 |
| Bloggers, go! |
The fifth Summer Camp Narn-Sun opens its doors! It is a part of Access School
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Closing Ceremony
Aquilori
Sketch, singing and dancingSolerbi
musical "Mutant Animals"Dragonvox
Celebrity guest
Camencrane
Sketch, singing, dancing
Saigvelo
Dance, rap, dance
Prefects:
Film, dance, song
Awards to particular campers for their achievements:
Polina (Solerbi)
Regina B. (Dragonvox)
Sofia (Solerbi)
Dzhangar (Aquilori)
Arina (Saigvelo)
Delya (Dragonvox)
Djiga (Camencrane)
Lera M. (Aquilori)
Bain (Camencrane)
Erdni (Saigvelo)PowerPoint presentation "Timeline of Narn-Sun 2011"
Great thanks to Alexandr Arkadievich K. for his management!
Last but not the Least
The day when the campers suddenly understood
that they didn't want to leave that friendly territory they, prefects and professors had made so comfortable for everybody!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Today there was...
Hi,everybody!
Today was last day for preparin' of closin' ceremony for tomorrow.Each house has finished their action...how will they come out???I don't know.
Today,of course,it was funny and exciting on every classes...for example, on Wonders of America our house(Camencrane) has played Twister...it was awesome.
And the password for today was All is well that ends well.Thank you for your attention!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Magical Creature Day
There were four rounds of the contest. The participants were given 10 points each and the winners - 20!
We've seen witches, fairies, a tree, a mummy, a dementor, a good dwarf, etc.
We've seen witches, fairies, a tree, a mummy, a dementor, a good dwarf, etc.
 | ||
| Saigvelo |
Rehearsing, Rehearsing and Rehearsing
The whole camp are rehearsing the Closing ceremony. Too many emotions and too much music!
NATE XVII and Access
Our campers asked us about the teachers that left for Kaliningrad.
Teachers and professors of English from the whole Russia gather every year in various cities to discuss urgent issues of teaching and learning English.
Here you could find the programme.
And here a few things about Access teachers in Chelyabinsk at NATE XVI (2010).
Teachers and professors of English from the whole Russia gather every year in various cities to discuss urgent issues of teaching and learning English.
Here you could find the programme.
And here a few things about Access teachers in Chelyabinsk at NATE XVI (2010).
Monday, June 27, 2011
Rehearsal and More...
During their second teamtime the campers were busy with their future closing ceremony.
Some campers that were reluctant to join the House were stopped and asked to tell me about their likes and dislikes, about the names of the subjects, decription of the pictures about space, etc.
 |
| Saigvelo's Space |
NASA Representative: Q&A and Concert
Patrick showed the film about the space station and then answered the campers' questions about his family, aliens, Moon, space, astronauts, solar systems, etc. The kids got some souvenirs for their questions.
Afterwards the campers enjoyed the concert. The atmosphere was friendly, each House was supported by dances, applause and smiles!
After the concert Patrick presented a calender to each House.
 |
| Watching a DVD about space station |
Afterwards the campers enjoyed the concert. The atmosphere was friendly, each House was supported by dances, applause and smiles!
 |
| Dancing Aquilori |
 |
| Enjoying the concert |
 |
| Dancing Camencrane |
 |
| Chanting Dragonvox |
 |
| Singing Dragonvox |
 | |
| Lively listening Summer Camp |
 |
| Performing Saigvelo |
 |
| Roaring Solerbi |
He advised the campers to work hard and respect their teachers, to think about their careers and choice of colleges.
NASA Representative at Narn-Sun
The Summer Camp have got aquainted with the NASA Russia Representative.
This visit was also connected with the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight and Roscosmos.
The lining-up met Mr. Patrick Buzzard from the USA Embassy in Moscow. The campers greeted Patrick and our Headmaster Vasili Ivanovich with their mottoes and chants.
Then each House showed Patrick their classrooms. They told him about their symbols and their work here.
NASA have a marvelous section for students and kids.
Go, watch and play!
This visit was also connected with the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight and Roscosmos.
The lining-up met Mr. Patrick Buzzard from the USA Embassy in Moscow. The campers greeted Patrick and our Headmaster Vasili Ivanovich with their mottoes and chants.
 |
| Lining-up greet guests |
Then each House showed Patrick their classrooms. They told him about their symbols and their work here.
 | |||||||||||
| Listening to Dragonvox |
 | |
| Talking to Camencrane |
 |
| Laughing with Saigvelo |
 | |
| Listening to Aquilori's Space Story |
 | |
| Aquilori and Patrick |
  | |
| Smiling Solerbi |
Go, watch and play!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Tri Wizard Tournament. Final Round
Task 1.
To create an illustrated dictionary of new words.
Task 2.
Suggest an idea for the next Summer Camp.
The jury were the guest teachers.
To create an illustrated dictionary of new words.
Task 2.
Suggest an idea for the next Summer Camp.
The jury were the guest teachers.
 |
| Saigvelo wizard Describing new words |
Open Days for Teachers. Day 2
The workshop:
Report 1: "The problems of education and its future". I had thought it was too academic, but while listening I was amazed by the creative introduction of the ideas.Report 2: "How to become a boring teacher". A rather funny interpretation of crucial points of this methodology!
