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice attended the Vogue World: London 2023 Party at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on September 14th. Joined by Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli, the daughters of Prince Andrew stayed with Anna Wintour, organiser of this event, and Kate Winslet, worldrenowned Titanic actress.

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To celebrate the show, Bond Street Station was renamed “Burberry Street Station” after the designer brand. The iconic Tube sign’s name and colours were changed for a week, going from a normal TFL tube station logo to a baffling non-Tube dark blue, which led to confusion among tourists and outrage among Londoners.

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Through the years, London Fashion Week has accumulated many protests, ranging from protesters holding caskets with “RIP LFW (London Fashion Week)” to people walking on the runway and pretending to be models in order to raise awareness about topics such as animal rights and mental health.

This year’s protests included a “naked protest” organised by the second-hand website Gumtree, where a group of people stripped down to rebel against designer names, criticising the culture of fast fashion and rapid trend cycles. “The public love affair with fast cyclical fashion is waning as awareness of the environmental crisis grows” says the CEO of Gumtree, Hugh Hurley to the Post in a statement.

Despite the mainstream adopting recycling and reselling strategies of pre-worn pieces, trendy clothes continue to clog landfills in the Global South, leading to the pollution of the soil and environment.

According to Bloomberg, last year, the US trashed more than 11 million tons of textiles and the fashion industry contributed to 10% of carbon emissions worldwide.

Though Fashion Week has been subject to many controversial conversations, it remains a longstanding tradition that is celebrated by the general public and will continue to be admired for years to come.

Le chocolat est toujours tendance

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Ecrit par Matilde B., 5e

Alors voici, amateurs de chocolat, la semaine que nous attendions tous, la Chocolate Week !

Toujours fêtée pendant le mois d’octobre, cette année elle se passe du 16 au 22. Nous n’avons pas pu résister à la tentation de croquer cette semaine spéciale à pleines dents. Alors oui, nous sommes gourmands, mais nous aimons partager. Alors, que vous soyez plutôt chocolat au lait, noir, blanc ou encore fourré, voici donc quelques faits intéressants que vous ne connaissiez peut-être pas sur l’aliment préféré des français: 1. La première barre chocolatée a été inventée en 1847 par Joseph Fry. 2. Le sang dans la célèbre scène de douche du film Psycho d’Alfred Hitchcock était en fait du sirop de chocolat.

3. Le nom scientifique de l'arbre d'où vient le chocolat, Theobroma cacao, signifie « nourriture des dieux ».

4. Techniquement, le chocolat blanc n’est pas considéré comme du “vrai” chocolat car il ne contient pas de solides de cacao.

5. Le mot “chocolat” vient du mot aztèque “xocolatl”

des Expositions de la capitale et découvrent lles créations plus ou moins fantaisistes des chocolatiers, pâtissiers, confiseurs, pays producteurs de cacao et plein d’autres artisans du monde entier (France, Belgique, Autriche, Brésil, Colombie, Mexique, Portugal…).

Et maintenant, la cerise sur le gâteau (un moelleux au chocolat, cela va de soit): le Salon du Chocolat, qui se tient annuellement, aura lieu du 28 octobre au 1er novembre à Paris. Des chocolatiers et chefs confectionnent des robes et accessoires fabriqués presque entièrement en chocolat pour un défilé de mode.

De nombreuses activités et d'événements seront organisés au salon pendant ces 5 jours. Les visiteurs pourront assister au Salon de la Pâtisserie avec démonstrations de recettes par de grands chefs. Et, bien sûr, il y aura un défilé de mode avec des mannequins portant les robes en chocolat.

Depuis plus de 25 ans, le Salon du Chocolat est un régal pour les enfants et les adultes. Chaque année, des milliers de visiteurs viennent au Parc

Nous, en tout cas, on se demande comment elles n’ont pas mangé leur habit avant d’arriver sur le podium.

© photo AFP/Thomas Samson

© photo par My B.

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WE GOT YOU:

TOUT CE QU'IL FAUT SAVOIR SUR LA COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY

by Arthur A, 6e

Une édition particulière La Coupe du monde de rugby 2023 est la dixième édition. Elle a lieu tous les quatre ans.

Cette année, elle se déroule en France du 8 septembre au 28 octobre 2023 dans neuf lieux à travers le pays. C’est la première à se dérouler entièrement en France.

Comment s’organise la compétition?

