ISSUE 43
OCTOBER 2012
School Journal_________
Coming to Heraklion for the first time, the visitor nowadays may
be somewhat surprised by the changes that have taken place in
Crete's capital city. The city has opened up in so many ways,
making the city a place of discovery. Many landmarks tell their
story about the city and the island that gave birth to gods, to
rebellion, and to a place that inspires everyone who feels the spirit
of Crete.
If you begin a walk around Heraklion, starting at the fishing port
close to the modern harbour, what will strike you first is the Venetian fortress at the port gate, known as
Koules. The fortress was originally built by the Venetians and called Rocca al Mare, but is now known by
its Turkish name, Koules. These are among the longest city walls in Europe. Looking back towards the city
you will see the strong arches which housed boats under repair and were used as an arsenal for storing guns
and gunpowder.
The car free 25th August St. is directly opposite the Old Port and extends to the Lion Square. It takes its
name from a massacre of ‘martyrs' which occurred in 1898. This involved the killing of many Cretans and,
crucially, British in this area, by the Turks, finally forcing the ‘Great Powers' (Britain, France and Russia)
to recognize Crete's struggle. These events eventually led to the declaration of a Cretan State and, finally,
unification with Greece in 1913. Walking up the short hill, and passing the shops and tourist offices, we
reach St. Titus' Cathedral, an impressive sight. Saint Titus, a fellow traveller of Saint Paul, preached the
gospel in Crete during Roman rule and was martyred in Gortyn, where a 7th Century basilica stands in his
memory. His church in Heraklion was built during the second Byzantine period, when it first served as the
city's cathedral.
Of course, there is more to this historical city. So, don’t forget to read about it in the next issue of ‘The
Galinaki Planet’.
Kathy Stamataki
Editor
VAYIA???
My name’s Vayia. I’m ten years old and I’m from Greece. My favourite subject is
Music but I’m good at Geography. My favourite teacher is Mrs Dimitra. My favourite
kind of music is hip hop and my favourite singer is Demy.
By Vayia Yiataka A1
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On October 28th, 1940, the
Italian ambassador to Greece,
Emanuele Grazzi, delivered an
ultimatum to the Greek prime
minister (and former dictator)
Ioannis Metaxas: Greece
allowed the Italian-German
Axis forces to occupy
strategically important Greek
bases, or suffer the consequences. Metaxas knew with certainty
that were he to refuse Grazzi’s ultimatum, the consequences would
be serious. In the end, Metaxas offered a single ‘No’ (‘Ohi’).
Nowadays October 28th is celebrated in Greece as ‘Ohi Day’
- ‘No Day’. Today in Greece, celebrations of Ohi Day
culminate in a large parade down the main roads of cities
like Athens, Thessoloniki and Heraklion. Soldiers, tanks and
students parade through most Greek cities with an air of
pride, and politicans in stands have an opportunity to show
their own spirit to Greece and the resistance and how in
future generations it should be continued. For tourists and
foreigners, it's a proud spectacle to behold. It’s worth
seeing!
BY KOSTANTINOS PAPAYIANNAKIS E1
AUTUMN IN GREECE
In Greece, the season of autumn lasts approximately three months, emitting a sense of romanticism all through the
fresh air. September, the first month of this season, is the transitional period from summer to autumn and an
average temperature of 30°C and a lucid sun mainly characterises this month. During the middle of October, the
second month of autumn, the temperature falls to around 24°C and as the first rains that have a red and yellow
shade, sporadically begin to fall, we start to dress more warmly. In November, the temperature falls down to less
than 20°C and as the rainfalls become more frequent, the use of the umbrella is obligatory.
During this magical season, the natural scenery of the landscape starts to mutate step by step. The first snowflakes
start to fall on the highest crowns, painting the tops of the mountains white, the leaves of the trees have a brownreddish shade, the grey clouds begin to huddle in the sky and the whole natural landscape is lightened by yellow,
orange and golden highlights and refreshed by the revitalising rainfalls.