Report 3: Governing principles of assessment of young learners" (based on the experience)
Report 4: "Introducing the teacher-made board game "Wonders of America". Using templates for creating ESL/EFL games
Report 5: "Access Orlyonok experience". Impressions of working in the camp with the Access schoolchildren.
Open Days. Day 2. Teachers Visiting Camp
In the morning our guest teachers went around the classrooms and talked to the campers who described their life at this unusual camp.
The teachers got interested in the schedule of the camp, their activities and teamtime work.
 | ||
| Aquilori kids telling teachers about Bingo |
 | ||
| Explaining tasks in Photo Scavenger Hunt |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Open Days for Teachers. Day 1
Professional Development Workshop
"Moving Forwards: New EFL Teaching Techniques"
The Access School teachers shared their experience on Google Documents, art of creating PowerPoint presentations and using songs.
Report 1: What experience do teachers have? How do teachers share their experience? How could Google Apps(applications) help teachers contribute? What types of Google Docs (as one of Google Apps) are there?
Report 2: Fulbrighter Katherine D. discussed the ways to use songs in teaching grammar, vocabulary, fluency, writing, content and culture.
Report 3: Art of creating and delivering presentaions, Japanese method of Pecha Kucha
Report 4: The results of the contest "My Native Place" were announced. We also watched two best PowerPoint presentations prepared by the countryside teachers of English and their pupils.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Missin' our American friend
Today was the last day when our Katherine.We'll remember all days spendin' with her...
She is so active and amazing person...And with her tenacity and perseverance she achieve many things that she'll wish.
Farewell to Professor Katherine
The whole camp said goodbye to our dearest Professor Katherine D.!
She will be remembered for her brilliant lessons on Wonders of America.
She has been so enthusiastic about preparing Aquilori for different activities!
She will be remembered for her brilliant lessons on Wonders of America.
She has been so enthusiastic about preparing Aquilori for different activities!
Tri Wizard Tournament. Round 1
Spelling Bee
3 Spelling Rounds with 5 words in each for five wizards from the five Houses. The words had been borrowed from the lessons in the Summer Camp.To support the five contestans the campers sang songs and shouted the thundering cheers and mottoes.
The song was about the Summer Camp "From East to West our camp is the best..."
Deputy Headmistress - Professor Tatiana M. - was a not only hosting the activity, but she was also leading singer in the chant "We got the spirit...".
Contestants:
Aniraa from Camencrane
Dzhangar from Aquilori
Erdni from Saigvelo
Gerel from Dragonvox
Sofia from Solerbi
 |
| Careful Spellers listening to Professor Katherine D. reading and explaining the words |
The winner of the 1st Round is Dzhangar who won 13 of 15 points!
Singing, Drawing, Acting Lessons
Enchanted Arts
Singing the song "Under the sea" from the Disney cartoon "The Little Mermaid".Magic of Dispute
Tongue-twisters, such as:
You know New York,
You need New York,
You know you need unique New York
or
Reading and writing are richly rewarding.
History of Magic
Map of Oz Magic Craft
Group work: 1 student describes the picture he or doesn't see, 1 student shows, 1 student draws
Professor Katherine's Last Lesson
Wonders of America
Today Professor Katherine D. showed pictures of famous landmarks in famous USA cities.
The last minutes of the last lesson were full of great sorrow!
Today Professor Katherine D. showed pictures of famous landmarks in famous USA cities.
The last minutes of the last lesson were full of great sorrow!
Structure of Day Posts
I usually publish the posts - my report of the events during the camp day - in a certain order (the usual blog order - the upper are the latest):
- Password
- Teamtime and/or Activity
- Lessons (label - periods)
- Yesterday results (label - hourglasses)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Attempts To Survive
Again many lost, but many survived, but - alas, their points were not added to the Houses' Hourglasses!
Aquilori kids - 3 nominees for Golden Tulip - were playing games and speaking English. Professor Katherine D. was keeping a watchful eye.
 |
| End of Day results |
Aquilori kids - 3 nominees for Golden Tulip - were playing games and speaking English. Professor Katherine D. was keeping a watchful eye.
Secret of Speaking English
I asked Erdni, our champion, how he managed to keep speaking English.
He cited the film "Kung Fu Panda": "The secret is that there is no secret".
"Just speak English".
He cited the film "Kung Fu Panda": "The secret is that there is no secret".
"Just speak English".
 |
| Taken Away Tulips |
Magnificent Lessons
Wonders of America
Man-made landsmarks were introduced.
Magic of Debate
Easy DecisionsEnchanted Arts
Group QuiltMagic Crafts
Foam Hands for Supporters
History of Magic
Taboo Game. Fairy Tales
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Golden Tulip
The two Houses - Solerbi and Dragonvox - sent almost all of their members to join the Order of the Golden Tulip. Aquilori sent only five, Camencrane - three and the only one was from Saigvelo. The latter - Erdni - was the best - all the professors praised him!
Many lost, only 9 survived and earned from 5 to 20 points for their Houses.
Many lost, only 9 survived and earned from 5 to 20 points for their Houses.
 |
| Lost |
Voting for Coats of Arms
The five Houses had painted their own designs for the coats of arms of the Summer camp. Today we voted and Dragonvox won!
 |
| Winner |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)