Les pays sont tirés au sort dans différents groupes. Il y en a quatre en tout. La France, l'Italie, la Nouvelle-Zélande, l'Uruguay et la Namibie sont en groupe A. L'Irlande, l'Afrique du Sud, l'Écosse, le Tonga et la Roumanie sont dans le groupe B. Vous retrouverez le Pays de Galles, les Fidji, l'Australie, la Géorgie et le Portugal dans le groupe C. Enfin, on retrouve l'Angleterre, les Samoa, le Japon, l'Argentine et le Chili dans le groupe D. Comment se porte l’équipe de France?

En ce qui concerne l’équipe française, elle avance assez bien et a des chances de gagner le championnat (avec 13 points actuellement). A l'heure où nous écrivons cet article, la France domine son pool.

Malheureusement, le nouveau capitaine du XV de France, Antoine Dupont, a été opéré suite à une fracture de la mâchoire durant le match contre la Namibie. Il a annoncé qu’il resterait dans l’équipe et se prépare à faire son retour pour

les

quart

de

finale

qui

verraient

la

France

éventuellement affronter l'Afrique du Sud, championne en titre. À elle seule, elle a déjà remporté 15 points.

Mais nous, en tout cas, on y croit. Allez la France!

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PRIX NOBEL POUR UNE MILITANTE IRANIENNE

© FONDATION NOBEL

ECRIT PAR LOUISE D., 6E

Le vendredi 6 octobre, une femme iranienne a reçu le Prix Nobel de la Paix. Prénommée Narges Mohammadi, elle succède donc à sa compatriote Shirin Ebadi qui avait remporté ce même prix vingt ans plus tôt.

Le comité norvégien (en charge de nommer les lauréats) l’a choisie “pour son combat contre l’oppression des femmes en Iran et sa lutte pour la promotion des droits humains et la liberté pour tous”.

Depuis plusieurs mois, Mohammadi et d’autres iraniennes sortent dans les rues sans leur voile pour manifester contre le régime islamiste, les hommes qui gouvernent l’Iran, et qui empêchent les femmes d’être libres, et leur imposent d’être au service de leur mari.

Dans un monde où les femmes continuent d’être opprimées par des gouvernements qui les privent de droits fondamentaux, la remise d’une distinction aussi convoitée est un message

féministe fort. En particulier pour les femmes iraniennes, en vue des injustices qu’elles subissent.

Depuis plus de quatre décennies, ces femmes mènent un véritable combat en Iran pour obtenir plus de liberté, souvent au prix de lourds sacrifices et de leur vie, malgré les violentes répressions des soldats iraniens.

Ce prix est un symbole de reconnaissance de leur courage et leur volonté inébranlables pour la justice et l’égalité.

Narges Mohammadi est actuellement en prison pour avoir violé les lois des dirigeants iraniens et ce prix, d’un point de vue politique, est un appel de la communauté internationale à la libérer.

Son mari qui a réagi à l’annonce a affirmé: “elle aurait attribué ce prix à toutes les femmes”.

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the quiz

by Eva J. and Charlotte G., 3e

World Smile Day was on Friday 6th, Octobre.

What’s in a smile? Until one comes up with the right answer, test yourself with these other smilerelated questions.

1 2 3 4 5 6

What famous painting is very famous for having an ambiguous smile?

Black rotten teeth in Elizabethan times used to be a sign of what: wealthiness, healthiness, or danger?

How many muscles does it take to smile: 5, 17, 43?

When was the first smiling emoji invented: 1963, 1977, 2003?

What character from Alice in Wonderland is famous for its toothy grin?

What famous British actor composed the song ‘Smile’?

1. Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa- 2. Wealthiness - 3. 43 - 4. 1963 - 5. The Cheschire Cat - 6. Charlie Chaplin

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WEST END SHOWS TO SEE THIS SEASON Written by Alexandra B., 5e

London is known for its breathtaking West End musicals.

People are often left with clear memories of the astonishing vocals, fun songs, beautiful costumes, and impressive choreography. There are currently many great musicals on the West End theatre scene that I encourage you to watch, however these six seemed to stand out.

Here are the top six musicals to watch in London in autumn 2023:

SIX: THE MUSICAL

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Six is an upbeat, energetic, and female empowering musical. It is a modern twist on the tale of Henry the VIII’s six wives, who quickly go from mistreated queens to glamorous pop icons. The catchy songs, and comedic flair will catch your attention.

