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A letter from The Stamford School Director
our students; I feel they really
incredible 100% pass rate in their
represent the very best of Ca-
Cambridge exams! Well done guys!
labria: hard-working, clever, determined, funny and creative. Together, they not only produce excellent exam results but also a positive, dynamic atmosphere in our schools which makes teaching and studying a real pleasure.
Of course, The Stamford isn’t just about obtaining prestigious international certificates! It’s really about having fun and successful communicating in another language. Last year, our students enjoyed cookery lessons, studying in Eng-
Coinciding with the 100 year anni- land, creating strange inventions,
Hello everyone and welcome to the first edition of The Stamford Voice .We hope you enjoy reading our students’ articles which were produced in class during the last academic year. Unfortunately, we could only choose a selection from the many valid contributions but
versary of Cambridge English, the
welcoming English guests including
Stamford School has become a
one of the Queen’s Guards, win-
Cambridge Computer Test Centre
ning scholarships to top schools in
which means our students can now England and even getting a top job take their international exams ( A2 – C2) on the computer as well as the traditional paper-based version. We have had some wonderful results, in particlular 3 of our adult A2 and B1 classes who distinguished themselves with an
in London! I can’t quite believe so many years have passed since we first opened our doors and wondered nervously if anyone was interested in learning English with mother tongue teachers! The time has flown by
we hope to include more in the
for me thanks to the wonderful
following editions!
teaching team I am so lucky to
This year will be our 11th year in Palmi and our 14th year in Rosarno teaching English to students of all ages who come from over 26 towns nearby! I am so proud of all
have at school but, above all, thanks to our students ! Thanks for all your hard work, guys. I can’t wait to start this new academic year with you all again!
Local Events and News from 2013 The following news stories reporting news and events from 2013 were written by some of our B1+ students.
PALMI - January
Last year a local man who works with animals had an idea to improve the gardens of ‘La Casa della Cultura’ where a lot of people take their animals. He spoke to lots of people and collected many signatures which were delivered to the Mayor so he could understand the situation and do something to improve the gardens. Unfortunately, the Mayor thought that the work would be a waste of time. However, he said he would consider the request. We are still waiting on a decision as the situation is getting worse at the park. My friend still believes in the cause. Reporter: Giorgia
PALMI - February 14th
Valentine’s Day is the lover’s day. During the day girls and boys give romantic gifts and sweet things to declare their love. The most common gifts are chocolates, flowers (especially roses) and romantic notes. Some Italian cities organize parties in the local square or festivals where people can take part in games such as ‘the longest kiss’. These days, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated on social networks where there are three kinds of people; those who write “I love you” and tag their lover in the post, those who write ‘I hate this day’ and are sad and lastly those who fake indifference. The best are the people that say “I celebrate my lover every day!’
PALMI - March 17th
Palmi’s Carnival is one of the best and biggest festivals in this area. This year, the carnival was on Sunday 17th March, one week later than the rest of Italy. On that day many people came to Palmi and floats from all over the region arrived to take part in this important competition. Each year judges have to decide which is the best of all of the masked floats in this competition. You shouldn’t miss this crazy day in Palmi! Reporter: Giovanni
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Local Events and News from 2013 COSENZA A man stole the silver crown of the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary in the church of San Domenico in Cosenza. Then he repented, asked for forgiveness to the Bishop and attempted to recover the crown, under pressure from the police. As he was only sixteen years old measures against him weren't adopted because of his repentance. The crown of the Neapolitan school dates from early 800AD. Reporter: Martina
CITTANOVA
A congress of high school students met on 23rd January 2013 in Cittanova to debate biodiversity. During the debate it was said that “Biodiversity of animals and plants can help us to understand and save the earth�. A lot of the problems in the world are caused by humans; population increases are changing the habitat of lots of animals which will
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cause extinction. Biodiversity is really important and we have to do all we can to preserve it. Reporter: Martina
