Sunny the cuddly sunshine bear

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Sunny The Cuddly Sunshine Bear Let’s Be Lanterns an eTwinning Collaboration 2017/18

Once upon a rare rainy day in malta I was called to bring sunshine back to So I boarded the first plane to Malta which the students. I was meant to catch the was full of international teachers attending 8 o’clock rainbow, but I missed it... the eTwinning International Conference. Luckily, Ms Cini and her eTwinning colleagues found me‌.

Animal Awareness day Ms Cini drove me to school where I signed in as a special guest.

Immediately afterwards, I met the Head of School and her lovely bird Gigi. Conversations with a parrot are so inspiring.

Animal awareness day Apparently, it was animal awareness day, where students got their pets to be blessed. I met some lovely students who introduced me to some furry friends.

Getting to know malta A sweet student showed me the map & told me all about Malta.

I was offered some delicious Maltese food too, fresh Maltese bread and sweets ...almond cakes, date cakes and black treacle ring

Getting to know the school Ooh Lanterns...just like our project <3

The official languages in Malta are both Maltese and English. In this school however, there is vocabulary in Spanish, German and Italian too!

Getting to know malta To learn more about what happens in Malta I was given a magazine to read. Guess what? Students from this school produced this magazine, through the Entrepreneurship project with Ms. Borg Orland hand her team! These students don’t just learn in class...they have plenty of activities too :)

Sports Challenges...Yeah! The students challenged me to do a sports challenge...I did really well!

And Singing and PLaying ... We spent some time in the music room too! These two girls were practicing for a concert too!

Getting to know malta I attended a teacher’s meeting too...but I got worked out preparing and planning...so the students gave me a surprise!

Food ...Don’t Touch :D Pizza! The healthy way….yeah...these students are so thoughtful ...fresh from the oven...just for me!

Christmas cards for Charity I helped the students with their Christmas cards for charity - a surprise Hospice Malta clients...I almost got glued! I ran away ‌.

Getting to know malta I got lost, luckily I met these kids and I spent some time in the garden and school grounds with them :)

Climbing is cool or is it? I missed climbing up trees I climbed up anything I found..., even the Christmas tree...Someone help Father Christmas to the top!

I tried to climb up this one, but it’s made from recycled plastic bottles from Ekoskola & School Council teams...good idea...less plastic bottles in beloved nature.

More Friends... I made new friends: a snomwan and baby Jesus, but I scared the villagers in the crib...I am too big.

Love Love Love... The best friends of all though are the sweet students...they are the reason i spent so much time here...they wouldn’t let me go! I had to promise the boy in the middle that I shall be back...

Bye Bye Malta...off to the UK I prefer a seat please, not this again...Wirral here I come...I’m going to need to be massaged!

It’s sunny again, mission accomplished!...Off I go to cheer up students in another school...

Hello UK

I have arrived in the UK safely I have arrived safely in the UK! I have been to the reception at The Observatory School to sign in. All of my paperwork and my passport has been checked and I am The journey from Malta was really ready to meet long, so first I am going to take everyone. some time out in The Sensory Room. It is so relaxing here!

It's cold outside The change in temperature has been a shock! It is so cold here in England. Miss Gower has ordered me a lovely winter coat to wear. That should keep me warm. Luckily the heating is on in school, so it was nice and warm. It was so lovely to meet the pupils, they gave me a tour of the school.

Look who I bumped in to! It was so good to meet Snap. Ms Cini and her pupils had told me all about him. Snap has visited so many schools and met so many different pupils, I am really looking forward to visiting them too. First I am going to enjoy my time at The Observatory School.

I am feeling happy...time to spread some happiness I am so happy to be here. I have taken base in Carson. They are going to look after me whilst I am here. Amy has awarded me some great badges. I have the Head Boy and Buddy Badge :-)

Spreading Happiness My favourite part of being a cuddly bear is that I get to have hugs off everyone. It makes me so happy to make other people happy :-)

Time to Learn I have really enjoyed going to lots of different lessons throughout my time here.

I learnt lots of new things in Mr Marshall’s Computing lesson. I even took a look at our projects Twinspace‌ It looks fantastic. Well done everyone!

Maths and Art I have enjoyed going to lots of different lessons the pupils have shown me lots of new things and I have been impressed with how hard they work!

I love helping I just love helping out. It’s my favourite thing about being a bear and going to all of these different schools. Look at me helping Leah in Maths, they were tricky questions but together we got there!

