COMENIUS MULTILATERAL

PARTNERSHIP PROJECT 2013-2015 "I love music, I love drama, I love life"

4th Mobility

LODZ, POLAND

27th-29th October 2014

The 4th mobility was organised by ZNP Primary school in

Lodz from 27th October-29th October 2014.

All partners arrived in Warsaw and were greeted by

Jacek Rozga, the Polish coordinator, at the airport. Train

ride to Lodz, greeted by Robert. Host families picked up

the students. Everyone settled in at the hotel FOCUS and then all the participants had

dinner at a local restaurant.

MONDAY 27th OCTOBER

Arrival at the school at 9:00. The visiting teachers were warmly greeted by the staff of the

school.

Ice-breaking activities followed for the

children and teachers to interact.

After that we were welcomed into the

classrooms which were dedicated to each

participating country.

A Polish language lesson for teachers was up

next and also a short test in the end! It was

a fun activity.

After lunch the students of all participating

countries presented ppts on a local playwright

they had prepared.

At 14:30 we departed from school for a visit

to the Town hall. We were greeted and guided

around the town hall by members of the city

council.

Late in the evening we all went for dinner and

drinks to wind down.

TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER

9:00 – 11:00 : A visit to a local theatre. Teachers and students were shown around all the

different parts which constitute a theatre (backstage, lighting, scenery etc.). then followed

theatre workshop activities ( improvisations, pantomimes, drama games etc.) by a

professional actor. Both students and teachers were fascinated by the activities.

14:00 – 15:00 : A walk around the town and a visit to old textile factories which are now

shopping centres. Lunch at a traditional polish restaurant.

In the evening all participating countries were welcomed at the school with food, music and

dance. The buffet of traditional polish dishes was superb!

WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Comenius meeting in the morning to evaluate the activities till that date and to plan the ones

to follow, in detail.

Attended various language classes. Visited a textile museum, the royal palace and had a great

time at the thermal springs.

Farewell dinner.

THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER

The host families brought the students to the hotel, and all the groups departed for

Warsaw, accompanied by Jacek and Lukas, with beautiful memories.

Thanks for everything Jacek!

5th MOBILITY

CATANIA SICILY

19TH- 22ND JANUARY 2015

SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY 2015

On arrival at Catania airport, a taxi was waiting to take us to Gresi Hotel, where we were all

staying. Paola was waiting there for us with a warm smile. When all groups had arrived we

headed out for our first italian dinner at the Cavalier Roxy restaurant! Great food, warm

atmosphere. Everyone returned to the hotel after a great meal, satisfied but exhausted. A

good night’s sleep for all.

MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2015

At 8:00 am we head off for Catania

city council which is situated in the

centre of the city, next to the church

of Santa Agatha. The principal of the

Montessori Comprehensive school,

together with the Mayor of Catania

greeted us and showed us around the

Town Hall. We walked around the

building in awe – luxurious offices,

beautiful artwork, luscious carpets...

After the Town hall we enjoyed a walk

around the open market of Catania and

of course the fishmarket with

Carmella and Paola. Beautiful colours, a

scene taken out of a movie!

At 12:30 we were welcomed at school with tasty

sweets and fruit and were introduced to the

history of Catania and Sicily in general. A teacher

told us a few things about why and how theatrical

education is exploited in the classrooms. We then

had lunch in a beautiful wine bar.

In the afternoon we visited the monastery of the

Benedictine nuns.

Dinner and a good night’s sleep.

TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY

After breakfast, we visited the opera theatre Teatro Massimo Bellini where our Polish

partner sang Ave Maria! Then, she played the piano and students and teachers sang with her.

It was an amazing experience!

10:30-12:00 we returned to school where we were greeted by the principal and the rest of

the teachers. The school

orchestra and choir played

and sang for us. Dancing

followed. After that we

visited the classrooms and

learnt about the italian

educational system.

