Irlande – Jour 1

Après une première partie fatiguante et pas tout à fait reposante, nous sommes bien arrivés à Cherbourg.Lors de la pause de midi, la vue sur la mer et la drague de Cherbourg était sublime. Il était très agréable de manger à cet endroit.L’ambiance entre nous est agréable et le fait de pouvoir se mettre dans…

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Sherlock Holmes

What makes Sherlock Holmes a timeless character ? A unique personnality Sherlock Holmes’s character appeared in 1887 in the novel “A Study in Scarlet” written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is presented as a British consulting detective living in London in the now famous address 221B Baker Street with his roommate, the doctor John…

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Transition énergétique : Mais pourquoi ne pose-t-on pas des panneaux photovoltaïques sur les toits de France ?

Beaucoup d’informations sur l’énergie photovoltaïque circulent dans la population, parfois polémiques comme dans le débat entre les énergies renouvelables et l’énergie nucléaire remis à l’ordre du jour depuis le discours de 2022 à Belfort du président de la République où il confirmait le virage nucléaire de la stratégie énergétique de la France ! Nous allons…

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Exploring the butterflies effect

The Butterfly Effect is a concept that captures the essence of how tiny, seemingly insignificant actions can lead to monumental consequences over time. Originating in chaos theory, the idea was popularized by meteorologist Edward Lorenz in the 1960s. When he suggested that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil could set off a tornado…

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Meet the Italians!

A Warm Welcome to Tarbes The Italian students landed at Lourdes airport around noon and were warmly welcomed by their French correspondents. Francesco, one of the Italian students, said:« Tarbes amazed me because it looked clean and pretty, not like Italian cities. The school looks nice too! »He was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the people,…

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Yummy! Traditional English Desserts!

ENGLAND : 1. Christmas pudding A Christmas pudding is a sweet, dried fruit pudding cake traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain. It has its origins in medieval England, with early recipes making use dried fruit, suet, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spice along with liquid such as milk or fortified wine. Later recipes became…

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Aprende español : conociendo frases hechas II

ARTÍCULO III : « Me lo ha contado un pajarito» Este año retomamos las frases hechas para aprender más español de forma divertida.  Lucía Arguis e Hiba Nassabi, de 1ºA, os da a conocer la expresión «Me lo ha contado un pajarito». Significado: esta expresión significa que alguien te ha contado un secreto. Por lo…

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La Casa Ecológica

Quelle est votre maison idéale du futur? Telle est la question qui a été posée aux élèves de Mme Vergez pour développer leurs talents artistiques et dont voici les pépites… Caza Hamza La casa que imaginamos se situa en el bosque y se ha creado con madera. Es muy grande con un gran jardín y…

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Best Films from Hayao Miyazaki

By Eline Alexandre-Bertrand and Thalea Maurer, 2nde BFI students On the 5th January was the 84th birthday of Hayao Miyazaki, the famous Japanese animator, filmmaker and mangaka. Hayao Miyazaki was born in 1941 in Tokyo. He is a legendary Japanese animator, director, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Known for his visually stunning and thematically rich…

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2025 SUPERBOWL : HALF-TIME SHOW ANALYSIS

Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam: The Government’s Voice The performance begins with Samuel L. Jackson embodying Uncle Sam, the personification of the U.S. government. Jackson, known for playing authoritative roles, is the perfect choice for this character. His opening statement « It’s your Uncle Sam, and this is the Great American Game » immediately establishes the…

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Kamiana Mohyla: Ukraine’s Stonehenge

Ukraine, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to numerous fascinating archaeological sites. One of such remarkable sites is Kamiana Mohyla, often referred to as Ukraine’s Stonehenge. With a history spanning centuries and captivating mysteries surrounding its purpose and construction, Kamiana Mohyla stands as a testament to Ukraine’s ancient civilizations.  Kamiana Mohyla,…

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Writing Detective Stories

In December, the BFI class of the year 11 in Théophile-Gautier had 3 2-hour sessions, of creative writing about detective stories. It was about the theme we were working on at the moment: A Cat Among The Pigeons by Agatha Cristie. During the first session, we learned about the use of the 5 senses in…

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The Jules Verne Trophy

The Jules Verne Trophy is a prize for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by any type of sailing boat with no restrictions on the size of the crew. It was created in 1990 by a college of competitors and then a committee was put in place to be sure that the rules are respected….

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True Love – SLAM POETRY#1

Série de poèmes créés par les élèves de 2nde4 de Mme Francès, et produits en SLAM en groupes – Enjoy ! True love knows no frequency, But valentine’s day seems more romantic; With you,time has no limit Since we met I feel ecstatic.   True love is like a gentle flame; Litting a path and…

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