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Sunday, 19 August 2012

I'm 9w8

You are a Type 9 with an 8 wing: "The Referee"

Your tritype is 9w8, 6w5, 3w2.

In enneagram theory, you have one type for how you relate to the world (either 8, 9, or 1), one type for how you think (5, 6, 7) and one type for how you see yourself (2, 3, 4.) Your tri-type contains one number from each of these triads. They are listed in the order of how strongly they present in your personality.

Your core type (your strongest type) is Type 9 with an 8 wing: Nines are receptive, easygoing, and loveable. Out of all the types in the Enneagram, they have a special ability to get along with others. For this reason, they’re often skilled mediators, resolving conflicts both within themselves and among others. Nines value peace, especially inner peace, very highly. When in a state of growth, Nines become energetic and driven like Type Threes. When stressed, Nines become anxious like an unhealthy Type Six. You are a Type Nine with an Eight wing, which means that the harmonious traits of the Nine merge with the aggressive traits of the Eight. Inner peace is your goal, but if something is challenging that peace, your Eight wing means that you’ll stand up and deal with the situation assertively and decisively.

Your second type (your next strongest type) is Type 6 with a 5 wing: Type Six individuals are reliable, committed, and security-oriented. They are natural troubleshooters, and are always aware of potential problems. This makes the Type Six anxious, but the anxiety fuels them to resolve their problems. They can range from loyal to rebellious, depending on where they get their security from – if the security is from within, they can be very defiant… if it comes from others, they can be very cooperative and devoted. When a Type Six is in a growth state, they become calm like a Type Nine. When they are stressed, they can become arrogant like an unhealthy Type Three. You are a Type Six with a Five wing, which means that the committed nature of the Six combines with the cerebral nature of the Type Five. As a result, you often excel at concrete thinking and troubleshooting.

Your third type (the least-used of the three) is Type 3 with a 2 wing: Type Three individuals are self-assured, confident, and driven for success. Type Threes have a great deal of energy that propels them to excel at their chosen field, and this is why the type is often called The Achiever. Although Threes may not always like it, they’re often looked up to. Type Threes, more than any other type, are the most likely to be a workaholic. When in a state of growth, Threes become more cooperative and trusting of others, like a Type Six. When stressed, Threes become withdrawn like a Type Nine. You are a Type Three with a Two wing, which means that your driven nature combines with a desire to help people. You often come off as charming and outgoing as a result.

Some words that describe you: relaxed, peaceful, harmonious, ambitious, driven, adaptable, energetic, loyal, reliable, anxious, skeptical.

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The Enneagram Personality Quiz

The Enneagram of Personality is a personality typing system that consists of nine distinct types. Each type has a unique set of motivations, fears, and desires. In enneagram theory, you have a tri-type: one type for how you act, one type for how you think, and one type for how you want the world to see you.

The nine types are:
- Type 1: The Reformer
- Type 2: The Helper
- Type 3: The Achiever
- Type 4: The Individualist
- Type 5: The Investigator
- Type 6: The Loyal Skeptic
- Type 7: The Enthusiast
- Type 8: The Challenger
- Type 9: The Peacemaker

Each type has some traits of the types surrounding it: for example, a Type 1 (Reformer) may have elements of Type 2 (Helper), meaning that they are a Type 1 with a 2 wing.

To take the quiz and find out which type you are, follow this link http://enneagramquiz.com/

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The American Magical School

Salem Witches Institute

Salem Witches Institute is a wizarding school located just outside of Salem, Massachusetts. The school resides in a forested area, hidden from muggles. It is a co-ed institution for young witches and wizards aged 12-18. It is the most prestigous magical school in America, so it is considered a great honor for students to attend. Started as a finishing school for young ladies studying magic, the school now houses both genders and has a strong focus on culture and arts.

There are 5 surrounding buildings, each two floors and assigned a name relavant to it's location on the campus or it's purpose for the institute.

The North Building:

The South Building:

The East Building:

The South Building:

Assembly and Arts Building:

Students reside in three dormitory buildings according to their Fellowship. These dormitories are located to the right of the main building. Each is two stories with the bottom floor serving as a common lounge and the top floor containing bedrooms. Each student shares a room with one other student.