The enchanting season of autumn embellishes the natural scenery with
multiple colours and several elements, such as rain and wind, while the
lucid sun sometimes mixes with the moody tints of the greyish clouds. This
constantly alternating image of the marvellous
landscape shall definitely bring out the
romantic side of your personality and a
handful of sweet thoughts and pleasant
feelings shall warm your heart.
By Thanasis Voskakis FCE2
THE GALINAKI PLANET
Διμηνιαία Έκδοση
του Κέντρου Ξένων Γλωσσών
ΓΑΛΗΝΑΚΗ
Παύλου Μελά 76 – Θέρισσος
Τηλ. 2810-252640
Ηράκλειο – Κρήτης
E-mail:[email protected]
Website: www.galinaki.gr/
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Welcome Back to School
"Dear students, the summer has ended.
The school year at last has begun.
But this year is totally different.
We're going to only have fun.
"We won't study any mathematics,
and recess will last all day long.
Instead of the pledge of allegiance,
we'll belt out a rock-and-roll song.
"We'll only play games in the classroom.
You're welcome to bring in your toys.
It's okay to run in the hallways.
It's great if you make lots of noise.
"Your video games are your homework.
You'll have to watch lots of T.V.
For field trips we'll go to the movies
and give away candy for free.
"The lunchroom will only serve chocolate
and triple fudge sundaes supreme."
Yes, that's what I heard from my teacher
before I woke up from my dream.
CERTIFICATE AWARDS
On Saturday 17th November
2012, at 5pm, the Certificate
Awards for PALSO (LAAS),
PTE (EDEXCEL) & ECCE
MICHIGAN will take place at
LIDO SOCCER. These
certificates are for students who
successfully passed any of the
above examinations in December
2011 & May 2012.
By Sergio Tzianni C1
Dear Kathy,
I read your magazine all the time and I
decided to write to you.
My name is Jim and I’m 11 years old. I’m
from Heraklion which is in Crete. My hobby
is basketball and in my free time, I like
playing with my friends.
That’s all for now. Write back soon.
Jim
BY JIM SAMOLIS C3
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THE HISTORY OF
FOOTBALL
Association football, more commonly
known as football or soccer, is a sport played
between two teams of eleven players with a
spherical ball. At the turn of the 21st century,
the game was played by over 250 million
players in over 200 countries, making it the
world's most popular sport. The game is
played on a rectangular field of grass or green
artificial turf, with a goal in the middle of
each of the short ends. The object of the game
is to score by driving the ball into the
opposing goal.
In general play, the goalkeepers are the only
players allowed to touch the ball with their
hands or arms (unless the ball is carried out
of play, where the field players are required to restart by a throw-in of the game ball), while the field players
typically use their feet to kick the ball, occasionally using other parts of their legs, their torso or head. The team
that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is tied at the end of the game, either a draw
is declared or the game goes into extra time and/or a penalty shootout, depending on the format of the
competition. The Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by the Football Association in 1863
and have evolved since then. Association football is governed internationally by FIFA—Fédération
Internationale de Football Association (English: International Federation of Association Football)—which
organises the FIFA World Cup every four years.
BY PANTELIS RAPTAKIS C3
WHERE CAN
YOU FIND THIS
SIGHT?
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Good friends
are like stars.
You don’t always see
them,
but you know they’re
always there!
((oolld
d ssaayyiinngg))
THE HISTORY OF
GREEK DANCES
Greek dance is a very old tradition, being referred to by authors such as Plato,
Aristotle, Plutarch and Lucian. There are different styles and interpretations from
all of the islands and surrounding mainland areas. Each region formed its own
choreography and style to fit in with their own ways. For example, island dances
have more of a "watery" flow to them, while Pontic dancing closer to Black Sea, is
very sharp. There are over 4000 traditional dances that come from all regions of
Greece. There are also pan-Hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout
the Greek world. These include the syrtos, kalamatianos, hasapiko and sirtaki.
Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function. It brings the community
together at key points of the year, such as Easter, the grape harvest or patronal
festivals; and at key points in the lives of individuals and families, such as
weddings. For this reason, tradition frequently dictates a strict order in the
arrangement of the dancers, for example, by age. Visitors tempted to join in a
celebration should be careful not to violate these arrangements, in which the
prestige of the individual villagers may be embodied.
Greek dances are performed often in diaspora Greek communities, and among
international folk dance groups.
BY THEANO VOLITAKI B1
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Healthy eating tip 3: It's not just what
you eat, it's how you eat
BY SEVI YIATRAKI D1
Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate—it
is also about how you think about food. Healthy eating
habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about food as nourishment
rather than just something to gulp down in between meetings or on the way to pick up the kids.
Eat with others whenever possible. Eating with other people has numerous social and
emotional benefits—particularly for children—and allows you to model healthy eating habits.
Eating in front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating.
Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes. Chew your food slowly, savoring every
bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the
textures of our food. Reconnect with the joy of eating.
Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if
you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually
takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.
Eat breakfast, and eat smaller meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart
your metabolism, and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day (rather than the standard
three large meals) keeps your energy up and your metabolism going.
Avoid eating at night. Try to eat dinner earlier in the day and then fast for 14-16 hours until
breakfast the next morning. Early studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating
only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may
help to regulate weight. After-dinner snacks tend to be high in fat and calories so are best
avoided, anyway.
ME!!!
My name’s Faye Makatounaki. I’m
nine years old and I’m from
Greece. My favourite subject is
Geography.
I’m
good
at
Geography, PE and Music. My
favourite teachers are Mrs Maria,
the Greek teacher and Mrs Kathy,
the English teacher. My favourite
kind of music is rock, jazz and hip
hop. My favourite singer is Eleni
Foureira and my favourite band is
Onirama.
BY FAYE MAKATOUNAKI A2
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F.C. BARCELONA
FULL NAME: Football Club Barcelona (Spanish name)
NICKNAMES: Barca or Blaugrana (team)
Cules or Barcelionistas (supporters)
Blaugranes or Azulgrunas (supporters)
FOUNDED: 29th November 1899 (113 years ago) as
Football Club Barcelona by a group of
Swiss, English and Catalan footballers.
TEAM STARS: Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi
Hernandez, David Villa
COACH: Tito Vilanova
GROUND: Camp Nou, Barcelona
F.C.Barcelona is a profession football team and is based in Barcelona,
Catalonia, Spain. It has become a symbol of Catalan culture and
Catalanism, hence the motto ‘Mes que un club’ (more than a club). The club
has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid. Matches between the two are
referred to as ‘El Clasico’.
They are the current Copa del Rey champions and have won 21 La Liga, 26
Copa del Rey, 10 Supercopa de Espana, 3 Copa Eva Duarte and 2 Copa de
la Liga trophies as well as being the record holder for the latter four
competitions. In international club football, Barcelona has won 4 UEFA
Champion Leagues, a record 4 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, 4 UEFA Super
Cup, a record 3 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a record 2 FIFA Club World Cup
trophies.
Barcelona is my favourite team and will always be in my heart.
BY IRENE KOUTSAKI E1
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webpage
me and my mates
I’ve got loads of friends but my best mate is Mitsos. I find nothing more
entertaining than hanging out with him. We spend almost all our free time
together when we’re not together, we’re always chatting on the internet or
on the phone. It’s quite fun! We also listen to music together or we surf the
net.
my interests
Apart from the internet and music, I love playing football and computer
games. My hobbies are water polo and cooking. I also attend drawing lessons
every Tuesday and Thursday. I’m quite good at drawing. Last month I took
part in an exhibition with cartoons at Eleftheria square. It
was very interesting and a lot of
fun.
By Alexandros Dispyrakis D1
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