ROSARNO For about three months in Rosarno all the wheelie-bins were overflowing with rubbish that covered the roads. It's known that in the whole of Calabria the collection service was in crisis because the landfills had been closed since November. So the whole Calabrian territory has paid a high price because of the environmental pollution and because of the sanitary problems caused by the rubbish accumulated along the roads. It's thought that the solution could be the construction of an incinerator but in my opinion I think that there are things we can all do to help and the most important is to recycle. Reporter: Martina
CITTANOVA A 36-year-old woman, named Coulette Zocchinieri, was arrested for home invasion
and extortion. The woman had gone to live with her family in secret in a house that did not belong to her. She then sent threats and blackmailed the real owners of the house to prevent them taking it back. The investigators found proof of these communications and arrested her. She is now in prison in Reggio Calabria awaiting trial. Reporter: Sofia
POLISTENA
The students of the institute G. Renda in Polistena are going to take part in the annual SIGEP in Rimini. This event involves the students from year 3 section A. Eight students in total will accompany their headteacher, Mrs Pasqualina Maria Zaccheria, who said that this year the students will take part in the International Salon in Rimini and will present an original recipe with their professor Mr Valerio Agostino. The students are committed to the presentation and are very excited to be taking part. Reporter: Mariagrazia The Stamford Voice 3
The benefits of reading Reading is a fundamental part of language learning and it is an area which, here at The Stamford School, we are dedicated to improving. Scientific research has proven that the more a child reads, the better their language becomes, whether it be in their first language or the acquisition of foreign languages. Reading stimulates creativity, increases vocabulary and gives students a real sense of achievement. At both of our schools we have a wide range
of books, suitable for every age and ability, which our students can borrow in order to develop their language skills. In classes, our teachers present an interesting variety of texts which perform a variety of functions as well as providing
interesting stimulus for discussion. Not only do we have library books but we also have a wide range of DVDs available in English which provide an interesting way to learn new vocabulary and improve listening skills. So what are you waiting for? Take out a book or a DVD and improve your English! The following book reviews were written by two of our CAE students.
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared In this adventure novel by Jonas Jonasson, fiction and reality are mixed to set up an amazing and intriguing story. The story is mainly set in the west of Europe where the main character, Allan Karlsson, lives. In fact he is an odd Swedish man whose 100th birthday is supposed to be celebrated in the nursing home where Allan has lived for several years. It would have been a perfect day, if only Allan hadn’t decided it was time to start living again. Still wearing his slippers, he jumps from his bedroom window and vanishes. From here a whole new life of adventure begins. Pagina43
With Allan being not only the main character but also the narrator, the result is a book full of details which keep the reader entertained. Using flashbacks, Allan tells the true story hidden behind invented elements which make the readers laugh.
By Marta
If I have to find criticism, I’d find fault with the narrative jumping too often from the present to the past so it is difficult to understand what he is referring to. Murders, theft and the reunion of new and old friends make this book a funny version of a thriller, perfect for all those people who believe in happy endings. The Stamford Voice
Angels and Demons Angels and Demons is a book by the American writer Dan Brown, set in different places around the world, especially Paris. Highly popular amongst readers, the book rights were sold to Hollywood and there is now a film of the same name. First published in 2002, it sold out within a week and the publishing house had to desperately print more copies. There are two main characters: a Harvard university teacher and a
scientist. When the Catholic church is threatened by the heads of enlightenment, the Vatican is in a discomforting situation and our two protagonists must do everything they can to defend the church from an imminent disaster.
By Luciano
The strength of this book is the incredible and intriguing history that makes it a pageturner. It is a gripping story that will make you want to continue to the last page!
An Essay: “Our Children Will Live In A Worse Environment Than We Do” Human activity has been damaging nature for many years, and nowadays we can see the consequences of our irresponsibility. Our planet is seriously endangered, and if we keep behaving in such a terrible way, our children will live in a dead, deserted world. In my opinion, the most dangerous aspects of human activity are two. Firstly, the air pollution. Cars and factories are always producing exhaust fumes; as a result, the air we breathe gets more polluted every day, and this causes serious The Stamford Voice
damage to us. Fumes also destroy the ozone layer, which protects us from unhealthy rays of sunlight; without it, our skin could have serious illnesses such as cancer.