Curriculum

The academy has most of the core subjects of other magical institutes, with the addition of four artistic courses. Students must choose one of these courses to study throughout their time at school. In the third year students may choose to take on an additional arts course or select an alternative one to study for the remaining years.

After their third year at Salem, students may drop one of their core classes (not including arts) and add one or two classes from the following list:

Extracurriculars

Quidditch Club - This club gathers to practice their skills and play against each other, and occasionall versus other schools. Salem is one of the few American schools to have Quidditch instead of Quodpot, as it is believed to be the "classier" sport.
Young Ladies Gardening Club
Wizard Chess Club

Enrollment

Students begin at Salem Witches Institute at the age of 12 and continue until they have complete seven academic years. During their stay, each student is sorted into one of the three Fellowships following an interview the headmistress.

The Fellowships are:

Rose Fellowship:

Lotus Fellowship

Ivy Fellowship:

At the beginning of each year, one 7th year student from each Fellowship is chosen to act as Head Girl. Note that this was until recently an all-girls school, thus the feminine title. If a male student is chosen from his fellowship, he is referred to as Head Boy.

Students may earn merits and demerits during their time at Salem. Those students with the most points at the end of each year are given a special treat chosen by the headmistress.

Uniform

Ladies' Uniforms consist of:

Gentlemens' Uniforms consist of:

All young witches and wizards are also issued a standard black cloak with matching black pointed hat for indoor affairs, and a thicker olive colored cloak for outdoors and school trips.

Students are issued these items upon admission to the school.

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The Japanese Magical School

Mahoutokoro University of Witchcraft & Wizardry

Mahoutokoro University of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the main Japanese school of magic. It is located on the small island of Nakano-shima in the Sea of Japan, which is also home to one of the few wizarding communities in the country. Mahoutokoro University’s houses are divided in to colors: The Red Dragon, the Yellow Kitsune, and the Blue Kappas. The Dragons celebrate Honor and Courage, the Kitsune celebrate Cunning and Wit, and the Kappas celebrate Wisdom and Patience. Students are instructed in very rigid fashion with high pressure due to inter house and peer competition.

Curriculum

Many classes are available at Mahoutokoro, some which are mandated at most schools, and others that are exclusive to the school. Courses listed with a * are mandatory for students at some point throughout their school career.

Extracurriculars

Clubs at Mahoutokoro are similar to those at most schools, with a few unique additions.

Quidditch Club -

Dueling Club -

Judo Club -

Kendo Club -

Enrollment

Mahoutokoro, similar to Hogwarts, operates on a birth record system where students are invited to attend after their names have been recorded on a special list. Students can also submit an essay, a letter of request from a parent, and a primary school record to be considered for acceptance if their name is not already on the list.

Students may enroll if they were born and/or raised for at least five years in any Asian country - such as Japan, China, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. Japanese is the primary language of the school, although students are required to be proficient in conversational English before the beginning of their first term.

Uniform

Mahoutokoro faculty and students uphold a level of honor and dignity in their uniforms. All students are required to have both common school robes and dress robes.

The Mahoutokoro uniform consists of robes which match the students' respective houses:

In the winter, students also are equipped with warm cloaks in standard black.

Students are also issued a standard traditional Japanese school uniform for wear under their robes and during free time or warmer spring days.

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The Scottish Magical School

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the main magical institute of United Kingdom. It is located in a forested area in the highlands of Scotland next to a large lake. If muggles approach the school, it will appear only as a run-down and abandoned building with a sign reading 'Do Not Enter'. It is also unplottable on a map. On the Hogwarts crest is their motto, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus," which means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." The current headmaster is Professor Albus Dumbledore.

