GERMAN MASC0T DIARY WITH TRADITIONAL RECIPES
1. Berlin in Ireland
Berlin's Visit to Ireland
Berlin came to Ireland on the 16th of November in 2014. He visits each family in our school. When Berlin visited my house. He helped me with my homework. He slept in a bed. Next morning we brought Berlin outside I think he admired the mountains.
Berlin's trip to Ireland…:
When Berlin came to Ireland we all got to take him home and keep for the night and show him our cultures. We all got to take him home and keep him for the night and show him our cultures and take pictures with him so he can show all the other children in Germany.
When I took him to my house he had to come home on the bus with me. My bus driver put him in the front of the bus. When we got home he helped me with my homework and Berlin was quite good with maths. He assisted me a lot with my maths homework. After my homework I showed him my room he loved it! After showing him my room I showed him how to play the tin whistle and accordion. We had a traditional Irish dinner- it was a beef stew. I enjoyed my time with Berlin.
By Cliona Dunne
3rd Class
Berlin’s visit to our school
By Shane
We have the German mascot- Berlin. He goes home with different people every night. We write down stories about his stay and what he did. A lot of people do fun stuff with him and others don’t. Some fun stuff that people did included climbing mountains while holding him or something like that!! Bringing him for walks etc. He found the weather very changeable especially the last two or three weeks - as the temperature has varied from 21 degrees down to 3 degrees!!
Berlin's Visit to Ireland
Berlin came to Ireland on the day that Sinead, Stephen, Dylan and Múinteoir Cepta came home which was November 2014. They collected Berlin in Italy. So when Berlin arrived to Ireland he came to the school. He had a book and we read it.
I loved my time with Berlin!
Berlin's visit to Ireland
Berlin came to Ireland in November 2014. When he came home with me he and I watched telly. After that we did homework. Then we checked my granddad’s sheep. subsequently, we watched more telly. At 9:30 we went to bed. The next day I brought him back to school and wrote about my adventures with him.
We are involved with the Erasmus because we can go to visit different countries and learn different languages. These are the countries that are in Erasmus: Slovenia, Finland, Germany and Belgium. We have mascots ours is a sheep He is in Germany now. We got a mascot from Germany. It is a bear his name is Berlin. They called him that because they live in Berlin in Germany. Berlin came to Ireland in 2014. He went to the soccer match with us we were playing on the pitch. I was number 10.
We went to Dublin for our school tour we brought Berlin. We went on a Viking boat- there was wheels on it. We had to drive into the sea it was like a car boat when we got there we put on life jacket I thought we were going to sink. He drove into the water there we was a blade- propeller on the back of it I did not see it. He turned it on and we went around the sea. He showed us the famous buildings.
We went to Dublin zoo we saw elephants tigers, monkeys that are 98% human they were standing on their legs like people. We went to the snow leopards area where we looked in the window we could not see him. . I stood at the snow leopards window. The snow leopard jumped from the tree- he came up to the window. He looked at me- he had blue eyes he was so furry. He had white and black fur I had Berlin in my hands it was the best school tour ever and Berlin liked it too!!.
Berlin is Germany's mascot, he is a teddy bear. He likes chips. Niail and I will be going to Germany in October.
By Luke Dumont.
Berlin came to Ireland in September 2014. We were all so delighted to see him again. All the children brought him home and gave him the real taste of Ireland. He joined in a lot of activities with us. He also kept a diary along the way. Here are some stories of his travels in Ireland.When they first welcomed me, I was very excited. Each of the children warmly welcomed me. They brought me around the school and every child got to take me home. They all introduced me to their families and were so generous. They showed me around the area and I saw lots of different landscapes.
In some houses, I saw the sea and I walked along the seashore. There were mussels, shellfish and a lot of different types of rocks. In other houses, I saw mountains and rivers. There was a lot beautiful scenery around me. I also took part in some of the school activities. The children had a music lesson learning about Ancient Music in Ireland and it was very interesting.
I also took part in the science programme that the children from 3rd to 6th class take part in. I was learning about friction in timber by rubbing, very quickly, a block of timber on a long piece of timber.
I've loved my trip in Ireland so far!! Bye for now!!
