Carnation Revolution - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org

25th April 

Carnation Revolution


"The Carnation Revolution (Portuguese: Revolução dos Cravos), also known as the 25 April (Portuguese: 25 de Abril), was initially a 25 April 1974 military coup in Lisbon which overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo regime.

The revolution began as a coup organised by the Armed Forces Movement (Portuguese: Movimento das Forças Armadas, MFA), composed of military officers who opposed the regime, but it was soon coupled with an unanticipated, popular civil resistance campaign. 

The revolution led to the fall of the Estado Novo, terminated the Portuguese Colonial War, and started a revolutionary process that would result in a democratic Portugal.
Its name arose from the fact that almost no shots were fired, and Celeste Caeiro offered carnations to the soldiers when the population took to the streets to celebrate the end of the dictatorship; other demonstrators followed suit, and carnations were placed in the muzzles of guns and on the soldiers' uniforms.
In Portugal, 25 April is a  national holiday (Portuguese: Dia da Liberdade, Freedom Day) which commemorates the revolution." (in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnation_Revolution)

Carnation Revolution - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org

https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldbookday

23rd April


World Book 
and
Copyright Day


"WHY READING IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER!

More than ever, at a time where most of the schools around the world are closed and people are having to limit their time spent outside, the power of books should be leveraged to combat isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity. 

During the month of April and all year round, it is critical to take the time to read on your own or with your children. It is a time to celebrate the importance of reading, foster children's growth as readers and promote a lifelong love of literature and integration into the world of work.

Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. From April 1st to 23rd, UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness. 

In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers, readers from around the world as well as the book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading.(…)"

Read more here.

"MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

"Books have the unique ability both to entertain and to teach. 

They are at once a means of exploring realms beyond our personal experience through exposure to different authors, universes and cultures, and a means of accessing the deepest recesses of our inner selves."

— Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day 2020" (in https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldbookday)

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Earth Day 2020: Theme, Date, History ...earthreminder.com

22nd April

Earth Day



"Earth Day 2020 could mark the year we stop taking the planet for granted.
The 50th annual call for environmental reform falls at a time when the health of people and nature has never been more urgent.

Fifty years ago today, the first Earth Day was marked in the United States as a peaceful call for environmental reform, following a massive oil spill off the coast of California. 

Half a century later, this annual day unites millions across the globe, drawing attention to the huge challenges facing our planet.

Now more than ever, Earth Day offers an opportunity for us all to reflect upon our relationship with the planet, amid the most powerful possible message that nature can surprise us at any moment, with devastating consequences for pretty much every individual. 

It is a time when the health of the planet and its people has never been so important. (…)" in https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/22/earth-day-2020-could-mark-the-year-we-stop-taking-the-planet-for-granted-aoe

Listen to and watch the UN chief, António Guterres.   

"We must act decisively to protect our planet from both the coronavirus and the existential threat of climate disruption." 

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

"When Mother Earth sends us a message Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Australian fires, heat records and the worst locust invasion in Kenya. 

Now we face COVID - 19, a worldwide health pandemic link to the health of our ecosystem.

Climate change, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity, such as deforestation, land-use change, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade, can increase contact and the transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases) like COVID-19.

From one new infection disease that emerges in humans every 4 months, 75% of these emerging diseases come from animals, according to UN Environment.

This shows the close relationships between human, animal and environmental health.  (…)"

Read more HERE.

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World Creativity and Innovation Day,

21st April

'Fashion and Sustainability: Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good' – Models parade sustainable clothing representing different regions of the world during the fashion showcase. UN Photo/Manuel Elias

"Creativity and innovation in problem-solving

There may be no universal understanding of creativity. 

The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development. 

Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. (…)

Creativity and Culture

The creative economy –which includes audiovisual products, design, new media, performing arts, publishing and visual arts– is a highly transformative sector of the world economy in terms of income generation, job creation and export earnings. 

