Mobility in Podebrady, Cseh Republic
The last short-term exchange of groups of pupils took place in Poděbrady (C6, Czech Republic). The meeting lasted 5 days, from Monday (24th April 2023) to Friday (28th April 2023), with Sunday (23th March 2023) and Saturday (29th March 2023) as travelling days.
A total amount of 16 pupils and 10 teachers from the sending schools participated in the mobility: four pupils and two teachers from Reunion Island (France); three pupils and two teachers from Romania; three pupils and two teachers from Turkey; three pupils and two teachers from the Spain, three students and two teachers from Greece. With regard to the school from the country of venue (the Czech republic, 15 students and their families hosted the 16 guest students and 4 teachers accompanied the 10 guest teachers. (But only 2 teachers and 8 pupils are signed on the attendance sheet)
Monday, the 24th of april
1st Day: Ice-breaking activities, the hydroelectric power station ,school and town tour; learning about the Czech system of education, public lecture on amphibians in Bohemia region - Sustainable Water Usage, observing the diversity of the flora and fauna in water; Observing river Labe
Teacher meeting: preparing for next day.
Tuesday the 25th of april
2nd Day: Exhibition on the 2 years of the project: each partner school were contribute about the experiences gained during the project. WE prepared the big exhibition to illustrate the effects of the pollution of the water. Each school prepared exhibitions and presentations on the school garden. 180 pupils from local primary school visited our exhibition, which illustrated what can be done by every person to save water and reduce pollution. There was also the opening of a large exhibition of local school pupils on the theme of water.
Wednesday the 26th of april
3rd Day: I started the day at school where I took part, both the teachers and the visiting students in the ongoing lessons! Information about the water a quality; observing information about water.
Singing to the water and concert for water.
Teachers meeting: Preparing of guide book How to teach about water.
Thuesday the 27th of april
4th Day: I left by train to Prague, where I visited the Podoli hydropower plant and the Water Treatment Plant distributed to the population. We visited the museum of this factory.
Then, the children participated, being divided into groups, in a Selfie Hunt called "Water tour along the river Vltava"!
After this activity we visited the old town and the Royal Palace in the Czech capital.
Friday the 28th of april
5th Day: Last project day we left for the old town of Kutna Hora, once a very important Czech Republic center! Here we visited the well-known cathedrals in the city. We also visited the Ossuary or the Bone Church from Sedlec in Kutná Hora. The Sedlec Monastery, next to the city center, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Creation of the Final Guidebook with suggested activities. Getting certificates and farewell lunch in Kutná Hora
The host school was fully involved in the program, accepting the entire meeting as its own. 31 local pupils and 6 additional teachers who did not fit on the attendance list took part in the country day celebrations. The other participating schools informed their home schools about the progress of the project. On Saturday we parted ways with our hosts and then made our way home. It was the last meeting in the project, but we will definitely see our colleagues from the project who have now become our friends!