Berlin's visit to Ireland
Berlin was the first mascot to come to Ireland. Sinead, Dylan, Stephen and Cepta met Berlin in Italy in November 2014. The first big thing was our Christmas Concert. Our play was called the Button Box. I brought him home for the Christmas. He loved our Christmas tree. We had so much fun! On Christmas Eve we left some treats for Santa. We were so excited!!
In the morning we got up at 7:47 and when we reached the sitting room, Berlin was amazed at what he saw. He saw some presents. Firstly we went to the table. There was nothing left but a lot of soot on the floor. At last, we got to open our presents. I got 4 presents and 1 DVD. Then we had our Christmas dinner. It was so tasty!! WE had turkey, ham, potatoes, carrots and brussels sprouts for our Christmas dinner. For desert we had Christmas pudding.
I had to give him back when school opened again. We also had the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. We have the best of fun when he was here. We will be giving him to the teacher on the 5th of May 2015 when the Erasmus + visitors come here. We will be getting a new mascot then.
By Seamus Conroy
Berlin Visits Ireland
When Berlin came to Ireland, I was delighted to know that I was taking Berlin home. When I got home my dad cooked me chicken . Afterwards, I did my homework, he helped me. Berlin is very smart!! . Next, we watched a movie, then we went outside and played soccer it was a perfect end to a perfect day!
By Lorcan Higgins
When We Brought Berlin Home – Junior Classes
Evan
I brought Berlin on the quad.
I brought Berlin on the tractor.
Berlin watched TV with me.
I liked having Berlin at home with me.
Cillian
Berlin watched TV with me.
Berlin ate dinner with me.
Berlin was riding my dogs.
Berlin was playing with me.
Alice L
We took a picture with Berlin he loved it. I had lots of fun with him. I played peek a boo and jumped on the bed with him.
Alice J
I played with Berlin outside. We jumped up on trees in my garden. We slept together in my bed. I put pyjamas on Berlin. He came to school with me on the bus. I really enjoyed having Berlin at my house.
Abbey
I took Berlin home and played with him. I took pictures with him and took a video of him with my doll. I really liked having Berlin at my house.
Sadie
I brought Berlin home on the bus. I showed him some of my favourite landmarks such as the sea. He liked looking at it. When we got home I showed him to my family. We had lots of fun playing in the lawn. When it was time for bed he slept with me.
Louise
I played hide and seek with Berlin. I was showing him to my other toys and my cousins and aunties. We went to the market, book store and toy shop together. We had great fun together.
Thomas
We watched TV.
My sister Sally saw Berlin.
Berlin played football with me.
Ciara
Berlin watched me eat my dinner
Berlin got married to Blueberry. Blueberry is my teddy. They had great fun together.
Ciarán
I played games with Berlin. He came home on the bus. I played the tin whistle with him.
I slept with Berlin. He ate breakfast with me.
Mikey
I had lunch with Berlin. Berlin came home on the bus with me. I brought Berlin around my house for five hours with my Dad. We went outside and we played football. Berlin was the goalie. We had chicken for dinner. Berlin went to sleep in my bed. Berlin came on the bus with me into school. I liked having Berlin staying with me at my house.
Arnold
Berlin was watching me do my homework. Berlin watched me eat. Berlin was watching TV. He was watching RTE Junior. My brother Ben was playing with Berlin. They were playing with a car.
Berlin’s Visit to Ireland
Sinéad, Stephen and Dylan brought Berlin the German mascot back from their Erasmus+ trip to Italy. We were excited to show Berlin our cultures and way of life here in Ireland. He was passed around and everybody got a chance to take Berlin home. When my sister and I got the chance to take Berlin home we were very excited as we wanted to show Berlin what it is like here in Ireland.
Berlin got to see a lot of sheep and cattle which there is plenty of here in the countryside in Ireland. He also got to see the horses which there are quite a lot of here. We enjoyed bringing Berlin to all the different houses to see what it is like her in Ireland.
By Rachel Bodkin
What Erasmus+ means to me.....
Erasmus+ is a project that enables children and teachers to learn about the cultures and way of life of those in other countries. Erasmus+ has helped me to improve my overall knowledge on the countries involved in the project. The countries involved in the project include Slovenia, Germany, Belgium, Finland and Italy. A mascot is chosen for each country and then passed around so that people get a chance to show the mascots what it’s like here in Ireland.
By Rachel Bodkin
Erasmus +
By Sinéad Lapierre
6th Class
Definition:
Erasmus + is a partnership between different countries throughout the EU. It involves exchanging mascots and stories. Some people get to get to visit some of the other countries.