More pets...This reminds me of Malta I was so pleased to see that The Observatory School have pets in school. I learnt all about them in Malta on their Animal Day. Murphy and Reg are the schools pets. They come to visit every week.

Assembly Time I couldn't wait to tell the pupils all about St Thomas Moore Middle School in Malta. I decided to show them my journal. They loved seeing the pupils from Malta and what their school is like.

Let’s do lunch I just love lunch time! Leon shared his sandwiches with me. Thank you they were delicious!

I have been to the zoo! Carson took me to the Zoo! I loved looking around and being with the pupils. Thank you Carson I had a great time :-)

I have met lots of parents and carers The pupils had told their parents and carers all about me. They were so intrigued, they asked to come in and see me in person. I loved the Coffee Morning and meeting everyone. I got gifts of flowers and cakes!

Snow Day Today it snowed in England. It was such a magical thing to see. The pupils wrapped me up in a scarf so I did not get too cold. I wonder what other countries I visit will have snow?

Goodbye I have had such a wonderful time at The Observatory School, but now I must say goodbye. I have lots of other schools to visit. Thank you for my farewell party. I really enjoyed the tea and cakes. I can’t wait to see what Greece is like!

Hello greece I just arrived in Giannitsa and ran straight to the 2nd Primary School. Wow! It’s really big ! (almost 340 pupils,they say) I had to go upstairs and find the 3rd graders.

At the headteacher’s office First stop at the headteacher’s office.He was so busy working with the school’s secretary , but still he was very kind and curious to know everything about me.

First visit at the 3rd grade classroom The 3rd graders were waiting for me and gave me my first presents.

First visit at the 3rd grade classroom They even gave me a “Martis�bracelet.It is made of red and white string and is tied onto the wrist.Folk superstition has that people wear these bracelets so that the sun of early spring does not burn their cheeks ,so the teacher said.

Studying I stayed with my new friends during their Maths lesson,Environmental studies and of course English.To tell you the truth,Greek language is not as difficult as you think!

GRatitude cards The kids decided to make a Thank you card to show their gratitude to their friends in class,their teachers(for their patience)and guess what,to me,for paying them a visit.I felt so awkward ...

During recess The kids couldn’t wait for recess and the chance to get out of the class.Especially in spring ,when the weather in Greece is sunny and warm,recess is fun time. We shared our snack,that is traditional Greek round sesame bread,called koulouri.

IN THE TEACHERS’OFFICE I checked the project’s page feeling nostalgic about home and eager to start writing on my diary.

NEW FRIENDS I couldn’t believe in my eyes when the kids introduced me to the toys they had brought from home just to meet me.

SPECIAL HELP TO SPECIAL KIDS I couldn’t miss the chance to enter this special classroom, where a special teacher gives extra help to kids with special needs or learning disabilities.

Presents...just for me I received so much love with many drawings and a small badge that I felt so good!!!

OOPS...WHERE IS EVERYBODY?

They are waiting for me downstairs.

At the school yard

A farewell shot

GoODBYE GREECE It’s so hard to say goodbye to these kids who made me feel appreciated … I’m ready for my next school and country ...but I leave a piece of my heart in Greece. So long kids,I hope to come back again one day ! Portugal ! here I come !

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I arrived in Portugal. People are very nice. Yeeeeeeees! Kids hugged me and sang to me: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy When skies are grey You never know how much I love you Please don't take my Sunshine away"

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar)

At the Headteacher's office, teachers greeted me and got to know me! :-) They are very friendly.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I had a busy day. I went to meet teacher HĂŠlio at the Theater Club and I even had a Portuguese lesson with a famous teacher and writer LĂşcia Vaz Pedro!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) 21.03.18. Today was "Poetry´s Universal Day" and I spread Poetry with 4 students (Ângela, Beatriz,Leonor and Miguel) at school.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Another busy day for me. Here, at the Meditation Club, on thursday morning. Children sang,made a mandala, meditated and relaxed with me. They even gave me a present: a bracelet with a mantra “OM NAMO NARAYANAYA�.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) At the Meditation Club

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) And then I went to an English and French exhibition with hats and fish made by the children.Where am I? Find me.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) This day, the children played and they won a medal! I was happy for them.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Then, I went to the Chemistry lab with them.It was funny! I felt welcomed.