The second problem is that men are destroying natural countryside all around the world, especially forests. This
is a very serious problem, because destroying the countryside means destroying plants and animals houses. Without a home, animals die and become extinct. I think that if mankind doesn’t start to realize what disasters we are causing, in a few years our planet will be uninhabitable and the world’s population (men, animals and plants) will disappear. By Rocco, one of our FCE students who achieved an amazing Distinction at FCE level, equivalent to a C1 certificate. Page 4
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Horoscopes The following horoscopes were written by one of our Flyers classes. Aquarius January 22 – February 19 This month is going to be a bad month so be careful! You will get a headache and a stomachache. You won’t meet a new partner. You’re going to find some money. You will have a bad time at school Pisces: February 20 – March 20 This month won’t be very good, so be careful! You will catch a cold and get a headache! You won’t make any new friends. You will lose money and you will have a bad time at school! Stay indoors! Aries ~March 21 – April 19 This month is going to be terrible for you! You will get a backache and a big headache! You won’t have any friends this month. You won’t have any money and your results at school will be very bad! Taurus ~April 20 – May 20 This month is going to be a good month. You won’t get sick. You are going to meet a new partner and you’re going to find some money! You will have a bad time at school but not that bad! Libra ~ May 21 – June 20 You will have a great The Stamford Voice 6
month! You won’t get sick and you will make lots of new friends. You will meet a new partner and find lots of money. You will have really great results at school!
going to have an argument with your friends. You will lose money and you are going to get in trouble at school. Be very careful this month!
Cancer ~June 21 – July 22 This month is going to be a good month so have fun! You will get a toothache but you will make a new friend! You will win some money on the slot machines. You are going to have a really good time at school!
Scorpio ~October 24 – November 23 This month is going to be a good month, so have fun! You will catch a cold. You are going to meet a new partner and you’re going to find some money. You will have really good results at school.
Leo ~July 23 – August 22 This month is going to be a good month for you; very, very good! You will get a little temperature. You are going to meet a new partner. The bank is going to give you money and you are going to have a great time at school!
Sagittarius ~November 24 – December 22 This month is going to be a bad month. You are going to have a headache and a temperature. You are going to fall in love with a new partner. You are going to lose a lot of money and you are going to have bad results at school. Watch out!
Virgo ~August 23 – September 22 This month is going to be a good month, so have fun! You will get a little stomach ache but you will make lots of new friends. You will win some money on the slot machines. Your results at school are going to be very good! This is a good month for you! Gemini ~September 23 – October 23 This month will be very bad for you so watch out! You are going to get a cold and a temperature. You are
Capricorn ~December 23 – January 21 This month is going to be a bad month for you so be careful! You will get a temperature and a cough. You aren’t going to meet a new partner but you will find some money! You will have a bad time at school and you are going to argue with your teachers. Students: Domenico, Stefano, Bruno, Miriam, Elisa, Luigi.
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A visitor from England On 28th January, our Bromley class had a special visitor from England. Sam Aiken came to The Stamford School for the afternoon to meet the class and talk about Italy, his school in England and what he thinks about Palmi!
Alberto: Do you sing at school in England? Sam: Not really. Carlo: Can you dance Gangnam style? Sam: I can but not at school! Carlotta: What’s your favourite subject at school? Sam: I like French best. Carlotta: Do you like The Stamford school? Sam: I do! It’s a lot of fun! Enrico: Would you like to go to school in Italy? Sam: Yes, because you don’t have to wear a school uniform like I do! Enrico: Do you like Palmi? Sam: Yes
Ilaria: How old are you?
Alberto: Why?
Sam: I’m seven years old.
Sam: It’s fun and I get to go out to places. And the beach is really nice.
Mattia: Do you have any pets, Sam? Sam: I have two cats called Dave and Tara. Ilaria: What’s your favourite colour? Sam: Blue or green. Mattia: What do you eat in England?
Carlo: Do you like our teacher Beth? Sam: Yes, but she’s very crazy! Beth: I’m not crazy! Class: Yes, you are!
Sam: I eat egg fried rice and spaghetti. Mattia: What’s your school called? Sam: Heathrow primary school.
Bromley class included: Ilaria, Carlo, Mattia, Carlotta, Alberto, Michela, Antonino.
Alberto: Do you like your school? Sam: Yes, my school is the best school in the country! Michela: Do you like the teachers in your school? Sam: Yes, because they’re nice and let us play games. Carlo: What do you study at school in England? Sam: Maths, geography, science, English, French and history. I’d like to learn Italian too! The Stamford Voice
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Story Time All the comic strips on this page have been written and created by students from one of our Hampstead classes.
