final booklet made

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

The wide thematic areas of the project "Music Advantages in

the Diversity of Europe" included cultural elements, local, national and

international music and songs as well as artistic and folklore traditions

of the countries . All these have led to the acquaintance and mutual

understanding of the students and teachers involved in the project and to

the promotion of each country's unique cultural heritage. During the

project the students, through research, analysis and presentation of

different genres of music, have broaden their horizons, expanding their

knowledge and enhancing their perception of cultural differences. Each

school has contributed to topics concerning their music tradition and

their own approach to popular music. We have had stages of research,

source search, collection, evaluation and classification of material. The

finals products include DVDs, music creations, school newspapers with

the collected material. All the materials were uploaded on our website,

http://gym-mous-spart.lak.sch.gr/comenius/index.html , designed to

inform the participating schools and other people interested in the

project about the achievements and experiences.

During the first year, the activities were established in

popular/modern music and dances (different genres, preferences,

writing songs, creation of songs). The second year, was dedicated to

traditional music (musicians, kinds, instruments).

We were 250 students and teachers involved in the mobilities,

during the project, and 6 local communities participated in the good

implementation of the project.

We are a part of Europe, we are THE M.A.D.E. family.

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AIM OF THE PROJECT

… was to enhance the importance and the wealth of multiculturalism in

the modern world in order to prevent the risks of total globalization and

the standardization of cultural models. The concrete objectives were:

- to acquaint ourselves with cultural models different from ours.

- to familiarize with the history and civilization of the countries

involved.

- to get a deeper understanding of the contribution of music to the socio-

cultural development of each country and of European unity.

- to fight xenophobia and discover the common roots in each country's

music throughout the years.

- to develop communication skills in English both in written as well as

in spoken form.

- to improve teaching and learning methods in the subjects of English,

Music and IT.

- to increase the quality of education through the exchange of

experiences and the teachers' activation.

- to enhance independence in learning

- to promote the results of work

- to use music software, make online presentations, make use of all

means of online instruments

- to have a positive attitude concerning problems in society

- to improve team working activities

- to get to know cultural diversity of Europe, developing cognitive

curiosity among the project participants, getting to know tourist values

of regions

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M.A.D.E. in France

OUR COMENIUS TEAM …

Christine BARRIAL English Teacher

Sylvie COMBETTES Biology Teacher

Lionel DERUAZ Mathematics Teacher

Didier FASOLO Music Teacher & coordinator

Stephane GIMENEZ Headmaster

Gael GLANDIERES Biology Teacher

Dacil GRANDE MARTINEZ Spanish Teacher

Marylin HELLIOT ICT Teacher

Thyphaine HERBERT English Teacher

Frederic INJALRAC Informatic Technician

Stephane LOMBARDO Vice-Headmaster

Magali LOOTEN History Teacher

Karine MALLET ICT Teacher

Marie-Françoise MARTIN Documentalist Teacher

Marie-Laure PELOSI Sport Teacher

Florence TRIBE English Teacher

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Monday, December 9th 2013

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st meeting and Workshop

Presentation: History of the Cévennes

Opening in the townhall with the Mayor and the Deputy

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Tuesday, December 10th

Presentation: The French Education System

Rehearsal with the choir…

… And Gaby!

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Wednesday, December 11th

Workshop in the morning

“Pont du GARD” in the afternoon

And wine tasting in the evening

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Thursday, December12th

End of workshops

Meeting & dinner with families

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Friday, December 13th

Our last day in Salindres with you …

See you soon and thank you for everything !

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN SPAIN

We loved Montserrat … And its “Bandas” … And its traditional music

… And our Spanish friends … And … everything about you !!!!!

OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN ROMANIA

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN POLAND

We will never forget! Thank you for everything!!!!

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN ITALY

Friendship, culture …

… and Dances !!! It was wonderful !!!!

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN GREECE

Σπάρτη

“An amazing trip………………” What fabulous landscapes with interesting people.

I’ll remember this project all my life. I LOVED IT !!!

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One of our songs! Thank you Mr Goldman for these amazing lyrics !!!!!

(They seem to have been written specially for our Comenius Project !)

JE TE DONNE

I can give you a voice, bred with rhythm and soul, the heart of a Welsh boy who's lost his home.

Put it in harmony, let the words ring, Carry your thoughts in the songs we sing

Southino tis notès, southino tis lexis, ya na ynoun taxithi to rithmo nathialexis.

