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On June 18th Comenius ROHROL members gathered to discuss the current academic
year project performance. In summary, for self-evaluation and to improve the
skills of healthy living, healthy lifestyle trip was organized for the school
community. During the trip we had a lot of fun, we took part in sports relay
and drank herbal tea and did relaxation exercises. The teachers had the
opportunity to test their knowledge of the project partners in quiz and compare
their knowledge with the knowledge of their partners. The participants listened
to a lecture – training ,,How to stay healthy. "Rural homestead ,,
Grikucis " produced healthy and delicious traditional dishes from
buckwheat with wild edible and medicinal plants. We visited ,, Full House
"community regained spiritual equilibrium and hope for a beautiful life,
bought organic herbs. Physically refreshed and spiritually enriched, we went
back to school to plan for next school year.
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Teachers Ilona, Saule and Jolanta prepared the final Comenius multilateral school partnership account and published a report about the activities in our school. We will share our good experience in Comenius database “European Shared Treasure”.
On May 18th the headteacher of the school, teachers, and students dressed in national costumes welcome us. The head and project coordinator teacher Ilona Petrikiene of the Lithuania’s delegation give best wishes, books and sweets from Vilnius. We get a photo album of Leszno as a gift and listen to the concert performed by the pupils of the school.
After the concert, the Lithuanian pupils were divided into groups and participate in individual lessons. Each class has a cross, the symbol of Catholicism, M.Skladovska- Curie portrait and the information about the Comenius project. Stands, information material - all done by hand, although there are 150 first-sixth grade students and 24 teachers at school. During the visit to the classroom, everywhere we saw the smiles we found the creative atmosphere of the lessons, sincere communication between pupils and teachers.
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On April 1st we did a presentation about a trip to Turkey to our school community. The assembled participants were greeted impressively by Turkish cloth and the table was loaded with traditional sweets. The souvenirs were playfully exposed. Runners’ shirts of partner countries attracted everyone's attention. Teacher Inga, displaying pictures, talked about the Turkish education system, gave a detailed presentation of Alanya Sukrumulazimoglu Orta Okulu school. All were interested about the welcoming and wonderful country. All were very amused by teachers’ Rita and Aldona impressions about running ..Run for Fun "and the performance of a healthy lifestyle theme. Drinking pomegranate flavors rosehip tea and tasting sweets, participants discussed the experiences of Turkish and Lithuanian families. Many expressed the desire to visit Turkey as tourists.
The school organized the
final 5-7 grade students’ healthy lifestyle questionnaire, which was integrated
into the English lessons.
In preparation for the dance festival in Poland, under the direction of teacher Ruth students were rehearsing intensively. Dance teacher developed a medley from the students’ favourite folk dances. A description of partner countries’ dance was prepared, students had to learn to dance. The filmed dance and its description were provided to the website.
In March, the school's 8 class students gave a great gift to school – the corner of sitting bags for students to relax, to cope with stress. The part of the sitting bags students sewed themselves, and part was bought. After testing it appeared that students’ own sitting bags are more comfortable and more consistent with students' needs and expectations.
Students can relax and rest, recuperate quickly, anywhere in the school area.
If you have a few spare minutes to distance yourself from the environment, to concentrate,
relax and rest in a comfortable position very well we can do it in our daily
environment, even in the hall.
In March 22nd-27th ROHROL trip took place in the Turkish city of Alanya. There were five teachers and three students. We travelled by plane to Istanbul. When flying over the city of Istanbul we admired the majesty of the city and when the children got off the plane they immediately saw the palm trees. We flew from Istanbul to Antalya, and from Antalya to Alanya. We went by bus. At night we reached the hotel, where we waited for Alanya school project coordinator and the families, who accommodated our students for the whole stay.
In Turkey we met with Lithuanian community member of Alanya Indre and
her husband, Mustafa. For their weekend Lithuanian school we gave books about
Vilnius and about Kaziukas fair and coloring books for the little ones. This
beautiful family invited us to stay, showed us how the Turks treat tea, sweets
and fruits.
At school all the delegations met the beautiful Turkish children in folk
dance costumes. The meeting was held with six other delegations. The head
teacher told us about their school, teachers guided students after school,
showed classes, participated in the lessons and the students of all the
countries played project participants’ games.
We also met the Mayor of Alanya in his headquarters. Reception was warm.
All received a gift bag with a book of Alanya, a notepad, a pen. Our project
coordinator Ilona presented a gift and a letter to the mayor of Alanya from the Mayor of
Vilnius. In another building, we were received by the Alanya district governor.
Fruit tea, juice, goodies were served.
In the center of Culture we watched children's shows of project partner
schools. We saw Turkish folk dances, listened to Turkish music and songs. The
teachers sang songs and senior class students played a legend, which showed how
people eating unhealthily get fat, become ill, and how healthy exercise,
running, healthy diet make you healthy.
During the trip, not only we learned
about the Turkish education system, but also participated in the international
marathon "Run to become healthy." At school we exchanged with each other
shirts that we brought. Dressed in T-shirts all participants ran - children of foreign
countries and teachers, Alanya school children. Running was along a beautiful
Mediterranean coast. Everyone had fun.
We visited the rocky hill where the city had a fortress with a 6-km-long
defensive wall. On the way up the mountain on a winding road by bus we enjoyed
the spectacular scenery.
It was interesting to visit a mosque. We also visited Side town
with the ancient ruins. We enjoyed the
columns, various fragments, the market remains, an ancient theatre and the temple of
Apollo and Athena.
The students saw the lives of Turkish
children, made friends with them, and when we had to say goodbye it was sad.