I guarantee you will be sitting at the edge of your seat waiting for the next act.

LES MISÉRABLES Les Miserables is a classic. It originated as a novel and had many adaptations, yet one of the most successful was the musical. It is quite a tragic story about poverty in France in the XIX century. The characters must face and overcome hardships. After Jean Valjean serves nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, he craves redemption. To say the production is great would be an understatement.

HAMILTON

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4

Hamilton has won many awards for its impressive production. It is a story of revolution, ambition, and hard work. It focuses on the life of the “founding father without a father”, Alexander Hamilton. It shows the ups and downs of his life and the fall of his career. It stands out because of its unique style of hip-hop like music. Hamilton will have you laughing, crying, and vibing to the music.

WICKED Wicked is absolutely iconic.You have probably seen a poster of it in the streers or at least heard of it. Wicked is inspired by the Wizard of Oz and focuses on the two witches of the Land and their friendship.

You will be blown away by the insane vocal capacity, special effects, and coordination.

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THE LION KING We’ve all watched Disney’s animated film and probably even the musical, but it really is worth watching.

It is beautiful aesthetically: over 700 lighting instruments were used to create the set we all know and love. It is fun, but also a bit sad, and this creates the perfect balance to tug at our hreatstrings.

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FROZEN Frozen was an important part of many people’s childhood. This version goes into depth and adds new songs to learn more about the characters. The visuals are very impressive, and the choreography is never anything less than perfect. This musical is just really exciting and quite nostalgic.

Moreover, with its dreamy winter settings, it is the perfect day out to gear up for the Christmas season.

Did you know?

The school regularly organises trips to the theatre. Who knows, you might even go see one of the shows on the list!

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THREE BOARD GAMES Written by Antoine T., 6e

AFTER US, Catch Up Games (2023) Synopsis: It is a game that happens when the world is overrun by apes.

It is inspired by the book Planet of the apes by Pierre Boulle.

What I like about the game: I like that the game mechanism and the play of the game throughout deck building, possible strategies and game context as well as the number of choices and paths that can lead to interesting cases and game changing decisions.

Details: Its layout is easy to organise and the box contains cards, wooden tokens, cardboard small cards , a board and a manual . This can be a comfortable option if you like player vs player (PVP) games .

After us is a game that is playable up to 6 (with a solo mode available ) 14+ (but it is accessible for children 7 or 8 years old) 45 min (it can be longer or shorter depending on the speed of play and how much players are involved

MEMOIR 44, Days of Wonder (2004) Synopsis: The thrilling but enthusiastic battles of D-DAY have yet to show how this operation still marks the world throughout films, books, video games, board games as well as many more. Memoir 44 is a game by Richard Borg that shows the pin point perfection of a war game.

The game has multiple scenarios going from Pegasus Bridge to the liberation of Paris. It involves the British commandos as well as the airborne troops and the elite nazis forces.

Details: Memoir 44 is a PVP (player versus player) game. [x]+( but I started playing it when I was 9) [x]min(can be longer or shorter depending on the set up and the strategies of the players) 24

What I like and dislike: To all its good sides Memoir 44 has a dark side which involves the game preparation. But apart from that, the scenarios are balanced (normally as there might still be a benefit because the game is trying to be realistic so the power and number of forces might differ), the game play is very enjoyable and its second world war aspect can be nice.

Note that it takes time to lay out the board before you can start playing: laying out troops, placing terrain tiles and reading the special rules (due to specific terrain, there are tiles and a multitude of different troops for each scenario).

YOU SHOULD TRY COMMANDS & COLORS ANCIENTS, GMT Games (2006) Synopsis: The historic battles of Hannibal and the roman empire still represent many styles of entertainment.Command and Colours is a board game by Richard Borg (that you might have already heard of, he has been the creator of Memoir 44, Battle Cry, BattleLore) It involves a relatively complicated game mechanic and has a similar scenario to the Memoir 44 game play. It begins with the battle of Akragas and continues throughout Cannae and Dertosa as well as many more to finish with Zama

Details: Command & Colors is a PVP game (player vs player) It does not have an age approximation but I would rate it as a 14+ because of the complicated game rules.

It also doesn’t have a minute rating but it may be long or short depending on the players, battles and strategies .

What I like and dislike: You can play different battles that occurred in Ancient Rome and that there are many tactical aspects and play styles that can be used in the game. The game can still improve on the materials and it is easy to learn (albeit difficult to master).