Una spalla fragile e solida sarà Questo io credo è cio’ che accadrà

Je te donne toutes mes differences Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chances

On s’ra jamais des standards, des gens bien comme il faut

Mais je te donne ce que j’ai, ce que je vaux !

I can give you the force of my ancestral pride The will to go on when I'm hurt deep inside

Whatever the feeling, whatever the way It helps me go on from day to day

Doskonalosc jest mitem Ale dam wam co mam

Dam wam wszystko to co mam Przeciez siebie znam

Îți dau și speranțe și vise deșarte Istorii de timpuri pe drumuri uitate.

Les xiques són brunes i parlen molt fort, I l’humor i l’amor els nostres tresors..

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M.A.D.E. in Spain

Teachers involved from IES Alcalans

José Miguel Bañuls Cervera

Pilar Ballester García

Susana Bonilla Balaguer

Ferran Bronchud Escobedo

Magdalena Cebriá Blasco

Rosa Mª Espert Arbona

Raquel Fernández Sarmiento

Lucía Guillén Guillamón

Amparo Ibor Martínez

Ferran Lerma Duart

Manela Marín del Río

MªCarmen Marín Rosique

Manel Martín Escalante

Bernardo Mora Fandos

Sara Morató Rubio

MªTeresa Nouselles Perales

MªCarmen Picó Picó

Lorena Pintos García

Inmaculada Salesa Greus

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Monday, 27th of January 2014

Tour and welcome in

the school

Work in groups to

compose the

anthem of the

project in the

cultural centre of

Montserrat

Workshops about

Valencian traditions:

making instruments with

canes, traditional dances,

tabal and dolçaina

(Valencian typical

instruments), music in

Falles (popular festival

from Valencia) and

singing with Paco Muñoz

(Valencian singer-

songwriter)

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Tuesday, 28th of January 2014

Work in groups to compose

the anthem of the project in

the cultural centre of

Montserrat and rehearsal of

songs for the final show

(students)

Workshops for

teachers: Spanish

education system,

Traditional Spanish

and Valencian

cooking and

Valencian as lingua

franca in our

education system

Tour in Montserrat, visiting

the town hall, Real, visiting

the fruit cooperative, and

Montroi, visiting the

museum of the honey.

Musical party and

attendance to a Montroi's

band rehearsal

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Wednesday,29th of January 2014

Visit to the

University of

Valencia

(teachers)

Rehearsal for the

final show and

batucada

(students)

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Thursday, 30th of January 2014

Visit to the

historical

centre of

Valencia

and the City

of Arts and

Sciences.

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Friday, 31st of January 2014

Final show and delivery of

certificates in the musical

center of Montserrat

Visit to the Albufera

(protected natural park)

and boat ride there

Celebration in the street:

human towers (Muixeranga)

and traditional dances (Ball

de les Llauradores).

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN FRANCE

“The visit to France was the first meeting in our project.

Teachers from the different countries taking part in

MADE shared work, ideas and enjoyable moments

during these days in Salindres. We had the opportunity

to know the Collège Jean Baptiste Dumas, its teachers

and students, participating in some of their classes and

activities. We learnt about the French education system,

we prepared lesson plans to develop during the project

in our schools and we discussed the coming visits. It

was a very good start for a great project!”

Inma Salesa and Manel Martín

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“I could tell a lot about my

experience in Romania, but, I will

highlight the final show where

each country offered its own

performance, but everyone used

the same language: MUSIC. I

don't want to miss this occasion to

claim the power of music. Music is

peace, it is bond, feeling,

emotions,...I'm proud to have

taken part in a project where music

has joined us. I want to thank all

our Romanian mates who opened

not only their homes to us, but also

their hearts, specially “THE

SAME DAN”. I will always be a

“Zamfir's boy”

Bernardo Mora (teacher)

“MADE Comenius has

been an amazing

exchange which has

helped me to improve

my English and also to

get along with incredible

people who I'll never

forget. In Spain the week

was amazing and it was

a pleasure to go to

Romania too. I think that

every school should try a

project like this, it's very

helpful for students,

families and teachers.

We are Europe and we

have to build bridges

between countries to

understand each other

better.”

Laia Vinyals

“I just want to say

thanks. Thanks to

everyone: teachers,

students and

families. Comenius

has changed our

lives. It is a great

way to discover

new cultures, new

countries and also

an opportunity to

become more

responsible.”

Josep Navarro

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“Travelling to another country

is always a great opportunity

not only to learn from a

different culture but also to

practise a foreign language. It is

also a wonderful way to make

good friends. Thank you

Comenius for opening the doors

of opportunity to so many

students.”