Curriculum

In their first and second years, students are required to take a set course list including:

Astronomy
Charms
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Herbology
History of Magic
Flying (for first years)
Potions
Transfiguration

Starting in third year, students may choose any two additional courses each year:

Ancient Runes
Arithmancy
Care of Magical Creatures
Divination
Dueling
Muggle Studies

Exams are held in June of each year for the first four years. In June of their fifth year, students take the Ordinary Wizarding Levels (O.W.L.s). The results of these exams determine what classes the student may take in their sixth and seventh years. The classes during these years are at advances levels and require a certain grade on the O.W.L.s for students to continue with these subjects. Even if a student achieves the required grade for an advanced class, they may choose not to take the class. The passing grades for the O.W.L.s are Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), and Acceptable (A). The failing grades are Poor (P), Dreadful (D), and Troll (T).

After their seventh year, students take Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests (N.E.W.T.s).

During the school year students can gain or lose points for their house. At the end-of-term feast, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup for the following year. Only professors and prefects are allowed to award and dock points. If merely taking away house points is not sufficient, professors can give students a detention of their choosing.

Extracurriculars

Quidditch Club - Each house has it's own team, allowing for matches between the houses. Matches are held once a month or so, except during busy times, and resulting in a final House Cup tournament at the end of the year.

Gobstones Club - Meeting regularly after lunch, come hang out in the great hall and play this fun magical board game! A great way to get to know your fellow students.

Prefect Club - Top achievers in years five through seven are selected to serve in the Prefect Club, helping to maintain order in the school and patrol the halls.

Cryptology Club - Come have a cup of tea with your favorite professor and learn the techniques and history of this clever code.

In addition to school clubs, periodic weekend visits to the local village of Hogsmeade are scheduled to allow students to socialize off campus, enjoy the local restaurants, and go shopping.

Enrollment

Students who have received an acceptance letter begin at Hogwarts School at the age of 11. They continue until they have completed seven academic years. During their stay, each is sorted into one of four houses - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. No applications are accepted for Hogwarts, as students' names are recorded at birth.

Uniform

Students at Hogwarts are required to follow a strict dress code when attending classes and other school-related events. This includes:

White Buttoned Dress Shirt.
A gray vest with a color matching their house colors (worn during the colder months).
A tie also bearing their house colors
A pleated black skirt for girls and black dress trousers for boys.
A black robe bearing their house's emblem.

Black dress robes (for formal occasions).
A scarf bearing their house colors is also given during the colder months.

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The Norwegian Magical School

Durmstrang Institute for Magical Learning

Durmstrang Institute is the primary magical education facility in Norway, as well as the most prominent in the Scandinavian region. Much like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, it is unplottable and disguised so that muggles and those wizards who do not know its location will be unable to locate it. Durmstrang offers schooling over the course of seven years, the first year being for those students who are eleven years of age. Durmstrang is a co-educational school that accommodates both male and female students. The students are separated into years instead of houses (i.e. First year students have their own dorm, second years have their own, etc.). However, the institute does not accept Muggle-born students and halfbloods are accepted by the skin of their teeth. The school is known for its emphasis on the instruction of Dark Arts rather than defense against them.

Curriculum

The academy has most of the core subjects of other magical institutes, with slight variations/exclusions:

Arithmancy
Astrology*
Care of Magical Creatures
Charms*
Divination
Flying* (For first years)
History of Magic
Potions*
Transfiguration*
Practical Application of the Dark Arts

Extracurriculars

Clubs at Durmstrang are similar to those at most schools, with a few unique additions.

Quidditch Club - Students skirmish amongst themselves, learn new skills, and play matches against other schools.

Gobstones Club - Fans of the popular wizarding board game can hone their skills and enjoy a good time playing this game every so often.

Dueling Club - Students meet weekly to practice their hexes and jinxes.

Enrollment

Durmstrang accepts students strictly on an application basis. Students must first show notable blood status (ie: no muggle borns are accepted, nor students from predominantly muggle bloodlines.) Priority is given to pureblood students and those who can prove they are from notable families. Once considered, they must submit to an interview with the headmaster and perform a simple spell that helps prove their magical ability. Students are informed of the spell well in advance so that they can practice, and parents are expected to give their children as full of a magical education at home as possible, with minimal participation in muggle institutions.

