If you want to enjoy watching the activities we had for Halloween at Norba, here you have a funny video about them.

This year, we´re going to celebrate Halloween in a special way, so we have two Halloween competitions for our students with prizes for the best ones. If you want to participate, here you have the rules and the deadline to bring your pumpkins or biscuits.We hope you enjoy them.
Good luck👍

JACK-O´- LANTERN COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS OF THE 1^ST AND 2^ND OF E.S.O.

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PART, BRING YOUR CARVED PUMPKIN DECORATED FOR OUR HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION. USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND BE CREATIVE.

THE DEADLINE TO BRING THEM IS 28^TH OCTOBER.

THE BEST THREE PUMPKINS WILL GET A PRIZE.

DON´T MISS IT AND TAKE PART ALONE OR WITH YOUR FRIEND. (2 PEOPLE MAXIMUM).

HALLOWEEN BISCUIT COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS OF THE 3^RD OF E.S.O.

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, ALONE OR WITH YOUR FRIEND (MAXIMUM 2 PEOPLE), FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS:

-         -PREPARE A RECIPE OF HALLOWEEN BISCUITS.

-         -WRITE DOWN THE RECIPE AND DECORATE IT WITH       HALLOWEEN PICTURES OR DRAWINGS.

-      -   BRING BOTH THE DISH AND DE RECIPE THE 28^TH   OCTOBER.

-       - INCLUDE AN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR NAMES IF YOU   WANT TO TAKE PART IN THE COMPETITION.

THE BEST THREE RECIPES WILL GET A PRIZE. AFTER THE COMPETITION YOU CAN SELL YOUR BISCUITS TO THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM THE SCHOOL

Funniest English class ever

Just a short funny video to start the new academic year with a smile.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH HUMOUR

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AND TO BILINGUAL NORBA BLOG!

MATCH SENTENCES AND FORM 8 JOKES RELATED TO SCHOOL:

What did you learn in school today?	Class: Fred!
The first day of school wouldn't be so bad if…	Son: It was all right except for some man called "Teacher" who kept spoiling all our fun!
Teacher: Fred, go to the map and find North America.  Fred: Here it is! Teacher: Correct. Now, class, who discovered America?	Because there was no history to study!
Mother: What was the first thing you learned in class?	it weren't followed by the second day of school, and the third day of school, and then the fourth day of school . . .
Mother: How was your first day at school?	Student: In jail!
Math teacher: A man from Los Angeles drove toward New York at 250 miles per hour and a man from New York drove toward Los Angeles at 150 m.p.h. Where did they meet?	Student: I’m glad it’s Friday!
Teacher:  I’ve had to send you to the principal every day this week. What do you have to say for yourself?	Not enough; I have to go back tomorrow!
Why was school easier for cave people?	Daughter: How to talk without moving my lips!

SLOW LIFE

Have you heard of the Slow Life movement? What do you think about it? Would you join it?
Click HERE for more information.

SOME OR ANY?

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO GET SOME MORE ADVANCED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GRAMMAR POINT

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE SUMMER

CLICK HERE TO GET SOME INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER

MORE ON BREXIT

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OPINIONS ABOUT BREXIT

A VISIT TO CÁCERES

Our 4th year students spent part of the morning in the medieval part of Cáceres doing some activities and enjoying a lovely sunny day.
To see some photos click HERE

To download the activities click HERE

D-DAY, 75TH ANNIVERSARY

World leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Anish Kapoor's Brexit artwork

Britain on the edge of the abyss.
Click HERE to read more.

SPELLING PROBLEMS WHEN DROPPING THE FINAL -E?

CLICK HERE TO GET SOME RULES

PHOTOS THAT MADE HISTORY

4th year students presented photos with a historical background. The experience was really enriching for the audience and for the organisers!

A NEW PROJECT AT NORBA SCHOOL

Don't miss this blog created by 1º BACHILLERATO B. The aim of this group of students is to help build a better world and to promote European values such as equality, democracy, plurilingualism, human rights and solidarity. 

https://quetepreocupanorba.blogspot.com/

HUMAN HSTORY COMMUNICATION AND REFLECTION

Our Erasmus + project in HOY newspaper.

MAYA ANGELOU: STILL I RISE

THIS GIRL CAN

CLICK HERETHIS GIRL CAN

DO THINGS LIKE A GIRL

MAKE POLITE REQUESTS

COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

A ROMANTIC SONG FOR SAINT VALENTINE

FORESTRY ENGINEERING IN PLASENCIA

5 MINUTE FUNCTIONS

Are you preparing for a speaking test? These videos will help you prepare and speak with more confidence. Click HERE

COMMON MISTAKES IN WORD ORDER WITH ADVERBS

PABLO BAENA (4º A) EXPLAINS SOME PHRASAL VERBS

10 WORDS SPANISH SPEAKERS MISPRONOUNCE

10 VERY BRITISH NOUNS

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ANY RESOLUTIONS?

HAPPY 2019!!!
Have you heard about New Year's Resolutions?

A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. People committing themselves to a New Year's resolution generally plan to do so for the whole following year. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous.



Here you have some of the most common resolutions:

-Quit smoking
-Get in shape
-Save more, spend less
-Dedicate more time to family
-Read more
-Learn a musical instrument
-Get in to a relationship
-Learn a new language
-Control temper:
-Keep up with the resolutions



Other lists include:

■Keeping in touch with friends more
■Exercising more
■Eating a more healthy diet
■Relaxing more
■Helping family more
■Learning something new
■Saving more money
■Reducing loans and debts.
■Becoming a volunteer for a local organization or charity
■Making regular contributions to a world wide charity
■Being more environmentally aware
■Recycling more products
■Helping a neighbour or a friend in need


Add comments with your resolutions for 2019.