Manela Marín (teacher)

“My experience in Poland

was amazing. It was a week

full of emotions, both good

and bad. It was an

opportunity to meet new

people, a new culture and an

opportunity to learn English

while we were having fun.

If one day someone asks me

if I want to return to Poland

with the same people I won't

think my answer 10 seconds,

it will be 'Of course'.

I am lucky to have been part

of this project.”

Andrea Blasco

“It was a great travel. I met a

lot of friends and I learned

English.

I enjoyed this travel a lot and I

want to repeat.”

Míriam Alemany

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OPINION ABOUT MADE IN ITALY

“Comenius was a great

opportunity to look at

teaching and learning from a

different viewpoint. Lessons

became a starting point for an

exchange of traditions, music,

culture, way of life, ...etc.

We've participated in several

aspects of this huge project

and we've enjoyed all of them

both in our country and in

Italy. This project should be

compulsory, at least once, for

every student and teacher in

the EU because it's enriching

to meet and get to know other

Europeans and realise we

share more than we think.”

Amparo Ibor and Magda

Cebriá (teachers) “I have no words about the

week in Italy. There I stayed

at Arina's. Her family hosted

me very well and we did a

lot of activities. I hope to

return there next summer and

meet my Italian friends

again. I think that with these

projects people can learn so

much. I recommend

everybody to participate in a

project like this or similar.”

Isabel Sanz

“I learned from MADE a lot

of things like a new language

or the differences between the

countries that participated. I

learned to admire that

differences. My opinion about

MADE is very positive, a

wonderful experience.”

Alfred Torrijos

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OPINION ABOUT MADE IN GREECE

“What can I say about this

trip? It was an amazing week,

full of fun, smiles and

beautiful moments. I enjoyed a

lot, with my Spanish and

European friends.”

Pau Clemente

“We made new friends in

Greece and met again with old

friends. We improved our

English and learned the

culture of each country.

Comenius will always be in

our hearts and we will never

forget this. Thank you for

everything.”

Carla Soldado and Marina

Moreno

“In Greece I spent an

unforgettable week, as everyone,

we stayed really happy. It

seemed we were in our own

home. I want to thank them for

the hospitality we received, good

fellowship and their attention.”

Miranda Albors

“Our project couldn’t have

a better end. We’ve lived a

wonderful week feeling the

great hospitality of Greek

teachers, students and their

families. We aren't going to

forget it easily. We’ve

shared incredible moments

that we’ll always keep in

our hearts.”

Pilar Ballester and Inma

Salesa (teachers)

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THE ANTHEM M.A.D.E., adventure in Europe

January 2014

Amazing songs are in our minds, in our hearts giving magic moments to us. When we sing spirits raise and voices join embracing the love in the world. With music, we spend the time and have some fun with all the friends we have around. And if MADE is the adventure in our lives, how beautiful project it is!

We want a peaceful life

and the world with no wars;

all children have their home

a good chance and no worries

Finding a new friend

is like finding a great gem.

You can this pleasure have,

set no limits to your heart.

Amazing songs are in our minds, in our hearts giving magic moments to us. When we sing spirits raise and voices join embracing the love in the world.

With music, we spend the time and have some fun with all the friends we have around. And if MADE is the adventure in our lives, how beautiful project it is! We're here together

having fun and making friends.

We have united

travelling around the world

Whenever you need help,

You can trust me, I’ll be there.

If we work hand in hand

Europe grows…Come on and

try!

Amazing songs are in our minds, in our hearts giving magic moments to us. When we sing spirits raise and voices join embracing the love in the world. With music, we spend the time and have some fun with all the friends we have around. And if MADE is the adventure in our lives, how beautiful project it is!

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COORDINATORS

Klairi KAROUSSOU

Katarzyna KNOTALSKA

Inmaculada SALESA GREUS

LEONE Adriana Angela

Daniel ZAMFIR

Didier FASOLO

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M.A.D.E. in Romania

Romanians teachers involved in activities during M.A.D.E. in Romania week: Petru IOVESCU – Headmaster;

Alina TEIS – Deputy Headmaster/ Headmistress;

Daniel ZAMFIR – Coordinator of M.A.D.E. in Romania;

Gabriel DULEA – Coordinator for M.A.D.E. the SHOW;

Aurelia NICOLAESCU;

Aurelia COTOROIANU;

Daniela PIRVU;

Laura VLAD;

Dianan ARBANASI;

George CALONFIRESCU;

Marcel MATEESCU;

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Our Headmistress thoughts

about M.A.D.E “Stefan Odobleja”

College represents an important

factor in the education field, in

the development of students as

citizens of a future Europe.

