NEWS FROM IRELAND

MADRID / BARÇA

Henry our teacher made a football tournament, only some people played. There were about 12 teams but only one team won, TIK TOK. After the tournament, we organised the participants in two teams, R. Madrid and FC Barcelona. The matches were postponed many times because of the weather. We could play the match the last day. Each team had a captain. Sergio for Madrid and Henry for Barça. Fernando, the tutor was the referee. At the end of the first half they drew 1-1. Later there were more goals. The referee expelled one of the players, Anton Cabado. he showed him two yellow cards. The final result was 5-3 for Barça. These are the people who scored. For Barça: Henry O'Keffee 1 goal and Anton Cabado 4 goals. For R. Madrid Gonzalo Iribarren from Pontevedra 1 goal, Ernesto Troncoso 1 goal and Javi Borreguero 1 goal.
The people that were cheering were very nervous. They were supporting their teams. At the beginninng they were separated, quite far from each other but in the second half we were all together shouting and cheering.
One of the tutors, Judith was taking a lot of amazing pictures, have a look at them in our album on the right hand side of this blog.

By Raquel Alvarellos and Lucía Jiménez

BROOK HOUSE X FACTOR.

In Ireland the teacher Henry organized a XFACTOR contest. We had to make a dance or a song in small groups. It was fun.
In the contest there were 6 groups:
- Bea, Caye and Caro form a Remix dance.
- Maria, Thaisa, Raul and Guille sang and danced Dynamite song.
- Alvaro Ramirez sang a Remix.
- Nerea Rosales sang the Titanic song
- Nicolas Souto sang the song og I gotta feelling
In the contest  there were 3 judges: Henry, an irish teacher, Ansa the principal and Maria, the spanish teacher.
The 3 best groups were: Bea, Caye and Caro. Maria, Thaisa, Raul and Guille and Alvaro Ramirez.
GUESS WHO WON?

NEWS FROM IRELAND

Our last excursion.

In the morning we went to Dun-Drum shopping centre. We think the shopping centre was fantastic, but the time was short. It was a very big shopping centre, with a lot of shops. We really enjoyed our shopping there.
In the afternoon we went to the GAA stadium. When the teachers told us that we had to go there we thought it would be very boring, but it was really interesting.
At the beggining we watched a video about the sports. In the GAA they play some sports but aslo there, they make concerts for example they told us that the group of music U2 came last year. One of the sports that they play in the GAA is hurling. Hurling is one of the fastest sports in the world. You play hurling with a ball that is a small ball and with a stick.The GAA stadium is the biggest stadium in the world, it has different parts. One of the parts is for important people. There is one part that you can´t sit down, in that part you can only be standing. There is also a part for the journalists. To get in the GAA stadium for a match you don´t have to buy the tickets you have to be invited but only in one part of the stands. In the GAA, they showed us the playing field, the changing room, the place that they celebrate the matches if they win.
At the end there were a lot of games and we played there was one that you  had to jump, another that you had to score a hurling ball with a stick in a basket another one that you had to keep your balance and a lot of games like these ones.
It was a very interesting excursion.
By Carmen Romero and Raquel Alvarellos

NEWS FROM IRELAND

In project class we do a lot of things like reindeers with our hands and feet we made posters about islands that we invented....We did a bin to recycling, a christmas tree, presents, letters, santa's letter box...

Also sometimes we played games like who wants to be millionaire. And or course we do all this because we have the BEST TEACHER OF PROJECT, HENRY!!!
By Raquel Blanco and Angie

NEWS FROM IRELAND

In Ireland we have Project Class two hours a day. In this class we do lots of projects related to what we are studying. This month we have done 5 projects:
- Rules of the classroom.
-The environment.
-Holidays.
-Christmas.
-Carol singers.
We did this small children with recycled bottles, papers, crayons, socks and red ribbons.
We used these materials for:
-Bottles: for the body
-Paper: to cover the bottles
-Crayons: to colour them
-Socks: for the hat
-Red ribbons: to hold the hat.

In this class we have had a lot of fun and we have used our inmagination
By Caro and Bea

NEWS FROM IRELAND

We also had some sunny days. We enjoyed playing in the green.