Although our journey back to Lithuania started very early, at 4 in the morning
a lot of people came to see us off. We started our long journey home. Everyone
had a lot of fun.
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In February
our school students learned to play Lithuanian playground games. 7th
form student Ieva Maciulyte and Victoria Jankauskaite prepared a presentation
of selected games in English. Lithuanian outdoor games will be presented at the
meeting in March in Alanya.
Of all the prepared shirt sketches Tomas Suliukas design (5c class pupil) was recognized the best. Our team’s T-shirt for healthy running in Turkey will be produced according to this sketch.
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During the meeting in Turkey students will teach each other outdoor folk games.
Each country must send three presentations of games. Our primary school teacher
R. Stasiuniene and her students played games during physical education classes,
and chose the games which will be presented in Turkey.
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On
October 10-17 there was a poster exhibition "In a garden grows - protects
health". This exhibition was dedicated to the national day of healthy
food. The posters were created and drawn by the students from the 8th grade.
The aim of the exhibition was to encourage school community to eat a lot more
seasonal vegetables and fruits. The students were looking for the information
about positive things of fruits and vegetables, painted pictures that drew
attention and created some fun slogans on their own.
October 24th -
28th the team of our school participated
in the meeting of project partners in Slovenia.
October 20th, Monday. And here it is! The trip day has come. After checking our suitcases a few times, we looked up at the presents we are bringing. Hoping that we didn‘t forget anything!
October 21st, Tuesday. We get a good breakfast and we
meet in the lobby of the hotel. We say hello to other groups from different
countries and we go to the Skocjan school. The weather here is warm, it reminds us the spring. Skocjan is a small town, more likely
a village, with 3000 people and a 9-year-old school and a kindergarten. The
school is impressing – new, colourful… Like a real leader comes out the
principal and without any ceremonies invites us in. Dressed up in traditional clothes,
the students are greeting us with bread and salt. We immediately notice the
ROHROL sign. While they lead us to the teacher’s room, our heads gets dizzy
from lots of pictures, paintings, posters and stands. We don’t get enough time
to get pictures of everything. It is ery warn and cozy – that’s the first
impression.
When we get back, coordinators meet to talk about and
edit project plans and jobs.
On 28 October the teachers Raimonda Juškevičienė and Ilona Petrikienė made a presentation about ROHROL visit to Slovenia (October 20-24), which was a part of Commenius Project. The aim of the presentation was to to introduce teachers to the Slovenian education, activities of children and teachers, extra school activities, places of interest and Slovenian culture. The audience, which included many teachers saw pictures and listened to the experiences, tasted Slovenian specialties.
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Lithuanian Comenius ROHROL Group wishes all participants to have a good and healthy summer.
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On June 16th Comenius ROHROL members gathered to discuss the academic year project performance and to share responsibility for the coming school year. Commenius Multilateral School Partnership interim activity report was presented to the evaluators of Educational Support Fund. The discussion about creating legends took place all June. It was decided to continue work in September with the students’ active involvement.
Monday:We came to Luton airport, where we met a representative of the school who took us to our hotel. Later we had dinner at an Italian restaurant.
Tuesday:In the morning we all went to school, where all the participants were welcomed by the director of TTA school. He wished us to have a good time.
Later all the participants were divided into six teams. According to the school's traditions, everyone got bracelets and badges. The whole school was divided into six “houses", each "house” had a different color of the rainbow. The children were competing not only in science, but also in other activities. Each child was assigned to a friend, with whom he was able to communicate all of those days.
Later we went on a tour around the city, we saw the Arsenal football stadium, the building of personal security of the Queen, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, we walked along the Thames embankment, also visited the Art gallery, which is located in the former power station.
Wednesday:in the morning, everyone came to school, where students were able to observe a lesson. The coordinators had a meeting.
At 12 am the mayor of Barnet (district of London) met us. We were introduced to the mayor's activities. The volunteers had the opportunity to take part in the ceremony and to dress up in outfit, which is used for meetings of the mayor and all his deputies. Later, the participants were invited to treat themselves and exchange the gifts.
After lunch we went to the Science Museum. Although we had 3 hours, but we didn’t manage to look around all exhibition halls of seven floors. The museum has all the possibilities to give lessons, where students can not only watch, but also act themselves as small scientists.
Thursday:started with sightseeing through the school. Students showed us their school, answered all the questions. We had an opportunity to see how the lessons are held and to communicate with teachers and students.
At 10 o’clock The Olympic Games began. Each participant put on T-shirts of his team and participated in sports competitions with other students. The tasks for the contest were prepared for each team. The teams had to perform tasks and collect points over a limited period of time. There were such contests: overcoming the barriers using a bike, throwing the ball from different distances to cricket "goal", hitting the soccer ball into the goal, hitting the rugby ball over the nets of two different heights, long jump, obstacle course, different speed relay, rope pulling.
Friday:it was a free day when we were able to plan our activities ourselves. We went by underground to the city center, bought souvenirs, and admired the blooms of roses of Hyde Park.
During the visit we experienced all weather changes of London. On Tuesday, we were soaking wet, and on Thursday scorched by the sun. Nevertheless, we are grateful to the team of TTA Comenius school, which has made our stay in London memorable.
I was in London and it was really great journey. On Tuesday we saw London. It was a rainy day, but I was really happy to see Big Ben, London eye and etc. On Wednesday we visited The Totteridge Academy, also we saw a Barnet mayor and we were in a Science museum. It was amazing. On Thursday we went in school. It was an Olympic games day. It was pretty funny. On Friday we were walking around the city, buying souvenirs. We were so upset to leave London. It was time to back home. I met a lot of new people, I saw a London and it also was a chance to practice my English!