Culture is an essential component of sustainable development and represents a source of identity, innovation and creativity for the individual and community. 

At the same time, creativity and culture have a significant non-monetary value that contributes to inclusive social development, to dialogue and understanding between peoples. (…)" 

Read more HERE!

World Creativity Dayworldcreativityday.com

100+ Free Correct & Tick Images - Pixabaypixabay.com

8th C
Correction of the English task: week 1 
13th - 17th April

St.B., page 99

A.1. F. Eric Schlosser is an American Journalist.
2. T.
3. F. Eric Schlosser wrote a book.
4. T.

B. 1. Yes, they are because nowadays you can find many farmer's markets with lots of fresh products all over the country.
2. Eric Schlosser’s book is called “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”.
3. It is an adapted version of the book for teenagers.

St.B., page 107

B. 1. 

a - a boy;

b - a girl;

c - informal;

d - to convince people to change their habits.

B. 2. 

a. Mac; b. Mallie; c. dog; d. David

B. 3. 

a. 6; b. 2; c. 10; d. 5; e. 3; f. 8; g. 9; h. 4; i. 7; j. 1

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9th A, B & C

Correction of the English task: week 1 
13th - 17th April

St.B., page 97

A.
1- b; 2- b; 3- b; 4- c; 5- b

B.
1- g; 2- d; 3- a; 4- h; 5- f; 6- c; 7- e; 8- b
(Note: if you've chosen 5-c) and 6 -f) it's not quite wrong. It's another way of understanding the text, it's another, a different perspective.)
C.
1. His mother suffered a severe stroke.
2. Mark decided to become a volunteer because when he was at the hospital he admired what volunteers did: talk to and encourage patients all the time.

St.B., page 119

C.
1. b); 2. c); 3.c); 4. a); 5. b); 6. c); 7. c); 8. a); 9. b); 10. c)

D. option 2 

(note: the definition of fanciful in this context 

"(…) of things decorated in an unusual style that shows imagination a fanciful gold border) 

in https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/fanciful

Top 20 Cities In The World You Must ...holidayings.com

Curiosities


18th April, 

International Day for Monuments and Sites

"In 1982, ICOMOS suggested that April 18 should be celebrated as the 

International Day for Monuments and Sites.

Celebrated on April 18, the International Day for Monuments and Sites is marked by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), in order to promote culture and heritage across the world.

Why is International Day for Monuments and Sites celebrated?
The International Day for Monuments and Sites day is celebrated with an aim to encourage local communities and individuals to know the importance of cultural heritage in their lives, identities and communities. It also focuses on spreading awareness about diversity and the vulnerability of cultural heritage, amid efforts to conserve them.

History of International Day for Monuments and Sites
In 1982, ICOMOS suggested that April 18 should be celebrated as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The following year, 1983, UNESCO in its 22nd General Conference approved the date. Since then, ICOMOS every year proposes a theme for the celebrations and activities that are organised by its committees, members and partners.

International Day for Monuments and Sites 2020 Theme
According to ICOMOS, the theme of Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility is important for global unity at the time of the ongoing worldwide health crisis due to coronavirus.

ICOMOS has said that due to Covid-19, possible activities to celebrate the day can include virtual conferences, webinars, online lectures, live-streamed interviews and social media campaigns.People can also post photos and information on culture and heritage of their country."

(in https://www.news18.com/news/world/international-day-for-monuments-and-sites-2020-learn-its-significance-history-2582739.html)

Read more HERE whenever you want.

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Dear students,


our 3rd term has already started. 

In a different way but thanks to the advance of technology and to the Internet we are connected!

You can also go to our school website and 
read some of the texts you wrote during the first term: "Reading stories" in "Semana da Leitura".
Click HERE 

Distant but so close to each other.

Let us stay at home and keep safe!

