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Sr Dorothy Stang Web Conference

notreblog — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:39:22 +0000

On 31st January a group of students at Notre Dame, Norwich did a video conference with students at Summit Day School, Cincinnati and Charminade-Julienne High School, Dayton. The theme of the conference is Sr Dorothy Stang, a nun from the Notre Dame Order that campaigned to protect the Amazon Rainforest and its people. Tragically by standing up against illegal logging she was assassinated.

Students participating in the conference were invited to research about the life of Sr Dorothy and the global issue of protecting the rainforests. They then suggested questions for the video conference by typing comments below.

To watch a recording of the conference click here

For more info and teaching resources on the life of Sr Dorothy, click here.

One world Video

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21/09 International Day of Peace

notreblog — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:50:12 +0000

Many of our planet’s problems are caused by conflict and by people not treating each other with respect. On 21st September, people around the world will be celebrating the UN’s International Day of Peace and thinking about ways to make the Earth a more peaceful place.

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Both students and adults are invited to post a comment to this post by clicking on the comment link below. Remember to only type your first name and country to describe who you are i.e. Alex, UK. Comments will be moderated before they are displayed live on the internet. Answer the following questions:
1. Why is it so important to have global peace?

2. How can the global community bring peace to the world?

3. What can you do to help make the world a more peaceful place to live?
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For more information and free teaching resources created by Notre Dame High School, Norwich and links to other useful peace sites visit peace1day.notlong.com

Technology Forum

notreblog — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:32:57 +0000

Should we be concerned about young people’s use of the internet?
How much time do you spend on average on the internet per day?
How do you ensure that you use the internet safely?

Type a comment to explain your opinions by following these instructions:
In the name box type your first name and country, NOT your full name.
In the email box, type your email address. This will not be displayed on the webpage.
In the website address, type in your school’s website address, or leave it blank.

IMPORTANT!
You must write in clear English. Your comment will not be posted live onto the Internet. It will be moderated first by our team of editors. So do not bother typing anything inappropriate.

Local Issues Forum

notreblog — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:24:39 +0000

What is the major concern for young people in your local area?
Lack of leisure facilities
Lack of public transport
Safety on the streets after dark
Illegal drugs

Type a comment to explain your choice by following these instructions:
In the name box type your first name and country, NOT your full name.
In the email box, type your email address. This will not be displayed on the webpage.
In the website address, type in your school’s website address, or leave it blank.

Global Issues Forum

notreblog — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:30:46 +0000

Which of the following issues do you think is the most serious in the world today?
Global Warming
Over Population
Poverty
Terroism