Friday, January 31, 2014

MAABN meeting at the British Council


Mediterranean Anglo-American Business Network

Dear Charlie,
As you know, last night, we were invited to the January networking Thursday of the MAABN at the British Council.(Not  British Consulate, as Quentin can well-testify ;-p)
I'm sorry, you couldn't make it. We had a great time
I'd like to thank Anne Bell, director of the British Council, for her kind welcome and the MAABN members, in particular the MAABN presidents, Richard Bower and William Peterson, for their warm support.
And of course I'd like to thank our students, Alicia, Loic, Nathan, Quentin & Tiphaine for coming and representing our Section so well.
Best,
Mrs. C



Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Crowdfunding update: 60 % left in 10 days: yes, we can?!

Dear Charlie,
Only 10 days left until the end of our crowdfunding appeal.  We managed to raise 40% but we still have some way to go.
The students have been very busy.
Here's a new video for the appeal

http://www.babeldoor.com/school-exchange-lycee-st-charles-marseille-belfast

and a preview of the T-shirt designs they created
Copyright. All rights reserved to the OIB St Charles, Marseille






Spread the word!

If you want to meet the students and hear more about our project, join us at the next MAABN meeting at the British Council on Thursday, January 30th 
Best,
Mrs. C.

Monday, January 06, 2014

who's who



Dear Charlie,
 I'm very impressed by the self-portraits the OIB students wrote.
They're well done, insightful and often very funny. So, I'd like to share them with you.

Here we go:

If I were an animal, I would be a turtle, 
because I like peace and harmony
If I were a meal, I would be a raclette, 
because I like both food and conviviality
If I were an object, I would be a twenty-faced dice, 
because I love roleplaying.
If I were a brand I would be Asus, 
because I am a PC gamer
If I were a drink, I would be lemonade, 
because I love fizzy drinks
If I were a colour, I would be blue,
 because I always wear a blue jacket in winter
If I were a room, I would be a bedroom,
 because I'd sleep all day if I could
If I were a character from comics, I would be the Joker from "Batman" 
because I don't like serious people
 If I were a book, I would be "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy",
 because I love humor and space travel
If I were a celebrity, I would be David Cage, 
because I think videogames can be artworks too.
Quentin

If I were an animal, I would be a polar bear
 because they are imposing
If I were a color, I would be red 
because it is a happy color
If I were a tree, I would be a pine 
because I've got a lot of pines
If I were a food, I would be a tabbouleh 
because it is so tasty and I like its smell.
 If I were an instrument, I would be a violin 
because their sound is beautiful
Loic

If I were an animal, I would be a chameleon 
because I’m always changing to adapt to the situation 
If I were a colour, I would be black 
because this colour has a lot of opposite meanings depending from what country you come from 
If I were a city I would be Berlin 
because it’s a city that has a divided history  
If I were a word I would be "paradox" 
If I were a song I would be "Mr Brightside" by the Killers 
because this song is ironic 
If I were an object I would be sunglasses
 because I often tend to see things darker then they are 

Julia

If Julia were an animal she'd be a fox, 

because they both have the same color of hair
If Julia were a place she'd be Camden in London,
 because of the way she dresses
If Julia were a characte, she'd be Hermione Granger,

 because they share the love of books
If Julia were a movie she'd be "Bridesmaids",

 because she is really funny 
If Julia were a song she'd be "Snap Ouf Of It" by Arctic Monkeys, 

because she is always cheerful.
Sarah

If I were an object I would be a pencil to draw eveything I see
If I were a season I would be winter
because I love Christmas and hot chocolate
If I were an animal I would be a lion: my hair looks like a lion mane
If I were a book I would be "1984" by George Orwell
 to make people think about society and power
If I were a legendary creature I would be a dwarf 
because of my small size
Sarah
If I were an animal, I'd be a monkey 
because I'm funny and pretty clever.
If I were a tree, I'd be a shoot 

because I'm fragile but I'm also growing.
If I were a film, I'd be "Now you see me"

 because I'm mysterious and sometimes I can be impressive.
Alicia

If I were a book, I would be « On the Road » by Jack Kerouac, because it inspired me.
If I were an animal, I would be a penguin because they're never cold and I hate the cold.
If I were an artist I would be Banksy, because he has changed street art from basic tags into a message-deliverying and peace values defending art.
If I were a season, I would be the summer, because it makes people happy.
If I were a drink, I would be bourbon, because I'm that good aha.
If I were a vegetable,I would be an asperagus because I'm tall and fin.
If I were a colour, I would be white because it's a mix of all colours.
If I were a place, I'd be England, because It's my second home.