SA pupils turn to online learning ...ewn.co.za

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Dear students, 

in these difficult and so different times Easter keeps its meaning: 
it's a renewal, a new life, it's winning over bad things, it's hope, and gathering and family!

We'll over come this.
Stay at home, keep safe!

Happy Easter!

© imago images / Kyodo News
The Beatles live 1964: John, Paul, George and Ringo

Curiosities


10th April


Do you know 
that …

the Beatles 
split up 
50 years ago?

"The Beatles disbanded exactly 50 years ago.
On April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney publicly announced his exit from the Beatles, marking exactly 50 years ago the end of the most influential and successful band in music history (…)".  Read more HERE.

Well, the band may not exist any more but we can listen to the songs whenever we want and how many times we want.
Try this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtzkaL2t_Y

The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down - YouTubeyoutube.com

Everyday Gyaan Just Living Isn't Enougheverydaygyaan.com

International 
Children's
Book
Day

2nd April


"International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is annually celebrated on or around April 2, Danish author and poet Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday.

The purpose of the day is to recognize the power of reading and the role of books in the development and education of children. 
The day also aims to inspire the love of reading among children. (…)" (https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/international-childrens-book-day)

"Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale." 

Hans Christian Andersen

 "IPA, WHO and UNICEF launch Read the World on International Children’s Book Day 
to support children and young people in isolation

2 April 2020  ⎟ News release  ⎟ Geneva/New York

Geronimo Stilton author to kickstart exclusive children’s book reading initiative amid COVID-19 pandemic

Much-loved children’s authors are joining an initiative to read extracts of their books to millions of children and young people currently living in isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the World is a collaboration between the International Publishers Association (IPA), the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. It kicks off today, on International Children’s Book Day, at 15.00 GMT/17.00 CET with Italian author Elisabetta Dami, creator of the popular character Geronimo Stilton.

"These are uncharted waters for us all, and the psycho-social effects of prolonged isolation and social distancing are yet to be seen and understood," said IPA President Hugo Setzer. 

“All of us should take particular care of our mental health at the moment, and especially that of young minds. The IPA wanted to do something positive to bring children and their favourite writers closer, to stimulate their interest in books and to create a carefree moment for families to share during this difficult period of confinement.” "  (Read more HERE).

"Helping to bring their imagination to life, books inspire, educate and encourage children to exercise their mind. (…) 

Reading books can help a child to learn and develop, and this can be difficult in certain parts of the world due to deprivation. 

However, International Children’s Book Day can help to provide resources for those children through various events in schools and communities that they may not have had access to otherwise.

Not only does it encourage children to pick up a book and read, no matter what age they are, to celebrate International Children’s Book Day, but it can help to influence their habits for the future." 

(https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-childrens-book-day-2020/)

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World Health Day 2020who.int

7th April,




World Health Day

"What is 
World Health  Day about?

7 April 2020 is the day to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. 

Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, leading community dialogue to address fears and questions and, in some instances, collecting data for clinical studies. 

Quite simply, without nurses, there would be no response.

In this International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, World Health Day will highlight the current status of nursing and around the world. WHO and its partners will make a series of recommendations to strengthen of the nursing and midwifery workforce.

This will be vital if we are to achieve national and global targets related to universal health coverage, maternal and child health, infectious and non-communicable diseases including mental health, emergency preparedness and response, patient safety and the delivery of integrated, people-centered care, amongst others.

We are calling for your support on World Health Day to ensure that the nursing and midwifery workforces are strong enough to ensure that everyone, everywhere gets the healthcare they need."

(in https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-health-day/world-health-day-2020)

Don't forget: "Take a minute to say THANK YOU."