The direct contact, with

the pupils from the partner

schools, offered our students

the opportunity to improve their

English skills in a real life

environment, in order to

achieve European values.

The MADE project

introduced European customs to

certain subjects by presenting

examples of good practices. It

also contributed to promoting

cultural awareness and to

increase the interdisciplinary

teaching competences to my

colleagues. In this way, the

project brought a new

dimension to our educational

system.

To know the others and

to accept them as they are in a

complementary movement,

keeping at the same time our

cultural and regional identities

was one of the outcomes of this

collaboration.

Alina TEIS

What I felt as a coordinator

I’ve made

myself a

S.W.A.T.

analyse when

the project

started. Now,

checking it

again, I notice

that the space

dedicated

to weakness is empty. Probably I

was so excited because our school

was approved to be part in a

European project for the first time

ever.

If I have a look again on the

advantages field, I notice that, since

the beginning, I have offered credit

to my students, to their creativity,

their talent, to their English

language skills. I also considered

my teachers’ team as a strong one,

capable to manage the students to

realize the tasks and objectives of

the project. A different advantage

point was my School’s managers,

persons that offer me unconditioned

support in different situation. I was

right.Now I am reading the results

of the questionnaires, filled up by

my students, colleagues and parents.

All of them have improved their

language, cultural, also musical

skills; the target group have a large

rate of satisfaction after the project,

but most of all, I notice that my

students have felt that, for two years

they were a part of fairy tale, the

fairy tale of a family called MADE.

Dan ZAMFIR

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What I felt when I won thanks to you.

As the days passed by, I started

missing my new family more and

more. I was a bit sad that I may

not see them again, but that

changed, when I received the

opportunity to make known the

hard work we did.

It was about to start the contest “Made for Europe”, a

competition where teens of all ages present their international projects. I

was picked to present us, and our project.

I was quite scared because I had to speak in front of a public and a

jury and I’ve always been frighten to do that. Fortunately, I had all the

support from my parents, my teacher and, of course from the M.A.D.E.

family and, before I figure out what was happening, I was in the

nationals. Hard work, and a lot of rehearsals, but at the end, a good

presentation. After all this, I had to go to Arad, the city where the

contest had taken place and showing all what means M.A.D.E. family.

I didn’t feel that I was in a competition until the day I put my feet on

the scene and started talking about OUR project. In the rest of the days I

couldn’t see anything else in my opponents’ eyes but friendliness, even

though we all wanted to win. I even made some friends and learnt a lot

of new things from the others competitors.

In my last day in Arad, the one that stressed me most, the

presentation’s day, I went in front of the jury with my hands shaking.

One more time I was afraid even to open my mouth , but somehow , my

eyes turned to the public for one second and I saw the warm and

encouraging smiles on my new friends’ face and I remembered all the

good wishes my M.A.D.E. family told me the night before. That was all

I needed to forget about my fears and give my best to show the jury why

we deserved to win. When I started talking about all the things we did,

my eyes filled with tears, I really missed the other parts of the family.

I won the second place in a national competition and I showed the

whole country that WE MADE it. Madalina PETRE, Second place in

the National Contest ME4EU.

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Monday, 7th April 2014

Welcome to Charikleia Karousou

Welcome in Romania!

It is a habit to say hello for an important guest in your house

by offering a piece of bread and salt.

To know each other.

Doing this activity, the students had the possibility to know

better the other participants by playing some non-formal games. The activities were conducted by

senior student from Romania.

Pairs activity

Our ME4EU GIRL Rebeca Fota

Who are we.

A student from our secondary level, presented to our guest the

school system and the importance of M.A.D.E.

Comenius for our community.

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Tuesday, 8th April 2014

Drobeta Turnu Severin

Having a long walk, the M.A.D.E. group visited the

city, its historical monuments and also the newest area.

The banks of Danube

Lorenzo (Italy) playing drums

Rehearsals.

The main activity of the visit in Romania was the Show. Because

a large auditorium expected a great performance , the students involved in the show had done a

long day practice

Greek students rehearsal

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Wednesday, 9th April 2014 THE SHOW

POLAND GREECE

ITALY FRANCE

SPAIN ROMANIA

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Thursday, 10th April 2014

Natural Bridge in Ponoare

Zalog lake

Visiting the Oltenia region.