Karolina
May 2014 - June 2015
Comenius ROHROL group would like to thank the entire school community for their
help in the successful project work and wish a good and healthy summer.
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On June 11th the
presentation of the trip to Poland
to the school community. Teacher Darius, demonstrated pictures and told about
the project partners from Poland
- Maria Sklodowska Curie
School in Leszno town.
Many warm words were said about the school community, hospitality, special respect
and friendship for us – “immediate neighbors and brothers" Lithuanians.
The audience was fascinated by the story about Leszno historical objects, in
particular, the Jan Amos Comenius's life and work (the famous educator named in
honor of the Comenius movement). In Leszno this famous educator wrote many of
his books and scientific works; here he was buried. The participants paid
tribute to the tomb of the famous person, felt the desire to visit not only
Leszno, but also the nearby cities - Poznan and Wroclaw. A lot of
emotions were caused by the librarian Anna and secretary’s Danguole stories
about fellow Polish friendship and respect for Vilnius and Adam Mickiewicz, teacher Ruta
told the story about the polonaise dance lessons. We explored the souvenirs and
tasted sweets; we shared the idea that people in all countries want the same:
peace, love, health, wealth, respect and understanding. It is important for us
to live in peace, to work, to teach children to support each other, share best
practices. Comenius project helps to better know and understand each other,
encourage informal communication and thus unites us all into a cohesive
European community.
Teachers Raimond Juskeviciene
and Inga Jusevic summed up the final survey of students healthy lifestyle
results and compared them with the initial results of the survey. We plan to
use the resulting conclusions in promoting a healthy lifestyle among
schoolchildren in particular with regard to the skills that the students do not
have. The survey results will be compared with the project partner countries’
results and presented in the project website.
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Teachers Ilona, Saule and Jolanta prepared the final Comenius multilateral school partnership account and published a report about the activities in our school. We will share our good experience in Comenius database “European Shared Treasure”.
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In May, the
students collected material, it was assessed. Posters were created about
participating in the project partner countries. 5-7 grade students
prepared 6 posters and 6 presentations
of partner countries: Estonia,
Turkey, Poland, Italy,
Slovenia, England. We figured out how much
the students learned about the countries after travelling.
On May 6th our school seventh class students had the goal - to spend a day healthily
and get to know their native land. We spend the time walking along the streets
of Rokiskis, admired open-air gallery. The staff of A.Baranauskas’s manor and
Antanas Vienuolis-Zukauskas’s memorial museum with the students repeated the
already learned lessons, the museum staff showed the exhibits that reflect
Anyksciai cultural, historical development. In the
wooden observation tower near the mound Seimyniskeliai the students
participated in archery competitions. Hot herbal tea with cookies revived
everybody. We could try another active pastime activity - sledding down the
hill. Everyone had a lot of fun.
Students participated
in the quiz, which was prepared by the school board students ROHROL and
organized on the occasion of completion of the project. Darius Trachanavicius
led this activity.
Eighth-grade students led by teacher Audrone Petrauskiene and Rita Stasiuniene
studied Lithuanian national costumes, went deep into its regional
peculiarities. National costume posters were prepared presenting Lithuanian
regions.
Promoting healthy lifestyle and physical activity students our school, dressed in partner schools created running shirts, ran the Olympic mile.
Promoting healthy lifestyle and physical activity students our school, dressed in partner schools created running shirts, ran the Olympic mile.
The questionnaire at school continued among 5-7 grade students about healthy
lifestyle, which was integrated into the English lessons.
The results you can see here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B07LH2t6OBZWZ3RxS3NNMWMxYms/view?usp=sharing
There was a 1-5 grade students’ questionnaire ,, Can I live healthy? "A total of 246 students were interviewed. The librarian Anna Kulevic carried out the survey and summed up the results.
The results you can see here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B07LH2t6OBZWZ3RxS3NNMWMxYms/view?usp=sharing
There was a 1-5 grade students’ questionnaire ,, Can I live healthy? "A total of 246 students were interviewed. The librarian Anna Kulevic carried out the survey and summed up the results.
On May 17-23 our
progymnasium students and teachers traveled to neighboring Poland in Leszno to
Mary Skladovska - Curie School No. 3 to meet with other countries ROHROL
Comenius project members in a dance festival.
On May 17th together with Estonians after 12 hours of travel we arrived in Leszno town. Near the school, despite the late time, the headteacher, pupils and their parents welcome us.
On May 17th together with Estonians after 12 hours of travel we arrived in Leszno town. Near the school, despite the late time, the headteacher, pupils and their parents welcome us.
On May 18th the headteacher of the school, teachers, and students dressed in national costumes welcome us. The head and project coordinator teacher Ilona Petrikiene of the Lithuania’s delegation give best wishes, books and sweets from Vilnius. We get a photo album of Leszno as a gift and listen to the concert performed by the pupils of the school.
After the concert, the Lithuanian pupils were divided into groups and participate in individual lessons. Each class has a cross, the symbol of Catholicism, M.Skladovska- Curie portrait and the information about the Comenius project. Stands, information material - all done by hand, although there are 150 first-sixth grade students and 24 teachers at school. During the visit to the classroom, everywhere we saw the smiles we found the creative atmosphere of the lessons, sincere communication between pupils and teachers.
Later, all the
participants were grouped into teams. They 1.5 hours traveled through the city
streets in search of the historical monuments of famous people. 20 prepared
questions made it interesting to find answers to questions and learn about the
city's history.
