How do you get to school?

Our students come from four villages: Juszczyna, Bystra, Brzuśnik and Wieprz.
The students, who live in Juszczyna, usually go to school on foot, but the others go to school by bus.
Dominka S. said that her friends call their bus

”a carrot” because of its colour.

A school play

Our students performed a play “The expected guest” for inhabitants of our villages. At the end the students sang carols and wished Happy New Year.

Our School

According to the project, our students should exchange some information about their schools this month. Catalan pupils have already described their school.
Polish students have been given some questions ,which help them to write a good description of their school.
The questions, which they can fallow, are below:
1.Where is your school situated?
2.How do you get to school?
3.Is there a gym in your school?
4.How many classrooms are there in your school?
5.Can you use a computer or the Internet in your school?
6.Is there a library in your school?
7.Can you buy something to eat or drink in your school?
8.Is there a canteen in your school?
9.What time does the school day start/finish?
10.At what age do children start/leave your school?
11.Which subjects are compulsory in your school?
12.Do you have to wear school uniform?
13.How many terms are there in the school?
14.What exams do pupils take during their education?
15.Have you got any additional lessons after compulsory classes?
16.Do you have any opportunity to participate in inter-school competitions?
17. Does your school organize any trips?
18.What kinds of events for local communities or for its students does your school organize during school year?
19.What is your opinion about your school?
20.What is your favourite subject?
21.What kind of activity(in you school) do you like best?

Polish students are having a winter holiday now, that’s why their descriptions will appear on the site at the end of January.
For the time being Justyna has written a short note about her school.
“I'm Justyna. I will tell you about our school.
Our school is small because only 133 students attend the school.
We learn following subjects: Polish, English, German, History,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography, Biology,
Religion and P.E.
My favorite subject is Polish. I don't like Physics.
Additional classes are after compulsory lessons, mainly in the afternoon. I go to
school on foot. Sometimes we go on school trips. This year, we were in
Wrocław, last year, we were in Pszczyna. It was great!”

Our way to school is not so dangerous like in the film.

CATALAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Christmas is a tradition that is celebrated in a different way by each family, but there is one thing common everywhere: the feeling of solidarity and generosity which makes Christmas a very happy moment and that make families gather to celebrate it together. There are some traditions that make Catalan Christmas different from other countries. Some dishes are characteristic of our region, especially the desserts called "turró", "polvorons" and "neules" which are onlt eaten during Christmas times.

turró

polvorons

neules

Also, in each house, children make their Nativity, which is the representation of Jesus' birth with little figures.

A Catalan tradition is the "Tió". This is a wooden trunk with a face painted on it and a Catalan hat. The tradition says that this piece of wood was in the fireplace that lighted Jesus in the barn where he was born. Now, children feed the "Tió" and on Christmas day they sing a song and hit the "Tió" with a stick, and the "Tió" gives them presents.

Another Catalan tradition is the 3 Wise Men. They were 3 kings that crossed the desert following a star which led them to the place where Jesus Christ was born. When they arrived, they gave him presents. Now, they bring presents to all the children. On the 5th of January there is a big parade with the arrival of the 3 Wise Men. When all the children are sleeping, they deliver the presnts, and on the 6th of January all children find their presents and open them with their family.

By Ariadna T, Laura P, Emma and Ivette

Our Customs

During Christmas time( December- January)our folk band, Grojcowianie give some performances in local churches singing Christmas carols, saying seasonal wishes and playing folk music.
Some of the members of the folk band come from our village, Juszczyna too. You can see them in the pictures.

If you like to see another type of event connected with the local folk tradition,you can find some information about it on the website:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UDGGwKp2oE&feature=related Gody Żywieckie 2011- retransmisja w.2

The "Gody" performances take place in our region in January every year.

A videoconference

On 14 December 2010 we organized a videoconference with our friends from Spain. Students from both schools could introduce themselves and asked some questions. We had a great fun.