November 2008 - British School Of Bucharest

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Visit the BSB website at www.britishschool.ro The Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) On September 25th we were present at an MDG meeting to discuss MDGs, which are for PEOPLE like you am me. MDGs are guidelines to improve life by preserving humanity, by eradicating preventable diseases, by providing opportunities for those that don’t have it, and by trying to form coalitions dedicated to strengthening human relations, equality and democracy. The MDGs provide concrete markers and goals for improvement. As each goal becomes closer to being met, momentum builds and more people are able to help in some way. More people are aware of how to help; thus, they help themselves, others and humanity through small personal steps. These personal steps in turn become local goals, local goals develop into national goals, and and national goals spread into international awareness. Awareness of these MDGs is integral to the success that humanity desperately needs. Education is needed and helping humanity by addressing the MDGs step by step, person to person, community to community, nation to nation and eventually globally will render humans triumphant over our current woes. The UN, Britain and Romania have been making asserted efforts to achieve these goals by 2015. We have 7.5 years left to do our part in reaching these targets. What role do you play in making these goals a reality? Go to: http://www.undp.org/mdg/ to find out more about the MDGs and, what YOU can do to help HUMANITY. There are eight goals in total. Some of the main goals include making sure every child gets an education, decreasing the child mortality rate, fighting for woman’s equality, and combating HIV and AIDS. Louisa, Year 9 My Day at the MDG Conference Alexandra and Louisa with Mr Robin Barnett HM Ambassador to Romania The meeting started at 10 am. Some people present were: students, the British ambassador Mr. Robin Barnett, UNDP representative Mr. Jan Sorensen, people who are part of non-governmental societies which help these goals come true, people that did some work with the eight goals and other people that had something to say about this situation. First we were all introduced to the eight goals and Mr. Barnett gave a small speech in Romanian, which was very impressive. This lasted around 20 minutes. Then we were given a puzzle which we had to do in 10 minutes, a task in which we failed. This was followed by the most interesting part of the workshop. It was a debate. People gave their opinion about the eight goals. The people that did some work on the subject had the opportunity of talking about it. The debate lasted around 40 minutes. During the debate the goals that were most talked about were education, maternal health and reducing child mortality rate. The debate at one point derived from Romania and went on to the problems in Africa. It was more like a comparison between Africa, Romania and the whole world. They all agreed that Romania isn’t such a poor country after all and that it has a very strong educational system. At the end Mr. Murchison finally got the chance to talk and said that for these goals to be achieved everyone should be aware of the problems. After the debate prizes were awarded for the people who worked towards the eight goals. The winner came from Iasi and he came up with the idea of making people aware of problems by using mobile phones. At the end we were all invited to have something to drink and eat some cookies. We talked to the British ambassador and people that were present. After that was done all three of us went to finish the puzzle, as leaving it undone might be a bad omen. We then got the chance to see the British Council library. It is more towards high school and university. It has a great deal on business. However it also contains DVD’s, magazines, some history books, teacher English books and has a small section on fiction books. That was the end of our visit at the British Council. Afterwards we went and ate and talked about what we have learned. Then we got picked up and the day ended. For me this visit was very interesting. I learned a lot of new things and I was introduced to these eight goals. Personally I think that 2015 is too soon, however these goals can be achieved. With time, patience and the involvement of everyone these goals will be eventually achieved. Alexandra, Year 10 The British School of Bucharest Magazine 34
Visit the BSB website at www.britishschool.ro Adult Classes underway Mr Ellis teaching the Advanced Adult English class on Tuesday, from 2.10-3pm Adult Art classes run Thursday, 9.30-11.30am or 12.00-3.00pm In response to a high level of parent interest, a range of Adult classes are now being offered at BSB. Classes on offer in the term ahead include: Art Following on from last years success, the Art Department is offering a new course in Art and Design, exploring painting and drawing through a variety of materials and based on the topic Still Life. · Thursday: - 9.00 am-11.30am (Coffee break 10.00-10.30) - 12.00 am-3.00am (Coffee break 1.30-2.00) · 12 places available · 700 lei per term (including all materials) For further information contact Barbara Lavery barbara.lavery@britishschool.ro Romanian for Beginners By the end of the course you will be able to: • Understand basic Romanian words and phrases • Speak in simple phrases and have basic conversations in Romanian • Have some knowledge about Romania and its history and culture · Starting Monday, 13.45-14.45 pm · 12 places available · Classes will be 6 euro per session For further information contact Mrs Ana Maria Marin anamaria.marin@britishschool.ro English classes English classes are offered at 4 levels: • Beginner • Pre-intermediate • Intermediate • Upper intermediate/Advanced · Each level will have 1 lesson per week: please contact the office for dates · 12 places available per level · Cost: 8 euro per session For further information contact Mr Kendall Peet kendall.peet@britishschool.ro Pilates fitness classes A system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. · Teacher: Mr. Atanasiu · Contact the office for details. · Cost: 33 Ron per class If you would like to attend any of these courses in the following term, please contact the office by phone 021 2678919 or email (office@ britishschool.ro), and they will be able to confirm your place and give you further detailsplease note that spaces are strictly limited, so enroll early to avoid disappointment. These classes are open to friends in the community, if you wish to be accompanied by someone who is not a British School parent. There are plans to extend adult classes to include foreign languages and a variety of other courses. Bucharest International Schools’ Forum International school principals meeting to discuss key issues At the invite of the new AISB Director David Ottaviano, Bucharest’s international Heads of School met last month to discuss the possibility of coming together for various events. Sports events were highlighted as a priority, but it was also discussed that various Arts and Drama opportunities would be good occasions to come together. To seize the opportunity to start fixtures for our students Ms Kemp, Head of our PE Department has already set up a meeting for all of Bucharest’s international schools’ PE teachers and hopefully this will be the beginning of many productive links. The British School of Bucharest Magazine 35
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