On May 19th each delegation
was met by the headmaster and students dressed in national costumes
with bread and salt. Students in national costumes presented folk dances of
different areas. Dancers from different countries, put together in pairs, made
several circles, dancing Polonez.
After leaving the school hall we traveled along the city streets to the city
mayor. We, the Polish neighbors, who came from Vilnius, seem to have special
attention.
In the afternoon, we had to introduce folk dances of our country. Our teacher
Ruta Januskeviciene created a folk dance medley representing Lithuania.
Spectators in the hall cheered a lot. In the evening students communicated with
their friends, teachers shared their experiences and smiles, danced in a
circle, and hospitable headteacher presented Polish cuisine to the delegations.
On May 20th we visited the city Poznan. We enjoyed the impressive
buildings, squares and Basilica, a monument to Adam Mickiewicz, Love alley. On
the way to Leszno we visited Korynski library. Here we saw the furniture,
paintings, weapons and other exhibits collected by Działyński. We found the
exhibits, names that unite our nations history.
On May 21st we visited the local museum. We learned a lot about
Leszynski and Comenius families, thanks to which the city survived.
After visiting the museum
of our school teachers Andzej Lysionok and Darius Trachanavicius not only
helped to organize the relay in the stadium, in which competed various national
representatives, but also students and teachers participated in football
matches. The hosts entertained everyone - participants and supporters. We had
picnic sausages, salad and drink.
On May 22nd we had a long-awaited trip to the city of Wroclaw. There
are 140 bridges in the city, the square, the Basilica with images of Saints, the
Gates of Dawn, St Mary’s altar. The pupils were pleasantly surprised by
Afrikarium tour, the zoo with animals from Africa.
On May 23rd - the words of gratitude to the hosts, who on Saturday
came early in the morning to say goodbye to Lithuanian and Estonian
delegations. The way home is always shorter. At nine o’clock in the evening we
were back in Vilnius.
Impressions
from Leszno
Trip was amazing!
I met a lot of good friends and the last evening was very sad, because it was
the last trip of ROHROL project and we have never met each other again. We were
in Poznan, where we saw fighting goats. It was very funny. Also we had an amazing
time in Wroclaw. I mostly liked the zoo, just because it was extremely big and
there were elephants. I am very lucky that my host family was just amazing.
Thank you so much for making this trip nicer! With my host family and some of
my Lithuanian friends we were in bowling. We were laughing a lot there, because
I was so unlucky :( I am going to miss Oliwia and her mum! The BIGGEST thanks
for the host family! :)
Nora
I have been to
Poland by the Comenius project. I lived with a very friendly family. In Poland I
visited a lot of interesting and exiting places. I lived in Leszno. When we
visited Wroclaw we went to the zoo. The family took me to a lot of places they
were not a part of the program. We participated in a football match and danced
a traditional Lithuanian dance. I enjoyed the journey!
Gabrielis Karolis
On May 17th
we went to Poland with project R.O.H.R.O.L. (Rhythm of heart is Rhythm
of life). In a road we spend 14 hours. We were in Leszno from May 18 to May22. This week I
lived in a WONDERFUL, GENEROUS and FRIENDLY family. In Poland we met students
from Estonia, Italy, Slovenia, Turkey. In Leszno we have a TREASURE HUNT AROUN
THE CITY (we have to find some object) and we were at the TOWN HALL, where we
had a meeting with a MAYOR OF LESZNO. We were in POZNAN too. In that city we
HEARD AN INTERESTING LEGEND ABOUT TWO GOATS and we were in KORNIK CASTLE. The
third city what we visit was WROCLAW. There we were in a very big AFRYKARIUM.
There we saw a lot of different animals from all Africa. I really enjoy this
trip because I have a chance to meet students of other countries, to meet a
really good family and have a great time.
Justas
I really enjoyed
it! The first day I saw how the Poles are learning. The teachers were so
friendly. Also students showed us the
all school. We went to Wroclaw and Poznan. These cities were very impressive,
because there were large monuments which remind everyone about the people who
have died when they fight for liberty. I saw such beautiful churches. Also, I
got a lot of knowledge in castle. I saw many paintings and sculptures. The city
of Leszno was small, but very comfortable. This trip has given me a lot of
excitement and knowledge.
Vilte
I really liked to
participate in this project. It was very interesting. Polish people are very
friendly. We ate tasty lunch at school. Especially I liked the hotel. There was
a wonderful breakfast. There were also
exciting dancing and sport competition
at school. We visited the different cities of Poland. Guides told us lots of interesting
things. The zoo in Wroclaw had a lot of colourful fish, small sharks and birds.
I liked bears, monkeys and lions. In the evenings we with teacher walked to eat a very tasty
pizza. We have even seen how it is made. I would like that this project would
be. Because it is interesting to visit another country and communicate with
people.
Erika
That was a really
nice trip to Poland. I lived with Dominika's family and they all were really
friendly. Every evening we went for a walk or somewhere and it was really
interesting. They showed me their town and it was very beautiful. We went to
Poznan, Wrosclaw and Leszno. People from other countries were really friendly
and nice.
Leja
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On April 1st we did a presentation about a trip to Turkey to our school community. The assembled participants were greeted impressively by Turkish cloth and the table was loaded with traditional sweets. The souvenirs were playfully exposed. Runners’ shirts of partner countries attracted everyone's attention. Teacher Inga, displaying pictures, talked about the Turkish education system, gave a detailed presentation of Alanya Sukrumulazimoglu Orta Okulu school. All were interested about the welcoming and wonderful country. All were very amused by teachers’ Rita and Aldona impressions about running ..Run for Fun "and the performance of a healthy lifestyle theme. Drinking pomegranate flavors rosehip tea and tasting sweets, participants discussed the experiences of Turkish and Lithuanian families. Many expressed the desire to visit Turkey as tourists.
