Miesiąc: marzec 2018

Class 5a and 5b were at Manufaktura Czekolady. This is the magical world of chocolate! We took part at the workshops. We made chocolates bars. Each chocolate bar was unique. We tasted cocoa beans and drank hot chocolate. We watched the presentation ‘From the cocoa bean to the chocolate bar’. Now we know how the chocolate is produced.

Here are some interesting facts:

• Chocolate contains antioxidants, which protect human cells from damage and aging.
• Eating chocolate triggers the release of endorphins, known as the hormones of happiness.
• The cocoa contained in chocolate inhibits the growth of bacteria that produce acids which score dental enamel.
• By replacing high-calorie desserts with a small portion of good chocolate you can lose weight without giving up sweets.
• Chocolate is an excellent source of potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and copper.

 

Celebrations in Ireland

People around Ireland celebrate St.  Patrick’s Day because he is the patron saint of the country. There are parades in  most towns and villages. A week-long St. Patrick’s festival takes place in Dublin. It includes a firework display, open-air music, and a traditional parade. St.  Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland started in the late 19^th century.

Green is the colour of Ireland. Some people say that you can find 40 shades of green in the Irish countryside. On St. Patrick’s Day many people wear a bunch of shamrocks on their lapels or caps. In the past, girls also wore green ribbons in their hair.

There are symbols of St Patrick’s Day:

Shamrock

• Patrick used it to teach about God
• may bring you good luck

Leprechaun

 

• has got a pot of gold
• lives in the forests  of Ireland
• is very quick
• will give you his treasure if you catch him