Sep, 2016
Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was one of the greatest story-tellers of all time. He was born in Llanduff, South Wales, of Norwegian parents, in 1916, and educated in English boarding-schools. Then, in search of adventure, the young Dahl took a job with Shell Oil in Africa. When World War II broke out he joined the RAF as a fighter pilot, receiving terrible injuries and almost dying in a plane crash in 1942. It was following this “monumental bash on the head” and a meeting with C. S. Forester (author of the famous Captain Horatio Hornblower stories) that Roald Dahl’s writing career began. He wrote successful short stories for adults, before concentrating on his marvelous children’s stories. The first of these, James and the Giant Peach, in 1960, was followed by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which have been made into movies. Roald Dahl worked from a tiny hut in the pale orchard of the Georgian house in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire which he shared with his wife, Liccy. He was always brimming with new ideas and his many books continue to bring enormous enjoyment to millions of children and their parents throughout the world. Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990 and this year Roald Dahl would have been 100 years old. In Wales to celebrate his birthday, thousands of people gathered at the city’s castle after a giant peach made its way through the streets.
Author: Dori Hillestad Butler When ghost boy Kaz’s haunt is torn down and he is separated from his ghost family, he meets a real girl named Claire, who lives above the town library with her parents and her grandmother. Claire has a special ability to see ghosts when other humans cannot and she and Kaz quickly form a friendship. The two join forces to solve the mystery of the ghost that’s haunting the library. Could it be one of Kaz’s lost family members?
During September a group of students went on the International School to School Experience Exchange trip to Peru. They spent two weeks studying at another IB school called Lord Byron where they made many new friends and experienced first-hand the warm Peruvian culture. They visited many wonderful sights around Peru and over the coming weeks we will be sharing their adventures with you.
Instituto La Paz Second Year of Science Club is pleased to share the program with readers again through our photos. It approaches on educational materials for children using scientific contents in a foreign language to encourage international mind skills. Science club develops multiple intelligence through scientific exploration and curiosity. The Science Club aims to offer interactive science content in order to develop new scientists. If you want to participate, go find Mr. Kevin Ortegon for registration.
Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight sauce “Wonka’s Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight!” cried Grandpa George. “It’s the best of them all! You’ll just love it!” - From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
You will need: • an adult to help you • a saucepan • a large bowl of your favourite ice cream ready in the fridge • 60g dark chocolate • 1 Cadbury’s Crunchie or similar chocolate bar • 60g butter • 80g dark brown sugar • 150ml double cream • 8 marsmallows What you need to do: Break the chocolate and the Crunchie into large chunks and set to one side. In a saucepan, over a low heat, melt together the butter, sugar and cream. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved and then turn the heat up and continue stirring for 10 minutes. Be careful, as it gets very hot and can splutter. Use a very long wooden spoon or a tall adult with a long arm. Turn the heat down again, and get your bowl of ice-cream from the fridge. Put the marshmallows, chocolate and Crunchie into the saucepan, stir around once and pour over your ice-cream. You can keep the leftover sauce in the fridge and reheat it in a microwave.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
This month we would like to introduce our readers to the Smithsonian Learning Lab, found inside Houston Public Library. This wonderful learning website allows children to explore and discover facts in a fun and imaginative way. If you have never had the chance to visit the Smithsonian, then this is the next best thing. Follow the link: https://learninglab.si.edu/ and feel free to send us reports on what you and your family have found.
During the month of September Instituto La Paz has been conducting workshops to guide our parents in the use of HPL. These informative sessions brought laughter and smiles to many faces, whilst providing key pointers and tips to gain the most from these digital resources. At the end of each session parents were given a short piece of homework to complete over the first few weeks of October. We are looking forward to seeing what you discover and produce, but most importantly thank you for taking the time out of your hectic schedules to attend.
We would like to thank Cambridge Language Assessments for taking the time to inform parents about the Cambridge examination process. We will be placing their slide show in our Cambridge Section, where you can find Links to games, videos and many other useful tools to help your child succeed in their Cambridge Exam. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Prof. Ignacio in English Coordination.
We would like to thank all those parents who took time out from their hectic schedules to come and listen to our NHSMUN presentation. Instituto La Paz has been invited to take part in the National High School Model United Nations that will take place in New York from 9th March 2017. What is NHSMUN? Held at the United Nations Headquarters and the New York Hilton Midtown, the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) is the world’s largest Model UN conference, with hundreds of schools and thousands of delegates attending from around the world. NHSMUN is known for its diverse, prestigious attendees, its world-class staff, and its engaging committee simulations of proven substantive quality. NHSMUN provides students with opportunities to interact with high-profile, relevant United Nations figures, including an in-person visit with diplomatic representatives of the countries the students are representing. Academically rigorous material, thought-provoking debate, and a staff of carefully-selected MUN experts. If you missed the presentation and would like more information, please contact Prof. Ignacio on Ext. 121.
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