Students may enroll from any country, but priority is given to students in Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and of course the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and so on. The validity of these statements has been questioned over time, but Durmstrang Officials uphold the national favoritism in honor of tradition. All students are required to learn conversational English before attending, and though all lessons are taught in English, students have the option of bringing textbooks of their own native language.

Uniform

Ladies' Uniforms consist of:

Blood-red robes
Brown pants
Black or red blouses
Brown coat (with school emblem on lapel)
Boots

Optional:

Fur accessories (such as hats)

Gentlemens' Uniforms consist of:

Blood-red robes
Brown pants
Black, red or brown shirts
Brown belt (with school emblem)
Brown coat (with school emblem on lapel)
Boots

Optional:

Fur accessories (such as hats)
Wooden Staffs

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The Egyptian Magical School

Blessed Isis Temple of Spells

Blessed Isis Temple of Spells has been a place for folks to learn magic since the early days of the Egyptian Gods, but was only made an official school of magic in the past 900 years or so. Isis was the ancient goddess of magic; and though she is not revered as so important in modern times, she is the reason the school was developed, so that students may practice their talents in testament to the goddess herself.

Like most schools, students at Blessed Isis begin schooling at age 11, however the term does not start until September 11, the first day of the month of Thout, which coincides with the season of Akhet. Students spend the fourth month of Akhet (Koaik) on break, from December 10 to January 8, and resume lessons on the first day of the month of Tobi, which is the first month of the season Peret. School lets out for a summer break over the season of Shemu, beginning on June 9, which is the season of the harvest.

Curriculum

The lessons taught in the temple focus on more ancient magic, although some traditional courses are also offered. Students are allowed to study any combination of eight classes through fifth year, and may choose to focus on only four more intensive courses in their sixth and seventh year. Students who are accepted into the House of the Sun in their final years may instead pick a single course of study to focus on, attending lessons, an apprenticeship, and up to two optional elective courses.

Arithmancy
Astronomy
Basic Crafting (Wands, Staves)
Basic Runes & Glyphs
Charms
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Herbology
History of Magic
Pantheon Studies
Potions
Transfiguration

Intermediate courses are available to 6th and 7th year students only. Each of the courses listed as intermediate can also be taken at Advanced level for those students in House of the Sun.

Intermediate Wandcrafting
Intermediate Carving (Staves)
Intermediate Runes
Intermediate Glyphs
Intermediate Potions
Intermediate Transfiguration

Extracurriculars

Quidditch Club - This club gathers to practice their skills and play against each other, and occasionally play against other schools.

Crafter's Allegiance - Students in higher years of schooling may participate in this club for aspiring crafters of magical artifacts, such as wands and staves.

Keepers of the Oasis - An elite club comprising of students with exemplary grades in year three and above. These students are prospective members of House of the Sun, and in exchange for helping to keep the oasis area clean and patrolling the area at night (similar to prefect patrols at Hogwarts,) they are permitted to have an extra study session each day instead of taking a full roster of classes, in order to focus more on their studies and not be overloaded with coursework.

Enrollment

Many of the students attending Blessed Isis come from a long line of magical relatives who also attended the school. Students enroll at age 11 and may attend only if a member of their family tree had been enrolled in the past. Each year, a limited number of students from outside the usual family lines are accepted on application only if they can exhibit sufficient magical prowess. A select number of sixth and seventh year students are also accepted on transfer each year if they wish to pursue an apprenticeship or focus studies in crafting or rune/glyph work.

Arrival at the school happens by way of caravan from the nearby city of Cairo - boarding into carriages and on camelback where they will ride out to the temple in the cover of night. This trip is referred to as the Journey of a Thousand Stars, and while upper-grade students are given the option of arriving by broom or apparation to the front gate, many choose to take the Journey due to the excitement of it all.

Students are placed in one of two houses upon their arrival at the school, the House of the Sea or the House of the Desert. While no one is entirely positive what the values are for each house, due to the ancient nature of their founding, they are selected at midnight following the Journey of a Thousand Stars, as new students are led to the grand staircase before their peers - at least, those who choose to watch a ritual held so late at night. Students are requested to put their hands on either side of a sun dial engraved with runes, that in the dark of night will illuminate in either a shade of blue with the shadow pointing towards the east, or a shade of green with the shadow pointing towards the west.

