Ok guys, it’s another week and another Speedo. This week is special for there are two big events to get you going, one of them school related and the other not. So read on, for more Callan craziness!

As for me.. I’m off to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Chorzów in July. Just thought I’d share that information with you.

NEWS AND REVIEWS

Last week saw Daniel’s lecture on The Beatles. This great Scouse* band were one of the biggest in history, and Daniel covered all of this and more. He even taught the students who attended the lyrics (words) to some songs, and had them singing. You’d never have seen me singing in front of students… Well done Dan, and thanks to those who attended.

*Scouse (or Scouser) is the name for people from Liverpool, don’t forget to say “hi Scouse” to Daniel every time you see him!



This week sees another Music Club, on Saturday (17th) at the usual haunt, The London Pub on Plac Piastów. Kick-off is at 8pm, and the star attraction is none other than that man Jeff. So sign up with the secretaries, and we’ll see you there. Marcin also mentioned to me that next month promises to be eventful, with no less than three Music Clubs planned…


Kids’ Club is also this Saturday, (17th), so sign up with the secretaries. Film Club is also up-and-coming, so keep your eyes peeled for more news on that when we have it…

VALENTINE’S DAY – FEBRUARY 14th.

Saint Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is on February 14 (Wednesday). It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other; sending Valentine's cards, chocolates or donations to charities, often anonymously. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. The holiday is named after two men, both Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.


So, in other words you get to spend time with those people you care about most, or you let somebody you may like know that you do. You’ll notice that we have a box near the secretaries’ office, so feel free to leave Valentine’s notes for the teachers or secretaries. The trick is NOT to write your name, because it’s meant to be a SECRET!

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second-largest card-sending day of the year, with over one billion cards sent? Hopefully I’ll get one this year.


Also closely involved with all this love stuff is Cupid, the Roman God of erotic love. His equal in Greek mythology is Eros, and another of his Latin names is Amor. Cupid is supposedly the son of the goddess Venus and is worshipped just as much. He likes to shoot arrows at people and make them fall in love.

That’s all for this week guys, see you next time!