INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: PART 1 S C H O O L D A Y S!

1. INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: PART 1S C H O O L D A Y S! MADE BY E CLASS AND THEIR TEACHER Ms KOUI FOR ST. WILFRIDS HIGHSCHOOL.

2. ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGE Illiad: book 3 getting ready for the battle Now when they were marshalled, the several companies with their captains, the Trojans came on with clamour and with a cry like birds, even as the clamour of cranes ariseth before the face of heaven, when they flee from wintry storms and measureless rain,

3. CAN YOU READ CLASSIC GREEK? Troesmenklangeit'enopeit‘isanornitheshoseuteperklangegeranonpeleiouranothipro:hait'epeiouncheimonaphigonkaiathesphatonombron ei = i as in pin eu + ph= f ou = u as in you ai = e as in bed ch = h as in horse th = as in Thursday

4. Elytis’ Biography Odysseus Elytis, recipient of the 1979 Nobel Prize for Literature, was born to a wealthy family in Iraklion, Crete. His original name was Odysseus Alepoudhelis. He attended the University of Athens School of Law, but he dropped out to pursue his literary career. Following World War II he worked for the National Broadcasiting Institute. Odysseus Elytis died in Athens, Greece in 1996.

5. ΈΝΑ ΤΟ ΧΕΛΙΔΟΝΙ ONE SWALLOW • Thereisonlyoneswallowsopreciousisthespring • tobringbacktheSunittakes a lotofwork • ittakesthedead, tobeunderthewheelsbythethousandsandittakesfromtheLivingtheirownbloodtobegivingSnatchedby (dark) magiciansisthe (sacred) bodyofMaythrowninto a deepwel • litisclosed; shut; farawaytheDarknesshasgot a smellandAlltheAbyssisstinking • MyGod, masterbuilder, eveninsidethelilacbloomThouartthereMyGod, masterbuilder, eveninsidethelilacbloomThouartthere

6. Cavafy’s Biography Cavafy was born in 1863 in Alexandria, Egypt, to Greek parents. After his father died in 1870, Cavafy and his family settled, for a while, in Liverpool, UK. Cavafy moved back to Alexandria in 1877, after the family faced financial problems in the crash of 1876. His legacy lives on today, not only in his works, which have been translated into many languages, but in his home, which has been converted into a Museum reflecting the atmosphere and surroundings of the author's time. Since his death, Cavafy's reputation has grown. He is now considered one of the finest modern Greek poets. His poetry is now taught at schools in Greece.

7. As you set out for Ithakahope your road is a long one,full of adventure, full of discovery.Laistrygonians, Cyclops,angry Poseidon-don't be afraid of them:you'll never find things like that on your wayas long as you keep your thoughts raised high,as long as a rare excitementstirs your spirit and your body.Laistrygonians, Cyclops,wild Poseidon-you won't encounter themunless you bring them along inside your soul,unless your soul sets them up in front of you. Hope your road is a long one.May there be many summer mornings when, with what pleasure, what joy, you enter harbors you're seeing for the first time; may you stop at Phoenician trading stations to buy fine things, mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony, Ithaka by Cavafy :

8. sensual perfume of every kind- as many snsual perfumes as you can; and may you visit many Egyptian cities to learn and go on learning from their scholars.Keep Ithaka always in your mind. Arriving there is what you're destined for. But don't hurry the journey at all. Better if it lasts for years, so you're old by the time you reach the island,wealthy with all you've gained on the way, not expecting Ithaka to make you rich. Ithaka gave you the marvellous journey. Without her you wouldn't have set out. She has nothing left to give you now. And if you find her poor, Ithaka won't have fooled you.Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,you'll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean

9. Follow - up questions • Do you know where Ithaka is in Greece? • Who or what was Cavafys inspired by to write this poem, you think? • What do you think Ithaka stands for? • ‘Arriving there is what you're destined for. But don't hurry the journey at all.’ What is more important for you, the journey or the destination;

10. School Newspaper The Big Match Let’s start with our football team which crushed Orestiada 3-2! It was a hard and difficult game but we managed to achieve the precious, sweet victory. The relief on the players’ faces was obvious. These are the words of one of the team’s attackers and also one of my classmates, Nikos Gaitatzis: “It was a harsh and tricky game, the opponents were good but not good enough! The plan was simple and we were soon awarded for our efforts. We will continue winning and making you happy.” Thank you Nikos!

11. THE FRESCOES We have painted two beautiful frescoes on the outer walls of the school. Our art teacher helped us complete them. Both of them illustrate a breathtaking Greek landscape at night and at sunset.

13. Our journalists have asked and found out about which foreign languages Greek students prefer learning Here in Greece it is compulsory to learn two foreign languages at school. One of them is English and the other is German or French. We have asked 23 students aged 13-15 about foreign languages. and the results are the following: Most of the students learn two foreign languages (13/23) The majority learn English and the rest learn German or French. We also have people who are interested in learning another foreign language in the future. The most popular language that students want to learn is Spanish. They learn English because most of them are interested in the language and the others because they believe that English is a prerequisite for finding a good job. Most of them have been learning English for about six to eight years. Students spend more than two hours a week on studying foreign languages and most of them have tutorials. They believe that it is important to learn a foreign language but not from a very young age. In addition they practise the foreign language by watching films. Last but not least, they do not think that foreign languages make students forget their own language. What about you? How many and what foreign languages do you learn?

14. LIFE AFTER SCHOOL 40 teenagers answered a questionnaire about what they do in their free time. The majority of the children do a sport. The most popular sports are basketball and football. Other favourite past time activities during the week are watching TV and playing computer games. However a big number of children spend just 2 hours a week on playing computer games. The least popular leisure-time activity is reading literature. Finally, all 40 teenagers answered that it is very important for them to spend time with their friends. They meet at home or at cafes about 4 times a week for at least one hour. • What is your favourite free – time activity?

15. SCHOOL TUCK SHOP In a recent survey 45 Greek teenagers, aged 12-15, completed a questionnaire about school tuck shops and their snacks. About twenty-two out of forty-five students in Greece prefer buying snacks from the tuck shop. Twenty-two of them answered that they buy something from it every day. In general, twenty-one out of forty-five usually spend 1.10-2.00€ per day in the tuck shop. Twenty-four out of forty-five, however, consider that snacks are expensive. It is worth mentioning that eighteen students out of forty-five believe that unhealthy food and highly processed food should be banned and that more healthy food such as fruit should be sold. Another remark from the interviewees is that the tuck shop’s staff should wear gloves. In conclusion, the majority buys snacks from the tuck shop. Therefore, the snacks should be healthier and less expensive.