After achieving an exemplary score on their exams in the fifth year, students are invited to the sun dial once more. As the exam results arrive during harvest season, those students who scored high enough may be invited back to the school in mid-July for the Sun Ceremony, at which point they place their hands on the dial once more at the height of the sun's movement for the day. If the runes on the dial begin to glow, the student has been accepted by the gods and may continue their studies into more advanced magic in the House of the Sun. If not, they must continue at intermediate level in their original houses. Students who do not make it prior to their sixth year may try again at the Sun Ceremony preceding their seventh year.

Uniform

Students uniforms consist of loose white or ivory robes, wrapped similar to togas, secured by a navy colored silk cord at the waist. Houses are denoted by a pure silver cartouche pin above the left breast, and are tinted an earthy green for Desert students, wtih a sky blue for those of the house of the Sea. Each cartouche pin also has the name of the house engraved in heiroglyphics. Hats are not permitted during lessons, but students are welcome to wear jewelry and other adornments if they so choose.

Those who are accepted into the House of the Sun are given a cartouche pin that is golden instead of the silvery-green or silvery-blue of the other houses. Seventh year students, who have senority over the rest, are given a golden cord in their final year at the school to denote their status.

Sandals are required only in the dining area, greenhouses, and while playing Quidditch, with bare feet being acceptable elsewhere. Professors may choose to require footwear in their classrooms if they so desire.

Professors uniforms are identical to students, except that they are required to wear wine colored robes instead of white or ivory. Professors are traditionally given a silver cord, however those that are alumni of Blessed Isis are permitted to wear their golden cord given to them in their seventh year. Professors who were previously in the House of the Sun are also permitted to wear their golden cartouche pin, as it is considered a great honor to have studied in that house.

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The French Magical School

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is the main magical institute of France. It is located in the south of France, outside the city of Marseilles. It is not far from the wizarding community of Enticelles. It is unplottable and disguised so that muggles and those wizards who do not know its location will be unable to locate it. Beauxbatons offers schooling over the course of seven years, the first year being for those students who are eleven years of age. Beauxbatons is a co-educational school that accommodates both male and female students. The students are separated into years instead of houses (i.e. First year students have their own dorm, second years have their own, etc.). The Beauxbatons uniform is a set of silk robes in powder blue.

Curriculum

Many classes are available at Beauxbatons, some which are mandated at most schools, and others that are exclusive to the school. Courses listed with a * are mandatory for students at some point throughout their school career.

Arithmancy
Astrology*
Care of Magical Creatures
Charms*
Defense Against the Dark Arts*
Divination
Etiquette*
Flying* (For first years)
French History*
History of Magic
Muggle Studies
Potions*
Transfiguration*

Extracurriculars

Clubs at Beauxbatons are similar to those at most schools, with a few unique additions.

Quidditch Club - Students skirmish amongst themselves, learn new skills, and play matches against other schools.

Gobstones Club - Fans of the popular wizarding board game can hone their skills and enjoy a good time playing this game every wednesday afternoon, during tea.

Dramatics Club - A student production is put on each term by the dramatics club. It is usually a classical French production in the fall and Shakespeare in the spring.

Choral Club - This singing club meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to practice their vocal talents and occasionally perform in the nearby town of Etincelles.

Enrollment

Beauxbatons, similar to Hogwarts, operates on a birth record system where students are invited to attend after their names have been recorded on a special list. Students can also submit an essay, a letter of request from a parent, and a primary school record to be considered for acceptance if their name is not already on the list.

Students may enroll if they were born and/or raised for at least five years in any Francophone country - such as France, Belgium, French Canada, Switzerland, Haiti, French Africa, etc. French is the primary language of the school, although students are required to be proficient in conversational English before the beginning of their first term.