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              https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2020-04/
raphael-500-anniversary-vatican-exhibition.html

Curiosities


6th April 2020


Do you know  
that …

"Celebrating Raphael on 500th anniversary of his death

April the 6th marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the famous Italian Renaissance artist and architect, Raphael Sanzio who died at the age of just 37. We take a closer look at the life and work of Raphael and explore his connection to the history of the Vatican’s artistic heritage.
By Susy Hodges

Raphael was born on April 6th 1483 in the town of Urbino in central Italy where his father worked as an artist at the court of the local duke. On leaving Urbino in 1500, Raphael went first to Perugia where he served as an apprentice for 4 years before moving to Florence.

Raphael was fascinated and heavily influenced by the works of other great Renaissance artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo but developed his own unique and highly expressive personal style of painting. During this period of his career he produced a series of paintings of the Madonna and also became a well known painter of portraits. (…)"

(in https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2020-04/raphael-500-anniversary-vatican-exhibition.html)

Click the link above and listen to the report by Susy Hodges

And if you like art, be curious and click HERE. Have a virtual tour!

Physical activitywho.int

6th April 2020


Do you know that …

today it is celebrated the 

World Physical Activity Day?


"Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Popular ways to be active are through walking, cycling, sports and recreation, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment. Regular and adequate levels of physical activity:

• improve muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness;
• improve bone and functional health;
• reduce the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, various types of cancer (including breast cancer and colon cancer), and depression;
• reduce the risk of falls as well as hip or vertebral fractures; and
• are fundamental to energy balance and weight control.

Physical inactivity (insufficient physical activity) is one of the leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and death worldwide. To individuals, the failure to enjoy adequate levels of physical activity increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 20–30% and shortens lifespan by 3–5 years. Moreover, physical inactivity burdens society through the hidden and growing cost of medical care and loss of productivity.

The term "physical activity" should not be confused with "exercise", which is a subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness. Beyond exercise, any other physical activity that is done during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work, has a health benefit. 

Increasing physical activity requires a whole of society and culturally relevant approach and therefore demands a collective effort across different sectors and disciplines.(…)"

(in https://www.who.int/health-topics/physical-activity)

In times like the one we are living we shouldn't forget our physical activity: 

important to the body and important to our mind!

Every steps counts

Every Step Counts: Why Even 5 Minutes ...moyerwellness.com

        CURIOSITIES  
                                                                         

Sacadura Cabral and Gago Coutinho …researchgate.net

 

                                                           Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral in the Lusitânia,

                                                            the first of three Fairey III aircraft used 

                                                                     

                                                            during their 1922 journey.  

      

       (in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aerial_crossing_of_the_South_Atlantic)

Do you know that …

"The first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic was made by the Portuguese naval aviators Gago Coutinho and  Sacadura Cabral in 1922, to mark the centennial of Brazil's independence. Coutinho and Cabral flew in stages from Lisbon, Portugal, to Rio de janeiro, Brazil, using three different Fairey III biplanes, and covered a distance of 8,383 kilometres (5,209 mi) between March 30 and June 17. Although the North Atlantic had already been traversed in a non-stop flight by John Alcock and Arthur Brown in 1919, Coutinho and Cabral's flight remains notable as a milestone in transatlantic aviation,  and for its use of new technologies such as the artificial horizon.

The journey started at the Bom Sucesso Naval Air Station in the  Tagus, near the Belém Tower in Lisbon, at 16:30 on March 30, 1922, in the Portuguese Naval Aviation aircraft Lusitânia, a Fairey III-D MkII seaplane specifically outfitted for the journey. The Lusitânia was equipped with an artificial horizon for aeronautical use, a revolutionary invention at the time;  according to the Portuguese Navy Museum, testing the horizon was one of the main reasons for the flight. (…)" 

(in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aerial_crossing_of_the_South_Atlantic)

Coutinho and Cabral's transatlantic route. (in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aerial_crossing_of_the_South_Atlantic)

You can also read here a news article in Portuguese: "30 de Março de 1922: Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral partem de Lisboa para a primeira travessia aérea do Atlântico Sul."

Monument to the flight in Lisbon.
(in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aerial_crossing_of_the_South_Atlantic)