Science

You are a scientist and you found the formula which can separate your two personalities. 

Which personality would you choose for ever ?

What about next year ?

Hello everyone!

This is the beginning of the second semester and most of us will have to choose what to do next year. It's a very important choice that can determine your future! 

What are your plans for next year? What do you think about gap years?

Johnny Hallyday

As you know, Johnny Hallyday died last Wednesday. He was really a famous French singer. Would you say that he is/was a hero who promoted French musical culture:
He represented France several times, for example:
He led the French Football Team at the World Cup in 2002 by singing "Tous ensemble" but he also sang touching songs for  French people when the terrorist attacks happened. He can also be seen as a legend for the longevity of his musical career.
I know that some myths are attached to him, for instance: that he had an American father, nobody knows if it's true, but he always said that.
So I think that we can associate him to the notion of Myths and Heroes.
And you, do you agree with the idea that Johnny Hallyday is a hero? Explain why and if you know other myths linked to him, share them with us. And talk about him.

Your book for March

Hi everybody,
Which book did you choose for the oral presentation in March ? Explain why you chose it and talk about your types of books (70 words)

Terrorism

Since the first terrorist attack happened in Syria, there have been many more in places like New York,  or France.

However the attack in Egypt  is the worst terrorist attack in history so many people were killed that I'm unable to tell you how many. The worst thing is where the attack  was carried out :

the place was the mosque.

How do you feel ? According to you why they (terrorists) picked a symbolic, religious place?(Since they are known to be believers)

Malta

Here is a link to see a video of our trip in Malta: https://quik.gopro.com/v/63ZF4AslWw/
Does it make you want to go there? What do you think about the landscapes? Does it remind you of good memories? You can leave a comment about the video here...

What do you know about Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King? What did they do and what are the consequences?

by Benjamin 1S5

Your teacher has asked you to write a story for an international magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

ANNA HAD A VERY SPECIAL REASON FOR GETTING UP EARLY THE NEXT DAY, SO SHE SET THE ALARM FOR 5 AM.

Write your story.

Writing Part

1960s Detroit, you were present. 

Write about what you saw or what you imagine happened, use your history or English lessons to help you.

You can also use information from the movie by K.Bigelow named Detroit

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

What do you think about the book "Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde" ?

Reviews needed!

Have you been to theater recently? If so, could you write us a review of the play you saw? Include information on the characters, costumes and story and say whether you would recommend the play to other people.

What do you think about these images ?

Malta

Native Americans

What do you know about Native Americans ?

My favourite teacher

Tell us about a favourite teacher of yours and say what you remember about him or her. (120-180 words)

THE TRUTH

 When we were children our parents taught us not to lie and to always tell the truth, now that we are teenagers and will be adults soon, is it always necessary to tell the truth?

Hello everybody! I hope that you enjoyed your holidays, but now, regrettably, we have to return to school and work. So I have a question for you: First of all, tell us if you liked reading "The Consultant" by Rupert Morgan and explain what you liked in a few sentences. Then, answer the following questions: What do you think about humor in books or in movies? Is the presence of humor important to you when you choose a book to read? And did you like the humor in this book? Why? (50 words)

Welcome back

Dear Students,
I am looking forward to seeing you again and to meeting my new students.
Sixth form European students: I hope that you have read over and over again “The Consultant” by Rupert Morgan as requested since we will study it in class in October.
Your next step will be to choose any book from one of these authors : Agatha Christie,
Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe and Doris Lessing to read and to present it to the class in March 2018.
Other sixth form students : You are now sure that I am your English teacher for the year,
you must get your copy of “The Consultant” by Rupert Morgan and start reading it before October 8th, 2017.
Fifth form students : You need to get a copy of “Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by R. L. Stevenson, Oxford Bookworms Library. You may be able to buy your copy from students in TS2/TS5.
Fourth form students (2nde1) : You need to buy a copy of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, edition : “Oxford Bookworms” and “Tales of Mystery and Imagination” by Edgar Allan Poe, Oxford Bookworms.
European students(2nd1) : Please buy also “The Fortunes of John de Courcy” by
Philippa Boston, edition Didier.
See you soon,
Ms Ricketts

