Schools ! Let's join the Junior World Food Day : #WaterIsLife ! Resources & Activities

 

World Food Day

https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/

Last 16th October the World Food Day has been celebrated as every year since 1981. An opportunity to (re)think how we manage a finite resource, the water, in degradation and over-exploited by sectors such as agriculture and industry.

Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth's surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods.  

But this precious resource is not infinite and we need to stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water. That's way we celebrate every year The Word Water Day 

Together, we can take water action for food and be the change. 

Water is Life, Water is Food

Leave No One Behind

https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/

• Theme 2023: "Water is Life"

With the slogan ‘’Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind’’ the campaign, is communicating in over 50 languages across more than 150 countries. 

FAO/ UN are calling for action from governments, the private sector, civil society, and individuals, including youth, to safeguard water.

Junior World Food Day

https://www.fao.org/docs/devwfd22libraries/

The Global World Food Day Ceremony took place last Monday, 16 October 2023. Ok! But don’t miss the third edition of Junior World Food Day, tomorrow 19 October. 

This fun-filled event will feature: stories, music, art and dance. 

Hear from special guests who will join youth for a conversation guaranteed to inspire water action for food!

• Education: Junior World Food Day at school!

This unique event brings together chefs, influencers, innovators, and special guests with young minds for an engaging, cross-cultural conversation.

A cooking show as well to inspire water action for food. 

During this important event with inspiring stories, music and art, there will be a live performance of the 2023 youth music video by the Piccola Orchestra di Tor Pignattara and friends.

In the spirit of leaving no one behind, FAO teamed up with The Kabin Studio Cork and POTP to produce this year’s Junior #WorldFoodDay anthem.

Teachers, invite your students to listen to this song and share it with your friends to encourage them to take #WaterAction every day!

And why not to create and produce their own song with the help of different curricula teachers?! I know you will do it !

• Registration of classes:

Don't forget to join the hybrid event by registering at the link here.

Other activities:

• Join the World Food Day Poster Contest!

Students love contests. So let's do it! What comes to mind when you try to imagine a world where everyone has access to food and water? 

Your actions can also contribute to a sustainable future. Show your creativity by designing a poster of your water action for food. 

Example: Take a photo or scan your poster and submit your entry by filling out the form on FAO website. 

Winners:

Three winners in each age category will be selected by a jury and announced here in December. 

Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a certificate and surprise gift bag.  

Ages: To participate, you must be aged 5 - 19.

Deadline:  Entries until 3 November 2023.  

• Book: Activity Book Junior:

Climate Action Maria's story

FAO. 2023. Activity Book – Climate action. Maria's story. First revision. Rome.

https://www.fao.org/

This Activity Book is aimed at a broad age range of young people interested in learning more about the importance of water on our planet, inspiring them with solutions for a wiser management of water resources.

Download Maria's story here

Embark on this inspiring adventure to a coastal fishing community in the book Climate action. Maria's story, where children can discover practical ways to make a difference in our changing climate.

 

This captivating story is designed to engage even young readers, aged 5 and above, with adult support recommended for enhanced reading comprehension.

*The book also provide ideas for those wishing to enter the World Food Day (WFD) 2023 Poster Contest.

* Young kids must be supported by teachers.

• Other resource: a video for kids

As you could read, there's a  good number of resources and activities to motivate your students of different ages, to understand since little kids how important is Water! They will understand that #WaterIsFood and they must manage this finite resource. 

And remember them they are lucky kids and adolescents in a world have no water no food. 780 millions of people are in crisis.

I'm sure your will do a good job by helping students in different lessons to partcipate on WaterAction.

As you always know activities will depend from the level and ages you are teaching!

Have a good job and be safe!

G-Souto

17.10.2023

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sources: UN/ FAO 

Harry Potter Book Day ?! Yep ! Here we are again through Magical Places !

Harry Potter Book Day

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/

Harry Potter Book Day, formerly Harry Potter Book Night, will be held on October 12 this year 2023, to celebrate and allow fans to immerse themselves in the wizarding world of Harry Potter for one entire day.

#HarryPotterBookDay is almost here! There are activities to take part in all week but the main event is on Thursday 12th October 2023.

