Stories magazine was created by Sophie Aristotelous as part of her Journalism Masters’ Degree. This issue is a sample to show what the magazine can do.
When some of you hear the word “news” you might think that it is boring, sad, or even something just for your parents. Yet, news is really just different people’s stories, what they are doing and why. It is about the world, both places near to you and far away! This magazine will take you on a journey every month by choosing ten days to explore. You can read about each day as it really happens! We will write only facts, so that you can make your own opinions. There are lots of sides to every story, even news, and we will try to tell you all of them in a balanced way. There will also be fun things for you to do along the way. This month, we have spoken to an author, some charities, a farmer, someone who protects the environment and even a scientist, all so we can bring you their stories. We hope you enjoy reading them! Sophie
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Organic September
International Day of Charity
National Read a Book Day
International Literacy Day World Ozone Day
Roald Dahl Day
British Food and Drink Fortnight
New School Year
World Car-Free Day
European Day of Languages
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Everyone loves food, but it is organic food that has become more popular. The Coronavirus seems to have changed the food we buy.
ting in their bodies, and protecting the planet at the same time.”
In April, supermarkets sold the most amount of organic food they have in three years*.
Yet, the CEO of Tuppenny Barn, Maggie Haynes, thinks her products were popular because they deliver to the local area and supermarkets were so busy.
Food company Mr Organic have definitely noticed this. So have Tuppenny Barn, who grow and sell organic fruit and vegetables. They sold three times the amount they normally do during lockdown. A survey** shows that almost half of the people they talked to think the virus has made them value food more. Kitty Evans-Smith is a Marketing Executive at Mr Organic. She says: “This may be because more people are thinking about their health, what they are put-
Organic September
But what exactly is organic food? Kitty says: “We make honest food that is made for both people and the planet.” Organic helps the planet as it means less greenhouse gases in the air, like methane and carbon dioxide. Organic farms are also good for wildlife and provide homes for bees, birds and butterflies. Maggie believes it is healthier. “You cannot tell the difference between a normal carrot and an organic carrot just by looking at it”, she explains. Page 4
“You have to taste it or test it for things like pesticides and unnatural chemicals”. At Tuppenny Barn, you can cut your own vegetables and taste the difference yourself. Supermarket staples such as milk, eggs, bread, pasta and rice can also be organic. Even your clothes can.
than ever before”, Kitty explains. Mr Organic and Tuppenny Barn are very happy the virus has helped them. “The only problem is people buying our products too quickly which is a pretty good problem to have!”, adds Kitty.
*Nielsen data “[There are] more options for organic products **A YouGov survey
Mr Organic
“We make honest food that is made for both people and the planet.”
Do this dot-to-dot of food items that can be organic.
You’ll find the answers on Page 32.
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This week, you might be getting a new teacher, a new classroom and even a new school. On top of that, there are new measures in place too. The first day of school can be exciting but make you feel nervous. You may not know what to expect as lots of you have not been in class for almost six months. For the first time since 20th March, everyone in the United Kingdom is going back to school. Schools will look a little bit different to normal as extra things are in place to protect against the virus. In a speech, the government’s Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “We are doing everything we can to make sure schools are as safe as possible for children and staff.” You might be asked to wash your hands regularly and there could be new things like different break and lunchtimes for different classes. Miss Hamalis, Head of Channing Junior School, says her classes will be in ‘bubbles’ so that they do not mix. She feels confident about keeping the school safe and is delighted all her pupils will be returning. Sisters Jennifer and Aimee who live in Edinburgh are excited to go back to school. Aimee, who is ten, explains: “If they’re saying it’s safe then I feel safe.” The government said it wants to make sure your education is not changed by the break from school and will help everyone to catch up. Miss Hamalis actually thinks home-scho-
New School Year
oling has taught her pupils some important skills, like using the computer and being independent. Schools also have a plan in case anyone catches the Coronavirus, if there is a local lockdown or if families have unusual circumstances. All schools will have some tests ready to use and if someone thinks they might have the virus they will have to stay at home for up to two weeks. In his speech, Mr Williamson said he hopes all breakfast and after-school clubs can also open. Miss Hamalis says they will be offering everything, but the government are suggesting that it can only be for fifteen children at one time and the same groups every week. This is much less than normal but the school will try to do more when they can. Aimee and Jennifer both say what they have missed most about school is seeing their friends. We asked Miss Hamalis if she thinks her pupils will be nervous. She says: “Most of our children returned to school before the end of the Summer Term [at least for one day], and whilst they may have been nervous, there were lots of smiles and laughter.” “Once seeing their teachers and friends, it was as if they had never been away”, she adds. Page 6
Things you will need: • 1 empty toilet roll • 2 sheets of A4 paper • Coloured paper • 1 stapler • 1 pair of scissors • 1 holepunch • 1 gluestick • 1 pencil
Make your own personalised notebook from things you have around the house.