Chicken Surprise By Giuseppe
Mary and Jim’s Adventure By Michela and Andreea
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The Best Superheroes in the World By Carmelopio, Benedetta and Marco
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Story Time Continued Penguin Journey By Leila and Flavia
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Puzzle Time Can you complete the puzzle? Read the clues and complete the crossword, written by our Bromley class (Giuseppe, Claudia, Angela, Biagio, Anastasia, Giuseppe, Ilaria, Marta, Rocco)
Titolo brano interno
Questo brano può contenere 100150 parole. Gli articoli di un notiziario possono essere di qualsiasi tipo, ad esempio articoli sulle nuove tecnologie. È inoltre possibile descrivere tendenze economico-finanziarie o previsioni che possono risultare utili ai lettori. Se il notiziario viene distribuito internamente, è possibile inserire
commenti sull'introduzione di nuove procedure o informazioni sul fatturato.
“Per attirare l'attenzione del lettore, inserire qui una citazione o una frase tratta dal testo.”
In alcuni notiziari è presente una colonna che viene aggiornata in ogni numero, ad esempio per consigli, recensioni di libri, lettere dei lettori o un editoriale, oppure per la presentazione di nuovi dipendenti o nuovi clienti.
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Questo brano può contenere 75-125 parole. La selezione di immagini ed elementi grafici è un passaggio importante in quanto questi elementi consentono di aggiungere impatto alla pubblicazione. Analizzare l'articolo e valutare se le immagini inserite sono coerenti con il messaggio che si desidera trasmettere. Evitare immagini che risultino
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fuori contesto. In Microsoft Publisher sono disponibili migliaia di immagini ClipArt, nonché numerosi strumenti che consentono di disegnare forme e simboli. Dopo aver scelto l'immagine corretta, posizionarla accanto all'articolo e inserire una didascalia. Didascalia dell'immagine o della fotografia
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Problem Page Read the responses of our PET class to some of the ‘problems’ sent in by the Rosarno students.
Hello Agony Aunt! I have a problem. Next week my cousin will graduate and I have to buy him a present. He will be an engineer and he is 27 years old. What can I buy for him? Luisa
Dear Luisa, Thanks for your letter. You can give him anything because the best present you can give is the thought, and this way, you can also save money! Good luck and I hope you make the best choice.
Hi Agony Aunt! I’m Chiara and I’m 13 years old. I’ve got a big problem at school: my French teacher is completely crazy, she doesn’t explain anything but she gives us hard tests to do. During her hours we play and we sing but the exams are near and we can say only “oui” in French. What can I do? Pagina10 10
Dear Agony Aunt, I don’t know what clothes to bring on a trip. My school has organised a school trip on the snow, skiing. The problem is that I have no idea what to pack. I would bring everything but a suitcase is too small. I need help! Dear Skier, Thank you for your letter. You should buy a suitcase bigger than the one that you have. You have to bring with you heavy clothes because the snow is very cold. This is my only advice for you.
Dear Chiara I my opinion this isn’t a big problem. The problem is your behaviour because during the lessons you do what you want and it isn’t correct for the teacher. Instead, you should try to listen to the teacher and, if you don’t understand, you have to ask her to explain again and you should behave like we do with Nerissa (♡). I hope you’ll follow my advice. Good luck!
year. Last year I promised my girlfriend that I would buy a dinghy for this summer but I haven’t got enough money. If I want to buy a dinghy I will have to save from now. What should I do? Dear writer, Thanks for your letter. Why
don’t you rob a bank? It’s a good idea, but if you don’t want to steal, you could find a part-time job, for example, babysitting. Good luck, I hope you find a solution.
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Problem Page Read the responses of our Rosarno PET class to some of the ‘problems’ sent in by the Palmi
Dear Agony Aunt, I’ve got a big problem. I’m in love with my friend but he doesn’t know it. He’s my best friend, we go out together every day, but another of our friends loves him too. I don’t know how to behave! When I see him my heart beats! Help me, please!
Dear Agony Aunt, I have a problem in my high school with an impolite friend. He annoys me during my lessons and when I speak he interrupts me and sometimes he tries to hit me! I’m desperate to change this because I hate Maths and I find it very difficult. What can I do?
I reckon that you have to tell your best friend what you think about him. If I were you I’d speak with the friend that loves him too. You should say to her that you met your best friend when you were little so you know more about him: his hobbies, his habits, what he likes or dislikes. Maybe you should choose the right moment, for example don’t speak with your friend when he is angry. How about going out at the weekend? In my opinion this is the only thing you can do. I’ll give you some important advice: you mustn’t think only about your feelings! Luisa
In my opinion you should talk with him to know what the problem is and try to resolve it. If this isn’t successful you should try to change friends! If this continues you should speak with him. I’m sure that with the correct words he will give up annoying you and will become polite and kind. In my opinion he is a disturbed person with strange behaviour or perhaps he had a trauma when he was a child. Maybe he watches too much television and so he is violent because of the cartoons. Good luck! Max
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Dear Agony Aunt, I have a big problem. I want to go to a party with my friends in the summer in Sicily but my parents don’t want me to go because they say that I am too young. I don’t want to miss it! What should I do? Please help!