In preparation for the dance festival in Poland, under the direction of teacher Ruth students were rehearsing intensively. Dance teacher developed a medley from the students’ favourite folk dances. A description of partner countries’ dance was prepared, students had to learn to dance. The filmed dance and its description were provided to the website.
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In March, the school's 8 class students gave a great gift to school – the corner of sitting bags for students to relax, to cope with stress. The part of the sitting bags students sewed themselves, and part was bought. After testing it appeared that students’ own sitting bags are more comfortable and more consistent with students' needs and expectations.
In March 22nd-27th ROHROL trip took place in the Turkish city of Alanya. There were five teachers and three students. We travelled by plane to Istanbul. When flying over the city of Istanbul we admired the majesty of the city and when the children got off the plane they immediately saw the palm trees. We flew from Istanbul to Antalya, and from Antalya to Alanya. We went by bus. At night we reached the hotel, where we waited for Alanya school project coordinator and the families, who accommodated our students for the whole stay.
Impressions
from Alanya
On Monday I
arrived to Turkey. My family waited me in hotel and it was my first day. My
family showed me Cleopatra's beach and we were near Alanya's castle and Red
Tower. We drunk apple tea. On Tuesday I visited school and all countries showed
traditional games. After that we went to the Mayor's office and visited
gubernator, later theatre. On Wednesday we met at school and went to trip by
Alanya. We were at Alanya's castle, Red Tower and mosque, then I went back to
family and relaxed. On Thursday in the morning we went to the trip in Side. I
saw old theatre, we went to the museum and visited traditional Turkish
"Bazaar".
Justinas
I was in Turkey,
Alanya town and it's really beautiful country. I lived in Dilara's home. Her
family was very polite and friendly. I was very happy. I visited the Alanya's
castle, the sea, a cave and lots of places. I really happy that I visited
Turkey, because it was really great, nice and interesting journey. If one day I
go in Turkey, so I will visit Alanya. This town is really nice. Food in Turkey
was really delicious. So I repeat: it was great journey! I really like this
country and town.
Ieva
Trip to Turkey
was amazing journey, it left a lot of good impressions. Alanya is a very
beautiful town. Turkish family was very friendly and nice. First day we went to
the sea and school. School was very close to the house, I could see it through
the window. I very liked the Red Tower and the nature around it, I also liked
the ancient theater and a museum. In theatre was very hot, in the museum I've
seen a lot of ancient heritage. I really liked Alanya.
Viktorija
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In February
our school students learned to play Lithuanian playground games. 7th
form student Ieva Maciulyte and Victoria Jankauskaite prepared a presentation
of selected games in English. Lithuanian outdoor games will be presented at the
meeting in March in Alanya.Of all the prepared shirt sketches Tomas Suliukas design (5c class pupil) was recognized the best. Our team’s T-shirt for healthy running in Turkey will be produced according to this sketch.
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We noticed children's interest and
positive attitude towards the integration of managing stress into ethical and
religious education lessons in January. Students not only discovered new ways
to relax, but also successfully tested it in their lessons.
In December, the initiative
group proposed to integrate slides that were prepared in spring, to integrate
into ethical and religious education lessons. The slides are about the
management of stress. This helps students to understand better their feelings
and teach appropriate behavior in the face of stressful situations.
8th grade students replaced the traditional Christmas performances with the interpretations of Lithuanian legends about healthy lifestyle. The students prepared them very seriously and performed to the school community on 19th December. The performances were videotaped, and the best performance will be presented in Turkey during the visit.
8th grade students replaced the traditional Christmas performances with the interpretations of Lithuanian legends about healthy lifestyle. The students prepared them very seriously and performed to the school community on 19th December. The performances were videotaped, and the best performance will be presented in Turkey during the visit.
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In November, laughter therapy was continued further during the breaks.
Fifth grade students during art lessons created T-shirt sketches about healthy lifestyle. The sketches of T-shirts ”Run to become healthy” were exposed on the second floor stands.
Fifth grade students during art lessons created T-shirt sketches about healthy lifestyle. The sketches of T-shirts ”Run to become healthy” were exposed on the second floor stands.
This month an interesting video blog contest has
been started. The topic - "I live
healthily”. The competition was open to all students grades 7-8. The best video
was made by 7a grade student Ieva Maciulyte. She with the Comenius project
"ROHROL team will travel to Turkey.
On
October 10-17 there was a poster exhibition "In a garden grows - protects
health". This exhibition was dedicated to the national day of healthy
food. The posters were created and drawn by the students from the 8th grade.
The aim of the exhibition was to encourage school community to eat a lot more
seasonal vegetables and fruits. The students were looking for the information
about positive things of fruits and vegetables, painted pictures that drew
attention and created some fun slogans on their own.October 20th, Monday. And here it is! The trip day has come. After checking our suitcases a few times, we looked up at the presents we are bringing. Hoping that we didn‘t forget anything!
At the airport, saying goodbye to our relatives, and
saying that it’s going to be okay, we go through the security point. One more
hour and… goodbye, Lithuania. Brussels is quite calm, once again we are going
through the security point and after two hours we are in the airport of Zagreb.
It’s already evening, it is dark, our eyes are looking for an exit. Ooh, here
is the Estonian group waving to us. We all find the driver, which is going to
take us to our final point – Skocjan, in one hour. While in the bus, the heads
are swinging, the eyes are tired, but we still need to cross the border. They
check our passports formally, and we‘re in Slovenia! In the city’s bus station,
the families, that are going to take the students, are waiting for us, we split
apart quickly. It’s 22:30 in Slovenia (23:30 in Lithuania). Tomorrow is going
to be a new day.