Makes: 1 small notebook with 16 pages Make sure you are careful with the scissors and get an adult to help you if you need.
1. Flatten the toilet paper roll and cut it on one side
3. Fold the paper in half the other way now
5. Place the paper in the toilet roll and draw around the edge of the toilet roll with your pencil
7. Staple the paper to the toilet roll
10. Decorate your notebook any way you would like
8. Put the toilet roll on the coloured paper and draw around it twice
2. Hold the pieces of paper portrait and fold them in half and then half again
4. Cut the paper where you just folded it over
6. Cut off any extra white paper
9. Cut the coloured paper and glue it onto the toilet paper
Can you find the 10 school subjects hidden below? Hint: They could be backwards or diagonal.
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You’ll find the answers on Page 32.
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Born Free
Here Laura is planting trees with students in Kenya Born Free
Meet King the Lion
International Day of Charity is celebated to raise awareness of charity work. 5th September was chosen because it is the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for helping people. We chatted to three British charities to find out more about what they do.
International Day of Charity
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Laura works for the animal welfare charity Born Free. Her job is to teach people how to look after animals. We asked her some questions, take a look at what she Born Free said. 1. What do you do? Hello, my name is Laura Gosset and I am Head of Education here at Born Free. I have an amazing team that work in the United Kingdom, Kenya, South Africa and Ethiopia. They teach the community about wildlife and looking after both animals and the environment. We share our love of wildlife with others. 2. What inspired the charity? In 1966, actors Virginia McKenna OBE and Bill Travers MBE starred in the wildlife film Born Free. The film told the true story of conservationists Joy and George Adamson who rescued a lioness cub called Elsa and successfully returned her to the wild. 3. Who have you helped? Let me tell you the story of King. As a little lion cub he was kept in a tiny cage in an apartment in Paris. It is illegal to keep lions as pets in France and his owner was very unkind to him. Luckily, someone called for help and he now lives at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa. In Kenya, we monitor a pride of lions called Elsa’s pride. They live in the same National Park that Elsa the lioness did – do you remember me telling you about the lioness that Joy and George Adamson returned to the wild? Our work helps to keep the whole pride safe and allows us to better understand their behaviour.
4. What is the charity’s biggest achievement? Over the years, we have helped hundreds of animals, both living in the wild and those that need rescuing from horrible captive conditions like King. 5. How do you find out about animals that need your help? We work with partner organisations in other countries who find animals in need and then they contact us for support. People can also tell us through our Raise the Red Flag initiative. 6. How can we get involved? There are a few ways that children can get involved: • Join our Hear the Roar Kid’s Club • Fundraising • Learn about wildlife • Adopt an animal If you want to know more about Born Free, you can head to https://www.bornfree.org.uk/.
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Love animals? Read our profile on the charity World Animal Protection. World Animal Protection
Name: World Animal Protection Year it came about: 1950 This is Bamse the bear Type of charity: Animal Inspiration: Charlotte Regan, UK campaign officer says: “[We believe] that wild animals belong in the wild - not to be used as entertainment, or be kept as pets.” Aim: Their mission is to create a better world for animals. Who they have helped: The charity helps different animals, from elephants and dolphins to pigs and chickens. This year, they rescued two wild bear cubs in Romania. “Three month-old Bamse and four month-old Kenya sadly got separated from their mothers and were left all alone”, Charlotte explains. The charity made sure vets checked them out and gave them food, vitamins and medicine. “The bear cubs now have a safe new home at the sanctuary where they have begun to recover from their tough start to life”, Charlotte adds. How it works: They run campaigns to raise awareness about animal health and safety. They have help from the public and work with decision-makers, like governments, to create positive change for animals. How you can get involved: “We’ve had children do bike rides, hold events at school, such as bake sales or concerts, or get sponsored to do chores around the house. It can be anything!”, Charlotte said. “If you need any inspiration, we have an A-Z of fundraising ideas on our website, https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/.”