Well, I’m a parent too and I understand your parents. They are scared about what could happen to you so they won’t let you go to the party with your friends. Sicily is an island, you need to travel by ferry to get there. Why don’t you ask your parents to come with you and your friends to Sicily? They don’t have to hold you by your hand. This would be the chance for you to go to this unmissable party and for your parents to have a short holiday in the shining sun of Sicily. I hope you agree with me. Good luck. Serena 13
Poem Corner All the poems on this page have been written by students from our Camden class.
FUSSY JONNY Jonny likes Jonny but he doesn’t like Joon, He likes the sun but he doesn’t like the moon, He likes apples but he doesn’t like pears, He likes fountains but he doesn’t like squares, He likes dogs but he doesn’t like cats, He likes scarves but he doesn’t like hats, He likes watches but he doesn’t like clocks, He likes rabbits but he doesn’t like fox, He likes red but he doesn’t like white,
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Jonny is fussy about what he likes. By Marco, Vincenzo and Antonino TRIO LIKES! Trio likes trio but he doesn’t like trees, He likes birds but he doesn’t like bees, He likes Bart but he doesn’t like Homer, He likes Barcelona but he doesn’t like Roma, He likes Ferraris but he doesn’t like the train, He likes the sun but he doesn’t like the rain, He likes shoes but he doesn’t like socks, He likes frogs but he doesn’t like fox, He doesn’t like solitude but he likes friends, He is happy that this is the end! By Carmelo, Francesco and Emanuele 14
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VIOLETTA!
Violetta likes Violetta but she doesn’t like Viola, She likes water but she doesn’t like cola, She likes girls but she doesn’t like boys, She likes dolls but she doesn’t like toys, She likes dolphins but she doesn’t like pigs, She likes bananas but she doesn’t like figs, She likes playing but she doesn’t like swimming, She likes dancing but she doesn’t like singing, She likes pizza but she doesn’t like rice, She likes butterflies but she doesn’t like mice, She likes the sun but she doesn’t like stars, She likes bikes but she doesn’t like cars, She likes ships but she doesn’t like boats, She likes T-shirts but she doesn’t like coats. By Lorenza, Alisia and Maria Chiara
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Restaurant Reviews The following imaginary restaurant reviews were written by students from our KP class.
The Whale Restaurant Can you imagine a “Space Shuttle Restaurant” or a “Car Restaurant?” These restaurants are very strange but there’s one which is very very crazy … The WHALE RESTAURANT. Do you know the story of Pinocchio and the part when he goes inside the mouth of a whale ? This restaurant is is based on that part of the story. The restaurant is under water, you can get to it with a boat like a submarine. And you can get to your table by boat which sails on an artificial lake inside. The reception is inside the whale’s left eye and the toilettes are in the right eye, the fish can see you! Inside the nose there are the
kitchens and inside the lungs there is the entrance to the submarine. The dining room is downstairs, in the belly. The whale is made with stainless steel and hard plastic. The interior is made with steel, hard plastic and rubber. The furnishings are very luxurious with silver cutlery. The waitresses aren’t fish!!! Inside the dining room there is a big panoramic window. You can see the fish and choose your fish meal! It is true because around the whale there’s an aquarium and you can go into it with experienced divers ! You can only eat fish but not whale ! I think the bill isn’t very cheap infect for example a plate of
The Meal on the Eye The Meal on the Eye is the most revolutionary and the coolest restaurant in London today. You can arrive there by taxi or in a boat, when you arrive we’ll take you on the panoramic wheel. In the cabin there’s a big screen with an amazing xbox360 and also a 3D mode. In the cabin you can relax on a big,long and soft sofa. The waiter serves food in the cabin with a jet pack. The meal on the eye speciality’s the Italian pizza cooked by an
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chips costs £97 ! Ok the description is finished now so try it! REMEMBER If you don’t like fish don’t go to the Whale Restaurant because on several walls there are some stuffed fish !!! In the summer if you see a whale under water now you know, it is the Whale restaurant !!!!!