News from Ireland

It's been snowing for one week now. It's bitterly cold but we have found a way to have fun in the snow. Enjoy our pictures. Last Saturday we couldn't go on the excursion. We stayed in Bray. We did a Snowmen contest in the school green...or shall we call it "white"?

Andorra Breaking News 2

It looks like this year we will be lucky! The snow is going to be pretty thick. Last year we had to change the station because there wasn´t enough snow. But this year we will probably go to the big one, so get your skiis ready :)

NEWS FROM IRELAND

Our first excursion was to The Natural History Museum in Dublin. It was interesting because there were a lot of beautiful animals. We had our packed-lunches in the park. In the afternoon, we went to a shopping centre. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. We bought a lot of things. It was a good excursion.

By Lucia Jimenez and Eva Vazquez

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Movie review

A walk to remember

It's one of the most beautiful movies ever created in world, filmed in the United States in 2002 with Shane West and Mandy Moore.

It talks about  Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore)with leukemia who knows  Landon Carter (Shane West) from his school in a play where she is and they fall in love .                                                                                                When they start dating she tells him about her disease and he tries to do everything to make her happy before she dies.

Celebrity news!

Sara Carbonero has a Twin!

Many people say that the spanish journalist, Sara Carbonero (25), is very similar to the brazilian model, Adriana Lima (29).

Katy Perry celebrates her single last days!

Katy Perry's days of single life ar egoing away, and she celebrated her hen night in Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Beach with one of her best friends Rihanna.

Elsa Pataky is Miley Cyrus's sister in law!

 
Elsa Pataky has already confirmaed her romance with Chris Hemsworth, liam Hemsworth's brother, and now she is a new member o Miley Cyrus's family.

Lady GaGa - Alejandro!

Many people say that the new Lady GaGa's video "Alejandro" is not suitable for children under twelve years old. That's why it has been censored in many music channels.

Celebrations

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is 25 of November.

It has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God. It is thought that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony survive their first brutal winter in New England.

If you are thinking  of celebrating  thanksgiving, this is a typical menu:

THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU

French Onion Soup au Gratin

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Super-moist, Spiced Roast Turkey
Herbed Apple Stuffing
Giblet Brown Gravy

Crispy Roast Saffron Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Baby Carrots with Balsamic Vinegar & Honey
Sautéed Leeks with Prunes

Cranberry & Orange Relish

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Pumpkin Pie Chantilly

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                                                Coffee served with
                                                Chocolate Truffles


By Paula Hernandez

- Dessert : Chocolate Chesnut Yule Log

Ingredients:

2.8 oz (3/4cup + 1Tbsp / 80g) ground hazelnuts
1.75 oz (1/2 cup / 50g) confectioner’s sugar
2Tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
3.5oz (100g / ~100ml) about 3 medium egg whites
1.75 oz (4 Tbsp / 50g) granulated sugar
Vanilla Mousse:

2/3 cup (160g) heavy cream (35% fat content)
2/3 cup (160g) whole milk
1 vanilla bean
4 medium-sized egg yolks
3 oz (6 Tbsp / 80g) granulated sugar
3 Tbsp (25g) cornstarch, sifted
4g / 2 tsp powdered gelatin or 2 sheets gelatin

Dark Chocolate Ganache insert:

1.75 oz (4 Tbsp / 50g) granulated sugar
4.5oz (2/3 cup – 1 Tbsp/ 135g) heavy cream
5 oz (135g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
3Tbsp + 1/2tsp (45g) unsalted butter softened

Feuillantine insert:

3.5 oz (100g) milk chocolate
1 2/3 Tbsp (25g) butter
2 Tbsp (1 oz / 30g) praline (or bring 1/2 cup of sugar to an amber caramel and spread it on 1/2 cup almonds and ground until fine)
2.1oz (60g) lace crepes(gavottes) or rice krispies or corn flakes or Special K
Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler.Add the praline and the coarsely crushed lace crepes. Mix quickly to thoroughly coat with the chocolate. Spread between two sheets of wax paper to a size slightly larger than your desired shape. Refrigerate until hard.
For the raspberry log: replace the milk chocolate with white.