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A charity plays fairy godmother to unwell children. Make-A-Wish UK
Idris is 11-years-old and he loves football. He supports Manchester City. He has a problem with his leg but playing football makes him so happy. Thanks to Make-A-Wish UK, he got to meet his favourite Manchester City players, and even train with them. The idea of the charity came about in America when a 7-year-old with leukemia was given a wish to be a police officer for the day. Since 1986, Make-A-Wish UK have granted around 13,000 wishes to children who are unwell. These include being a chef for a day, meeting a celebrity, their own music festival or even becoming a superhero. “Every day, the lives of 15* families in the United Kingdom are changed forever when their child is diagnosed with a life-limiting condition”, says Joanne, who is the PR and Influencer Manager for the charity. “We typically grant four different types of wishes: to go somewhere, to meet someone, to be someone for the day or to have something”, Joanne explains. Make-A-Wish do not make children better but Dr Simon Parke, a Pediatrician (a doctor for children) at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital explains what a wish does.
Idris loves playing football
He says: “Our patients spend huge amounts of time in hospitals having treatments which are very unpleasant. “We want to give them a special moment, something to look forward to”.
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Make-A-Wish UK
Idris met the Manchester City players
Nikki had a wish when she was little and she now works as a wishmaker.
“It can make them feel that anything is possible – even getting better”.
She explains what her wish meant: “It was really important for me that the wish was something that brought our family back together. We had grown apart a little bit.
However, Joanne explains that the charity is having to take a break from wishmaking because of the Coronavirus.
“We are the people we are today because of that wish.” Joanne adds: “When something seemingly impossible, like a wish, comes true, children get such a confidence boost. Make-A-Wish UK
“Social isolation restrictions mean that we can only grant wishes to have possessions at the moment, like for video games, bikes or a hot tub”, she says. “Around 2,000 children are waiting for their wish”. Make-A-Wish UK will continue performing wishes when the virus clears. If you want to know more about the charity, you can head to https://www.make-a-wish. org.uk/. *Numbers are from research by Together For Short Lives.
“It can make them feel that anything is possible.” Make-A-Wish hope to continue wishmaking soon
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6th What makes people want to write stories? One author tells us her inspiration. Leila Rasheed
When Leila Rasheed was growing up, there were no characters in storybooks that were like her. Leila is mixed race, half Bangladeshi and half English. When she first started writing children’s books, she did not think she could write about someone similar to her. “You don’t feel you can put yourself in stories because you have not seen yourself before”, she explains. “My first story was about an English girl from London. I wouldn’t have known how to write about me.” She says that when she did start writing characters from different backgrounds it was difficult but felt great. In 2018, only four percent, or four out of every 100, children’s books had characters with black, Asian or minority ethnic origin, or BAME*. Yet, one third of school children in the United Kingdom are BAME.
Leila has been a children’s author for 13 years
Leila thinks it is important for children to see they belong in books doing both “extraordinary and ordinary things”. She adds: “Books should reflect the people who live here.” Leila realised that there are also very few writers of colour. In 2015, she came up with Megaphone, which helps BAME writers with their first children’s book.
“You don’t feel you can put yourself in stories.”
National Read a Book Day
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Leila Rasheed
Similarly, a campaign was launched in June to send thousands of storybooks with diverse characters to primary schools. This was the Change The Story campaign by Little Box of Books. At the end of July, they had raised £55, 140. This comes after the Black Lives Matter movement and protests to end racism which are taking place all over the world. Leila thinks it is all linked, saying: “Black lives matter, black voices matter, black stories matter”. If you want to know more about Leila’s books, you can head to https://leilarasheeddotcom.wordpress.com/.
Leila’s most recent book Empire’s End
*Research by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education.
