Discussion on Presentations on Ancient Greece

Hi Everybody,

Now that we have gone through all the presentations on ancient Greece, I would like us to discuss some issues on our blog. Please read the following carefully and answer accordingly.

Reflection 1
Tell me ONE thing you have learnt through the presentations or through your own research.

Reflection 2
Ancient Greece was a very patriarchal society.
Having learnt more about the ancient Greeks, do you think this was acceptable at THAT time or do you think the Greeks could have done more to elevate the status of women?

Do reflect and consider your words carefully before writing them down.
Do not write any sexist remarks if you do not have the facts to back your points.

Celebrate!

Hi Everyone,

What a day!

Congratulations to our Debating Teams form 5/11 & 5/12. Thank you to all who contributed to this victory. The debaters (inter-class and inter-school debaters) and all who did their part in the research. It is a combined effort!

Enjoy a restful weekend!

Inter-Class Debate & Presentation on Ancient Greece

Hi Everyone,

Congratulations on winning the semi-finals! The finals will be held this Friday, after the assembly in the hall. All the P5 classes will be the audience. I have sent some research to your email accounts.

Pr 5/11 - Opposition
Pr 5/12 - Proposition

Presentation on Ancient Greece
Hope you are ready for the presentation tomorrow. I wouls like to see every member of the group playing a part in the presentation. Here is an image of an ancient Greek costume.

Excited to see your presentations tomorrow. Remember it should only be 10 minutes long.

Mrs Simon

Dear Pupils,

Here are the videos I wanted you to watch. I am sorry that the Internet streaming took so long.
I hope you enjoy the videos. Have a happy time learning!

Happy Easter to all who celebrate the Risen Lord!

Mrs Simon

P/S Pssst Lawrence, is this new blogskin better?

How the Spartans fought
http://www.history.com/video.do?name=militaryhistory&bcpid=1681730307&bclid=1683701822&bctid=16461076683701822&bctid=1646107668


The Trojan Horse
http://www.history.com/video.do?name=militaryhistory&bcpid=1681730307&bclid=1683701822&bctid=16185921673701822&bctid=1618592167


Latest!
Our 2 classes got into the Inter-class Debate!!! Everybody (not just the debaters), please do your research this weekend. Each person to contribute some points and we will consolidate them on Monday.

Semi-finals
Pr 5/11 (Prop) vs Pr 5/7 (Opp)
Pr 5/12 (Prop) vs Pr 5/4 (Opp)
Motion - THBT
Watching television programmes does more harm than good.

Finals
Motion -THBT
E-learning is the classroom of the future.

2nd Posting

Dear Pupils,

Could you please go to the following website and do as much reading as possible?

www.greekmythology.com

Enjoy reading!
Mrs Simon

Response to 1st Posting

Dear 2009 Pupils (& 1 ex-pupil),

Thank you for your responses. They are mostly accurate. However, in future, I need you to respond faster and not after I have discussed the topic in class.

I have removed one particular response as I felt that it may lead to misunderstanding. We must be clear about the fact that myths are stories that have been passed from generation to generation. They are stories that help the people of that time to understand natural phenomenon or perhaps to explain things that they may not have had a clear understanding about.

Myths also help us to discover more about the culture and life of the people in the countries from which the stories originate. It may also reveal to us their beliefs. However, it is not to be confused with any religion. To do so would be confusing to believers and may result in misunderstanding. Please be very careful about that.

Our school does not encourage our pupils to read anything that is damaging to a religion or is not teaching the right values and thus I urge pupils to be more selective with the books they read.

I end on that note. Please spend more time and thought before writing your comments in future. Remember the world is reading what you are writing. There MUST be greater responsibility on your part!

Mrs Simon

P/S Look out for 2nd Posting which is coming soon!