Terminale : classe Euro

Enjoy : "The Consultant" by Rupert Morgan , edition "PaperPlanesBooks"

Sweden

I really loved the Sweden trip, we did a lot of amazing things, we visited some museums and zoo, we walked in the streets and bought souvenirs, so what did you prefer? It was different from  Ireland because we had a pen friend, can you describe your experience with them? What did you learn about the Swedish culture (words, lifestyle, clothes)?
NB (Fabian, Amaury, Clémence): Which country would you like to visit and why?

Play in a film

We all dreamed of playing in a film that we really enjoy. 

• If you had this opportunity, in which film would you have wanted to play? 
• What character would you like to play?

Easter

Last week  was Easter holidays, and I think that everybody celebrated it and looked for hidden eggs in the garden. This tradition exists in many countries but there are different stories: in France, flying bells leave eggs in the gardens while in Germany it's a rabbit, it's different everywhere but I think  children all over the world know that their parents put them in the gardens.
So my questions are the following:
-How do you celebrate Easter? Do you know any other traditions?
-Do you think that these kinds of celebration (like Christmas too) are a good thing for children? Aren't they just a lies told by  parents who send a lot just to make their children happy? Do you agree with them?
Explain you in 60 words max

Graduate studies

Next year, some of us will go to university or to big schools. 

Have you noticed how tuition fees are quite expensive in some universities or schools?

Many students fear that they will not have the financial means to pay for higher education. 

• Do you think that university studies or some schools should be free?

Realize your dreams

During our lives, we all have dreams.

Some may seem more extravagant than others. However, achieving one of our dreams is always a great pleasure.

• What dream would you like to realize?

Doctor Who

"Doctor Who" is an English series  about an alien : the Doctor, who travels through time and space, often saves people.
The first episode of the tenth season will be released 15th April on BBC One and I can't wait to see it online.

So... I basically love this show (like really) and I wonder if some of you know it, and if you do : what do you think about it ?
Oh, and in your opinion, what is the best series ever created ? 

Nice

Today I wanted to talk to you about our city, Nice.

When I think there are tourists from around the world who come to spend the holidays in our area.

I think we don't really realize the opportunity we have. Nice is not perhaps the most beautiful city in the world but nevertheless, it is a very beautiful city. France itself is a very beautiful country.

Nice is a pretty rich city in terms of culture, architecture...

Every year, we have a famous event in our city which is carnival; it is one of the best known carnivals!

Nice has a rich architectural heritage. During the Savoyard period, several palaces and mansions were built in baroque style. We also have a environmental heritage with the Phoenix Park, "la colline du Château". Finally, at the cultural level, we have the presence of many museums like the Matisse Museum, Chagall and MAMAC, as well as a very beautiful opera.

• What do you think about Nice?

P.S: I just got an idea of topics for next time! Do you want me to put topics about a city in France or a city in another country every week?

Philosophy

Hello everybody I have a philosophical subject for you, what do you think about yourself? Who do you think you are ? Explain and describe youself in 50 words

Change the world

In a few months we will have to elect a new president.

Each candidate has his own proposals, his changes to make France a better country.

• If you had the opportunity, what would you do to change the world?

The famine in South Sudan

Famine has been declared in South Sudan and might be soon declared in Somalia.
Famines are big issues in the world and cause many deaths. Nowadays, famines are often caused by human's actions like wars.

What, in your opinion, should be done about it ?
Would you be ready to give money to help ? And how much ?

The Internet and social links

Today the Internet is something that is part of our daily lives. We use it constantly and sometimes even find it difficult to detach ourselves from it. The Internet has enabled rapid modernization and a major development in certain areas, such as tourism, telemedicine, geolocation and communication.
We can notice an impact on the evolution of social links. Social networks are what allowed this evolution. However, the Internet has a positive but also a negative impact.

• Do you think the Internet is a creator or a destroyer of social links?