Hello Portugal (S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Now, children are at home because Easter holidays began. It rains in Spring but I will visit the north of Portugal. Follow me, please.

Hello Portugal ( S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Here I am at “The Miner” and “The Miner Museum” in S. Pedro da Cova

Hello Portugal ( Gondomar) Here, at Monte Crasto, the highest place in Gondomar.

Hello Portugal ( Gondomar) Now, at the roundabout of the goldsmith, the library and the church, in the center of Gondomar.

Hello Portugal ( Gondomar) This is “Multiusos de Gondomar” where many events take place. In 2017, Gondomar was the “European City of Sport” and there were many games.

Hello Portugal ( Gondomar) I saw the “Picnic Park�, with chestnut trees and then the monument of the fireman, too.

Hello Portugal ( Gondomar) Uau! Freixo Palace, Press Museum and Freixo Marina!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I went to Oporto and I saw ClĂŠrigos Tower, among other things.

Let's be Lanterns

Let's be Lanterns

Let's radiate light

We defeat the darkness

Stars on the ground

Of the damn war

Of the good that leads

And all rot.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) After that I went to Rua das Flores, in Oporto, and I met a lovely golden girl. I think I am in love.

Let's be Lanterns Let's distribute hugs By the great universe Of our embrace.

Let's be Lanterns Build Castles Made of dreams Of the most beautiful ideals. Let's be Lanterns And let's believe That if we laugh Life will win.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) In Oporto, I also visited the “Conserveira de Portugal� with plenty of fish .

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I visited Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau . Yam !!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) In Vila Nova de Gaia, I met CR7

and Sofia! Lucky me!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) In Vila Nova de Gaia, I went to Serra do Pilar, too. Great view !

Hello Portugal On this day, in Gaia, I met Rui Ramos, a storyteller. He is going to EB de S. Pedro da Cova, on 18th April. I listened to four stories. One of them was “O menino que devorava livros� from James Misse. I loved it ! And so did the kids.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Back to school. At the Theater Club: ready for a rehearsal. Cool! I think I want to be an actor.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Today, these two lovely students took me around the school playground.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I love their smile. Don´t you?

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar)

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) Today was my last day at this school. I went on a field trip to “Museu do Brincar� in Vagos and I went to the center of Aveiro with the students. Imagine who we met? Portuguese Santa Claus! Uauuuu!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar)

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) At the end of the day, kids said goodbye.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) And they gave me a “Farewell Party”.

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I even inspired a sweet girl that made this drawing about me. Well done!

Hello Portugal (EB S Pedro Da Cova, Gondomar) I feel full of light! So long S. Pedro da Cova ! So long kids! I L Y ! Now, I am ready to go to CovilhĂŁ, to E.B. S. Domingos! Here I go!

Hello Covilhã, Portugal Covilhã Covilhã is a city in Portugal, it is near Serra da Estrela and it is in the district of Castelo Branco. We love Covilhã because it is a nice city and a very beautiful place to live in. Sometimes referred to as town of wool and snow, Covilhã is one of the main urban centres of the historical Beira Interior region. The proximity of the mountains offers dramatic scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing. The climate in Covilhã is Mediterranean, moderately cold in Winter and relatively warm during Summer. There is the Vodafone Ski Resort, the only ski resort in Portugal.

Hello Portugal- School of s.Domingos- Covilhã Hello, we are 8th C! Our class is small, we are eight girls and five boys, a total of thirteen. In our school the classes begin at 8:40, we have ninety minutes of classes and after that we have a break for twenty minutes. We continue lessons and we have lunch at 12 o’clock on Mondays, but the rest of the days we only have lunch at 12:55. We usually leave the school at 15:35 or 16:20.

“You

Got mail! I Have arrived!”

We embraced this project because we can learn about the different cultures and make new friends. We hope you have a nice year, bye!

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- Covilhã) I paid a visit to the Headmaster’s office and to the Administrative Service staff . Nice folks!

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- CovilhĂŁ) The Altice Data Centre in CovilhĂŁ, stores digital information from companies from all over Europe. I Have seen it! It looks like a giant box in the distance!

Cherry trees are blossoming in Cova da Beira,; that’s an important industry in the region and these cherries are going to be sold in Portugal but also exported to different European countries.

