Connecting Classrooms Project Diary. November, 2011

November 5-8, 2011
Swansea, Wales. The Dylan Thomas Festival Events.

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The Dylan Thomas Festival 2011 explores connections of Dylan and the major figures of his time. Great work was also prepared by the Dylan Thomas Center for the Festival to become a success. The events of the Festival lasted from October 27 till November 9,2011 and included exhibition of Lee Miller’s photographs ( Lee and Picasso, an illustrated lecture by Anthony Penrose), poetry workshop with Paul Henry. Lighthouse Theatre presented Dylan’s moving broadcast about his return to Swansea after the blitz. The Dylan Thomas Centre joined forces with The Crunch spoken word night at Mozarts in Uplands, to present a laid back evening of poetry, art and sparkling conversation. Fluellen Theatre Co presented Just Williams, which were among Dylan’s favourites as a child. Read more www.dylanthomas.com

November 3-4, 2011
International Partnership Meeting
Cardiff, UK

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This year CC coordinators’ partnership meeting took place in the capital of Wales, in Cardiff. Throughout coordinators’ work being facilitated by Peter Hall Jones, BC CC leadership consultant, they have sought to develop collaborative projects which are to be embedded in the curriculum and have the development of young people at their heart. While a the meeting the teachers from Ukraine, Wales, Malta and Cyprus were involved in many activities: Ice Breaker- Human bingo, Managing complex projects, Coaching for success. Discussions on what the core aims and purposes of the project, what are the best ways to move the project forward didn’t leave anyone aside. Young leaders representing all four countries were actively sharing activities, experiences and expectations during two days of the meeting.

A Rare Chance for the Photographers!!!!

Vote for the photo you like best sending a letter to franchuk.ofhelen.olena@gmail.com Explore the collection of the pictures from your friends: picturesBritish Council is happy to announce a Connecting Classrooms Photo-competition. I an announcement with conditions of the competition (it consists of an advert and a short application form is attached. The deadline is 1 December 2011. Why we think it is worth for pupils of any age to take part:
nice prizes !
- your partner schools in Malta are doing the same competition, so the best photos can
be combined into one joint Ukrainian-Maltese exhibition; also the photos may be shown on our website and in publications.

British Council is happy to announce a Connecting Classrooms Photo-competition. I an announcement with conditions of the competition (it consists of an advert and a short application form is attached. The deadline is 1 December 2011.
Why we think it is worth for pupils of any age to take part:

nice prizes !
- your partner schools in Malta are doing the same competition, so the best photos can
be combined into one joint Ukrainian-Maltese exhibition; also the photos may be shown on our website and in publications.

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