The world at your fingertips!
France, Portugal, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Finland or UK. The Primary School no. 30 at Zaporoska Street in Wroclaw participates in the Erasmus+ programme.
Elżbieta Karaś, project co-ordinator and English teacher: ‘Our school has actively participated in the Erasmus+ programme since 2006, giving students and teachers the chance to develop their language skills, learn about other cultures and gain valuable experience. We have visited Spain, France, Italy, the UK and many other European countries while pursuing educational, environmental and social projects. Such trips teach open-mindedness, independence and teamwork and make it possible to establish international friendships.
‘There are further inspiring Erasmus+ initiatives ahead of us. The next one is a revisit by pupils from Valencia, and in September we will start co-operation with Italy,’ says the project coordinator.
Pupils participated in workshops, conferences, environmental and social projects, youth exchanges and many inspiring initiatives under the programme. As a result, they have become more aware and active European citizens.
Pupils on an excursion in Valencia
This year, Grade 7 and 8 students from the Primary School No. 30 in Wroclaw went on an Erasmus trip to Valencia in Spain. The topic of the project was the three pillars of success: mental, environmental and digital wellbeing of children and young people.
Its aim is to strengthen mental health and acquire competences protecting the wellbeing of students, to practise a pro-environmental attitude and improve skills in the use of practical applications.
Elżbieta Karaś: ‘Prior to the trip, the pupils had a Spanish language class, which made it easier for them to communicate with others. During the trip, they practised English in practice, e.g., by talking to their foreign peers. The week-long trip was filled with positive energy, which meant a very enjoyable time for the participants.
The pupils saw many interesting places, including the North Station, the Gothic cathedral tower El Miguelete, the Central Market Hall, the Mestalla Stadium, the Oceanarium and the Museum of Science and Art. Everyone enjoyed particularly a dolphin show at the Oceanarium, which made a great impression on everyone.
What does the Erasmus+ programme offer pupils?
Thanks to Erasmus+, pupils improve their foreign language command in practice. They broaden their horizons, learn open-mindedness, independence and teamwork. The programme also allows them to make friends abroad. What did the pupils of the Primary School no. 30 like about Valencia? What did they see during the week-long trip?
Victor from Grade 8: ‘The trip with my school to Valencia taught me to communicate better in English. A great benefit of this trip was the shared learning with teachers and pupils from a school in Valencia. We also visited a must-see in the city – the Museum of Art and Science. In my opinion, this place can be compared to our Polish Copernicus Museum in Warsaw. We did a lot of experiments there – for example, we checked how much per cent of our body is made up of water. We also had an opportunity to see a dolphin show, which was very impressive.’
‘In Valencia, I met many interesting people from around the world – it is worth pointing out that not only Spaniards but also other nationalities attend school in Valencia. Through this, I improved my English, learned about a new culture and saw new places. Spanish lessons before the trip were a big advantage, as they allowed us to have basic communication in Spanish with our hosts,’ says Magda, a Grade 8 pupil.
Aleksander from Grade 8: ‘What I liked most about Valencia, was the market square and the mosaics on some monuments, due to which the buildings were not monotonous. During our stay we visited the Mestalla Stadium, which has a rich history and continues to develop thanks to the success of the Valencia football team.
