Christmas Charity Ball  

21^st December was the big day – the Christmas Charity Ball. Many balloons, pleasant atmosphere, beautiful dresses and costumes, masks – these were everywhere at the college. Sounds like a real fairytale, right?! It was obvious that many of the students and the teachers also were having a great time. As person who had organized such a ball I was a bit prejudiced. This year I really wasn’t in the mood, so my point is too subjective, but it was a good party with a cause. A charity auction took place and things like cookies and toys were sold on very high prices. My work was to hold a hook which played the role of a frame for pictures. It turned out that this wasn’t our best idea but at least the process of taking pictures was fun. In the end of the party fireworks were lightened and everybody felt a bit of the magic of the coming holidays.

                                      

Christmas bazaar

On 15^th December a Christmas bazaar took place in our school. The works that were sold were all hand-made by the students of the college. This year we had prepared candlesticks in different forms. Some of them were made of painted disks with small candles in the middle, others – of painted glasses. The prices were symbolical and everyone could afford to get one. We did this with enthusiasm and many works were sold. Its Christmas time and we should give a little for those who cannot have and feel the holiday.  

Making frames for the Christmas Ball

On 7^th December our IB group made two frames which will serve in the Christmas Charity Ball for taking pictures. The funniest part is that they are made from hooks from the gym. We just muffled garlands around them and hung some balls. It sounds terribly but the result amazed even us. They turned out to be beautiful. As a whole, I had great time and my Christmas mood woke up. Christmas is coming soon!

International Volunteer Day

5^th December is the International Volunteer Day. Our school marked it in the auditorium. There the members of the European Voluntary Corps were given certificates for their participation in actions in 2010-2011. It wasn’t something special but after the ceremony we had great time taking pictures with our new certificates. Actually I am a bit disappointed because I don’t have enough time to work seriously with voluntary organization and that makes me sad. My opinion is that exactly the young people have to fight for a change in this world of money. As soon as I have more spare time I intend to took part in voluntary actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Volunteer_Day - Something about 5^th December

World AIDS day

1^st December is the World AIDS day and my classmates and I recorded it by selling newspapers concerned with the topic. For me this is a day for reflection and I was a bit disappointed of the students because they were so apathetic and not involved in the cause. I am implicated to everyone who suffers from AIDS and I spent some time thinking about the consequences of all stupid action that can lead to this. Anyway, we sold around eighty copies and the money we earned is set aside for charity. 

Some of the students took part in a competition about the virus.

 

http://www.worldaidsday.org/ 

Here is some extra information

http://www.ac-arcus.com/?lng=EN&mod=events&show=315

Here is a link from our school site