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№ 11, 2019
Borisov Gymnasia № 3
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In this issue:
- Titmouse Day
- Titmouse Day
- Japanese autumn in Belarus
- Japanese autumn in Belarus
- The week of Nordic Literature
- The week of Nordic Literature
- Far Close Turkey
- Far Close Turkey
- Berezina-2019
- Berezina-2019
- Scientific-Practical Conference in primary school
- Scientific-Practical Conference in primary school
- International award
- International award
- Workshop on Chinese cuisine
- Workshop on Chinese cuisine
- Great Travellers
- Great Travellers
Titmouse Day is celebrated on November 12. It has a long history which refers to the time immemorial. Titmice are active songbirds. Titmice were considered to bring happiness and luck and people tried to attract them to their houses. People usually hang feeders and put seeds, bread and pieces of fat to help the birds to survive.
Some signs on Titmouse Day:
- If a lot of tits appear near the houses, it will become colder soon.
- If a titmouse sits on the windowsill and looks into the house, expect a change for the better.
- If a tit squeaks, worries and breaks into the window, expect financial losses and troubles.
- A tit sat on your hand - your desire will be fulfilled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u6_7MJb-N0
https://www.britannica.com/animal/titmouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=189&v=dsvL83UiQG4&feature=emb_logo
prepared by Valeria S., 7 Form student
Japanese Autumn in Belarus
Japanese Autumn in Belarus
The festival “Japanese Autumn in Belarus” was held for the 7th time and lasted from September to November. Lectures and workshops on ikebana, sumie, origami, etagami, calligraphy, as well as art exhibitions, tea ceremonies, tournaments and seminars on martial arts, music evenings, concerts and film screenings helped Belarusian people get to know Japanese culture.
The festival “Japanese Autumn in Belarus” was held for the 7th time and lasted from September to November. Lectures and workshops on ikebana, sumie, origami, etagami, calligraphy, as well as art exhibitions, tea ceremonies, tournaments and seminars on martial arts, music evenings, concerts and film screenings helped Belarusian people get to know Japanese culture.
Some events were held at the local library in Borisov. Our students visited a workshop on Japanese engraving. The students made an engraving "The Great wave in Kanagawa" by C. Hokusai. It was first shown for public in 1832. It is the most famous painting of the artist. The copies of this masterpiece can be seen in the Metropolitan Museum (New York), in the British Museum (London) and at Oscar-Claude Monet House in Giverny (France).
Some events were held at the local library in Borisov. Our students visited a workshop on Japanese engraving. The students made an engraving "The Great wave in Kanagawa" by C. Hokusai. It was first shown for public in 1832. It is the most famous painting of the artist. The copies of this masterpiece can be seen in the Metropolitan Museum (New York), in the British Museum (London) and at Oscar-Claude Monet House in Giverny (France).
Our students also visited a lecture of Midori Yamada on ikebana and worksops on origami "Chrysanthemum flowers" and "Marple leaves".
Our students also visited a lecture of Midori Yamada on ikebana and worksops on origami "Chrysanthemum flowers" and "Marple leaves".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5phi-pWhE Japan fun facts
The week of Nordic Literature
The week of Nordic Literature
On November 14 our students visited the event "Pippi the long stocking" by A. Lindgren. It was about the Nordic Literature and the importance of the book in the world. The students read a passage "Pippi celebrates her birthday" in Belarusian, painted their favourite character beautiful cards and got tasty buns.
On November 14 our students visited the event "Pippi the long stocking" by A. Lindgren. It was about the Nordic Literature and the importance of the book in the world. The students read a passage "Pippi celebrates her birthday" in Belarusian, painted their favourite character beautiful cards and got tasty buns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gem7t5UQPc Scandinavian fun facts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q81sHxhN3Uw Denmark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6b-H7VM3U Amazing viking facts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1krRNPF7nhk Sweden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOKQF84FPDo Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cuO6A20cx8 Finland
Prepared by Daria A., 8 form students
Far Close Turkey
Far Close Turkey
A lot of Belarusian people like travelling to Turkey but they usually sunbathe or swim. In November UNESCO club "Paparats-kvetka" had a meeting with a quest from Turkey. She will spend 9 months working as a volunteer in Belarusian Association of UNESCO clubs. She showed an interesting presentation about Turkey, its geography, traditions,customs, architecture and national cuisine. Our students learnt how to make and drink Turkish coffee. They learnt some information about the Byzantine Empire and the Osmanian Empire. Our students learnt some Turkish words. It was interesting to know that the same words in Russian and Turkish have different meanings.