(School of s.Domingos- Covilhã) WELCOME dear SUNNY! 8th A ClASS

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- Covilhã) Rute can’t see me but she can definitely feel me! How fluffy and cute I am. She says I am the cuttest bear on Earth! :D Rute has taught me how to use Braille. She knows how to read and write using Braille and she manages to use the Perkins writing machine as well as the laptop! What a resourceful girl! She is in class 8Th A and she does all the things her colleagues do, sometimes even more! And girl, does she sing! ? You should hear her!

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- CovilhĂŁ) Special Needs Unit with a big smile to greet Sunny!

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- CovilhĂŁ) Special Needs Unit with a big smile to greet Sunny!

I became famous through painting and even received a new neck band with our school’s name on it! Thank you dear friends!

School of s.Domingos- Covilhã The champions The students of S.Domingos practise futsal at school. The futsal match ended 5-5 with the school Serra da Gardunha. The game was balanced, the teams included Tomas Rolo, André Neto, Joaquim (Joca), João Ricardo, Alexandre, Bruno Correia, Alex, Tiago, Rafael Esteves, Leandro. Well done team!

Studying about British newspapers...

School of s.Domingos- Covilhã

In our school one the school sports is artistic gymnastics, let’s talk about it. Our gymnastics group participates in some competitions, for example the district competitions. This year, our school’s gymnastics group has won the district competition again! Last year we went to the regional gymnastics meeting, where they obtained the second place. April 28th will be the district competition, where we hope they win again!

School of s.Domingos- Covilhã We have been studying the press, and we have decided to make a small interview….

Hello NICOSIA! We are students from São Domingos School. We’d like to ask you some questions about your school and your habits. ● ● ● ● ● ●

Do you wear uniforms in your school? What time do you usually go to school? How is your timetable? Which languages do you study? Do you have any extra activities? How is the lunch of your school canteen?

Hello Portugal (School of s.Domingos- CovilhĂŁ) Sunny is happy and a best friend. The colour of Sunny is brown. He's very cute and sweet. He is very brave and he likes me a lot. I love him and Sunny always gives a light to everyone to be happy forever.

Hello Italy (i.i.s. ‘A.volta’ - nicosia) Here I am safe and sound in this wonderful peninsula. The Secondary school ‘A, Volta’ is located in the southern part of Italy, exactly in Nicosia a small town in Sicily

A great welcome from the students

Headmaster and teachers I met the headmaster who was really happy to host me for some days in his school, he told me that his school has 400 students and 50 teachers, it includes four courses and it is running different European projects. Mrs La Porta introduced me to the school staff, some of the teachers invited me to attend their classes. They were so nice!!

Italian school system

They showed me the structure of the Italian school and then focused on the I.I.S. ‘A Volta’ which offers four courses of studies: •Administration, finance and marketing; •Construction, environment and landscape; •Fashion and design; •Agriculture. I can stay in Nicosia just few days then I decided to know about the Fashion and design course as fashion is part of its cultural heritage!

FASHION AND DESIGN COURSE Wow!! Well done students, now I know how fabrics are produced!!

wHAT THE STUDENTS STUDY The students showed me some of their works and I must say that they are really good at drawing!

FROM SKECHES TO GARMENTS They won also a lot of prizes!!

BREAK TIME

Slurp! I tried the Sicilian ice cream it’s really super, I had two, one chocolate flavour and the other strawberry flavour, but my favourite was the chocolate one!! I learnt also how to order it in Italian: Un cono cioccolato, per favore!! I am becoming a polyglot

Relaxation in nature

It’s so beautiful to relax in the sun and breath slowly, enjoying the perfumes of nature which offers wonderful colours in spring.

A SPECIAL DAY

Today Serena a student of the primary school in Nicosia came and gave me a nice present‌ a bracelet that she made and on it there are some beads with letters forming the word Sicily. I am so happy because everyone in Nicosia knows that I am hosted in this school and they want to meet me and hug me...

Visiting Nicosia: Thank you students Today I had a walk along the amazing Garibaldi Square and look at the Medieval Saint Nicolò Cathedral

The Norman Castle remains

World War II Memorial

Saint Vincenzo Ferreri’s church and borreman’s paintings Wow the beautiful paintings by the Belgian painter Michael Borremans!! Art moves the world.

Santa Maria Maggiore’s church

I am the Emperor….. I am sitting on Charles V’s throne which dates back to 1535

Goodbye Sunny: it’s time to go

Goodbye Sunny: this is a party for you

Ready to go to central part of Italy

Ready to leave and visit other schools and countries

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