Wednesday, 15 December 2021
THE LOS ANGELES GETTY MUSEUM
Paul Getty weas one of the California tycoons. He was so rich that he bought many antiquities and paintings from Europe, including a real Roman villan, and brought them to Los Angeles. You can look at its contents here
GET TO KNOW LOS ANGELES
It is high time we knew the city where many films are made. It is known as the epicentre of the entertainment industry in the world. Among its numerous attractions, you can go on a studio tour guide to Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers Studio Tour or even Sony Studio tour. Enjoy the Disney Land Park, the Madame Tussauds Hollywood museum, or the Griffith Observatory next to the Hollwywood sign.
Two major streets are Rodeo Drive, where you can find the most luxurious designer brands, Hollywood Drive, where the main theatres and the Walk of Fame are, or Sunset Boulevard, the centre of nightlife.
Some of the districtis of the city are Santa Monica, Venice Beach, downtown of course win Chinatown and Little Tokio, Beverly Hills with the homes of the Hollywood stars, Playa del Rey etc.
If you want to see art, the Getty Museum and villa is a must, so as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
GET TO KNOW NEW YORK
Some of our students are trying to delve into the Big Ap0ple, that is New York.
If you want to look at some pictures to the World Trade Center Memorial, click here
If you want to visit the National 9/11 Museum in the One World Tower, click here
If you want to look at the amazing views from the One World Tower, click here
You can also read the story of the Jews by paying a virtual visit to the New York Museum of the Jewish Heritage, click here
Wednesday, 6 October 2021
NEW BOOKS IN THE ZUERA LIBRARY
Fresh news have come from the Zuera library. A new set of non-adapted, English books has arrived! They have been chosen for students to have a great time. This photo includes the covers of the latest ones, but there are older, ravishing books like the Axterix collection in English and many others. Do you dare borrow them?
Friday, 28 May 2021
GALLIVISION COUNTRIES ONE BY ONE
Our Fort Gallicum reporters have seached for information about each country participating in the song contest. Some of them have delved into the performances, costume design or scenography of this year's edition, others have laid out the history of a country through history, and there are even descriptions of the country's features. If you are a reporter, you can add two slides here
Thursday, 13 May 2021
THE GALLIVISION SONG CONTEST 2021 IS COMING
May 9th was a key day for all Europeans, we celebrated our day!. One of our English teachers has traced back in history to find out the whys and wherefores of this day, and the origin of the European Union as a supranational entity in the world. What is more, he has found out the link of the Eurovision song contest with the European history. Now we can celebrate our European origin with the biggest song competition in the world. Plus, all the Gallicum community members can vote for our favourite song in this year's contest, and comment on the songs, costume design and scenography. Which participant do you like best?
If you want to get to know how the European Union came about, why the Eurovision contest was set up and watch some featured videos of it, click here
In order to watch and vote for your favourite video clip particpant, click here
Monday, 19 April 2021
FANTASTIC ANIMALS
Incredible animals have appeared in our high school. One of them lives in the clouds of Spain. Another animal has the fangs of a vampire. Some of them look like unicorns. Many people have investigated in the Zuera river to find one, but it has never been found! Be very careful - if you find one of them in high school, you may want to study non-stop, and if you don't want to eat and drink because of this, it might be dangerous! Click here to know more about them.
1 Where does the dogkey live?
2 Which of these animals has the legs of a tiger?
3 What does the Pandix love doing?
4 Which of these animals lives in the caves of Singapore?
5 Why has the giraffesaurus got a long tail?
6 Which of these animals is thirty metres tall?
7 Which animal has the stripes of a tiger?
8 Where does the Oreorex live?
9 Which of these animals lives in the Gállego, the river of Zuera?
10 What does the Hogimon protect?
11 Which of these animals lives in the Antarctica?
12 Where does the Heteroptadilus sleep?
13 Which of these animals lives the farthest from all the other living beings?
Monday, 15 February 2021
THE SWEETS FOOD TRUCK
This food truck is a must for those who love eating sweets of any kind, like cotton candy, slushes and so on. Enjoy!
ANOTHER MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK
There are many possibilities to eat Mexican food in a truck. Now, Geanina will show us what she has in store: tacos, quesadillas and much more!
A MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK
Let me introduce you to the bravest and most confident owner of a food truck, Saúl.If you listen to him, you will notice that he is so natural looking at the camera, and his speech is fluent, with an excellent intonation when he speaks. He likes his food truck because he works and meets new people while he is travelleing. Enjoy!
Monday, 8 February 2021
CELEBRATE ST VALENTINE
The special day for lovers is approaching... and you shouldn't miss the chance to get ready for love, whichever your personal situation is. Your English teachers have decided to start a new writing contest, and its title is
WHAT IS LOVE FOR YOU?
Thus, it is time now to think about all sorts of love an express it in a beautiful text to share with others. Plus, the Music teacher, Pablo has thought of a bundle of love songs to inspire you. Click here to browse these songs
Friday, 22 January 2021
A HAWAAIAN FRUIT TRUCK IN TORONTO
Do you like healthy food? Would you like to cherish the tasty Hawaaian fruit? Then, watch what Luca offers in his family truck. His grandfather started the tradition - Well, only in his imagination ;)
THE CHEESECAKE FOOD TRUCK IN TORONTO
Here you can hear Celia explain how she cooks her astonishing cheesecakes with chocolate and toppings. Enjoy!
THE KONO PIZZA FOOD TRUCK
Can you imagine a pizza that looks like an icecream? This is what Andrea Blanco sells in her food truck. Don't miss it!
AN INDIAN FOOD TRUCK IN THE TORONTO FESTIVAL
All the First Year Brit students took part in a food truck festival. Alexandra has got an Indian food truck, and she prepares yummy food in it. You can listen to what she cooks in it.
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