Our Cultural Heritage and Youth
The aims of the project
With this project to be carried out as an international project, to raise awareness of each student and teacher to be responsible for their cultural heritage; To ensure that current and future generations can preserve their heritage.To realize these in an entertaining way by integrating our learners with their teaching subjects by using 21st century skills and digital skills.It will ensure that our students and teachers learn about their cultural heritage in relation to the relevant courses. In addition, they will be able to learn how to use various web 2.0 tools. At the end of the project, they will be able to design a game with scratch.
Książeczka podsumowująca działania projektowe
Książeczka podsumowująca działania projektowe
A booklet summerizing project activities
A booklet summerizing project activities
Meeting of project coordinators
Kępno, Poland 10-14 October 2021
In the 2019/2020 school year, our school again obtained funding for the implementation of an EU project, which is again addressed to students of the classes of Secondary School No.2 in Kępno. Due to the current situation related to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are resuming our operations
after a one-year break. Let us hope that this time our taskswill be carried out according to the schedule.
The project coordinator is Ms Ewa Kowalczyk-Mikołowska.
The aim of the project is to improve language skills among young people, learn about new cultures, exchange experiences and meet new foreign friends. The project entitled "Our Cultural Heritage and Youth" will run for two years with partners from 5 countries - Borsa (Romania), Braga (Portugal), Rethymno (Greece), Donja Pusca (Croatia) and Eskisehir (Turkey).
20 students from each school will take part in the project. Six mobilities are planned for the duration of the project. In December 2021 our students and students from other countries will go to Croatia, in March 2022 we will go to Turkey, in June 2022 to Greece, in October 2022 our partners will visit Kępno, in March 2023. we will go to Romania and we will visit Portugal in June 2023.
As part of the project, the first coordinators' meeting was already held in Kępno on October 11-13, 2021. The meeting was an excellent opportunity for the participants of the project to directly exchange ideas and discuss the project implementation strategy. The result of the work during the meeting was also the agreement of a number of details related to project management, such as a detailed project implementation schedule and the rules for submitting periodic financial reports. The coordinators also had the opportunity to meet the project participants and the school management. As part of our free time, we showed our guests around Kępno and took them to Wrocław. Despite the rainy weather, the city made a positive impression on our new friends
We hope that the current situation will not thwart our plans again, and the implemented project will be an opportunity to test our language skills, get to know new cultures, make new friends and spend time in good company.
Students belonging to the project:
Kornel Malinowski, Bartosz Czechlowski, Aleksy Makosch, Jakub Cierpik, Hubert Szymczak, Maciej Pińczak,
Roksana Dirbach, Weronika Grossek, Anastasia Zelenska, Oliwia Stempin, Antonina Janczyk, Natalia Wielgoś,
Zuzanna Górecka, Denis Gatner, Wiktoria Staszewska, Kacper Kłobuch, Julia Kokot, Martyna Nawrot, Julia Michalska
Polish project group
Project coordinator: Ewa Kowalczyk Mikołowska
Deputy coordinators:
Mobility in Croatia
05 - 11 December 2021
The first day of the meeting was the official opening ceremony of the host country for its guests. There was also a presentation of traditional games and sports of all participating countries. After the grand opening, project participants had the opportunity to tour the school, meet students and staff of the school. This was followed by a visit to the municipality and a tour of the cultural heritage of the place. The second day was an Archeology Day: lecture on archeology was held by Ph.D. Janja Mavrović Mokos, , the students also took part in the workshops on the subject of archeological excavation and workshops related to the historic site of Sveti Križ A visit to KRANEAMUS KRAPINA NEANDERTHAL MUSEUM was planned for the third day of the meeting. It is the first paleontological natural monument in Croatia and is one of the most significant paleoanthropological localities worldwide. After visiting the museum in Krapina, the students took part in a tour of the Trakoščan castle whose cultural heritage is protected as a historical entity. On the fourth day students went on a trip to the capital of Croatia Zagreb. While exploring the city, the students could get to know the old town and other sights, with an emphasis on historical and cultural heritage. They visited Archaeological Museum in Zagreb .They also visited Ethnographic Museum. A tour of the historical and cultural heritage of our town of Zaprešić was planned for the last day. The students met the most famous Croatian ban Josip Jelačić, visited the manor complex and the chapel and the family tomb where his bones are laid, an important monument of the city. They also visited the Lužnica castle from the later Baroque period .The second part of the day was planned for an International Dinner to present traditional souvenirs, specialties and delicacies of all countries included in this project. There was also a traditional dance workshop where guests could get to know traditional costumes, see traditional dances and be able to participate in the dance themselves. Students from other countries also presented national dances and tried t The meeting was attended by all Croatian participants (20 students and teachers working in a project team), 4 Polish students with teachers,
4 Portuguese students with teachers, 4 Turkish students with teachers, 4 Romanian students with teachers and 4 Greek students with teachers The head teacher of the Croatian school was also involved. He welcomed us warmly at the beginning, wished fruitful work and thanked us for visiting Croatia and his school and first of all for the cooperation. Students were selected from each national group . Teachers were members of project teams to fully control the work done during the mobility to teach them all the participants. The students involved in the project were introduced to the local community through the news broadcast in the local TV.
