SOME HALLOWEEN PICTURES

Here you are: Halloween celebration pictures. The perfect occasion to have some fun and learn some more English.

CINECLUB: HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE

Welcome to the new school year 2014/2015 and to our film projection sessions. To start the season, we have chosen a classic: Harry Potter, the bedspectacled wizardry student created by the famous British author J. K. Rowling. The film we are going to see was entitled Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone in the UK and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the USA. It is the first film of the Harry Potter series and it is also based on the first Harry Potter book. Come to see it on November 5th and enjoy yourself with his magical adventures. 

Remember: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH. AT 5 PM IN ROOM A027.
Recordad:  el miércoles 5 de noviembre a las 5 de la tarde en el aula A027.

PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY

Finally, the results of THE BIG CHALLENGE 2014 came out last week and we could have the traditional prize-giving ceremony. The students with the highest score in every level were:

1º ESO:
 ALIA LEGLIFA EL HASNAOUI

ANGEL MAGALLÓN MARTÍN 

IAN SÁNCHEZ CHAN CHON

SERGIO BLÁZQUEZ FERNÁNDEZ

EMILIO PRIETO HERMOSILLA

ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ RODRÍGUEZ

SUSANA BONILLA CASTEL

SARA MARTÍNEZ DE LA SEN

2º ESO:

JULIA COLEMAN GARCÍA 

ADRIÁN PASTOR SOLANO

ELENA TORRES LAFUENTE

 OLIVIA GARCÍA CÁMARA

ALICIA TÉLLEZ SORIANO

IRENE SÁNCHEZ SÁNCHEZ

LUCIA FRAGUAS MEJÍA

3º ESO: 

GRACIA NOGUERALES OLIVA 

DANIEL GARCIA-VILLARRUBIA

LAURA MARTÍNEZ FRAILE

DIEGO PEÑA ROMERO

DOUNIA MAADI KARKOURI

JAVIER CORTÉS RIOFRIO

4º ESO:

GIOVANI MORENO TORRES 

NURIA MUÑOZ GARCÍA 

JOSE LUIS GONZÁLEZ FDEZ-CID

ALBA BENITO KAESBACH

Congratulations to all of them!!!

At the same event, the prizes for THE BOOK YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ, the contest the English Department organises to celebrate April 23rd (Day of Books) were also given. The winners were chosen by other students' votes.

The winners were:

1º ESO: 
   1^st Prize…. Thomas and His Crow by Marina
                        One Day in Horrorland by Susana Bonilla
   2^nd Prize…. The Magic Book by Helena Mediavilla

                          The Dancer by María Corral García

2º ESO:
   1^st Prize... Only Hope is for Ever by Alicia Télle
    2^nd Prize... The Legend of Caroline by Adrián Pastor 

3º ESO: 
   1st Prize... The Perfect Robbery by Ángela Sánche
    2^nd Prize...The Hero of the Cemetery by Esther Blas

4º ESO:
    1^st Prize... The Modern Sleeping Beauty by Laura Esteban
     2^nd Prize...The Modern Cinderella by Alba Benito 

And with this event we close the English activities for the school year 2013-2014.

 Have a nice summer holidays and return to school next year fresh and ready for more!!!

THE BIG CHALLENGE: PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY

The prize giving ceremony for THE BIG CHALLENGE and THE BOOK YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ contests will be held on TUESDAY JUNE 10TH in the usual place at the usual time (Room A027 , 11.15 am)

We want to remind you that all THE BIG CHALLENGE participants will have a gift, 
so,  don't miss the ceremony!!

Sophie's Farewell Party

Sadly, our language assistant Sophie Kate Ellis is leaving us tomorrow, that's why the students and teachers that have worked with her this year wanted to give her a surprise and farewell party. Poor Sophie did not expect that and she cried out of emotion when she saw how the students had prepared some best wishes cards and booklets for her and also gave her some gifts to show their gratitude. The school also thanked Sophie's good work by offering her a modern version of the most famous book written in Spanish :DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA and a colourful scarf.