October 21st, Tuesday. We get a good breakfast and we
meet in the lobby of the hotel. We say hello to other groups from different
countries and we go to the Skocjan school. The weather here is warm, it reminds us the spring. Skocjan is a small town, more likely
a village, with 3000 people and a 9-year-old school and a kindergarten. The
school is impressing – new, colourful… Like a real leader comes out the
principal and without any ceremonies invites us in. Dressed up in traditional clothes,
the students are greeting us with bread and salt. We immediately notice the
ROHROL sign. While they lead us to the teacher’s room, our heads gets dizzy
from lots of pictures, paintings, posters and stands. We don’t get enough time
to get pictures of everything. It is ery warn and cozy – that’s the first
impression.
When we all get a seat in a modern teacher’s room,
principal talks about Slovenian education system and tells us more about this
school. The school isn’t big, with 380 students and 140 children in the
kindergarten. 5 kilometers away 30 more students travel to school’s subsidiary,
old, but not less modernized. The primary school has a library, cafeteria, IT
class, technology class, modern chemistry, music and art class. The school
takes part in a lot of projects about health and healthy life, volunteering,
safe traffic, “Step after step” and “Comenius“. All of the partner countries
give their gifts to the school principal.
After the presentation we go to school hall – cafeteria,
where all the school community meet us. A performance changes a performance, a
dance – a dance, a song changes a song. At the end of the concert, we go to the
classes of the school, where we meet teachers and students. On the wall, we see
the flags of the partner countries, there are also greetings and posters about
healthy life and food. And in every class there is a colorful ROHROL motto. It
is nice. We see that the whole school is into the project. When we go to the
school subsidiary in Bučka – again, there is a meeting, short concert and a
look and the school‘s enviroment.
Later we go to
Mayor‘s office, where we are greeted by
the community members, and after that we get another warm greeting from the
Mayor. We present the gifts and get a taste of goulash from cups made from
bread. Similar to Lithuanian cousine, just that Lithuanians prepare boletus
soup. After that, we visit the place‘s farmer market, which sell baskets,
biscuits, honey and grape vine.
After lunch, we are invited to a chestnut festival. The teachers
from the school, after work, join us.
We shell cooked chestnuts, get a taste of unseen,
traditional pies, share our impressions, talk about education systems in other
countries.
The night was incredibly stormy with tropical rains.
“It‘s better to rain at night, than during the day”, we think, because tommorow
a trip starts.
22nd of October, Wednesday.We are wake up friskly just because this day seems to be
no less interesting. While going by bus we see Slovenian landscape, which is
hilly, and the outcomes of the rain – huge floods in the fields, city streets
and roads. Imperceptably, we climbed the
mountains then visited the cave of Postojna. In order to enter it we have to go
2km up to the cave by train. It is strange
for Lithuanians, we see fantastic stalactites, stalagmites and
incredible figures fly through the eyes. It is overwhelmingly pretty and
astonishing. Delighted, we follow the guide, who shows millenial sculptures of
nature – a sitting parrot, turtle, little angels, love birds, a spaghetti hall, even a rhino. When we
walked to a little aquarium, we watch unique little lizards, which already
became a symbol of this cave. The train shoots up again and we talk about the
cave in a warm bus. We were running fast to the most beautiful in the whole
Slovenia - Predjama castle, which is sort of poised on a rock. As it rises from
a mountain, the castle stands here nearly 700 years and has a legend of itself.
Time is flying by and we have to visit Lubliana. Far from
behind, Lubliana castle welcomes us. The history teacher proudly shows us local
famous places– university, parliament, city hall, public library, fountain
which represents three rivers. Rapid river of Liubliana, which flows through
the city, has many beautiful bridges and cozy cafes on a clean and tidy shore.
It is a pity, but we have to go back to our hotel.
23rd of October, Thursday.This day is dedicated to feel the life in school. It
happened to be the day dedicated for a healthy lifestyle. While we were walking
from class to class we can see how pupils are taught to bake bread, learn about
buckwheat, that are very popular among Slovenian, play circles, sing. In the
other classes we find desks that are put away and pupils lying on the ground,
doing massages to each other, stretching. We were fascinated by a chemistry
teacher, who was doing yoga with her students. And there was not an obstacle
for a kid with a broken leg to that too! In the other class students were
discussing harmful effects of drugs. The participants of the project were
making an audio – dictionary, giving interview, baking healthy cupcakes from
vegetables, paticipating in an indoor competition.
After saying our goodbyes to students and teachers, we
went to the last dinner. We were amazed that Slovenians, just like Lithuanians,
are very hospitable – table is full of delicious food again. Even though both
countries are far away from each other, they have similar cuisines – cabbage soup,
blood – pudding, roasted chicken, stew sauerkraut, sausages, mashed potatos and
beans. IT teacher takes out his accordion.
It‘s time to say goodbye. We wish each other all the
best, say big thanks for a time spent together. We are willing to meet again.
We bring amazing memories about warm people, beautiful country and open hearts
back home.
24th of October, Friday.Early morning is rainy again. After 12 hours flight plane
lands at Vilnius airport. We go back to reality with for a fresh start, full of
ideas, hoping to do something good and meaningful, looking forward to the next
meetings.
Impressions from Slovenia
On 20-24th of October I was in
Slovenia. I want to say a big thanks the
family where I lived for the week and felt like at home.