Mobility in Greece
Our group came to one of the Greek islands – Crete on 8thMay. We stayed in the city of Rethymno until 14th May 2022. The first day of our stay started with an extremely captivating opening ceremony. During that time we could have enjoyed admiring Cretan students wearing folk outfits and performing their traditional dances. The performance was followed by the presentation of traditional music and musical instruments by each project team. Later on we had a short walk in the city and proceeded to visit the school with its headmistress, teachers and students. Also, we attended the Cretan Traditional Dance Workshop. Apart from that, on this day we could have tasted the traditional Cretan food, for example Mousaka or Pastitsio. The afternoon was devoted to explore the area in Rethymno. Tuesday was a day for a wonderful trip to Heraklion – the capital city of Crete. We had a lovely guided tour to Knossos Palace – the Minoan palace - which is a place of history, legends and Crete’s most extensive and important archaeological site. We also visited the archaeological museum in Heraklion which has an excellent collection of Minoan artefacts with a huge range of pendants, sculptures, clay fertility figurines, weapons, pottery decorated with griffins and many other exhibits in bright and airy rooms. The third day was also exceptionally active for us. We participated in Treasure Hunting – interactive game in the old town of Rethymno which is one of best – preserved towns from the 15th and 16th century and combines the oriental features of the Turkish period with Renaissance- style Venetian architecture. In the game all the participants - students and teachers were mixed together and divided into groups, which had to perform various tasks. During that time we were able to praise the remarkable buildings with the tiny streets located in the heart of the old town . What astonished all of us was the fact that we were able to closely watch the work of an elderly baker who created delicious, handmade baclava. We also went to see another beautiful attraction – the Venetian Fortezza Castle – which dates back to the 16th century. We could have admired the city and the breathtaking views of the sea. On Thursday we visited the school again. There we were faced with another activity. We had to sew a traditional doll. We enjoyed this work a lot. We managed to design and create in a detailed way, with many hand stitches, a charming doll. It was a kind of peculiar achievement for us. On the fifth day we went on a trip to Margarites village. A place known for its pottery. It is located in the picturesque hills of Rethymno region with some extraordinary architecture and lovely narrow winding streets worth exploring. We were able to attend the clay workshop, closely and attentively watch the experienced and skilful artificer making the ceramic item. Later on we were to make a jug of clay. It was a marvellous way to produce our own piece of art. After that event we went to the archaeological Museum of Eleftherna. It is a modern building with the display of excavations carried out in the ancient city. We also visited the Arkadi Monastery - an Eastern Orthodox monastery. It is one of the most important monuments of Crete – the heritage. Friday was also a day of the farewell. We spent the evening having a barbecue by the beach. We had a splendid certificate ceremony. Our precious memories will stay with us forever.
Mobility in Turkey
On the first day of the meeting there was the official opening ceremony of the host country for its guests. First, the project participants had the opportunity to tour the school, meet students and staff and school administration of the school. Then the students presented traditional clothes and dances of all participating countries. The participants could also have the opportunity to try traditional Turkish food. This was followed by the panoramic city tour for cultural purposes (Şelale P,DedeKorkut P.,Sazova Science Art and Culture, Historical O.H.,Modern M,Glass Art M,Vax M,Atlıhan Handcraft Bazaar,MeershaumM,Anatolian Cultural Center) In the evening we could enjoy the welcome dinner held at the venue which reflects Turkish cultural heritage On the second day all the participants attended the meeting on the etwinning platform to be more familiar with. Then, students showed their presentations of traditional food of all participating countries. After that we went to Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park Turkey's world fairy tale park which is adjacent to science, technology and experiment centers, aquariums and sports fields. In the evening we set off our trip to Cappadocia famous for its multi-shaped tufa rocks that create its unique landscape. On the third day early in the morning we started with a Balloon tour where we could admire the beautiful views of Cappadocia. We also visited Pasabaglari Museum and Ruins, Open Air Goreme Museum and Kaymakli Underground City. In the evening we had an opportunity to attend Turkish were we could admire traditional Turkish dances and food. On the forth day we continued our trip around Cappadocia visiting Guvercinlik Valley, Love Valley, Ihlara Valley and Salt lake. Fifth day: we took part in the attendance papers ceremony. There was also a project evaluation meeting. Then we went Haller youth and Culture Center and Turkish bath event. In the evening all the participants gathered on the Turkish farewell night where School administrators, teachers and students were able to share ideas, experience and information about their countries.
