The Talent Show - Assistant Comperes wanted!

A Master of Ceremonies or MC, sometimes called a compère or an MJ for "microphone jockey," is the host of a staged event or performance. The MC presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving. An MC may also tell jokes or anecdotes, and otherwise interact with the performance. (adapted from Wikipedia).

It is an important role which helps the different acts to run smoothly throughout the show. Kobe will act as the main MC and will be assisted by two or three students. Kobe did a great job with the Speaking Competition and he is welcomed back to host The Talent Show.

"Are you ready??" It's time to get organised!!

Assessment details update-FYI (for your information)

Want to know what each assessment task is worth as part of your whole grade for the year? The information is all below for you. You can also see the dates for ECNU assessment tasks and when they will be done, if the exact date hasn't been given it is because we haven't decided yet, but we know during what times the assessment task will probably take place. If you have any questions about the assessment task just come and see Kevin.

Assessment Overview for the year

Semester 1

Mid-term examinations 5%
Writing assessment 10%
Oral presentation 10%
Final examinations 10%

Semester 1- 35% Total Year Score

Semester 2

Mid-term examinations(IELTS) 5% April 13 to 24
Report writing 10% Due April 8
Listening & note-taking task 5% June 8
Class Presentation (pair work) 5% May 18 to May 27
Final examinations 40% June 22 to July 3

Semester 2- 65% Total Year Score

The Australian Flag

You probably recognise the Australian flag, but what does it stand for? Well the top left hand corner is the Union Jack, the British flag, and it is a reminder of our history, and how we started out as being founded by the British, and that we are still a member of the Commonwealth today.

Next you have the large star directly below it, this is the Federation Star and represents the states and territories of Australia, it is also a symbol of unity of these states and territories.

Lastly you have the Southern Cross, a constellation of stars that can only be seen in the Southern Hemisphere, and it is a reminder of Australia's geographic location in the world.

So now you know, anyone want to tell us what the Chinese flag stands for?

The Talent Quest!

The Talent Quest is Coming!! Watch this space for more information.
Songs, acting, comedy, poetry - you name it we want to see it....

There will be cash prizes for the best performances. Start preparing now. Have fun and win money ..... and marks!

Assessment details and Semester Outline Online

If you go to my website- www.icanwrite.piczo.com you can now find a copy of the assessment taska and also what we are studying this Semester online.
Bye!
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Bush Fires still burning near Melbourne

Here is a picture of a fire-fighter giving a poor Koala some water. Not only are people vicitms of these bush fires.

There have been terrible bush fires near Melbourne recently, there are three of them still burning at the moment. People have actually been lighting bush fires! I have no idea why people would do that! The link below gives you some more information about the situation.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/4587634/Australian-bush-fires-Arsonists-light-new-blazes.html

Just for your information in Australia bush fires are quite common in the countryside during Summer, Australia is a hot and dry country and there are a lot of empty places where a fire could start up and not been found out about until it is quite big. Even when they aren't lit by people, we call people who light fires "firebugs", they can still start naturally in such hot weather.

some pics from oz!

In Melbourne a barbeque by the beach is a good way to enjoy yourself. You need a hat for sun protection though.

You'll see plenty of graffiti around the place in Australia, some of it prettier than this!

This is a big vacant block of land near my Aunties house in Melbourne, there are lots of open empty spaces in Australia. No so common in China.

This is my Aunties house in Melbourne, I think a rather typical type of house. She lives in a one bedroom flat.

This is a photo taken from the window of my train going to Melbourne, from Adelaide. The scenery looked like this for most of the12 hours that I was on the train for.

This is a jetty at the beach in Adelaide, there were quite a few people fishing off the jetty here, in Adelaide a lot of people live within about 30 minutes drive of the beach.

I'll put up some more photoes later, I took some with my mobile phone also, I just need to find where my mobile phone's usb cord is.

I'd love to see some other teachers' or students' photos from their holidays too.