Our Sustainable Schools : Eco-friendly, Inclusive, Enriching, Artistic

For the first mobility, the objectives were as follows: 1. The students would get to know each other. 2. They would introduce themselves, present their schools, cities and countries. (basic wor...

For the first mobility, the objectives were as follows: 1. The students would get to know each other. 2. They would introduce themselves, present their schools, cities and countries. (basic words in their language, local and other national customs - to be compared) 3. Learning other cultures helps understanding others and appreciating, by learning new things students can appreciate considerable cultural differences. 4. Knowing other cultures helps a better communication between each other. 5. Fighting against the stereotypes and prejudices 6. Cultural awareness 7. Real-life experience 8. Students would understand different geographical and economic practices.

Welcoming speech, music. Welcoming activities: Ice Breaking Activities – indoor and outdoor activities, Students presented their countries and the "basic package" (Language, customs, habits, politics), discussed cultural clichés, the national holidays and school rhythm. Students with the help of the parents and teachers prepared an exhibition of traditional clothing from each country. Visit to Pompei- ancient ruins Guided tour of Naples - historical churches- cultural immersion in Naeapolitan way of life Visit to the Cathedral Saint Julien in Le Mans in the old town to discover the history of the city. Visit to the excavations of a Roman Villa ( By The Emperor Augustus) visit to Samsun and Amasya - historical and cultural sites in Turkey Ceramic workshops - Turkey Cuisine workshop - Turkey Tasting of french specialities Poster making activity - Turkey Visit at Eotron (Maasmechelen)- climate change and ecosystem Visit at Greenville (Houthalen)- hub for sustainability and green technology Visit at a Japanese garden (Hasselt) - sustainable water management systeeadtii This Erasmus exchange deepened our knowledge of sustainability and also enriched cultural discovery, history and creativity.

Students involved in the activities benefited from groupworks, workshops, games and role-plays. Theatrical dramatizations and traditional declamation in verses were of great benefit to them, these require physical activity, social skills, motivation, enthusiasm, creativity, imagination, competition, . The benefits of group dramatization and dancing in the open air or in the school theatre can be expressed in terms of living peacefully with nature and with others. Students will be more likely to respect the different roles and attitudes towards the resolution of a problem. Involving students in such practical activities, extended to musical or drama or dance performances, as well as products such as films or videos or posters according to the students' interests, enriched their personality; increased the students' self esteem and favoured the development of their skills in every sector of their life. By keeping these activities alive and evolving, the project impact will remain visible- shaping students into more inclusive, eco-conscious, and culturally aware global citizens.