Traditional lunch at school

and Comenius group

meeting where details of

the program activities

were discussed.

15:30 a visit to Acitrezza and Acicastello.

When we returned to Catania we visited a traditional sicilian puppet theatre workshop at

Opera dei Pupi where we learnt about the art of puppeteering.

Dinner for all. The

Greek and Spanish

groups then had an

amazing night at the

opera!

WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY

We began early in the morning for our visit to Etna. We walked aroung lava flows and inactive

craters which was an awesome experience. Lunch in Santa Teresa Riva. Then we visited the

picturesque town of Taormina. Returned to the hotel and then the farewell dinner. Delicious

seafood in a traditional italian restaurant.

THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY

Farewell and departure. The Romanian and Turkish groups enjoyed an extra day in Catania.

Thanks Paola!

6th MOBILITY

ANKARA, TURKEY

16th MAY- 19th MAY 2015

SUNDAY 15th MAY

All partners arrive in Ankara greeted by teachers of the host country and settle in at

Hakimavi hotel. The Greek and Romanian groups, because of early arrival, had a chance to

have dinner in a downtown mall in the centre of Ankara with Asli, the coordinator of the

program, the principal and other teachers involved in the program.

MONDAY 16th MAY

Breakfast at the hotel and arrival at Dedeman primary school at 9:00. Warm welcome by

teachers and students. Traditional songs and dances by the students.

On entering the school we were all given Turkish delight.

We were shown around the school premises

and then we gathered to watch a group of

students who played traditional musical

instruments and sang Turkish songs, after

being officially welcomed by the principal of

the school. All partners presented their

musicograma to the rest of the countries and

then we were introduced to the technique of

emru or marble painting by students. It was

an amazing experience and we all had the

chance of creating our own work of art which

we took with us on our departure.

At around 13:00 we had lunch in a traditional restaurant or konak where we tasted local

cuisine and then visited the museum of Αnatolian Civilisations.

A walk around the old city of Ankara followed and a short stop in an art gallery for a glass of

wine offered to us by the owner of the galley, a very hospitable lady. We then visited the old

castle of Ankara and enjoyed our coffee in a traditional Turkish coffee shop. At 19:30 we

had dinner at a konak with a magnificent view of the city by night. Musicians played

traditional music and everyone danced to the rhythm. After a long day, we returned to the

hotel full of wonderful pictures in our minds.

TUESDAY 17th MAY

We arrived at the school early in the morning and we were greeted by the kindergarten

students with dances. We were all

given handmade crafts. Later on we

attended various classes. We

watched a performance of a

pantomime and enjoyed Turkish

music and songs in the drama room.

Each group entered a classroom

dedicated to the particular country

and enjoyed songs and dances of

their country. In one of the

classrooms Turkish women showed

us how to make traditional pies,

very tasty.

Αt around 14:00 we returned to the

hotel where an amazing buffet was

set with traditional Turkish food cooked by the students’ parents. After the wonderful lunch

it was time to visit the grandiose mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk.

Next we visited Panora mall and then dinner and dancing followed. At midnight we returned

to the hotel and set off on the journey for Istanbul. (The Irish and Italian groups returned

to their countries)

WEDNESDAY 18th MAY

Arrival in Istanbul very early in the morning. Drove around the streets of the city and after

breakfast we visited the Blue mosque, the Hippodrome, Dolma Bahche palace and had a lovely

cruise on the Bosphorus enjoying a light lunch.

Late in the afternoon we arrived at Bade hotel and the day ended with dinner at Olympus

tavern in Galata.

THURSDAY 19th MAY

The day started off with a

visit to Top Kapi, Hagia

Sophia and the Cistern.

After lunch we visited the

picturesque Grand Bazaar.

At night we enjoyed dinner

at Kumkapi where we had

the opportunity to watch

belly dancing!

FRIDAY 20th MAY

After a unique experience all groups started out for their hometowns.

Thank you Turkey!!!