MEETING OF ERASMUS PARTNERS IN REUNION ISLAND, FRANCE
Under the Erasmus+ framework, specifically Erasmus+ "Changing lives and opening minds", our schools have been implementing the project "(N)EVER (S)TOP SAVING h2o FOR LIFE; True Water Warriors in Schools" (2020-2023). After a year of delays, partners finally had the opportunity to meet each other during the 1st short-term staff meeting, which was held at Lycée "Jean Joly", Réunion Island, France. From November 28th to December 3rd 2021, Jean Joly high school welcomed the Romanian, Turkish, Spanish, Greek and Czech delegations each composed of two teachers as part of the ERASMUS+ European exchange program. This welcoming meeting inaugurated our collaboration project « (N)EVER (S)TOP SAVING H2O FOR LIFE : TRUE WATER WARRIORS IN SCHOOLS » whose main theme is water conservation. For five days, Sandrine TRUCHI and Michelle PAYET scheduled a program so that we had the opportunity of visiting various places related to the theme.
The beautiful island of rainfalls and volcanos was the best place to learn about the power of water.
Monday, November 29th :
The day began with a guided tour of the village of Entre-Deux : case créole garden, medicinal and food garden. In the early afternoon, they were welcomed in high school by the headmasters and ERASMUS+ students. On this occasion, the students produced posters, a quiz on water preservation and a slideshow that recounted the different activities done throughout the year on the theme of sustainable developement. And that day ended with a visit of the school (arboretum, aquaponic, vegetable garden…)
Tuesday, November 30th :
Visiting the fishing federation of Langevin and the guided tour of the the garden of perfumes and spices as well as the beach of Grande Anse.
Wednesday, December 1st :
Excursion to Cilaos to discover the treasures of the circus : « on the road of Thermalism », the House of Embroidery, the Archipelago of Crafts and the covered market.
Wednesday, December 2st :
Visiting Salt Museum in Saint-Leu, the chasm of Etang-Salé, « le Souffleur », « Trou d’eau », « l’Hermitage » and exploring the marine fauna.
Friday, December 3rd :
Visiting the domain of « Café Grillé » estate, working meeting at Jean Joly high school to complete the certificates and closing the week with a creole dinner.
Our first ERASMUS+ mobility ended up in a very enthusiastic spirit, friendships formed and teachers' rich memories being enough evidence to support this. See you soon friends !!