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Italian chef. There’s also good fish, meat and a sushi chef from Tokyo (Japan). We also cook the biggest pizza in London, if you eat all of this you get your photo put up in the “EYE HALL OF FAME”. You can also try the giant eyeburger and the giant icecream here. Volume 1, Issue 1
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Flower Restaurant
By Asia
This is a very stange and beautiful restaurant, because the people eat in a room that displays a flowery meadow. It Is suitable for children and has a large games room. All dishes are made with care and elegance, without forgetting any details. It is situated just downtown so it's quite easy to get there by public transports. The food is delicious and I would recommend it to anybody!
The Poisoned Apple
By Filiberto
magic this is the perfect place to eat or to be lifted up above the ceiling. The entrance is equipped with two magicians holding their trumpets ready to announce new arrivals. I can tell you personally I felt like a king!!
Just after you have entered you will find yourself in a beautiful hall decorated with tapestries with magical things and magicians who are talking. Come and see for yourself at The Poisoned Apple!!
This restaurant is a popular place for the wizards of high class and for VIP’s. For muggles in search of the
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The Things We Like Some of our youngest students (from our Acton class) tell us what they like and don’t like.
Students: Benedetta, Arianna Pia, Carlo, Simone, Vincenzo, Caterina, Lidia, Gabriele, Alice, Giuseppe, Gaia, Domenica.
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Film reviews The following film reviews were written by some of our FCE students.
Forrest Gump: Life is like a box of chocolates Rarely is it easy to find a dramatic film which can change your mood and your view of life. Forrest Gump is one of these kinds of film. A slow-witted man, Forrest Gump, waiting for a bus tells his heartbreaking life story to strangers sitting with him. He recounts his meeting with a young Elvis, joining the army and being sent to Vietnam, as well as his reputation derived from his countless oddities. But every story leads
back to one intertwining theme; his one and only love, Jenny. An amazing plot with a lovely, magnificent and astonishing performance by Tom Hanks (who won a prize with the Academy Awards for Best Actor) which will leave you breathless.
mother says: “Stupid is as stupid does.” By Rocco
After seeing Forrest Gump you cannot help but see it again, and again, and again. Seeing this wonderful film is simply a duty for each of us. And, as Forrest’s
Iron Man: A new frontier in special effects Do you remember Marvel heroes in comics? Have you ever thought how they could be in real life? Now is the time to discover it!
super hero Iron Man! Not only the have done a good job. main character but all the cast The action scenes, like the flight one, are a concentration of incredible special effects, thanks to the computer programming of Paramount studios too.
By the time this film appeared in cinemas, people knew that this was a success. Starting with the cast there is a great star: Robert Downey Junior who performs the eccentric but genial business man Tony Stark, the creator of his hyper-technologic metal suit which allows him to transform into the
Finally, Iron Man is an amazing film, not really long, full of action and fights, and adapted for all families and ages. An obvious choice for anyone who loves this genre! By Mario
Oceans 13: An Ocean of Action Have you ever seen the most creative, wonderful, attractive and adventurous film in the history of cinema? I’m talking about Ocean’s 13. It had many nominations for the Oscars and Golden Globes and has a star studded cast, composed of the best Hollywood actors who have
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been on the red carpet many times recently. In fact, it has been so popular that is was sold out on the first night.
effects which puts viewers in the actors’ shoes and it has an endearing and exciting plot that will astonish you.
Oceans’ 13 is a fantastic film written by Martin Scorcese. It talks about a group of robbers who decide to rob a casino. This film is set in the wonderful and fantastic city of Las Vegas. The cast is composed of the most important and famous Hollywood actors including George Clooney, Andy Garcia, Al Pacino and Julia Roberts. This film is full of special
The critics have given it shining reviews and I recommend that you see it in a 3D cinema as this is a truly, indescribable experience that allows you to take part in the film. I suggest that you see this film which is considered by many critics to be a masterpiece. It’s an opportunity that you can’t miss. By Rocco 19
How To Make Chocolate Cornflake Cakes One of our Barking classes had been learning about food and cooking. One day we decided to make chocolate cornflake cakes and this is what happened‌
The girls prepared the cake cases
The boys melted the chocolate
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The girls mixed the ingredients
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Celebrity Interviews by the Young KET class Some of our Young Ket students wrote imaginary interviews with their favourite celebrities!
An Interview with… Johnny Depp What films have you acted in? Lots of films but my most memorable have been: Chocolat, Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland, The Tourist- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Finding Neverland.