Megaphone
Leila’s favourite inclusive stories: • Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! by Sam Wu
Megaphone
• Planet Omar by Zanib Mian • Akissi: Tales of Mischief by Marguerite Abouet Maisie Chan is a Megaphone graduate
• And the Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando • Stories From Around The World by Maisie Chan Danielle Jawando wrote her first draft during Megaphone
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Do you love to read? Find out how much you really know about books by doing this quiz. 1. Which adventure story describes a magical fantasy world called Neverland where a boy who can fly never grows up and fights pirates?
2. Which book by Michael Morpurgo is set in World War 1 and has been made into a play and a film?
3. What is the name of the Dr Seuss book about a cool feline with stripy headgear?
4. Which transport adventure by E Nesbit features three children who are sent to live in a small house in the country after their father disappears?
5. Who wrote the Harry Potter book series?
6. Joe has lots of money but no friends in which book by David Walliams?
7. Which animal are Macavity, Crookshanks and Garfield?
8. In which book by CS Lewis do four children find themselves in a strange world where “it is always winter and never Christmas”?
You’ll find the answers on Page 32.
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8th You may enjoy reading stories for the awesome adventures or curious characters, but having books can also help your education. According to data*, only 12 per cent of people in the world were literate in the year 1820 but, in 2016, only 14 per cent of the world’s population were illiterate. The word literate means someone can read and write, and illiterate means they cannot. The National Literacy Trust believes that around 5.1 million adults in England still struggle with literacy. In fact, they have a reading age of 11 or below and can only understand simple, short bits of writing on topics they know well. Liz Broad has been a member of the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) for over 20 years. She says: “Encouraging and promoting reading for pleasure is needed to improve literacy rates. “Reading for pleasure provides a lifetime’s happiness!”
Yet, Liz says there are things that stop people all over the world from being able to have books and a good education.
“Reading for pleasure provides a lifetime’s happiness!”
Almost 384,000 children and teenagers in the UK, which is 1 out of every 11, do not have a book of their own**. The research shows that these children are less likely to enjoy reading or think that it is cool. *Ourworldindata.org **The National Literacy Trust
International Literacy Day
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13th Every year, famous British author Roald Dahl is still celebrated on his birthday. The United States Library of Congress
Dahl was born in 1916 and died in 1990. He wrote 39 books and plays in total, but he is best known for his 19 children’s stories. See if you can match the description to his famous children’s book.
Children’s writer Roald Dahl
1. A story about a giant who stores dreams in bottles for children to enjoy when they sleep. Matilda
2. This book has a Norwegian grandmother, a lot of mice and a hotel with some very nasty guests.
The Witches
James and the Giant Peach
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The BFG
3. Five children from different countries find golden tickets and win a visit to a famous chocolate factory. 4. A little boy replaces his grandmother’s medicine with things he finds around the house. 5. The adventures of a clever five-year-old girl who uses her powers to help her beloved teacher win against the cruel headmistress. 6. Dahl’s first children’s book about a lonely little boy living with his two mean aunts. He meets the Old Green Grasshopper and his insect friends.
You’ll find the answers on Page 32
Roald Dahl Day
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16th 35 years ago, Jonathan Shanklin and his Here, he tells us
They found that the amount of ozone above Antarctica was getting less in the spring because something in the air was destroying it. This is now called the Antarctic Ozone Hole.
Scientists Joe Farman, Brian Gardiner and Jonathan Shanklin visited Antarctica, the only place in the world where no people live. They worked at the Halley Research Centre and used a machine called the Dobson photospectrometer.
World Ozone Day
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The ozone layer is a fragile layer of gas. It is the Earth’s natural sun cream and protects it from the sun’s rays.
British Antarctic Survey
After the Ozone Hole was found, governments from all over the world talked about the problem. They banned chemicals known as Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, in a document called the Montreal Protocol. It worked as there are now less things in the air that can destroy ozone.
Meet the British Antarctic Survey Scientists including Jonathan Shanklin (right)
The ozone hole is also slowly repairing itself but will take about another 50 years to be fixed completely. The Montreal Protocol was signed on 16th September 1987, the day now called World Ozone Day.
Turn over the page to read our interview with Jonathan
We chatted to Jonathan Shanklin about his big discovery and what it was like living in Antarctica. NASA
What is the ozone hole? It forms in the Antarctic spring (that is September and October) when the sun comes back and covers all of Antarctica. This is because for ozone destruction to take place, not just chlorine from CFCs but also extremely cold temperatures and sunlight are essential. How did you discover it? The discovery was a bit of an accident really – I meant to show that the ozone layer was OK, but the observations showed that a hole was beginning to form. When the hole is overhead you can get sunburnt in five minutes. What is it like living in Antarctica and being part of a research team? It is great fun. You get to see some amazing wildlife – penguins, seals, whales, albatross and many other birds.