What Erasmus+ means to me…:
We get the opportunity to learn about these different countries, their lifestyles and cultures. Some children are very lucky and actually get to visit these countries. The countries include Germany, Belgium, Italy, Finland and Slovenia. We are very lucky to get to take part in this project.
Berlin’s Visit to Ireland:
Dylan, Stephen and I brought Berlin to Ireland from Italy as part of the mascot exchange part of the Erasmus + Project. He has really enjoyed his time in Cashel so far. Berlin came home with every pupil in the whole school. We taught him what we did during and after school.
We even showed him traditional Irish recipes.
Berlin also got to see what sports we play, what different animals we have and some traditional Irish dances. We loved having Berlin here and we also hope he comes back!
Erasmus+
BY Dylan Joyce
6th class
Definition:The Erasmus+ project is an EU schools project. It is where other countries form a partnership with each other. It was set up for primary schools to learn about other countries culture and way of life. It also gives children an experience of children.
What it means to me
I have been on a trip already to Italy already and meant all lot to me .It was a great experience for me. I learned a lot over there as well. I went to the Coliseum, Pompeii, Rome, Vatican and several other places also get to see their culture and way of life. I think it’s a lifetime experience. The countries involved are Italy, Belgium, Germany, Finland and Slovenia. They will all come to my school as well. When they come to the school they will get to learn about our culture and way of life.
Berlin’s trip to Ireland
Dylan, Stephen and Sinead collected Berlin in Italy a brought him to Ireland. When he came to Ireland he got a big welcome. We all got to take him home and spend one night with him. When came to my house. He helped me I showed him around. I also brought up to the ewes and lambs. He also helped feed the cows. When we were finished feeding the cows we had dinner. Berlin got a traditional Irish dinner beef stew. After we had dinner we went for a cycle. When were finished cycling I brought him out on the kayak in the sea. Berlin was surprised how nice it was in Cashel. He said he will visit again. Later that night we went to bed. In the morning he had cornflakes and so did I. Then the bus came and we went to school when I gave him to the teacher and he said I had the best time of my life!
Erasmus Plus E – S.T.E.P. To the Future Visits Ireland
By Emma Boulger
What Erasmus Plus E – S.T.E.P. to the Future means to me and why my involvement in this project is important to me ;
The “Erasmus Plus” is an E.U. Schools Project , which enables people to form a partnership with different countries in Europe . This Project also allows pupil exchange . The Teachers and Pupils involved get to travel to their choice of five Countries ( Not including Ireland ) including : Belgium , Finland , Germany , Italy , Ireland and Slovenia . One of which they pick , we will hopefully travel to in 5th or 6th Class . Not many other Schools are as lucky as our one is . Our Principal unlike others allows pupils to travel with her . We are very lucky and privileged to be able to travel to different Countries and learn about other Cultures and their Way of Life , their Foods , their Music , their Dances ( To sum it down , their Lifestyles ) It’s a very interesting Project which I hope to participate in again when I grow up .
Berlins Visit to Ireland ;
In mid – November of 2014 , 6th Class Pupils Sinéad Lapierre and Dylan Joyce and Stephen Mc Donagh from 5th Class went to Italy . It was a very exciting time for them , they visited many places while they were in Italy including ; Pompeii , Naples , Caserta and Rome . While they were in Caserta , Italy they met Berlin and brought him home to Ireland . Ever since he has been on Wild Adventures Quests in Ireland . Learning much about our Culture and Way of Life.
Berlin in Ireland
By 3rd Class
Berlin came to Ireland,
On a plane,
He lives in Germany,
We took him from Italy.
We all got to take him home,
Showed him our culture,
He was surprised,
Berlin saw the sea and mountains.
We went down to the sea,
Throwed some rocks into the sea,
Berlin was so good I was amazed,
I loved the time with Berlin down at the sea.
I showed him my pony
He patted my pony
Berlin groomed her down,
Berlin even ridded the pony.
We eat a traditional Irish dinner,
We had beef stew,
It was yummy,
We both enjoyed it.
We all went back to a beach,
The beach was in Roundstone,
It was our local beach,
We played in the sand and water.
We went to bed,
We read a book,
After that we turned off the lights,
Berlin was fast as sleep.
