Quivering Grass

This is quite a rushed blog, I feel guilty for not saying anything in a while but there’s no long posts to write about at the moment.

Peace Conference

Friday! Exciting J

MUN

Next Friday. More to talk about soon, but seems to be a really big deal and very well organised.

Extended Essays

Chosen my topic! The easy part is done… I am planning to do my research essay in Environmental Systems on a Cayman issue of the Lionfish problem. My advisor is going to be Nick Lush, the stand-in Principal of last term.

Amnesty International

I had planned to write a blog solely about my weekend involving Amnesty International Letter Writing. Sadly I felt ill on Saturday night and wasn’t up to going to the library at 11:30 for a few hours to write letters. I heard it was really successful though- one boy even managed to write 101 letters. I think about six people were able to stay up all night long- inspiring!
It’s a great night and I hope to be a part of it next year for sure.

Language B Day

Tomorrow! I’m not sure how successful I will be in this, my French is minimal, my speaking the worst. It’s to make the Americans and British primarily appreciate how easy we have it coming to this school when probably over half the school are speaking and being taught in their second language. Challenge accepted…

MEMS focus week

They did a hilarious song in Assembly today. This is the program:
Monday

6:30                Languages                Sustainable Seafood

A basic introduction to what sustainable seafood is, and why some seafood isn’t sustainable.

7:30                Languages                ‘End of the Line’

THE END OF THE LINE is the first major documentary about the imminent peril facing the world’s oceans. Narrated by Ted Danson and based on the book by Charles Clover, THE END OF THE LINE explores the devastating effect that overfishing is having on fish stocks and the health of our oceans. Scientists predict that if we continue fishing at the current rate, the planet will completely run out of fish by 2048.

Tuesday

6:30                Languages                Debate on Aquaculture

                                                             So what is Aquaculture? Come and find out!

7:30                Languages                ‘The Cove’

Academy Award® Winner for Best Documentary of 2009, THE COVE follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. The team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.

7:30                Bradenstoke             MEMS Music      

This will be a very relaxed session in the Bradenstoke, introducing the rest of the student body to the Hidden, more Musical side of MEMS!

Bring instruments (whether it be a stylophone, six-necked guitar or just your beautiful voice!), sea-themed songs, and most importantly enthusiasm!

Prepare for a great evening making some beautiful aquatic music!

Both ‘The Cove’ and MEMS Music will be going on at the same time, so whether or not you are musical or just want to gain some extra knowledge on dolphin hunting in Japan, come to either one of them!

Wednesday

6:30                Languages                The True Cost of Oil

                                                            An update on the effects of the BP oil spill now and other issues related to… oil.

7:30                Languages                Commentary on Finding Nemo

                                                            The classic Disney/Pixar film with a bit of an educational twist…

Busy tonight but hoping to go tomorrow night to the movie J

Weekend

A few of my third years came to visit this week. It’s interesting to see them with my second years, and they were here last year when my second years were the first years… something I haven’t quite got the picture of yet.

I also went to lunch with Chloe and her mum which I loved. Even though it was my parent, just being with a Mum and having some ‘family time’ was nice.

Heidi brought me back some yummy Norwegian chocolate as she went back to Norway for the weekend.  Her dad is also here this weekend for the Peace Conference and is taking Chloe, Heidi and I to dinner on Friday night! Yay.

Sorry for being rushed.
Amnesty Activity now J  Topic: Poverty and Human Rights!

Love, Abi