Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2009

It's May and time again for "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" and you are all invited to join in.

This is a time when we all come together to help to raise money for the Cancer Council of NSW. The money is to help to find new ways to fight cancer.
On the mornings of May 27 and May 28, different classes will share in special morning teas. Bring along a plate of food, a gold coin donation and a pen so you can join in the activities.

For more information, go to

http://www.cancer.org.au/lifestyle

http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/

Woman Ironing

Woman Ironing


I have chosen the painting “Woman Ironing” It was painted by Edgar Degas in 1869. Degas was born in Paris, France in 1834 and he was the old master of the impressionists.

In this painting, I can see Degas’s interest in poor people and respect for them.
It shows a poor woman of Paris who laundered shirts and did other menial tasks.

I chose this painting because it shows a scene from real life and also it reminds me of my everyday life.

Frahnaz

The Garden at Sainte Adresse

Garden at Sainte Adresse
I have chosen the painting “The Garden at Sainte Adresse.” It was painted by Claude Monet in 1868. Monet was born in Paris, France in 1890 and was an impressionist artist.
In this painting, I can see Monet’s love of the family. This shows Monet’s family’s social life. The father dominates the scene.
I chose this painting because it reminds me of the old days & I feel comfortable with the scene and more relaxed.

Michael

The Luncheon

“THE LUNCHEON.”

I have chosen the painting. It was painted by Claude Monet in 1868. Monet was born in Paris, France in 1840 and was an impressionist.

In this painting. I can see Monet’s love of the family. It shows Monet’s family with Camille, his frequent model, and their son, Jean. it shows a warm, domestic scene. In this work, Monet gives the inviting impression that the empty place at the table is set for the person who is viewing the painting.

I chose this painting because it reminds me of back home in the olden days of how they dressed in fancy clothes, hats and how they wore gloves.

It also shows the family sat round the table and had meals all together.
It makes me feel like I’m back home.

Sally

The Cafe' Terrace at Night

“THE CAFÉ TERRACE AT NIGHT”

I have chosen my painting. It was painted by Vincent Van Gogh in 1885.
Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 and the pictures show a richly coloured Paris night.

In this painting. I can see three kinds of lights .It shows a gas lamp which reaches out from the café and softer light comes from the windows, the third kind of light comes from the stars in the heavens.

I chose this painting because it reminds me of Lebanon.
I love the stylish café in the centre and the colours are shown in a generous way.
It makes me think I’m in my own country.

Fatmeh