Update 104, Happy New Year - Shana Tova to all those celebrating

As my inbox, WhatsApp and Facebook feeds are filling up with good wishes and New Year blessings, I am reminded of this video...

Still my most favourite of the New Year videos

“A new year rising

A new beginning

Lift your head up

Turn yourself 'round

The world is spinning

Feel the magic

Of a new day

Open your heart

To a fresh start

Send your fears away” Ein Prat

I know I said this 365 days ago, but have a great new year and let’s make it a good one. I am proud of what we achieved last year and hope to do even better next year.

All is quiet on New Year's Day

A world in white gets underway

Songwriters: Adam Clayton / Dave Evans / Larry Mullen / Paul Hewson

Keeping it real with U2.

Here is hoping for an easier and quieter start to the New Year.

Let’s remember why we do what we do.

We are teachers. We were born to do this and make an impact. 🤜🏻🤜🏻

Each person has the potential of making a positive impact on the world. It all depends on what you do with what you have. 🌍– Gary Chapman Language Lover of languages and Inspirational Speaker

This next video has nothing to do with music and song yet truly inspirational. I urge you to watch it and it is ten minutes that you will be thankful for. Sure you can skip it but I really encourage you not to do that.

Dr.Rick Rigsby - Make An Impact - The wisdom of a third grade dropout will change your life!

I just found this gem of a song about learning - Jason Gray

Take a listen

“Let them shout from the bleachers

Every time I don't get it right (ooh yeah)

I know my failure is my teacher

And I'm still here in the fight (yeah)”

And now - someone else who is making an impact… The Way of the Righteous

The students of the special education school "Afik" in Petach Tikva wrote and composed a song in English. And if that's not enough, they produced the music video and the choreography!

This is a collaboration that began last year between the English coordinator at the Zvi Reznik school and the David Z Foundation, an association established in memory of a musician who was killed in a car accident. The students promoted the project as part of their English matriculation at school. The exciting song is performed by the singer Adi Argalzi. Well done to all of you.

Take look at the behind the scenes video to see how they achieved this amazing video

Professional Development

Please watch this space for more details. We will be running a Learn in Tune course this year with a large reference to how AI tools can assist us to Learn in Tune. The moment I have more details I will be posting it here.

Look out for news about E-Talent 23/24 soon

What is E-Talent⁉️ Look here - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ODqT8zYfLTpe6-PbFHej4bNyRHRlXM15u-7d3XESkbE/edit?usp=sharing

My happy corner - Smile of the week

I like to find instances that involve music / movement that make me smile.

And then this happened in the Jerusalem train station

Should I sing or be late for class?

Digital Tool of the Week

Read Along by Google

https://readalong.google.com/

Google’s speech-based reading tutor app. Built with AI, it helps young readers learn the way they're used to - by reading out loud.

https://youtu.be/dxf_HHDCiKU

Musical Joke of the Week

Paul Mcartney asked his fellow Beatles’ band members if they had any idea how to finish off the “Hey Jude” song?

John: Nah

Ringo: Nah

George: Nah

As you know these broadcasts are admin controlled and I miss the feedback. Thanks to the teachers who contact me directly. Here is a link to a Google form where I am just asking you for ideas for these broadcasts and our website - https://forms.gle/oKcY7degkd164opr9

Finally and very important

Don't miss out on the Back to School webinar by the National English Inspectorate Register now and you'll receive a zoom link by email closer to the date You can find the registration form here https://forms.gle/1WX6MWGrqbLFS1bBA

Enjoy the weekend and have a Shabbat Shalom and a restful weekend

Howie Gordon

P.S. Cat-Woman went to Nepal. What would Cat-Man do?

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