Visit to Istambul
Folk customes and food
Visit to Capadocia
Mobility in Poland
On the first day there was an opening ceremony – we welcomed all the students and teachers in the school in Kepno. The meeting with the school management also took place. After that students showed the presentations about national holidays In each country. Students and teachers were informed abbout the project activities planned for the upcoming week. After the formal meeting students and teachers took part in the walking tour around Kepno (town hall,market square, the synagogue, the catholic and evangelic churches, the local museum). We also had a meeting with the County Executive and the Mayor of Kępno - the local authorities On the second day,students took part In two workshops - the first one connected with ma king national emblems that were put on the school exhibition, During the second one – students were learning todDance krakowiak – the Polish national dance. In the evening tere was a meeting with parents, school management and local authorities and media - presenting already done activities, tasting, traditional Polish food, dancing Polish rhythms On the third day we took our guests on a whole day trip to Cracow and Aushwitz . In Cracow they Saw the Old Town, Sukiennice, Wawel, Smok Wawelski, Barbakan, Mariacki Church, In Aushwitz they could experience the Bad Times of II World War. On the fourth Day tere were two workshops - the first one connected with cooking national dishes, the secondo one - with drawing national monuments . After workshops we took our partners to Sancutary of St. Mary In Półko chich is inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list. In the evening we had a a Bonaire with Polish sausages, pumpkin soup together with singing and dancing. On the fifth Day we summerized the meeting - evaluation time, attendance papers Cremony. We also attended the local radio interview and the students questioned local pe ople about the cultural heritage of participating countries – the results will be show In Romania. In the evening we organized a farewell party with traditional Polish food, dance and music.
Trip to Wroclaw
Making emblems of partner countries
Cooking traditional dishes of all partners
Trip to Cracow and Auschwitz
Meeting by the fire
Sanctuary of st. Mary in Pólko
Integration meeting with localautohoribies School
the Foreman of the Kępiński
Country, school management and parents
Mobility in Romania
15-21 January 2023
On the first day we were welcomed by host teachers and families. Introduction of the partners and their teams. A presentation of Romanian and other countries cultural heritage, with traditions concerning the most important moments of people`s life: birth, marriage and death. Presentation of the results of the survey done In Poland. A visiit to the local area. Second day: Meeting at school in the morning. Evaluation of the previous day. A trip to Sighetu Martmatiei – the village museum, the museum of ethnography, the memorial of the victims of communism and of the resistance, merry cementary of Sapanta, Peri monastery. Third day: Meeting at school in the morning. Evaluation of the previous day. Workshop on Irons on Glass – each student painted an icon on Glass - the Works were displayed In a mini exhibition In the high school hall. Meeting of the international Project groups with parents, school mamgement, members of the local community. Artistic moment with Cercanelul Esemble on the Theem of Winter customs and traditions, The forth day; The Trip to Baia Mare – barsana Monastery, the Museum of Mineralogy, The Museum of Ethnography . The Fifth day: Meeting at school. Evaluation of the last days, Workshop on ma king bookmarks - students used fabric, threads, Needles In order to sew traditional Romanian patterns, Farewell ceremony and attendance papers ceremony, followed by project evaluation meeting. There is a great tendency towards globalization, today's generations are driven by curiosity and feel a need to know what is beyond our borders. Participating in Erasmus projects gives them the chance to interact with this knowledge and more importantly to learn about new cultures, to meet new people with a different vision and to become friends. Erasmus projects are, as well, of a great importance to teachers in our school. As teachers we had the chance to interact with functional and well organized educational systems in partner schools and learnt about new teaching techniques and methods. We could hence our skills and work with the new generations, teaching them what it is important about a world in which diversity must be embraced and cultures live in harmony together.
Results of the survey conducted during the mobility in Poland
Glass painting workshops
Embroidery workshops
Integration meeting with the Foreman of the Borsa Country, school management and parents
Trip to Baia Mare and Maramures
Communism Museum 
Mobility in Portugal Braga
On the first day all the participants were welcomed by the headmistress of the school and host teachers. Then we went to the city hall where we had a meeting the Mayor of Braga. in the afternoon we met at school where the students gave presentation of the UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites of each country and we also visited the school. On the second day we had a guided visit to the 7 wonders of baroque In Braga - we were walking arond the city and visited the most beautiful places in Braga, after that the students took part in the orienteering competition through the historical center of Braga. In the afternoon we mat at school where students presented traditional dances and customs of all the partners. The third day was devoted to the visit to Porto where we spent the whole day. On the forth day we visited Bom Jesus Sanctuary , Costumes Museum where students participated in embroidery workshop, they could see the show of the „cavaquinho” and traditional dancing , we also visited the Raio Palace. On the fifth day all teamstook part in sports activities, whereas, the teachers met to evaluate the mobility and started working on writing the final report. In the evening there was a farewell party and certificate ceremony.
Folk customes, dance and music
Traditional eimbroidery
Certificate Ceremony
