WATER HOUSE INTERNATIONAL DAY KS3 COMPETITION by Nagalakshmi Gajendra https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e International Day Competition – Show some love to your home country. Post either a fun fact, photo or video of you sharing interesting things about the country you and your family are from! Start date 21st February and ends on 25 th February. 5 house points = share a fun fact 10 house points = share a fun fact AND a photo 15 house points = share a fun fact, photo AND video en-us 2021-02-10 09:58:25 UTC 2025-04-09 11:50:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Diya Menon https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222362042 2021-02-21 03:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222362042 Dia Prasanth prasanthpk2003 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222365239 Hello my name is Dia Prasnth and I am from 7C. My home country is India and I Love it and in India I am from Kerala. In Kerala we have a special celebration called onam and that is where we have lunch on a banana leaf and many games like lemon and spoon racing, boat racing and tug of war and the women usually wear Saree and men wear a shirt and Mundu. Here is a photo]]> 2021-02-21 03:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222365239 Yerkhan https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222389598 Hi I'm Yerkhan and I'm in 7I I'm in Water house and I'm from Kazakhstan.
Fun Fact: My country's flag is light blue with a yellow eagle and sun.]]> 2021-02-21 04:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222389598 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222434591 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun from 9j I’m in water house fun fact: there is this group dance from Palestine called dabkah. It’s mostly on at parties or wedding by men and also could be on by women to celebrate.]]> 2021-02-21 04:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222434591 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222446495 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: The Dead Sea, which is Earth’s lowest natural point of elevation, is located in Palestine.]]> 2021-02-21 04:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222446495 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222449454 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: The current population of Palestine is about 4.5 million people, with the majority living in the West Bank.]]> 2021-02-21 04:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222449454 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222452440 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: For many centuries, olives have been a central part of Palestinian life, culture, and tradition. With over 45% of land in the country dedicated to olive trees, it is no surprise that they are a highly revered and treasured aspect of Palestine’s identity.]]> 2021-02-21 05:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222452440 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222454850 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: The majority of the population is Muslim, although there is also a large population of Christians as well.]]> 2021-02-21 05:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222454850 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222458794 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: Ramadan is a holy month in Islam which includes fasting from sunrise to sunset. Because the majority of Palestinians are Muslim, Palestinian businesses adjust accordingly. Most all shops close before sunset. Most restaurants are also closed during the day, with the exception of some hotels catering to tourists. It can be considered offensive to those who are fasting to eat, drink, or smoke out in public during this holy month.]]> 2021-02-21 05:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222458794 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222463820 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: Palestine is known for some of the most beautiful wildflowers in the world, popping into the existence mostly in April and May. These include irises, jonquils, wild poppies, and other vibrant species of flowers which paint the colorful hillsides during a short spring season. 


]]> 2021-02-21 05:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222463820 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222470006 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact:There are several species of large wild animals in Palestine as well! These include foxes, mountain gazelles, Nubian Ibex (a desert-dwelling species of goat), wild boar, wolves, jackals, leopards, hyenas, and many types of migratory birds as well!]]> 2021-02-21 05:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222470006 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222487066 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: the flag of Palestinian represents:There is no god but God (Allah) and Mohammad is the Prophet of God." The white stripe is a symbolic color as a reminder of the Prophet's first battle. The stripe green was founded in Morocco by Abdullah Al-Mahdi, and went on rule all of North Africa.]]> 2021-02-21 05:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222487066 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222495200 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: Palestine” has its origins from the word “Philista”, created by Greek writers to the region of the Philistines.]]> 2021-02-21 05:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222495200 Ahmad laimoun 9j ahmadlaimoun3 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222501376 Hi I’m Ahmad laimoun of 9j fun fact: Several currencies are commonly used in Palestine: the US dollar, Jordanian dinars, and Israeli new shekels. The Egyptian pound is also accepted in Gaza.]]> 2021-02-21 05:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1222501376 Lefteris Panagiotou 7F https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1223267365 Hi I am Lefteris Panagiotou from 7F.
Fun Facts about Greece:
Greece has about 2000 unexplored islands with beautiful seas and sights.
Math was invented in Greece. 

videolink:https://youtu.be/cLIKXkmfx2o]]> 2021-02-21 12:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1223267365 Alicia Serrao 8B pranayts2 https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1224671998 Hi my name is Alicia Serrao 
I am from India. 
The food is amazing for Mumbai . You also get yum chat like pani puri. ]]> 2021-02-22 03:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1224671998 Aya Bani Taan 7B aya_banitaan https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1224898719 I am from Jordan 🇯🇴 By the way, the original name of this country is the “Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.”

Fun Fact: The water of the Dead Sea (in Jordan) is known to make you float. That's because it's 9.6 times as salty as the ocean.

Fun Fact: we have one of the 7 wonders of the world (Petra)

Picture at the bottom of this post.

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXhsMPwxlWU

Why not visit Jordan? Did I mention that they are a very welcoming country, they love to see tourists and guests from around the world. If you think that they are being mean to you and insisting you to do something, don’t worry, it’s just our traditional way of treating each other. 😊]]> 2021-02-22 05:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1224898719 Omar ehab 8J https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1225882715 I’m from egypt and I will happily share with you guys four fun facts about Egypt:

The Great Pyramid of Giza points very precisely to the north.

The pyramids of Egypt are all built to the west of the Nile River. 

The base of a pyramid was always a perfect square.

They were built mostly of limestone.

And finally here is a video about acient Egypt:
https://youtu.be/hO1tzmi1V5g


]]> 2021-02-22 11:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1225882715 Ishita Mulay 9G https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1234556288 Hello! I am from India and there are some interesting facts that i would want to share.

The name "India" came from the Persian word "Indus" for Hindus. The people of India generally refer to their country as Bharat or Hindustan. Bharat is an official name called out in the Indian Constitution.
Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 30% of the people; there are 14 other official languages

Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. 
If u enjoy having and experimenting with new types of food, i am pretty sure you will enjoy your time in India!

]]> 2021-02-24 03:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1234556288 Maya Sedek Y7E https://padlet.com/nagalakshmigajendra/6b6lpcjp1y4rpl8e/wish/1240144192 Hello I am from Egypt and i have some interesting facts to share about my country.

The Ancient Egyptians liked to play board games for fun. Two of the most popular board games were senet and mehen. The game of senet is thought to be over 5000 years old. It was so popular that many pharaohs were buried with senet boards so they would have something to do in the afterlife

Pyramids and tombs were used for Pharaohs.


  • Cats were very special in ancient Egypt
  • the Egyptians invented mathematics, geometry, surveying, metallurgy, astronomy, accounting, writing, paper, medicine, the ramp, the lever, the plough, mills for grinding grain and all the paraphernalia that goes with large organised societies..
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