Hopefully, these will convince you that board games have become more than these dusty boxes up in the attic “granddad used to play”. The genre has evolved with our time and offers a variety of engaging and intricate storylines that will appeal both to teenagers and adults.

So, put that video game console aside and try to play the old-fashioned. We promise you, it’s actually fun.

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le globe-trotter...

Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world. It’s an incredible place, which I had the opportunity to visit this summer. I narrowed it down to 5 places that I enjoyed the most to show you.

TOKYO TOWER Tokyo Tower has a fantastic view of the capital. You can see the iconic Mount Fuji. Did you know? Tokyo Tower is 332 metres tall, which makes it 2 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. I wouldn't take the car to

get

there

because

the

entrance is tricky to find.

SENSOJI TEMPLE It is a Buddhist (a religion that comes

from

India)

temple

in

Asakusa which is on the East end of

Tokyo.

A

superb

japanese

cultural visit where you can learn so

much

about

Buddhist

architecture. Also you have a lot of delicious Japanese street food you can try for the first time: I would

recommend

kibi

dango

which is a specialty in Asakusa.

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TOKYO ZOO Zoos are great but zoos with pandas are a must-see. The two baby pandas and the two grown up pandas are very cute and very popular: we queued for more than one hour and we could only see them for three minutes.

But it was definitely worth it.

UENO PARK if you want to learn more about herbology then Ueno Park is the perfect place. As a bonus, if you go in autumn you will be able to see cherry flowers. Ueno Park is a place with a variety of different

flowers,

little

ponds

and

small

charming bridges. It's a real maze worth getting lost into.

MEIJI SHRINE It is a beautiful shrine that is meant for Shinto-ists, a Japanese religion. You can buy

traditional

poems

and

Japanese pray

the

shintoist way.

BY RAPHAËL C., 6E

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Going all pink :

A “Barbie” movie review

by Lauren S, 5e

Unless you live under a rock, you can’t have missed the Barbie phenomenon, based on Mattel’s iconic dolls.

Here’s the plot (spoiler alert!): there is the real world and a Barbie world. Unlike the real world where men are superior to women, Barbie Land is the opposite. Barbie Land has been perfectly flawless but one day, something goes wrong…

Barbie wakes up with a cold shower, when she attempts to fly down to her car as usual, she falls brutally, and last but not least, her perfectly arched feet fall flat! This is not normal for a Barbie. She realises that all this happening must mean something. She has no choice but to travel to the real world in order to find the girl that's been ruining her perfect life, and who needs to be reminded of the iconic dolls who she used to love. She finds the girl, and a lot of adventures happen…but when they return back to Barbie Land, everything is different! The Kens rule and the Barbies are treated like objects (cough like the real world cough) What is also interesting about the film is that it emphasises sexism, not only against women, but also the gender expectations that affect men. The Kens start this revolution because they have felt unseen and undervalued by the Barbies since the creation of their world.

Besides the feminist tone, Barbie is also a fun and unserious comedy, such as Ken’s obsession with his “Mojo Dojo Casa House” or when he pours out his feelings into a song called “I’m just Ken” I would give this movie an 8/10 because it was a very interesting way of denouncingsexism but it could have been improved by making it more realistic. Either way, it was a great movie and I recommend it.

It is the movie of the summer, it grossed over 1 billion Dollars and we’re not done hearing about it. So have a pink day and check it out.

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BOOK

by Lily B., 6e

The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay This spellbinding novel is the first in a fantastic duology. Carrie and her brother live with their single father in a large house in Plymouth.

Since their mother died, their father hasn’t left his shell and spends most of his time at work, hardly caring about his children. He blames Carrie for her mother’s death, and sends Peter off to boarding school. Carrie spends most of her time in her gloomy house and at the local attic school. Their only escape? Their “Skylark Summers” with their older cousin, Rupert. No matter the disasters that happen, these holidays are always the highlight of their year. However, the menace of the First World War hangs in the air, and it is not long before their world is turned upside down.

The Skylarks’ war was the Boston Globe Best Book of 2018

I loved this book because it is a really beautiful story, packed with the perfect balance of sadness, joy and comedy, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes books about family and war, and who is 10-13.

In conclusion, this marvellous tale of family, war and how far you’d go to protect the people you care about.