Uniform

Beauxbatons faculty and students uphold a level of sophistication and require fine silk to be utilized for their uniforms. All students are required to have both common school robes and dress robes.
Mesdames' Uniforms consist of:

Pale blue robes (fine silk)
Pale blue dress (fine silk)
Pale blue heels

An optional dress chapeau, or hat, is allowed during meals and lessons.
Messieurs' Uniforms consist of:

Pale blue robes (fine silk)
Black dress pants
Pale blue dress shirts (fine silk)
Black dress shoes

An optional dress chapeau, or hat, is allowed for formal occasions and meals.

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Saturday, 18 August 2012

Hmm, Gryffindor?

I found another sorting quiz today.

Go to http://interactive.mugglenet.com/mni/index.php?action=sort and answer the 20 questions, too, if you'd like.

By Gryffindor, the bravest were
Prized far beyond the rest;
For Ravenclaw, the cleverest
would always be the best;
For Hufflepuff, hard workers were
Most worthy of admission;
And power-hungry Slytherin
loved those of great ambition.

Congratulations! You are most like Arthur and you belong in Gryffindor.
You may now proceed to the Gryffindor common room, where you can participate in games and discussions with your fellow Housemates. Participate in the House Cup Competition to earn points for your House and help Gryffindor win the House Cup!

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Schools of Magic (HP)

Al Kafilah Academy of Magicians

Location: Damascus, Syria

American Institute for Magical Studies

Location: many throughout the US, including Florida

American Wizarding Academy

Location: United States

Athens Academy

Location: Athens, Greece

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

Headmistress: Madame Olympe Maxime
Location: France, probably southern along the Mediterranean
Years: 7 (11-17)
Language: French

Uniforms: Light blue silk
Coat of arms: Two golden wands crossed on a powder blue field, each wand shooting three stars

Collaiste Draoid Eireanach

Location: Ireland
Upper level school of magic

College of the Plavidsov

Philosophy and ancient magic institute

Cowboils

Location: West Texas, USA

Danal de Magie Académie

Headmistress: Claudine Qumaq
Location: northern Nunavut, Canada
Years: 9 (ages 9-17)
Language: French, English, Inuit
Colors: the green, blue, purple, and red of the Aurora borealas
Motto: Ne pas énerver un ours affamé. (Do not anger a hungry bear.)
Crest: A outline of the school against a shimmering Aurora borealas

Danal de Magie Académie is a boarding school. There are two resident halls, the boys and the girls. Though neither is officially named the boys' res hall tends to be referred to as Wolverine and the girls' as the Swans.
The school has only one Quidditch team but two squads.

The Draconius Institute

Location: Transylvania, Romania

Dunham

Location: Unknown

Durmstrang Institute

Headmaster: Spangler Nacht
Location: Presumable Northeastern Europe
Years: 8 levels (10-17)
Language: German but the students may use any number of dialects (many Slavic and Germanic based) when out of class

Uniforms: Blood red robes with fur capes

Escola Mágica de Brasil

Headmaster: Demétrio Santos Leão
Location: Amazon River, Brazil
Years: 7 (ages 11-17)
Language: Portuguese

Because of the location, Escola Mágica de Brasil is a boarding school with students placed into one of five dorms: Caiman, Jaguar, Macaw, Marmoset, and Tucano (Toucan). Placement is determined simply by an equal division of incoming new students.

Florecido

Location: Switzerland

There are only two houses and sorting is through a series of tests: physical, mental, and of course, magical.

Grogan Stump Academy for Boys

Location: United Kingdom
Delinquent school and orphanage

Kristianstad Private Wizarding School

Location: Sweden

La Escuela de Hechiceria

Headmaster: Edgardo Reyes
Location: Santiago, Chile
Years: 12 (ages 6-18; 1st-12th graders)
Language: Spanish

Uniforms: Boys wear black robes. Girls wear white robes.

The only division between students is by gender. Girls and boys compete for points in academics, conduct, and sports. Housing on campus is available but optional.