It has been a pleasure to work with Sophie, we have learnt a lot of things with her and she has helped us a lot to improve our English. We wish her the very very best!!

¡Gracias por todo, Sophie. Te deseamos lo mejor!

NEXT FILM: THE NEVERENDING STORY

This time a classic fantasy that has gripped several generations since 1984: 
THE NEVERENDING STORY

 Wolfgang Petersen adapted Michael Ende's children's story for this charming film that spawned several sequels. A film not to miss!!  

Come to see it on Wednesday May 14th at 5 pm in room A027 

April Fools' Day

Sophie's announcement you were asking about the whole week was a very surprising one. She told us she has been selected to take part in the British talent show "THE VOICE" . All of us got really shocked as we did not know she could sing as well as to be in such a TV programme. So, she has to leave for England next week and she will leave our school. Congratulations to her!!

APRIL FOOLS!!     APRIL FOOLS!!    


So, this was our way to celebrate APRIL FOOLS'  DAY, with this funny prank Sophie played on us. But it was not the only surprise, after this, she explained to us some of the tricks or pranks she and her friends and family played this day and encouraged us to do something similar on April Fools' Day. 

And last but not least, we had a quiz with some prizes (British tin boxes) and we also tasted British toffees and Scottish shortbread!!

APRIL 1ST

On this day, Sophie, our language assistant, has to do a very important announcement. All of you are required to be in room A027 at break time to share with her the unexpected news.

Don't miss the appointment!!!

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PICTURES

Have a look at the pictures taken at Saint Patrick's Day celebration in IES Luis de Lucena! You can see our green-clad language assistant, Sophie, who told us lots of interesting things about the patron saint of Ireland. For instance, we learnt that he was born in Britain and before becoming a priest he was a shepherd and he was even kidnapped by some pirates. We also learnt that Ireland is called "The Emerald Island" because of its green countryside and because of green shamrocks, Ireland's best-known emblem. Finally we found out that Saint Patrick's Day  (17th March) is celebrated all over the world and even in space!!!

Many students came dressed in green but the student whose outfit really matched the spirit of the day was Alejandro Marco (1º Bachillerato), who was dresssed up as a real long-bearded leprechaun . He won the prize for the best Saint Patrick's Day outfit. Thanks for your attendance and we hope to see you again in next celebrations!!!

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

One more year, this exciting quiz is back at IES Luis de Lucena. Download the questions from:

http://perso.wanadoo.es/fyq/

and put the answers into the box at the school entrance, below "The English Corner"  noticeboard, before Friday. 

Good Luck to everybody!!!

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

  On March 17th, the patron saint of Ireland has been traditionally remembered by the Irish communities all over the world. Nowadays, St. Patrick’s Day has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture. At IES Luis de Lucena we want to join the celebrations by having our particular Saint Patrick's Day.

Come to room A027 on Tuesday March 18th and be Irish at heart for the break period.

Remember:  Tuesday March 18th at break time in room A027

And don't forget to wear something green!!!!

SONGS FROM GREASE

If you feel like singing some of  the movie songs,  try these links:



THE ONE THAT I WANT
SUMMER NIGHTS
WE GO TOGETHER
AND REMEMBER: THE FILM IS ON WEDENESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY!!!

FILM OF THE MONTH: GREASE

California 1950s: Australian Sandy and local Danny fall in love at the beach, but when Sandy's family decides not to return to Australia and both teenagers meet surprisingly at the same secondary school, Danny has changed, he is a member of a greasers' gang (pandilla de engominados) and shows no interest in Sandy. Pero las apariencias engañan (appearances are deceitful) y Danny continúa secretamente enamorado de Sandy aunque se haga el duro delante de sus compañeros de pandilla e intentará conquistarla en un ambiente de baile y música rock.

Don't miss the opportunity to know or remember some of the most catchy tunes in the history of cinema. Come to see the film on :

Wednesday February 26th at 5 pm

¡Os esperamos el miércoles 26 de febrero a las 5!