It was very interesting to learn about Slovenian school and
schoolchildren, see their lessons and compare our schools. I learnt that they
had a project day about healthy food and life. We made tasty smoothies
together. It was fun. The children were very friendly. After the lessons we
played in the playground, visited the monastery and went to Novo mesto.
One day we visited the Postojna cave. It was very interesting to see
special animals, like lizards, which live in the cave. I have never seen shapes
of stalactites or stalagmites before. They were magnificent.Then we went to a
big mistery Predjama castle. I was impressed by the construction of the Castle.
It was very interesting and strange. The castle and mountain were like one
thing. I learnt that back then people used the mountain and the castle to
escape if they were attacked. Finally, we visited Liubliana, the capital city
of Slovenia. It is a very nice and young city. I liked walking around the Old
City.I saw the important buildings such as the Parliament, the Town Hall, the
Library, lots of bridges and the others.
Thanks for this amazing project and the opportunity to know a new
country and meet new wonderful people.
Ugnius
From Lithuania I came to Slovenia. There I met Nika. Nika is living in
small Slovenia city Škocjan. I lived with Nika’s family. We visited Slovenian
capital Ljubljana. Also we went to mountain’s caves. It was a very fun and
interesting trip.
Dagne
On 28 October the teachers Raimonda Juškevičienė and Ilona Petrikienė made a presentation about ROHROL visit to Slovenia (October 20-24), which was a part of Commenius Project. The aim of the presentation was to to introduce teachers to the Slovenian education, activities of children and teachers, extra school activities, places of interest and Slovenian culture. The audience, which included many teachers saw pictures and listened to the experiences, tasted Slovenian specialties.
On September 26th the whole Europe celebrates European
Day of Languages. Its purpose is to promote linguistic diversity, as well as to
foster their native language.
On this occasion, Vilnius Emilija Pliateryte progymnasium
was full of events. They included all students - from the smallest to the
oldest.
European Day of Languages in the progymnasium was started
with a radio program, during which students were reminded of the importance of
EDL. They were taught phrases in various European languages. Robertas Vaitkus
with the help of a few students taught students of some basic phrases.Since our school participates in the international
Comenius project ROHROL (Rhythm of heart rhythm of life), whose goal is to
promote healthy lifestyles and eating habits, first and second grade students
decorated the school yard with fruit, vegetables, and wrote their names in the
project partners’ languages (Lithuanian, English, Polish, Estonian, Hungarian,
Italian, Slovenian, Turkish). The way to school has never been so gorgeous.
The 3rd class students helped by teachers E.Andželo,
A.Skališiūtė, S.Ivancenka, V.Gorseniova, A.Grasiene decorated a stand “I live a
healthy and do sports”. They named sports equipment in ROHROL project partner
languages.
The 4th grade students during the second lesson were taught
Euromatik by teachers R.Juskeviciene, I.Petrikiene.
The 5th class children's task was to prepare glossaries
in ROHROL project partner languages. Glossaries are also associated with a
healthy lifestyle and diet.
Sixth graders during the fourth lesson played, danced and
studied foreign languages patter in the school hall. Students did well and
everyone was pleased to be able to pronounce correctly and read the language
they do not learn. The lesson leaders were V.Gorseniova and A.Grasiene and
dance group " Padukelis " led by a dance teacher embellished the
lesson.
The seventh grade students participated in an interesting
quiz on the European Union, its culture and languages in particular.
Representatives of each class had a difficult task to answer the hard questions
about the European Union, however, feeling the support of friends in the hall,
they coped well with the tasks, and the most successful team was 7D class. This
class was awarded a trip to the educational information center. Quiz was lead
by teachers L.Vezbickiene, R. Vaitkus,
I.Petrikiene.
Senior school students, eighth graders were waiting for
the creative tasks - legends of rock Puntukas interpretation in English,
French, Russian and German. Interpretation had to be associated with a healthy
lifestyle.
Lithuanian Comenius ROHROL Group wishes all participants to have a good and healthy summer.
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2013-2014 May-June
In June teachers
who returned from London shared their experiences. Teachers Ilona Petrikiene, Robertas
Vaitkus, Inga Domarkaite showed pictures and talked about the TTA school life.
The teacher Ilona presented TTA HOUSE school education system, which has left a
huge impression. Sipping tea and tasting cakes teachers listened to the
presentations. It was told about the school environment, spectacular art and
technology classes as well as sport fields. There was much debate about
division of school into colleges according to the colors (like in the book
“Harry Potter”) as well as communication and collaboration between younger and
older students. Students’ performance is made public in the field, which they
are good at. We realized that the British cherish their old values and
traditions, and their system is able to meet the present day needs of the
education and integration of children of immigrants from different countries.
London left a good impression because of the amount of parks, which are very carefully maintained, and impressive historical and tourist sites, museums and art galleries.
London left a good impression because of the amount of parks, which are very carefully maintained, and impressive historical and tourist sites, museums and art galleries.
On June 3rd physical education teachers organized an
event of health and fitness for grades 6-8.
The experience of the Olympic Games in London was used. Students tried their skills in
these unconventional sports: floor hockey, discgolf, volleyball with bedding, a
"miniature” golf with cricket bats. The winners were classes 6b, 7c and
8a.
On June 16th Comenius ROHROL members gathered to discuss the academic year project performance and to share responsibility for the coming school year. Commenius Multilateral School Partnership interim activity report was presented to the evaluators of Educational Support Fund. The discussion about creating legends took place all June. It was decided to continue work in September with the students’ active involvement.
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In May during the
lessons students created interpretation according to the Lithuanian legends
where players of the legends learned to live healthily. During the class
meetings, students were introduced to non-traditional stress management
techniques. During the breaks the students and teachers were able to relax
listening to infectious laughter through the school radio.