La Escuela de la Esperanza de Artes Mágicas

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Lady Rose's Refined School for Magical Beings

L'université Violette d'Étoile

Location: France
University-level school

Magegro Academia
Location: Spain
Small, private, elite

Middleton Magic

Location: Canada

Okapi École de Sorcellerie

Headmaster: Professor Manji Oyo
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo
Years: 6 (ages 12-18; first-sixth years)
Language: French

Uniform: Brown robes.

There are no houses. Students either commute or live in housing on campus.

The Salem Witches' Institute Headmistress: Charity Stoughton
Location: Salem, Massachusettes, USA
Years: 8 (ages 10-18)
Language: English
Colors: Green, Gold, White
Motto: Perservere
Crest: Bubbling cauldron black cauldron on a green field with two gold and white crossed broomsticks.

Wizarding robes were dropped as part of the standard uniform in the 1950s. Since then, the uniform has consisted of slacks, skirts, shirts/blouses, tie, and blazer. Each may be any of the three school colors or a combination of them. Black or tan slacks/skirts are also acceptable if other proper clothing is worn. Starting in 1974, girls have been allowed to wear slacks. Since the early 1990s, shorts and polos may also be worn, with shorts acceptable on announced casual days.
Unless student population is extremely low, the school has three Quidditch teams. All three teams compete against each other. The teams are known as Gold (gold and white uniforms), Green (green and white uniforms), and the Cauldrons (gold, green, and white uniforms)

Sighisoara School of Magical Arts

Location: Romania
University-level school of magic

Silverspell's Gourmet Institute

Location: Unknown
Cooking school

Smith's School of Sorcery

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Spain's School of Magic

Location: Spain

Sydney's School of Wizardry

Headmaster: Mercutio McMasters
Location: Sydney, Australia
Years: 6 (ages 12-18; first-sixth years)
Language: English

Uniforms: Black robes with red or blue tie, depending on house.

There are two houses, called simply Red and Blue. Students are randomly assigned to their houses. It is a boarding school.

Watling's Wizarding Academy

Headmistress: Professor Lauren Myers
Location: Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA
Years: 7 (10/11 - 17/18)
Language: English

Uniforms: Black robes with accents of the house color.

There are five houses. Assignment is done simply by numbering the list of incoming students. Every name that gets a 1 by it is in Cougar Residence, color pale yellow. Names with a 2 are assigned to Falcon, color turquoise. Names with a 3 are Fox Residence, color dark red. House 4 is Eagle Residence, color white. House 5 is Bear Residence with a color of forest green.

For more information and in order to learn about the courses some of the schools offer do not hesitate to visit the source I used: http://www.freewebs.com/hogwartsarchives/schools.html

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TS3: Season of Summer

Special Holiday: Leisure Day

Typically, in The Sims, every day is a sunny day. You and your Sims are probably used to clear weather and lots of sunshine. With the introduction of transformative weather effects in The Sims 3 Seasons, now you can play with summer as you never have before – with blisteringly high temperatures and heat waves!
In The Sims 3 Seasons, the temperature of the world can change over the course of the day, transitioning from a cool, brisk morning to a scorcher by noontime. If your Sim is out in the heat for too long, they’ll start to sweat and may even spontaneously combust! But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to keep cool. Wearing swimwear, holding a parasol, eating an ice cream or just heading indoors are some of the ways you can keep your Sim from overheating. And if you have the new “Immune to Heat” lifetime reward, your Sim can enjoy all the benefits of spending time in the heat without any of the negative side effects!

Speaking of the benefits of being out in the sun, summer is the perfect time to put on some swimwear and get a nice tan. Just be careful, lying under the hot sun for too long will result in a nasty sunburn instead of a bronze glow.

Other option is to spend a few Simoleons on a tan from the spray tan booth. But even the tanning booth isn’t a foolproof way to get an even tan. Results will vary from the successful to the downright hilarious, depending on whether malfunctions or pranking kids are involved.

Your Sims can also cool off by taking a dip in the pool, or better yet, leaping into it off of the brand new diving board! Once in the pool, your Sims can take a leisurely rest on the pool lounger. This floatable cushion of air is not only useful in the pool, but provides a nice way to relax when floating on the waves in the middle of the ocean.

