English at Escola Bogatell

Guide St George around the forest so that he can reach the dragon! Stay away from the flames!

Today is a very special day. It’s full of symbols and traditions for many countries in Europe as well as the world of literature. On this day in the same year, three important authors, CERVANTES, SHAKESPEARE and INCA GARCILASO DE LA VEGA all died . So, it was a sensible choice for UNESCO to pay tribute not only to these authors but also to books on the World Book and Copyright Day.

La Diada de Sant Jordi is a very popular Catalan tradition, it’s Barcelona’s Valentine’s Day. In the Middle Ages this was a romantic day to honour romantic love and respect for the loved ones and those who are respected. Men gave their inamoratas their true love roses.

The Festival of the Rose has its origins in Saint George‘s legend. It is said that the patron saint of Catalonia was a brave knight who slew a dragon about to devour a beautiful princess. From the dragon’s blood sprouted a rosebush and the hero plucked the most beautiful rose for the princess. Since 15th Century, roses have been given as a symbol of love and since as recently as 1923 this custom has been interwined with the giving of a book.

Saint George also became patron saint of England. Howevere, this is like any other day and they don’t hold any special celebration.

Papua, Indonesia. Photograph by Ethan Daniels. National Geographic (My Shot)

WHAT DO YOU DO TO PROTECT OUR PLANET?

Click on the images below and try some online games about the topic:

Hello 1st graders! I have created a Glog in which you can find the Easter poem we learnt the other day. Find yourself saying it!

Hello 3rd graders! I have created a Glog in which you can find the Easter poems we learnt the other day. Find yourselves saying them!

3rd A

3rd B

Hello, 2nd graders! I have created a Glog in which you can find the Easter poem we learnt the other day. Find yourselves saying it!

Hello children! Watch Sam and Pam, Ben and Tess at the great Easter egg hunt adventure.

Hopping to Spring, by Eric Carle.

Hello kids!

Here you are the photos of the masks you all made for Carnival.

Pirates, Pharaohs, mermaids, tigers, cats, knights, vampires… Can you recognize yourself?