Chestnut Creme Brulee:

1 cup (230g) heavy cream
4 medium-sized (72g) egg yolks
0.75 oz (2 Tbsp / 25g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup chesnut puree

Dark Chocolate Icing:

4g / 2 tsp powdered gelatin or 2 sheets gelatin
¼ cup (60g) heavy cream
2.1 oz (5 Tbsp / 60g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50g) water1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

How to do it:

1.Mix the hazelnuts and the confectioner's sugar.

2.Sift the flour into the mix.

3.Beat the eggs whites, gradually adding the granulated sugar until stiff.

4.Pour the hazelnut mixture into the egg whites and blend delicately with a spatula.

5.Grease a piece of parchment paper and line your baking pan with it. Spread the butter on a piece of parchment paper.

6.Pour the milk and 2/3 cup cream into a saucepan.

7.Split the vanilla bean in half, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean halves into milk and put the vanilla bean in as well.

8.Heat to boiling, then turn the heat off, cover and let infuse for at least 30 minutes. Then remove the vanilla bean.

9.Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until white, thick and fluffy.

10.Add the cornstarch, beating carefully to ensure that there are no lumps.

11.While whisking vigorously, pour some of the milk into the yolk mixture to temper it. Put infused milk back on the stove on medium heat.

12.Pour yolk mixture back into the milk while whisking vigorously. Keep whisking vigorously until mixture thickens considerably.

13.As soon as the mixture starts to boil, leave on for only 2 more minutes. Add the gelatin and let it melt completely, stirring once or twice. Divide the batter in two equal parts
14.Make a caramel using the dry method, melt the sugar by spreading it in an even layer in a small saucepan with high sides. Heat over medium-high heat, watching it carefully as the sugar begins to melt. Never stir the mixture. As the sugar starts to melt, swirl the pan occasionally to allow the sugar to melt evenly. Cook to dark amber colour.

15.While the sugar is melting, heat the cream until boiling. Pour cream into the caramel and stir thoroughly. Be very careful as it may splatter and boil.
Pour the hot caramel-milk mixture over the dark chocolate. Wait 30 seconds and stir until smooth. Add the softened butter and whip hard and fast.

Our trip to Ireland.

In two weeks we are going to go to Ireland. We are very nervous because we have to do lots of things.
Studying for the evaluation exams, packing our suitcases and buying lots of things. It's going to be a busy week!
But we know that when we arrive in Ireland, it will be a great month.
In our opinion the only bad thing is the food, it is a bit bad.
The weather is so bad, it is so cold and rainy so we have to wear very warm clothes.
We still don´t know which family we are going to stay with, so we are looking  forward to good news.
We hope to learn a lot and have a lot of  fun!

SEE YOU SOON



by: Bea Castro and Lucia Jimenez

- Main course : Spicy oven-fried chicken

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon  black pepper

1 onion, sliced

12 chicken pieces with skin and bones

         After it is marinated:

1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons butter, melted

         How to do it:

        1. Whisk buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2  teaspoon pepper in bowl to blend it well. Add the sliced onion, then chicken and turn to coat. Cover; chill at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally.

       2. Place racks on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Whisk breadcrumbs, cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in large baking dish to blend. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat completely. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on racks on baking sheets. Let stand 30 minutes.

      3. Preheat oven to 220 ºC.  Drizzle butter over chicken. Bake until crisp, golden and  cooked through, about 50 minutes. Serve warm.

Sports

An Interview with Xoan Abreu Costas ( 3º ESO B)

                   The captain of basketball has taught us how to play basketball with style.

1.        When did you start playing basketball?

I started playing in sixth grade when I was 12 years old.