How many tattoos do you have? I have nineteen tattoos. I have a tattoo for every important time in my life.
What is your favourite food? My favourite food is: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Kentucky, Fried Chicken, Mexican Food and cheap chocolate.
What is your best film? My best film is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory I think.
Are you married? I'm not officially married.
By Giulia and Maria Chiara
An interview with.... Stephan el Shaarawy When were you born? I was born on 27th October 1992.
Egyptian.
Where were you born? In Savona
Tell me about your family! My mother is Italian and my father is Egyptian. I am a muslim.
Which football team did you play for? I play for A.C. MILAN.I started to play on the 18th September 2011.
What were your dreams when you were young? My dreams when I was young were play in a famous soccer team.
What is your nickname? My nickname is "THE PHARAOOH"because I'm Italian-
What are your ambitions for the future? My ambitions for the future are have a good place in my
soccer team and stay in Italy,to play my favourite sport! By Aurora
Crazy right now... an interview with Beyoncé Beyoncè, when were you born? I was born on 4th September 1981 in Houston . Have you got any brothers or sisters? Yes I've got a sister , her name is Solange Knowles. I love her very much! Who is your favourite singer? My favourite singer is Michael Jackson. He is the king! Which is your first album? My
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first solo album is "Dangerously in love“ and in my opinion, my best. Have you got any tattoos? No I haven't got a tattoo, but I want one. How old are you? I'm 31 years old . Do you have any children? Yes I have. His name is Blue Ivy Carter. He’s cute! By Livia
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This is us These beautiful pictures were drawn by the students of the Blackwall class.
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Postcards from around the world The students from one of our Greenwich classes wrote postcards from their holidays.
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Letter from the Director Below is a translation of Sam’s letter from the front page. It was translated for us by Rocco from our FCE class.
prodotti in classe dai nostri
Abbiamo avuto alcuni ottimi
studenti lo scorso anno scolastico.
risultati, in particolare 3 ragazzi
Sfortunatamente, abbiamo potuto
dei nostri corsi per adulti A2 e
scegliere solo alcuni tra i numerosi validi contributi ma speriamo di includerne di più nelle prossime
B1 che si sono distinti con uno stupefacente 100% nei loro esami Cambridge! Ben fatto ragazzi!
edizioni! Ovviamente, andare alla Stamford Questo sarà il nostro undicesimo anno a Palmi e quattordicesimo anno a Rosarno ad insegnare Inglese a studenti di ogni età che vengono da oltre 26 paesi vicini! Sono così orgogliosa di tutti i nostri studenti; credo che essi rappresentino il meglio della Calabria: diligenti, intelligenti, determinati, divertenti e creativi. Insieme, non solo ottengono ottimi risultati agli esami, ma creano nelle nostre scuole anche un’atmosfera positiva e dinamica che rende insegnare e studiare un
non vuol dire solo ottenere importanti certificati internazionali! Vuol dire divertirsi e imparare a comunicare con successo in un’altra lingua. Lo scorso anno, i nostri studenti hanno preso lezioni di cucina, studiato in Inghilterra, creato strane invenzioni, dato il benvenuto ad ospiti inglesi compresa una Guardia della Regina, vinto borse di studio per alcune delle scuole più prestigiose in Inghilterra e perfino ottenuto un importante lavoro a Londra!
vero piacere.
Lettera dalla Direttrice della Stamford School
Ancora non riesco a credere che In contemporanea con il centesimo anniversario di Cambridge English, la Stamford School è diventata un Cambridge Computer Test Centre, il che vuol dire che ora i
Ciao a tutti e benvenuti alla prima edizione di “The Stamford Voice” (La voce della Stamford) Speriamo che vi farà piacere leggere gli articoli che sono stati
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nostri studenti
siano passati così tanti anni dalla prima volta che abbiamo aperto le nostre porte domandandoci nervosamente se qualcuno fosse interessato ad imparare l’Inglese con insegnanti madrelingue! Per me il tempo è volato grazie al meraviglioso gruppo di insegnanti che ho la fortuna di avere a scuola ma, soprattutto, grazie a
possono
tutti i nostri studenti!
affrontare i loro esami
Grazie per il vostro notevole
internazionali (A2 – C2) al
impegno, ragazzi. Non vedo l’ora
computer, oltre che con la
di iniziare questo nuovo anno
tradizionale versione cartacea.
scolastico con tutti voi un’altra
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Photos from the year!
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