Berlin`s visit to Ireland
By 4th class
Berlin is a bear who came from Germany. Our students picked up Berlin in Italy. Their names were Dylan, Sinead and Stephen. They brought him back to Ireland. The plane landed in Ireland`s Capital city. When they arrived at our school. We gave him a warming welcome. When he came to my house we showed him the bog. There are two types of bogs there is the blanket bog and the raised bog. I told him about that Dublin is are Capital city and that we went there for are school tour. I told him the book of Cells. Is in a museum in Dublin. It was made by the monks. It is famous for its drawings. I also told him the Vikings landed near Dublin on an island which is called Lambay Island. I also told him that the Vikings built Dublin. They started building other towns near rivers. The Vikings came from Norway, Sweden and Finland. They invaded most parts of Europe. They also invaded some parts on the east side of North America. When we arrived at my house. He was amazed at what he saw. He was looking at the twelve bens (or pens) he thought this was great he could play around, in the wide open space. I told him 1,000 years ago there used to be a forest hear. I told him this is what a blanket bog is. (There was a blanket bog there) The twelve bens were famous for how the way they make a semi circle. Berlin said that he was tired and he wanted to go to bed.
Berlin’s visit to Ireland
Berlin was a bear that came for Germany. On a quest to learn about Ireland .When Berlin arrived in Ireland late November 2014, he firstly stayed with Sinead Lapierre for the weekend, a school pupil at Cashel. Sinead’s parents own a B&B in Rossroe just above the sea. Berlin was surprised to see that all the housings were dethatched and that there were big and spacious back gardens. When Sinead brought Berlin to school he was given a loving warm welcome by the Cashel pupils. The weather was lovely and it was a bright sunny day. Everyone was thrilled to meet Berlin for the first time. When he came we showed him the school and were the pupils played. Berlin was amazed by how small the Cashel Community was and how it hosted no less concerts than any other Community. He loved how Cashel was so peaceful and how the pupil’s houses were separated. We showed him the Irish mountain sheep and Connemara ponies. The Christmas Concert was coming up. Are play was about The Button Box. He loved every one’s costume. The Christmas was a lot different than Germany. After Christmas we climbed Cashel Hill. He was amazed at the view. He also visited the National Park and Diamond hill in Letterfrack. He missed his family a lot but he still was happy with us children. Berlin had a great time in Ireland but it is now time for him to leave and go to the other countries. We will miss Berlin a lot. We know he will come and visit us again soon.
Bye! Bye! Berlin
Berlin’s visit to Ireland
By 5th class
Teacher and three students went to, Italy on one of many of our Erasmus visits,
When Berlin came to Ireland.
He got a very warm welcome,
When he arrived everyone shouted welcome to Ireland.
We all got a turn to take him home,
He was fascinated by our scenery.
When we had finished showing him around the school, we arranged a rota so that we knew who was taking him home.
When It came to my turn, I showed him a adventure that a he could never even, dream of. I showed him our
blanket bog, afterwards we went to Gourteen beach for a walk. After the beach we went home to have dinner, for dinner we had Shepherd’s Pie.
After dinner Berlin and I went with my dad to check my granddads cows. When we arrived home we got ready for bed to prepare for an exciting day ahead.
The next day we woke up at about 8:30 and we had tea with toast. At around midday we went to my nannies house, at my nannies house the cows are just after calving so
I brought him to see the calves. there was a lovely bull calf standing up looking at us. At 5’ O clock we left for home and arrived at my house around 6’ O clock .we had dinner watched some telly and went to bed we had a great time.
Goodbye Berlin
By Berlin
Berlin in Ireland
By 6th class
When Berlin came to our school,
He got a warm welcome,
All the pupils in the school shouted,
Welcome Berlin when he came through the door,
We all took him home and he had a brilliant time in all the houses,
He was fascinated that we were so close to the hills and sea,
When he came to my house,
I showed him the ewes, lambs, cows and calves,
I loved it when he came to my house with me,
In Germany he said he lives in a flat and all he can see is the traffic going past his bedroom window,
And my house was so different
Berlin got to taste or delicious food including beef stew, brown bread and fish.
He wished there was beef stew in Germany
Berlin was missing German food so he had pretzels as a snack,
He had a rack of lamb for dinner,
We will miss him when he’s gone
He had a brilliant time in Ireland
Goodbye Berlin!