2.        Why did you decide to play basketball and not another sport?

Because at first I didn’t practice any other sport and basketball was the only sport I liked from school

3.        How often do you play basketball?

I practice 2 days a week with my team, but I also practice at home every day and in the park

4.        Which has been your worst injury?

I’ve never had a serious injury. I only had a sprain in my hand

5.        Which position you play in?

I tend to be the team’s base but sometimes I play other positions

6.        Do you relate well with your teammates?

I get along very well with all my teammates; I never had any problems with them

7.        What do you have to do to prevent injuries?

Before starting to play basketball you should warm up (running at a trot, shooting baskets ...) and stretch the whole body

8.        To have a great effect on shots to the basket, what do we have to do?

You have to practice and throw a lot. It’s the only way to score

9.        Do you practice any other sport?

Yes, tennis and snowboarding

10.    How would you describe yourself as a player?

Well, I’m agile, quick; I’m physically fine, responsible, and respectful with others…

11.    Who is your favourite player and why?

My favorite player is Kobe Bryant. He’s a very good player and has good techniques for basketball

Made by Yunita Glez

Celebrations

Halloween

Halloween is coming up. It's the perfect time to prepare a party. You can invite your friends and wear scary costumes. Try to make your costume original, terrorific but that it also looks good on you.

This is an example of what you shouldn’t do:           And what you should do:

                 

In our school, we made a jack o´lantern contest. There were lots of original ideas, such as a a pumpkin from the world championship, a hamburguer… You could also see lots of effort from the students (and in some cases, from their parents).                                                                                                                                                                    

We want to congratulate everyone and especially the winners, who are:

1º place: Andrea Fernández               2ºplace :Chisco y Pedro Pino           

                                                         

3ºplace: Adrián Miguez

We recommend that you see this film. When you read the plot you will think that it´s a comedy but it will surprise you.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

When Peg discovers the lonely and abandoned Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp), she resolves to take him in and give him a home ... despite the fact that he can slice through just about anything with his "hands." Edward uses his deformity for good, though, styling hair for all of the women in the town (who don't seem to have a problem with this unique stranger) and creating art with the local shrubbery. Will his good heart be enough to woo Peg's daughter, Kim (played by Winona Ryder)? Not if her boyfriend has anything to say about it!

Enjoy and,

Happy Halloween!

Marta and Paula

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Andorra Breaking News

Andorra is one of the most long-awaited school trips. To prove this I´ll tell you that all the seats are taken. They gave us the Andorra school letter on Friday and that same Friday 20 seats were already taken :0

It was a tough war and some of the people are nervously waiting to see if someone gets out of the list so they can get in.

By Paula Hernández

Autumn menu

-Starter: Stuffed courgettes

Ingredients: -2 courgettes -Half an onion -Mince (half pork, and half beef) -1 Red pepper                     -Pepper -Emmental cheese -A little white wine -1 Tomato - Salt                                                                                             How to do it: 1. wash and cut the cougettes in similar pieces. Remove the pulp. 2. Then, cut the onion, the red pepper, the pulp from the cougettes and the tomato. 3. Put some oil in a pan and we fry the red pepper, the onion and the pieces of cougettes. Then add the tomato and finally the mince. When the mince gets colour, add a little wine. With a wooden spoon, try to crumble the mince while it gets cooked. 4. Let it get cold. 5. When it´s cold, put into the cougettes the mixture. grate some emmental cheese on the top and  put it in the oven. 6. Let it in until it gets colour and the cheese is melted. It´s better to cook it at medium temperature to avoid the cougettes underdone.   Doesn't it look delicious???  Enjoy!

Health & Beauty

How to get a perfect skin

After summer, our skin is dry of so much sun. Your skin care is very important for your health. To much sun can make you get cancer.

Here i´ll give you 5 useful and effective tips for your skin care.

Exfoliate efficiently. Use a grainy scrub to slough off dull, dead skin cells in the shower. Tip: Work in gentle circular motions.

Drink a lot of water: Water is essential for the hydration of the skin to keep it moist, soft, supple and clear. Loss of moisture from the skin is one main cause of wrinkles. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Rest: We don’t get enough rest or sleep and are often tired. The average amount of sleep we need is 8 hours. Not only does lack of sleep make your eyes puffy but will make your skin look dry and dull.

Do exercise : People who are physically fit look good and feel good. Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin so that it is firmer and better nourished.

Don’t stress out: Your face can break out with spots, inflammation and make it sensitive and dull looking. So try to relax more!

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By Paula Hernández