A lot of Belarusian people like travelling to Turkey but they usually sunbathe or swim. In November UNESCO club "Paparats-kvetka" had a meeting with a quest from Turkey. She will spend 9 months working as a volunteer in Belarusian Association of UNESCO clubs. She showed an interesting presentation about Turkey, its geography, traditions,customs, architecture and national cuisine. Our students learnt how to make and drink Turkish coffee. They learnt some information about the Byzantine Empire and the Osmanian Empire. Our students learnt some Turkish words. It was interesting to know that the same words in Russian and Turkish have different meanings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOaI8JC1_EE Turkish coffee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfcsHWXpdx4 Land of fairy-tales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDxjrp5lkiY
Prepared by Luba F., 8 form student
Berezina-2019
Berezina-2019
The Battle of Berezina took place from November 26 to 29, 1812, between the French army of Napoleon, retreating after his invasion of Russia and crossing the Berezina (near Borisov, Belarus), and the Russian armies under Mikhail Kutuzov, Peter Wittgenstein and Admiral Pavel Chichagov. Napoleon's plan was to cross the Berezina River and head for Poland, while his enemies wanted to trap him there and destroy him. The original plan to cross the frozen river quickly proved impossible, as the usually frozen waterway had thawed and was now impassable. The battle ended with a mixed outcome. French losses are placed at 25,000 combatants. Among the French casualties were three generals and four colonels, killed during this battle. Russian losses are usually placed at up to 8,000 combatants. The French suffered heavy losses but managed to cross the river and avoid being trapped. Since then "Bérézina" has been used in French as a synonym for "disaster".
Borisov is the only Belarusian city which was included into the European Federation of the Napoleonic cities on April 21,2014. The document was signed by Chairman of the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities Charles Napoleon and Chairman of the Borisov District Executive Committee. The European Federation of Napoleonic Cities was set up in 2004. Members of the federation are more than 60 cities of Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Czechia and other European countries. All of them were influenced by the famous French commander. The major objectives of the federation are to facilitate tourist contacts, carry out joint cultural projects, provide support to historians studying the history of Napoleonic wars, and promote cooperation between learning institutions and young people. Every year a lot of events such as parades, a battle reenactment, balls are held in Borisov.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_jTUtGXNmE The battle of Berezina
https://eng.belta.by/video/getRecord/835/ Berezina 1812 battle reenactment 2019
prepared by Ivan A., 7 form student
Scientific-Practical Conference in primary school
Scientific-Practical Conference in primary school
Every year primary school students take part in Scientific - Practical Conference where they defend the results of their researches. One of the most interesting and useful works was the use of eco-bags. They are good for people and our planet. They are easier to carry than a million plastic bags, and these bags will be in your family for years. Eco-bags are produced in many countries. They have different size,design and print. Our students also produce eco-bags to clean up the planet.
Every year primary school students take part in Scientific - Practical Conference where they defend the results of their researches. One of the most interesting and useful works was the use of eco-bags. They are good for people and our planet. They are easier to carry than a million plastic bags, and these bags will be in your family for years. Eco-bags are produced in many countries. They have different size,design and print. Our students also produce eco-bags to clean up the planet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhS9VfOiXQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzRlRdwkNXE How to make reusable shopping bags
Alina S., 7 Form student
International award
International award
The teacher of our gymnasia got the third prize in the international competition "Karst under protection- gift for future generation". he International competition “KARST UNDER PROTECTION – GIFT FOR THE FUTURE GENERATION” is a Bulgarian initiative, held since 2005. In 2012 it received support from UNESCO.
