Teacher's Day Celebration at Asoc. de Ex-alumnas del Lenguas Vivas

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Last Friday evening I was honoured to be part of this traditional celebration, where teachers and students of different foreign languages and from different places in Argentina, get together to receive prizes, to share part of the work they have done during the year and to enjoy Teacher's Day together.

The event began with some of the teachers dressed as courtesans greeting guests, who were then invited to look through a room where students' work was exhibited. After that some very moving words were spoken by the leaders of the Asociacion, videos with stds' work were shown, and then I shared some stories together with a lovely audience. We finished the evening with a delicious toast and celebration.

Thank you all very much for the invitation, and for your lovely feedback at the end of my presentation. A special word of gratitude and admiration for her work to Myrian Casamassima, who was in charge of the event.

Happy teacher's day!

So long!
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StoryFields at Pilgrim's College Pacheco

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Last week I was invited by Carolina Schinelli and Virginia Lafuente, from Lectotum, to join them at Pilgrim's College in Pacheco, as part of the activities they organised within the context of the school Book Fair.

I shared a lovely afternoon with the kids from first to sixth grades, the teachers and Gloria, the librarian. We enjoyed stories and songs together in a spacious room with a fantastic view of the school green areas, which looked wonderful in the sunshine!

Thank you Virginia, Caro, Gloria and Pilgrim's College!! And a special word of acknowledgement to Kari Gimenez from Reading Thinks!

So long!
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Happy Teacher's Day!

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To enjoy our day together, I would like to share a very special poem with you. It is called Teachers and it was written by Roger Stevens. This lovely poem, together with many others, is published in The Truth about Teachers, a book full of hilarious rhymes by Paul Cookson, David Harmer, Brian Moses and Roger Stevens. (Thank you guys!
I love them all!)

According to the autors, this book will make you laugh your socks off! And I just could not agree more! Enjoy the poem, enjoy your day and enjoy what you have chosen to do with your life:
enjoy being a TEACHER!

TEACHERS

by Roger Stevens

Teachers are happy

All of the while

Teachers are cheery

Teachers all smile

Teachers have eyes

In the back of their heads

Teachers remember

The good things you said

Teachers are friendly

Teachers are kind

Teachers can always

See into your mind

Teachers will help

If you're stuck with your sums

Teachers like stillness

But not wriggle-bums

Teachers are visitors

From outer space

Teachers play Scrabble

But never kiss chase

Teachers like writing

Their writing is neat

Teachers are honest

Teachers don't cheat

Teachers walk or ride bikes

(They don't have much choice

They can't afford cars

And they'd love a Rolls-Royce)

Teachers eat salad

And stinky old cheese

Teachers have patches on jackets

And knees

Teachers are fair

Though they can give cross looks

Teachers have hobbies

They love marking books

I'm glad I'm a teacher

The best in the town

Now open your books

Be quiet

And SIT DOWN!
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Story Fields at Cristoforo Colombo school

This week I shared the first of a series of storytelling sessions at Escuela Italiana Cristoforo Colombo.

I was warmly welcomed by the 3rd and 4th graders, their lovely teachers (thank you Mariela, Laura and Paula!), the school staff and the head of primary school Anglea Parisi. Thank you all!

We enjoyed stories and songs, and everyone joined in with keen enthusiasm. Congrats!

Thanks a lot and see you around!

Story Fields at ABS Conference

Last weekend I was part of the 12th  International Conference for ELT Managers and Directors of Studies organized by ABS International in Buenos Aires.

As usual, I was welcomed by Laura's friendly and efficient staff, in a lovely hotel, situated in a beautiful area of the city.

As I got closer and closer to the conference rooms, meeting and greeting and hugging familiar faces on the way, I was thriving with energy and anticipation.

Once my turn came, I was joined by a lovely and highly participative audience who joined in and had lots of fun and sharing throughout the session. Thank you all there!!!

All in all, a highly fulfilling Saturday afternoon spent in great company, as usual! Thank you ABS! Thank you Laura, and Miguel!

So long!

Story Fields at O'Keefe School of English in La Plata

I am very pleased to share with you that last week I visited O'Keefe School of English in La Plata, where I was welcomed by Maureen O'Keefe, head and founder of the school, and lovely Soledad O'Keefe, courses coordinator and teacher.

I must say I was impressed by the beauty and warmth of the city, the institute, its staff and, above all, its students. We shared two lovely and busy days together, full of stories and songs.

All in all, it has been an unforgettable experience, full of pleasant surprises and heart-filling moments!

Thank you so much O'Keefe School of Enlgish!

So long!

Story Fields at Belgrano Day School

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Two weeks ago I was welcomed by the kinder students, the teachers and their lovely coordinator Marilina Giani, at Belgano Day School.
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We shared four sessions full of stories and songs, and had a great time together! This storytelling event was part of a book fair that was being held at this prestigious school, so children could enjoy the books and the stories in a very cozy and book-loving atmosphere.
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I am very grateful to all the people who made this possible. Namely, Marilina and all her staff, the people who helped around with the screen, the mike and so on, and of course my lovely and keen audience!
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Thank you very much Belgrano Day School!
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So long!
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