Our students have recently returned from Slovakia. The team took part in the third international meeting within the Erasmus+ CREATE project. From May 12 to 16, the organizers offered participants a diverse program, thereby expanding their learning opportunities through extracurricular activities. The students had the chance to gain new experiences and form friendships abroad.
The theme of the meeting was the environment, with all activities and visits aimed at raising awareness of ecological issues and strengthening environmental knowledge. During the workshops, they recycled paper and expressed their desire to create a cleaner environment through petitions. In the digital activities, they created posters on the theme “Let’s Save the Earth!”.
After the opening ceremony, emotions ran high as teams from the six partner countries took part in online educational game competitions. These games were created by the students using various apps prior to the trip. After watching the tutorials, the games were implemented as part of the competition. Participants were rewarded with certificates and prizes.
The students learned how recyclable waste is processed during a visit to the Kosit company near Košice. After learning how paper and plastic are recycled, they toured the company buildings where municipal waste is processed through incineration. After the visit, they attended an interactive presentation and participated in team activities organized by the company.
The international team of 50 people continued their adventure in the Tatra Mountains, starting from Starý Smokovec. Despite unfavorable weather, the students enjoyed a pleasant nature walk and admired the mountain scenery. On the last day of the meeting, six fruit trees were planted, one for each participating country. The students from our school planted a peach tree for future generations.
City sightseeing, recreational programs, and time spent with the host students’ families gave participants the opportunity to get to know each other better. The third meeting brought them even closer together, friendships were formed, and by the end of the program, a united Erasmus team had emerged. In October, the team will meet again, this time in Lithuania.