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s o v A ! x u a e n r u fo

TARTE À LA CITROUILLE

INGREDIENTS

Une recette simple et efficace de saison proposée par Léopold C, 6e

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 shortcrust pastry sheet 1 tin of pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger

Preheat oven to 180 (celcius) Roll out pastry to a deep cake mould (with a diameter of about 20 cm) Bake the pastry at 210 (celcius) for 15 mins Lightly beat your eggs Combine filling ingredients together (sugar, eggs, salt, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, pumpkin, milk) in a large bowl.

Pour the mixture into the pastry Bake for 50-55 min or until a knife can be passed down the middle and come out clean.

Allow to cool Eat hearty Tip: You can use the four spice mix for a better dosage of spices.

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¼ teaspoon of ground cloves 150g of granulated sugar 250ml of evaporated milk (no regular) 2 eggs, lightly beaten

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L'ACTUALITÉ EN BREF

BY LEAH S.,4E

MUSIC >

USA >

TAYLOR SWIFT BREAKS THE INTERNET T

UN BIJOU DE TECHNOLOGIE A LAS VEGAS T

his September James Dolan, the owner of the Madison Square Garden Company,

opened the sphere in Las Vegas. This has been in works since 2019 and cost $2.3 billion aylor swift is an American

song-writer, one of the most

dollars. It is a revolutionary music and entertainment arena: it offers an interior wraparound LED screen in the inside and outside with the shape of a half sphere containing 1.2 million LED discs that projects 3D images. The Sphere measures 366 feet

famous pop music singers of

(112 m) high and 516 feet (157 m) wide at its broadest point. This arena can contain up

our

most

to 18,000 people if sitting and 20,000 if standing. This is the biggest LED screen in the

successful album is ‘1989’. She

world. The purpose of the sphere is to enhance individual experience and connection

has won the Grammy Awards 12

to the band. Ment to host live events and advertisement, the sphere has only been

generation.

Her

times. All her fans were eagerly

used by the legendary band U2 for their concert.

awaiting for the news of her concerts; it is happening, at last.

The

Eras

Tour

is

the

sixth

FRANCE >

concert tour by Taylor Swift, it is named

after

her

journey

through

all

her

different

musical “eras”. Taylor Swift is touring across five continents with 146 concerts from March 2023 to November 2024. The tickets, after hours of coming out, were all sold out. The outpouring

demand

crashed

LE ROI CHARLES III EN VISITE L

e 20 septembre dernier, Charles III et la reine consort Camilla se rendent en France

pour une visite officielle de trois jours. Le but de cette visite était de montrer que, même si au cours de l’histoire, les Anglais et les Français ont connu de nombreux conflits, et plus récemment le Brexit, le lien fort entre le Royaume-Uni et la France est toujours apparent. Après avoir été accueilli à leur arrivée à Orly par Elisabeth Borne, la première ministre française, Charles et Camilla se sont rendus à l'Arc de Triomphe pour une cérémonie.

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Là, ils ont été accueillis par Emmanuel Macron, le président français, et son épouse

across the world.

Brigitte Macron. Lors de cette cérémonie, des avions français ont volé au-dessus d'eux,

As if her tour was not successful

dessinant le drapeau français dans le ciel. Mercredi, le roi et son épouse se sont rendus

enough, Beyonce joined Taylor Swift at her premiere and so did actors Adam Sandler and Simu Liu.

au palais de Versailles pour un dîner d'État exceptionnel: le banquet, préparé par les plus grands chefs de l’hexagone, a eu lieu dans la galerie des Glaces . De nombreuses célébrités ont assisté à ce dîner, comme Emma Mackay, Hugh Grant et Mick Jagger mais aussi des hommes politiques et des hommes d’affaires tels que Bernard Arnauld, le PDG de LVMH.

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DE MATILDE B., 4E

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Our Team Emilie A. Arthur A. Louise B. Lily B. Alexandra B. Yasmine B. Matilde B. Clémentine B. Raphael C.

Quiterie C. Leopold C. Margot D. Louise D. Charlotte G. Eva J. Ari K. Leila M. Michelle N. Lauren S. Leah S. Emma T. Antoine T.

Reporters

Sarah W.

Editor-in-Chief, Layout, Cover Photographer

A SPECIAL THANKS TO Mr Matthew Irvin, Ms. Matharan-Brizard, Mr. Peter Cogavin and, of course, all the students who contributed to this issue with their work.

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