NASA
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World Meteorological Organisation
The scenery is stunning, with glaciers tumbling down to the sea. As some of the blocks of ice melt you can hear a snap, crackle, pop as trapped bubbles of air burst. Life on an Antarctic station can be easier than in the UK – there is a chef who cooks the meals and you have a short walk to work. In the evening you can go skiing or walk round the station. What can we do to help protect the ozone layer? Our environment is in danger because we are using more than our planet can support.
Jason
We need to cut down on waste and try and live sustainably – for example walking or cycling rather than going by car.
“You get to see some amazing wildlife – penguins, seals, whales...”
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Now you know all about the Antarctic ozone hole, find out more about ozone from an expert. Peder Gabrielsen works as an ozone expert at the European Environment Agency. He explains that ozone is a gas that has no colour and can be both good and bad. “It can be found throughout all layers of our atmosphere”, he says. “Ozone in the stratosphere protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and is often called ‘good’ ozone.” Yet, he explains that ozone is in the trotosphere pollutes the air and can be dangerous for humans, animals and vegetation because the gas is too close to the earth. Chemicals made by humans can change the amount of ozone in the air. Peder calls these chemicals ozone-depleting substances or ODS.
He says that looking after the ozone layer is so important because it protects the earth from most of the sun’s harmful UV radiation. “It is crucial to life on Earth”, Peder says. He says: “It is damaging to human health. Negative effects include increases in certain types of skin cancers.” UV radiation also affects land and sea animals, and their ecosystems, as it can change their growth and food chains. “Aquatic life just below the water’s surface is particularly badly affected by high UV levels”, Peder adds. UV rays can also make plants grow more slowly and can affect farming.
Peder’s job is to talk to companies in Europe who use ozone-depleting subtances
Peder recommends The Nutty Scientist’s blog on the ozone layer. Check it out at https:// nuttyscientists.com/blog/5-ways-to-protectthe-ozone-lay-er/#:~:text=How%20can%20 we%20protect%20the,Minimize%20the%20 use%20of%20cars. Page 22
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British Food and Drink Fortnight
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22nd Cars are thought to be bad for the planet and cause air pollution, but
1. Our lives changed a lot because of the Coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom. One big difference was the amount we left our houses and used our cars. In fact*, there were up to 73 per cent fewer cars on the road. *According to the government’s website.
4. Gavin says if we want the cleaner air to stay, we need to carry on not using our cars. He explains: “This could happen if more people work from home”. “If we carry on thinking about how and why we travel, lockdown could change how we think about transport.”
World Car-Free Day
2. Gavin Thomson is an Air Pollution campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland. He says there have been big improvements in air quality. This is because transport, like cars, trains and planes, are one of the main causes of air pollution. However, any benefits have happened by accident.
5. Public transport usually helps us have less cars on the road. People from 75 cars can fit into one double decker bus*. However, during lockdown the government told us to “avoid using public transport as much as possible”. *According to Friends of the Earth Scotland.
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what does our earth look like after months of staying inside?
3. Air pollution has not completely disappeared. One reason is that there were lots of delivery vans still on the roads as people were ordering things like groceries. It can also be caused by extreme weather like strong winds or a really sunny day.
6. As lockdown measures are easing, people are still being told to wear masks and social distance on trains and buses. Gavin says: “I think not using public transport unless you need to is sensible for a little while. “Hopefully we can find ways of making public transport a bit safer.”
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This year is World Car-Free Day’s twentieth birthday, but we cannot celebrate it properly.
Richard Crutchley
Lots of handmade Go Karts took over busy London streets
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Have you ever walked through London’s city centre and seen lots of children driving past in handmade Go Karts? This is what people saw on Sunday 22nd September 2019.
Last year, London held a huge event and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I am proud that we are taking some of the boldest steps of any city in the world to London Play tackle harmful car emissions.” This is part of the mayor’s plan for 80% of all journeys to be taken by sustainable modes of transport, like walking and cycling, by 2041.