The competition aims at motivation of participants from different age groups to develop serious interest in the natural phenomenon of karst and its unique diversity. It helps karst to take its rightful place in the modern educational strategy of “Lifelong Learning”.
The competition, which is getting more popular, becomes a creative laboratory for exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas. It is a part of the Bulgarian initiative to declare an INTERNATIONAL YEAR of KARST.
https://sites.google.com/view/karst/%D0%B3%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F webquest "Bulgarian karst"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=15nIq6jAx_8tQiwJL4ZLyj8dwqH5OKJEG
Students' project
A Workshop on Chinese cuisine
A Workshop on Chinese cuisine
Recently，a poster design “The Facts about China” was held in Borisov Gymnasia 3, students from 6th form, 7th form and 10th form participated. Eight teams (fifteen students) were selected to be the winners. As a reward, Jiang Xiaole, the Chinese teacher of Gymnasia 3 organized a Sino-Belarusian Food Exchange. During this event, students watched the process of cooking Chinese food and learnt how to use chopsticks. At first, it was hard for them to hold the chopsticks, and they cannot find the tips of using this new tableware. The teacher showed the way of picking up noodles and porks with chopsticks, after practicing, some of the students got quite skillful. In addition, the teacher introduced several common flavors such as Huajiao (Sichuan pepper), dark soy sauce and vinegar to all of the winners, then they tasted five Chinese dishes including tomato slices with sugar, cola chicken wings, stewed pork in brown sauce, shredded potatoes and noodles mixed with scallion, oil and soy sauce. Apart from having Chinese dishes, each student brought their favorite local food and talked about the differences between the food of these two countries. Students said that Belarusian food tastes much more sweet than Chinese food, and the way of cutting potatoes is also quite different, but the stewed pork in brown sauce and noodles got pretty good feedbacks from students. Through this event, students learnt more about China, they were also aware of the diversity in dietary habit and culture.
prepared by 姜晓乐 Jiang Xiao Le
Great travellers
Great travellers
Autumn holidays were super. Our 6 form students visited the most famous landmarks in Belarus: Mir and Nesvish castles. They are in UNESCO World Heritage List. The students were impressed by their architecture and history. They have their ghosts!!!
Niasvizh Castle is known for its ghost, the mysterious Czornaja Panna (Black Lady). Legend says it is the spirit of Barbara Radziwill, the young wife of King Sigismund II Augustus, who was poisoned by her insidious mother-in-law Bona Sforza and returned to the castle after death.
Modern researchers stick to the version of cancer being the reason for the Queen’s death. Whether it is true or not, but Czornaja Panna has been linked with the place for a long time. They say, the ghost was scaring the life out of German soldiers, who were based in the former Radziwills residence during WWII. The last time she was seen was shortly before the fire, that broke out in the castle in 2002.
The ghost of Mir castle is the spirit of the daughter of the castle’s owner, Nikolai Svyatopolk-Mirsky. 12-year-old Sofia drowned in the pond in the garden, and soon after her father followed the girl. People believe it was not by accident – the pond was allegedly cursed by a witch, who lost her son during the building of the pond.
If you want to take a glimpse into the history of Belarus, feel the uniqueness of its culture and see how Belarusians lived many centuries ago, the ethnographic museum "Heritage" at school # 8 is for you. 7 form students could see Belarusian costumes, peasants' tools and the interier of Belarusian houses. They could also learn some information about Belarusian traditions and customs.
If you want to take a glimpse into the history of Belarus, feel the uniqueness of its culture and see how Belarusians lived many centuries ago, the ethnographic museum "Heritage" at school # 8 is for you. 7 form students could see Belarusian costumes, peasants' tools and the interier of Belarusian houses. They could also learn some information about Belarusian traditions and customs.
9 form students saw the ballet "Little Prince" in the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus. It was created by the Belarusian composer Yevgeny Glebov and staged by Alexandra Tikhomirova. The acting was wonderful. The students want to see it again and recommend their friends to see it.
9 form students saw the ballet "Little Prince" in the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus. It was created by the Belarusian composer Yevgeny Glebov and staged by Alexandra Tikhomirova. The acting was wonderful. The students want to see it again and recommend their friends to see it.
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