For the first time in The Sims PC/Mac franchise, your Sims can swim in ANY ocean, river or lake that is in the world! For all of you world builders out there, your Sims can swim in the bodies of water you’ve created as well! As long as the ocean, river or lake is not on a residential or community lot, has a gradual slope into the water, and your Sims can walk to the coast, then they can dive right in!

Here is a Sim swimming during a rainy day in the big lake in Twinbrook…

…and a couple enjoying a romantic dip down the river in China.

After spending a day at the beach, head over to the summer festival. Each season has unique activities for your Sim to enjoy. During the summer, your Sims can get their faces painted, practice shooting soccer goals or even participate in a hot dog eating contest!

Your Sims can also make snow cones at the festival and purchase a machine for the home. The standard snow cone stand is great for outdoor parties, and the smaller one can be placed on kitchen counters for a refreshing mid-day treat.

Once the sun goes down, there’s still plenty to do! In addition to new fireworks, we now have firecrackers, including spinners, rockets, smoke bombs and more! Like swimming in the ocean, the firecrackers are also a year-round activity. During the summer, the grocery store will be holding a firecracker sale, so be sure to stock up for the rest of the year.

Since most of the firecrackers are too dangerous for kids to handle, we’ve added another firecracker option that’s safe for nearly all ages: sparklers! They come in two types, white and rainbow.

With tanning, festivals and new activities like swimming in the ocean and playing with fireworks, there’s plenty for your Sim to experience in The Sims 3 Seasons. Stay tuned for more information about the fun you can have with seasons in the newest expansion from The Sims 3!

Source: http://simsvip.com/?p=13821

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TS3: Season of Spring

Special Holiday: Love Day

Spring time not only brings blue skies, but, occasional drizzle, fog, heavy showers and even lighting. Although rain can soak your Sims, there are quite a few benefits to having a few wet days. Sims can splash in puddles for a little fun, it can help put out fires in your town or it can water your plants.

Also, no longer will inclement weather prevent your Sims from enjoying the outdoors. For the first time in The Sims franchise, we have umbrellas! With water-proof umbrellas in hand, Sims can walk, chat and even run outside without getting wet. Not only can you change the color and patterns on the umbrella, you can even upgrade them to glow!

In additional to weather, colors also play a large part in seeing the changing seasons. Through the thick of winter snowstorms, spring is welcomed with a fresh burst of color. The trees will start to re-grow their leaves, and you’ll see our new collectable wild flowers sprouting throughout the town. Sims can pick and gather these wildflowers to add an extra pop of color to their homes. Although be warned, they may be susceptible to seasonal allergies. Don’t worry though, a quick trip to the hospital to get an allergy shot will clear your Sims’ symptoms quickly.

To celebrate each season, a festival will arrive to your town! Each festival is unique to the season will transform completely with new objects and decorations throughout the year. Not only will festivals appear in Sunset Valley, but they’ll appear in other worlds too. You can be living it up in The Sims 3 Late Night ’s Bridgeport, or be enjoying the dry heat of The Sims 3 Store’s Lucky Palms while participating in seasonal festivities.

But back to spring. With spring being the season of color, it was fitting to have an egg hunt held at the spring festival. Every day, new eggs are scattered throughout the grounds. Finding these colorful eggs can net your Sims some valuable festival tickets that can then be redeemed for prizes. You might even find some other surprises during your hunt as well!

In The Sims 3 Seasons we created a lot of new ways to meet other Sims. Sims can hold parties, send love letters by mail or even find a date online. Once you’ve found a potential match, the spring festival has plenty of activities for new lovebirds to enjoy. They can skate on the roller rink, test their knowledge of one another on the lover tester machine, dance and compete for the title of Spring King and Queen or challenge each other to a round of horseshoes.

Or if your Sim is alone (or willing to sneak a peck), they can ask for a kiss at the kissing booth. Your Sim can also work a kissing booth too! If you see an open, unmanned booth, you can send your Sims to offer kisses of their own. With a little charm and appeal, your Sims may make a few Simoleons stealing a few smooches.

Source: http://simsvip.com/?p=13821

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