Paul

If I were a color, I would be: bright red
If I were a fruit, I would be: strawberry
If I were a season, I would be: summer
If I were a song, I would be: "Attack", by Thirty Seconds to Mars
If I were an animal I would be: A cat, because I sleep a lot 
If I were food, I would be: Pizza, because pizza is life !!
If I were a word, I would be: Awesome
If I were a classical element, I would be: Fire
Anissa

If I were a colour, I would be grey, 
because it's a mix of black and white.
 I can be really nice sometimes, and really bad some other times.
If I were a season, I would be winter 
because everyone tells me I look cold at first sight.
 If I were a song, I would be "Impossible" by James Arthur or "Diana" by 1D. 
I couldn't really explain why to be honest. 
 If I were an animal I would be a sloth, 
because I'm so lazy.
If I were a word, I would be weird
Tiphaine


If I were an animal, I would be a lion 
because it symbolizes strength 
If I were a food, I would be a pizza, 
so good and hot 
If I were a job, I would be a firefighter 
in order to save people's life
If I were a place, I would be Eden, symbol of Everlasting life 
If I were I a car, I would a Lamborghini 
because it's my favorite. 
If I were a label, I would be Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and the other ones 
If I were a country, I would be Italy, 
symbol of fashion and good food
If I were a label, I would be Apple 
 because that's the best one
Morgan 

If I were a fruit, I would be a pineapple: 
sometimes sweet, sometimes sour.
If I were a public building, I would be an airport 
because I would be able to fly all over the world
If I were a fabric, I would be cashmere; 
Warm and soft
If I were an animal, I would be a tiger; 
Always hunting 
If I were a job, I would be a surgeon; 
Hardworking and helping
If I were a food, I would be a lobster; 
Always hiding and hard to find
If I were a word I would be a difficult word to pronounce 
with 62 different meanings
Nathan


If I were an animal, I would be a cat, 
they sleep all the time and love cuddles (and they're very cute)
If I were  a drink, I would be a bitter beer, 
it is not liked by everyone but some people love it
If I were  a fruit, I would be an apple, 
it's sweet and quite common, but who doesn't like apples ?
If I were  a city, I would be a small town in the deep wood, where people are friendly 
but not everyone has the chance to know the place
If I were  a color, I would be sunset orange, 
a pale but bright color
If I were  a tree, I would be a small almond in a huge oak forest
If I were  an object, I would be a flashlight, 
very helpful when you're lost in the dark
Justine


I were an object I would be a telescope, 
like that I could see the whole universe.
If I were a book I would be " Charlotte Street " by Danny Wallace

 because it's laugh-out-loud funny.
If I were a color I would be blue

 because I simply like that color.
If I were a movie I would be Ruby Sparks, 

because it's delirious and moving.
If I were a gemstone I would be an Agate 

because this is the reason of my name.
If I were a painting I would be The View - Pascal Campion

 ( he is by far my favorite artist ) 
because this is how I see myself most of the time : 
hanging out alone with my cat watching the view. 
And because of the atmosphere : it's just incredible.
If I were a perfume I would Chloé by Chloé 

because that's my perfume, and I'm crazy about it.
If I were a sculpture I would be " The Cephalopod and the Raven " by Ellen Jewett 

because it's a total mess, 
at first sight we have no idea of what it is 
but if we look closer we see all the details and delicacy of the work.
If I were a flower I would be a Camellia 

because it is discreet and interesting.
If I were a dish I would be a Sand Rose 

because it is sooooo good and mostly made of chocolate and corn flakes. 
If I were a letter I would be an L 

because it sums up almost everything in my life.
If I were drink I would be a Frappuccino 

because it's cold and tastes like cappuccino with chocolate, 
it's just so strange and good at the same time.
If I were an element I would Water 

because it is at the same time a necessity and a pleasure. 
And simply because I have loved water since my birth.
If I were an animal I would be a owl 

because of my eyes.
If I were a season I would be Autumn 

because it has a great atmosphere and wonderful colors. 
If I were a year I would 1921, 

because it was just the perfect time to live. 
If I were a city I would be Paris 

because it is my native town and it is just incredibly charming. 
If I were a deadly sin, I would be Sloth 

because I'm soooo lazy.
If I were a planet, I would be Mercury.
If I were a celebrity I would be Pierre Niney, 

because he's very talented, lucky and young.
If I were a fictional character I would be Peeta Melark 

because I'm just in love with this character.
If I were a musical instrument I would be a Drum kit.
If I were a feeling I would be hunger, 

and you know why aha.
If I were a sport I would be swimming.
If I were a myth I would be Achilles 

because I've always loved his story.
If I were a job I would be screenwriter 

because it is just great.
If I were a proverb I would be " Ill got, ill spent. "
If I were a song, I would be 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUsixmVnDI 
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNVu55ZyC-Y or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msBJUJ3ps2E 
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vopR3ys8Kw (
 I don't know what " selection " is, aha! )
If I were a motto I would be " There is always a chance to fix things. " 
because when you really think about that sentence that is absolutely true

Agathe


Great work, isn't it?
What I find hilarious is that so many of them say, they're lazy while being in a Section where you have to work a lot and very hard. I guess, it shows that "When there's  a will, there's a way..."

Best,
Mrs. C