The Catacombs of St. John of Syracuse are an important historical testimony of the Christian period: they were built between the fourth and the sixth century AD, on the remains of an old Greek aqueduct; these were never used as a shelter for the first...
The farewell dinner took place at school. It was the time to strengthen the friendships and collaboration. We could taste pasta, ham, specialities of Sicily, and share good moments. Teachers of the school thanked all participants and the coordinator of...
Students visit two highlights of Syracuse and walked all around with informations given by the Italian students. Apollo’s Temple: The fascinating ruins of one of the first temples built by the Greeks (early 6 th century BC). A dedication to Apollo is...
Another cultural heritage is the Island of Ortigia . Students had the task to find different monuments in a race and take selfies by group in front of them. The final monument was the cathedrale that we visited. Everything was connected with the city...
The students were divided into two groups for this new workshop. The first group is composed of Polish pupils and their Italian pen pals and the second group is composed of French and Spanish pupils and their Italian pen pals. The aim of this work is...
During exchanges aerobics sessions were organized to develop the motor skilss of both Italian and foreign students. The activity was very useful to integrate students and reinforce self- confidence as the students from the participating countries had...
To develop stamina and probem solving skills over thirty minunte running task – asking into account different levels of fitness in each team and to work as part of a team to encourage each other During this short mobility to Italy , students were introduced...
First, the Spanish, Polish, French students and teachers participating in the exchange were welcomed in the auditorium by the school's director. She launched an activity that allows the pupils of this mobility to connect with each other and create a climate...
Our 11 students went to Bridgetown College which is a rural second- level school which serves the needs of a large catchment area stretching from Wellingtonbridge to Rosslare Harbour and from Kilmore Quay to Forth Mountain . The main topic of the week...
A presentation of the sea rescue company was organized by our Irish friends . Particular emphasis has been placed on the actions to be taken in the event of a fall into the sea , in order to avoid drowning . It was noted that water temperature (9°C that...
St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, which is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick - the patron saint of Ireland. While St. Patrick's Day pays homage to Ireland, and celebrations are held in the country. Born...
Workshops were held throughout the day to explore different aspects of Irish culture. In the morning , the students were able to discover the Gaelic language with the help of their correspondents , in the form of a search for expressions in the 3 languages...
The students had a guided tour of the opera house. This is a recent construction (2008) and replaces an old building that has become obsolete . The peculiarity of this opera is the use of walnut wood for the production of rooms . Indeed , this wood is...
Located about 15 kilometers from Bridgetown, Wexford is the county's main town . It was in the rain that the students , accompanied by a guide, were able to visit the main monuments and learn about the history and heritage of this city. The visit begins...
On the program of this outing is the discovery of the biodiversity of the southern Irish coast ( Kilmore Quay ). Accompanied by a nature guide, the students were able to discover the particularity of the southern Irish fauna and flora through a hike between...
Students are invited to conduct a survey of the species present on the rockpooling seawall in Kilmore Quay . For this purpose , a presentation of the vegetals and animals was made, then the students were invited to visit the site. Unfortunately , the...
Students in pairs were in a carpentry workshop. The outcome of the activity a flag holder photo made of wood and plexiglass. For this purpose , the pupils were led to carry out a “ transfer ” of the Irish map previously printed on a sheet after marking...
During the mobility in Ireland, French students with their penfriends took part in a cooking lesson in school kitchen . They were divided by pairs (one French student and one irish student ). After putting on an apron and washing their hands, the students...
Firstly, Doderlein Museum of Palermo is the most important Sicilian zoological museum dedicated to Professor Pietro Doderlein , who founded it in 1863. It houses over 5000 specimens, exhibited strictly in evolutionary order. Many of the animals on display...
Students watch the movie Erin Brokovitch before mobility. During the activity, they have to participate at a Kahoot ! After that they have to debate about the good and bad things about sustainable development and take position about the impact of industries...
The students discover Monreale and visit the cathedral . It is one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture in Sicily . The church is a national monument in Italy and one of the most important attractions in Sicily . Since 2015 it has been a UNESCO...
Students went to Palermo to visit many highlights places of the city. We had guide to explain in English the historical places. She shows them different aspects at different times in its history, and learn about the old harbor. Palazzo real e cappella...
Students have a conference about the impact of sun cream on maritime species. They debate about the human responsibilities. They prepare a bio cosmetic in labs with science teachers by following instructions: In a beker , weight . beewax and shea butter....
French students visited another part of the school with agriculture, commercial and artistic. The Professional Institute for Agriculture and the Environment "Paolo Balsamo" has a long teaching tradition, aimed at a productive speech in the territory....
The students discover a lovely little port and how the city manages sustainable development with sea. Mondello is a district of Palermo but feels a world away from the chaotic city. It is 12 kilometers from Palermo and separated from the city by the Parco...