Let us explain. Those Go Karts were part of London Play’s celebrations for World Car-Free Day.
This is because cars give off air pollution which can be harmful for both people and the planet.
They also gave out free spacehoppers and had 385 streets open for play.
Charles from the Committee on Climate Change says: “Cars release carbon dioxide and a number of other gases into the air.”
Since 2000, lots of countries have closed their city centres to cars on this day, hoping people will instead walk or cycle. This year, the big events will not be going ahead because of the Coronavirus.
He explains that these act as greenhouse gases which can affect our weather through climate change. London Play
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London
Play
Gavin Thomson, Air Pollution campaigner for Friends of the Earth Scotland, thinks car-free days are liked better than other options, like bike lanes and congestion charges. Yet, Gavin also says they can make people feel safer and there are less traffic accidents. This is why London Play get involved. Fiona Sutherland, Deputy Director at London Play, says car-free days give a reason for neighbours to come together
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“80 per cent of public space in London is made up of roads – that’s a lot of space in a cramped city to give to the few people who are car owners”, she explains. Fiona also thinks that having extra space means better physical and mental health. “Children get to run around, learn to ride bikes, scoot or play ball; and adults get outside and have social contact with people who live around them”, she says.
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Events for this year’s World Car-Free Day have been cancelled but Fiona hopes the community-feeling of the Coronavirus will stay and move from inside people’s houses to the streets. If you want to know more about London Play, you can head to https://www.londonplay.org. uk/
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26th Colour in the flags from the different European countries.
France
Spain
Italy
Germany
The Netherlands
The United Kingdom
Can you place these European countries on the map? Russia
Portugal
The Netherlands
Finland
Iceland
Germany
Sweden
France
Belgium
United Kingdom
Ireland
Norway
Switzerland
Croatia
Austria
Poland
Greece
Italy
Spain
Hungary
Bulgaria
Below is the word hello in 10 languages. Can you match the word to the language? Hola
Bonjour Hallo
Olá Hallo
Ciao Hej
Hallå
Zdravo
Hello
Spanish
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Swedish
Danish
Croatian
Dutch
You’ll find the answers on Page 32.
European Day of Languages
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This could be what people do, holidays they celebrate, songs, their history or even their food.
Michael says that you cannot learn a language without also learning about the country’s culture. Spain is famous for their dish Paella
Michael explains that being bilingual helps you to “open your eyes to different cultures, the world and to new things.”
Last year, they knew about 1,400 events and it is thought that in total there were about 350,000 people who took part.
A polyglot is a person who speaks lots of languages. Over half of the world is bilingual, this means they can speak two different languages.
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France
European Day of Languages is not just a European thing. In fact, there has been an event to celebrate the day on every continent, apart from Antarctica.
It is also not just about European languages as people from all over the world have moved to Europe.
Take a journey with us as we learn from Michael Armstrong, Head Centre for
There are more than 225 languages spoken in Europe.
This is only 3% of the languages in the world.
The most spoken language in Europe is Russian, if you only count people who speak it as their first language.
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Michael explains: “We may not be able to travel this year [because of the virus] but through languages we can discover culture, learn a language and hopefully travel to the country when we can.”
You can even learn about a country’s traditional dress
Michael says: “Teachers dress up in national costumes and kids who know different languages can become the star of the day and share it with their class.”
The motto for this year’s celebration is “discover the world through languages”.
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It is also celebrated in schools.
There have been lots of different events, for example fairs, activities and language taster sessions.
about European Day of Languages of Administration at the European Modern Languages.
Michael says that an important thing is that people celebrate it however they want to. You can get involved by taking part in the T-shirt competition and The Secret Agent’s Handbook of Language challenges.
Michael helps to organise European Day of languages.
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He says: “The day was created to celebrate language learning and remind people that we live in a multicultural world.”
“It brings different languages together and is a celebration of diversity”, he adds. Celebrations for European Day of Languages
ge. To find out more about European Day of Languages, including activities and games, you can head to https://edl.ecml.at/Home/tabid/1455/language/en-GB/Default.aspx.
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Finland Russia Sweden Norway
United Ireland Kingdom Netherlands Poland Belgium Austria France Germany Switzerland Hungary Portugal
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