Easter holidays
Second term has come to an end.
I wish you all incredible and relaxing Easter days.
I'm an English teacher and I've created this blog for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students from Escola Básica Hermenegildo Capelo, Palmela, and their teachers. The purpose is to motivate students to participate in English. I/ We/They can share opinions, curiosities, information, thoughts, short comments and/ or texts about topics discussed in classes. Learning English can be fun!
Sunday, 6 April 2025
St. Patrick's day
Do you know that ...?
"Millions of people around the world celebrate St Patrick's Day on 17 March every year.
It is a celebration of Irish history and culture, and is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Read on to find out more about this festival.
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is celebrated for bringing Christianity to the country.
He is thought to have grown up in Britain, during Roman times, but was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave.
Once he was free again, he trained as a priest, and went back to Ireland to convert thousands of people to Christianity.
The dates of Patrick's life cannot be fixed with certainty, but sometime after 431 AD, Patrick was appointed as successor to St Palladius, the first bishop of Ireland.
Patrick established his headquarters at Armagh. Tradition credits him with being the first bishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland.
He is traditionally associated with the shamrock, a type of clover and is often pictured holding one. (...)"
Saturday, 1 March 2025
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Monday, 6 January 2025
2025
Twelfth Night / Epiphany
("Dia de Reis")
We're back! The second term has already started.
I do really hope this Christmas time break has been enjoyable and relaxing.
I have a simple curiosity to share with you.
Do you know that ... ?
The Epiphany is:
"a Christian holy day in January
(traditionally 6th January in Western Christianity)
that celebrates the revelation of the baby Jesus to the world."
And do you know the word also means:
"a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you."
(in https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/epiphany)
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