TPE

Hello everyone,
Today we (1S, ES and L students) sat our exam, a part of the baccalauréat; TPE. It is an oral presentation with teachers who listen to us and mark us. So this morning I sat mine and we did good even if we were unable to answer every question.: How did you manage? what were your feelings about this first part of the baccalaureat?  Did the teachers ask you very specific questions? Tell us about  your experience. Can Julien and Amaury share their experience too?

Physical appearance

Last time I posted a topic about fashion. I also asked you if you wanted me to put one about  physical appearance, and some of you answered yes.. So here it is!

Our society is based on appearance; our appearance is therefore very important. Indeed, it shows  others who we are and who we seem to be. But does it really reveal our identity or our personality? Sometimes, even often, we tend to judge a person from his/her physical appearance without even getting to know him/her. Be aware that appearance can be misleading.

• Does physical appearance really reveal our identity or personality?
• Judging a person by his/her physical appaearance is it really knowing the person?

The fashion

Nowadays, it is true that physical appearance is important, and I think you have noticed.

But does it have an impact on our integration into school? What means should be used to integrate?

If you want me to create a subject about physical appearance tell me in the comments.

I find that the subject about fashion refers to the physical appearance.

• What is fashion for you?
• Is fashion a means of integration at school?

Abortions

In the United States, Donald Trump said that he would like to abolish abortion.

We can see that many people, especially women, have demonstrated in the streets because they disagree with his decision.

• Are you for or against abortion ?

The JDC

Last week, I had my JDC. Since at this moment many people have it, I decided to talk about it. What is JDC? For those who don't know, the JDC is the Day of Defense and Citizenship. It is an appeal day during which people aged 17 to 25 years are sensibilized to the various trades of the army and  first aid.

• In your opinion, is this day useful or useless?

What do you want to talk about ?

Hi everyone,
I have the habit to post subjects on  the climate or other things like that and I thought maybe you did not find it interesting, so what do you want to talk about ? In your opinion what would make a good subject ?
I will do my best to satisfy you.

Gorillas and monkeys at risk of 'mass extinction' within the next 20 to 25 years

Scientists have warned that without immediate action our closest relatives face mass extinctions in the next 25 to 50 years.
I read an article about the disappearance of gorillas and monkeys who was quite alarmist.

So, what do you think ?
The article : Article on gorillas and monkeys disappearance

Hi everybody, Some fifth formers students including me : 1ère S4 & ES2 , will go to Sweden to spend some time with our pen -friends. Personally, it's my first experience and I don't know my pen-friend very well, we have only written to each other. So I have to confess that I am a bit worried about meeting him. I don't want to be impolite or anything so I hope I will do the right thing . Therefore, if you had the same experience and would like to share please do so.

Trump does not accept the scientific consensus on climate change

In 2012 he said that global warming was a hoax invented by the Chinese, but later said that he was joking.

He has called the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a "disgrace" and has threatened to cut its budget.

Trump has pledged to eliminate the Clean Power Plan and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, which calls for reductions in carbon emissions in more than 170 countries.

Are you worried about the position of the future President of the United States ?

In your opinion, what is the reason of Trump's position ?

The country or the city of your dreams

I don't know if it is the same for you, but I like to travel.

It is true that I don't travel much, but when I have the opportunity, I am very happy.

Personally, I would like to travel a lot in my life, to discover and admire new places.

• Which city or country would you like to visit?

Sales

Sales! Most people take advantages of this moment to  buy things (clothes, shoes, etc). Nevertheless, Some people during this period, tend to buy a lot because it's on sale. But do they really need it?

• What do you do during the sales period?
• Are you more of a spender or an economist?

I suggest you do this little test that is related to the previous question: http://www.themintgrad.org/try-it/what-kind-of-spender-are-you/

His/her first mobile phone

Last time, during the newscast, the presenter asked the question : At what age can one have his/her first mobile phone or smartphone?
It seems that the average is 12/13 years.

• In your opinion, at what age can we have a mobile phone or a smartphone?
• At what age did you have yours?

Bride price

Should young women's parents accept bride prices?