Visit in Poland and something more

Yes, we know... we are late. So many weeks have passed since we went to Poland ... and we should have written this blog before but... here we are at last. In this way we can remember and remind you the wonderful days we spent together in Elblag.

So, there were 5 students, two teachers and one principal from Italy. Giorgia and Asia, Giancarlo, Matthias and Andrea came from different classes of Istituto Franceschi. Of course they were very excited and a bit afraid at the idea of this adventure. But everything was so fine and they appreciated every moment of the visit:

the school,

the activities at the Baltic sea,

the BBQ in the park,

the visit at the Castle.

But what they loved most was life in families where they really felt at home.

And the weather was gorgeous! Sunshine and mild temperatures ..

The teachers were very interested in seeing what a Polish school was like. The first thing we noticed ( we already knew of course) was that there is one comprehensive school for pupils from 6 to 12 . As you know in Italy we have a comprehensive school but pupils from 6 to 10 attend primary school in a separate building and pupils from 11 to 14 attend lower secondary school in another separate building.

So it was very nice to see the small children and "talk" with them. We also noticed that each teacher has his/her classroom, and this is always a surprise for us. Italian pupils don't move from a classroom to another one during the day ( except for P.E. and music lessons).

It was very interesting to speak with our Polish colleagues and exchange ideas about what we teach and how.

We think that our Comenius is going really well. It broadens our pupils' mind but it also means so much for the teachers.

At the moment we are working on the activities for our visits in Portugal and France ( two years have already gone!!!) , but we are also working for the Christmas party that will be next week.

So, Merry Merry Christmas to you all, Comenius friends.

May the New Year be a good one and may our Europe be in peace.