Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Symbols

1. Shamrocks


The three-leaf plant used by Saint Patrick illustrates the presence of God in the natural world.

2. Trinity knots


The Trinity Knot illustrates faith, devotion, and belief in God. Its three segments also symbolize the Holy Trinity.

3. Whorls


For the Irish, the whorl or spiral is a powerful symbol of life everlasting. Each turn of the circle reveals the passage through birth, death, and spiritual rebirth.

4. Harps


In days gone by, the harpist would be the most revered in any group of musicians. For the Irish, the Harp symbol is a reminder of the first gifted performers of the Emerald Isle, who would travel far and wide as harpers and sometimes entertain at royal courts.

5. Claddagh symbols


The crowned heart is a symbol of loyalty to the Crown that goes back to the days when kings and queens ruled the territory of the British Isles. The two tiny hands that gently clasp the heart are protective and gentle to evoke a sense of purity and sincerity.

Warm Up for the Games School Competition

Scoop the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and win £500 for your school!

It is simple and fun: you work with your classmates and create a piece of work on one of the following themes:

Welcome the World to London and the UK
Olympic and Paralympic Valueshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
The Olympic Truce

It can be a poster, a digital presentation or a newspaper / magazine article.

The competition ends on the 31 March 2012.

More on http://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/warm-up-for-the-games/competition

“WE LOVE ENGLISH” COMPETITION

Show your passion for the English language and British culture by participating in the “We Love English” competition.
Required steps:
STEP 1
Write an essay with the title: WHY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT LONDON. Hand it to your teacher.
STEP 2
Read about British culture and civilization and create a prezentation (PPT, Prezi, video) about one of the following aspects:
1. History 2. Geography 3. Daily Life
4. London 5. Food and Drink 6. Symbols
7. Royal Family 8. Customs and Traditions 9. Festivals and Celebrations
10. London Olympic Games 11. Britain Today 12. Education
13. Government 14. British Folklore, Legends and Superstitions 15. British in the World
Send it to one of the addresses below and be ready to present it in class.
carmmi_m@yahoo.com cristinavasilescu2003@yahoo.com
STEP 3
Take a British Culture and Civilization Knowledge Quiz. (Date and time to be announced)
STEP 4
Bring a portfolio with certificates / diplomas that show your participation in school projects and English language competitions.
STEP 5
Give a LIKE to your school page on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scoala-nr1-Sfintii-Voievozi
Say why you like English (or English classses) under the competition post.
Entries are open to pupils from forms 6- 8 with an intensive English program.
All entries must be submitted by March 16th 2012.
The winners will receive surprize prizes.
NOTE: Your grades and tests results in English will also be taken into account for the final prizes!

Scholarship Program at AISB

American International School of Bucharest has made available 3 scholarships for students entering 8th or 9th grade in the next school year.
If you want to find out more about this program go to

http://www.aisb.ro/

or attend the Open House on March 13th.