May
12-16, our school team, five students and three teachers participated in the
meeting of project partners' in London, England.Monday:We came to Luton airport, where we met a representative of the school who took us to our hotel. Later we had dinner at an Italian restaurant.
Tuesday:In the morning we all went to school, where all the participants were welcomed by the director of TTA school. He wished us to have a good time.
Later all the participants were divided into six teams. According to the school's traditions, everyone got bracelets and badges. The whole school was divided into six “houses", each "house” had a different color of the rainbow. The children were competing not only in science, but also in other activities. Each child was assigned to a friend, with whom he was able to communicate all of those days.
Later we went on a tour around the city, we saw the Arsenal football stadium, the building of personal security of the Queen, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, we walked along the Thames embankment, also visited the Art gallery, which is located in the former power station.
Wednesday:in the morning, everyone came to school, where students were able to observe a lesson. The coordinators had a meeting.
At 12 am the mayor of Barnet (district of London) met us. We were introduced to the mayor's activities. The volunteers had the opportunity to take part in the ceremony and to dress up in outfit, which is used for meetings of the mayor and all his deputies. Later, the participants were invited to treat themselves and exchange the gifts.
After lunch we went to the Science Museum. Although we had 3 hours, but we didn’t manage to look around all exhibition halls of seven floors. The museum has all the possibilities to give lessons, where students can not only watch, but also act themselves as small scientists.
Thursday:started with sightseeing through the school. Students showed us their school, answered all the questions. We had an opportunity to see how the lessons are held and to communicate with teachers and students.
At 10 o’clock The Olympic Games began. Each participant put on T-shirts of his team and participated in sports competitions with other students. The tasks for the contest were prepared for each team. The teams had to perform tasks and collect points over a limited period of time. There were such contests: overcoming the barriers using a bike, throwing the ball from different distances to cricket "goal", hitting the soccer ball into the goal, hitting the rugby ball over the nets of two different heights, long jump, obstacle course, different speed relay, rope pulling.
While the students were eating in the school canteen,
teachers discussed the further stages of the project.
After lunch, students played cricket and enjoyed tea and cakes, baked by the school children's parents.
In the evening, we were met by the headmaster, who awarded the participants of the Olympic Games, gave medals and gifts to all the schools of different countries and also received gifts from them. Later we had the opportunity to attend the party, which was organized by the teachers and students of the school. We tasted different dishes and learned about traditional dances. It was the last night when we were all together.
After lunch, students played cricket and enjoyed tea and cakes, baked by the school children's parents.
In the evening, we were met by the headmaster, who awarded the participants of the Olympic Games, gave medals and gifts to all the schools of different countries and also received gifts from them. Later we had the opportunity to attend the party, which was organized by the teachers and students of the school. We tasted different dishes and learned about traditional dances. It was the last night when we were all together.
Friday:it was a free day when we were able to plan our activities ourselves. We went by underground to the city center, bought souvenirs, and admired the blooms of roses of Hyde Park.
During the visit we experienced all weather changes of London. On Tuesday, we were soaking wet, and on Thursday scorched by the sun. Nevertheless, we are grateful to the team of TTA Comenius school, which has made our stay in London memorable.
Impressions from London
We were in London. London is very beautiful,
big and amazing city of England. We had a chance to visit The Totteridge
Academy. It was incredible to see The Academy inside and outside. We all had a
buddy, with him we went through The Academy. Buddy showed me the school, and I
with him and others were in first Tuesday lesson – Maths. It was intresting to
see how children learn in The Academy, and took part in the lessons. Next day
we were in the centre of London. We saw London
eye, Big Ben, Backingham
Palace, Arsenal stadium
and more amazing buildings. We went in a Science museum, where we saw a lot of
intresting things and games. Next day we were at school again where we played
Olympics games, and diamond cricket. It was really fun. We were at London centre again and
we bought some stuff and items. So trip to the London was really fun, amazing and I really
liked it.
Matas
Some of our school students were invited
to go to London, because of Comenius Project. On May 12th we travelled to
London. We stayed in a Travelodge hotel in Whetstone. I personaly found a lot
of friends all around the world, in London, but the most from Turkey. In London
people are very friendly, everybody is happy there, they really enjoy the
country. We have been to museums,
national parks. We saw the Big Ben, London eye. The main reason we came there
is the Olympic games. Everybody were in all kind of colors, in my case it was
blue. Of course blue team won 1 place, we got medals. Also we saw the mayor. It
was really fun in London. I hope it would be more Comenius projects soon.
Lukas
It was so great to
go to London with my school mates. I saw a lot of monuments like Big Ben and
London eye. I met new friends from Turkey and others countries, they were so
friendly. The trip was so useful for me, because I improved my English a lot.
The best day was a sport day, I enjoyed a lot. And many thanks my teacher Ilona
for this event.
Benas
It
was really amazing travel to London. I had a perfect time there I was in London
and I had a flight for the first time. I saw great buildings and met new
friends. There was pretty good weather and I had Math lesson in London with
students there! People were warm and cheerful ! I loved being there,
I enjoyed our travel!!
Emilija
I was in London and it was really great journey. On Tuesday we saw London. It was a rainy day, but I was really happy to see Big Ben, London eye and etc. On Wednesday we visited The Totteridge Academy, also we saw a Barnet mayor and we were in a Science museum. It was amazing. On Thursday we went in school. It was an Olympic games day. It was pretty funny. On Friday we were walking around the city, buying souvenirs. We were so upset to leave London. It was time to back home. I met a lot of new people, I saw a London and it also was a chance to practice my English!
Karolina
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