@KEHSlibrary

It was originally held during the first week of February, as we know so well, but the creators,  Bloomsbury wanted to find a date that could work for as many countries as possible, and October was chosen. So it is ! The 12 October 2023

From old seasoned fans who can recite the spells word for word to new young wizards and witches who are experiencing the world for the first time, this magical day is an amazing time to cater to the imaginations of readers and fans of all ages.

It’s a time for fans to celebrate the iconic series with events, parties and other festivities. Since starting in 2015, there have been thousands of celebrations across the world as schools, libraries, bookshops and friends celebrate J.K. Rowling’s magical stories.

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk//

Harry Potter Book Day is an annual global celebration of the Harry Potter books. 2022 saw event kit registrations from 139 different territories across 6 continents! Let's see this year !

Harry Potter Book Day is a chance for fans around the globe to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s iconic series with events, parties and other festivities. 

• Theme 2023

The theme for this year is Magical Places

From platform nine and three-quarters to Hogsmeade, The Burrow to the Ministry of Magic, there’s a whole wizarding world to explore!

We have lots of exciting plans to share in the new year so watch this space, and sign up to our newsletter to get all the latest updates.

• How to get involved ? Teachers & students

You can get involved in Harry Potter Book Day 2023 in three ways!

• Use the event kit to plan your own magical party, wherever you are.
• Look for events on the event map!
• Teachers and parents: watch the virtual lesson with Evanna Lynch!

• Virtual lesson now available for schools and educators - perfect for children aged 7+!

This 35-minute virtual lesson includes a:

• Magical Places creative writing session from the Great Hall
• How To Draw Hogwarts session with Evanna and Harry Potter illustrator Jonny Duddl
• Spellcasting class from platform nine and three-quarters
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Exciting news! The 2023 event kit, perfect for helping you to prepare for your Harry Potter Book Day event, is out now. 

Just sign up using the form here and a download link will appear on-screen.

Event Kit

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/

Whether you are, a bookshop, school, library or want to celebrate at home with family and friends, the event kit is packed to the brim with ideas and activities. 

From invitations, ideas for decorating, fancy dress and food and drink, to quizzes, word searches, colouring and games suitable for all ages. 

So don’t delay, there’s still plenty of time to plan your very own magical event.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you again!  See you around! 

G-Souto

09.10.2023

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July & August in Review. Teacher's Day ! The teachers we need for the education we want !

World Teacher's Day 2023

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/

Being a teacher provides a unique opportunity to make a transformative and lasting impact on the lives of others, contribute to shaping sustainable futures and achieve personal fulfillment. 

World Teachers’ Day (5 October) this year is observed under the theme: 

"The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage". 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) highlights the importance of putting at the top of the global agenda stopping the decline in the number of teachers and starting to increase that figure.

World Teacher's Day 2023

https://www.un.org/en/

 "We call upon countries to ensure that teaching is transformed everywhere into a more attractive and valorised profession where teachers are valued, trusted, and adequately supported to meet the needs of every learner. Bold actions must be taken, if we are to reverse the current decline and successfully increase teacher numbers."

Joint message UNESCO/ UNICEF/ ILO

Teacher's Day 2023

credits: UNESCO

https://www.facebook.com/unesco

Some important aims:

The 2023 celebrations will aim to put the importance of stopping the decline in the number of teachers and then starting to increase that number at the top of the global agenda. 

Through various activities, all the countries will advocate for a dignified and valued teaching profession, analyse their challenges, and showcase inspiring practices to attract, retain and motivate teachers and educators. 

It will also examine the ways in which education systems, societies, communities, and families recognise, appreciate, and actively support teachers.

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World Teacher's Day 2023

https://www.un.org/en/

My thoughts:

Teachers, don't give up! There a lot of difficulties in the present era we are living! War, human rights, violence, freedom, climate change, students suffering the burnout of the last two, three years.

We are a reference to our students ! How many of boys and girls we saved along our life as teachers by helping them to work about their inner aspirations.

Happy Teacher's Day! Don't give up! You're the beat of education!

G-Souto 05-10-2023

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