"Polar Bears" say "Happy New Year!" with a plunge into icy waters

A chilly New Year’s Day tradition takes place all over the world as people plunge into icy water during annual polar bear dips. Swimming in the ice-cold water like a polar bear on New Year Day is said to bring in good luck.

For these “polar bears,” Jan. 1st is not complete without a brave — or crazy, depending on your perspective – swim. “WHY?” is not an unreasonable question.

New Year Resolutions

Tradition dictates that every 365(6) days, you must try to get rid of bad lifestyles and start your life anew.

Thus, New Year Resolutions are annual goals that help us to improve and break out of old habits. However, most people forget about it the very next day and get on with their lives as usual. Don’t let this happen to you!

So, sit down with a paper and a pen, and reflect: What kinds of New Year Resolutions will you manage for yourself in 2010?

SPRING TERM

A very happy New Year 2010  and a warm welcome back to school! It was lovely to see you all back on Monday.

Here we are again at the start of the Spring term. We hope that you have all had a festive (and healthy!) break because now it’s time to focus on the school activities ahead.

With the New Year comes the opportunity to try out new things. There are so many different clubs and projects to choose from, so why don’t you get involved in something new?

The Languages Club would be a great choice! Besides English, you can learn French, Spanish and German in a playful and joyful way. Check the timetable below and give it a chance!

Enroll now! Talk to your teachers or contact us.

We send you our best wishes for lovely vacations!
See you next school year!…

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

What if?…

If you go to Scotland, you can visit the Callanish Stones.

João Pedro Almeida, 7ºE

If you visit London, you can see the Kesington Gardens.

If I go to New York in the United States of America, I’ll see Times Square.

Bárbara Henriques, 7.ºE

If you go to Hyde Park in London, you can shout about any issue on your mind at  Speaker’s Corner.