To know better our musical, artistic and

traditional behaviors, we thought it is important

for our guest to know the origins of all this,

therefore, visiting the countrysides of our region was a good

activity.

Friday, 11th April 2014

Our last activity, all the participants, teachers and students have received the

certification for their involvement in the visit.

THANK YOU!

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Teacher’s view I have discovered many interesting

things in France, but what really

impressed me was the educational

system. My subject is Music.

Firstly, I was impressed by the well-

equipped Music Classroom which

provides students with a very pleasant

study environment. The heart-

warming and pedagogic way the

Music teacher, Didier Fasolo, would

present the information would turn

the class or the choir rehearsal into

pure happiness for his students. You

could have noticed the joy in their

voices, the emotion in their message

and also their satisfaction. I found the way students were

admitted very interesting. It was

based on their skills and most

importantly, on their options.

Basically, this is the way you achieve

a high performance: skills, desire and

work. We still have a lot to learn and

any similar experience means a step

towards personal and professional

development

Gabriel DULEA

Teacher’s view It was our first meeting. It

was an opportunity to get to

know each other , to come

to terms to each other about

the activities we were about

to perform in the projects.

I was surprised to discover

a school quite different from

the one I was coming from,

with a different

organization, with different

approaches and a totally

different type of schedule.

It was easy to communicate

to each other because we all

had the same target:

working together in a

project in which each one

should bring out the best of

his knowledge and culture

in order to make the others

understand how things work

for him in the country he

was coming from.

That is all in a few words,

just a summary of our short

meeting.

Aurelia NICOLAESCU

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Teacher’s view Legendary realm, sought and

loved, Spain – through Valencia,

showed me – on one hand – the

historical greatness of the

commanding cathedrals, all

masked by different architectural

styles: gothic – renaissance, taking

into account the great impact of

the Spanish señors, but also the

modern face that lacks

compunction – through a neo –

modern architecture with buildings

and geometry that accentuate the

step forward, the rediscovery.

Spain is unique through the blend

of traditional and new, through the

seething life of the songs and

dances shown in vivid sounds and

colors, through the variety of

dishes – o paiellia – delicious

through the multiple mixes – for

example – through honest and

caring people – so beautiful

through their wiseness, I`m talking

about the beautiful people /

colleagues from Monserat, Real

Torrent – who, I want to say

thanks to because they exist.

What impression has Valencia,

Spain left me ? The impression of

a dream that I remember from time

to time through photographs.

Diana ARBANASI

Student’s view Sometimes we have unique

chances. That was a very big

chance to me: to visit Spain. With

the help of a great team of teachers

from my school, I had the chance

to take part in a Comenius project.

Beside the chance to visit Spain, I

had the pleasure to meet very nice

people, I saw those habits, I lived

one week with a Spanish family;

thing that helped me to develop

my English knowledge and I made

friendships that will last a long

time from now on. I am very

happy because I took part in this

wonderful project and I would like

many children to have this chance,

because the most important things

that I won from this project are: a

sister, a family and a lot of true

friends. Monica ANGHEL

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More than a view Somebody told me that once upon a time there was a girl doubting of

the love she could’ve found in people, of the beauty she could’ve seen

in team-working, of a memory’s impact after you let go something that

became a part of you, and finally, of the pain behind the ‘’good’’ in

‘’goodbye’’.

A country, a city, one week. They were enough to change herself. In

Strykow, Poland, she met Kasia Cnotalska, a special person that

believed in her, a smile that was offered to her every single day during

that week and an open personality for talking anytime. The kindness she

found in people, the respect she found in school, the talents shining in

students made her being ready to work in a team, to collaborate, to

integrate easily in a group, and in the end, showing her skills together

with the others’ and with the support of the teachers, MADE show had

taken place on Friday, the last day. When she realized that all she really

would’ve come to have in the end will be memories, that she will

probably never see those people again, that she should’ve been ready to

say ‘’goodbye’’ from that week, that city, that country, she was flooded

of deep emotions and feelings hidden in a beautiful pain.

So she decided to write a short story about how M.A.D.E. could change

herself in one week, hoping that every time when she’ll read it, she’ll

relive over and over again that unique experience.

Once upon a time, somebody told me.

Rebeca FOTA

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OPINION ABOUT MADE IN

ITALY Teacher’s view

We start our journey

with an enthusiastic team, ready

for meeting new people or

meeting again those who were

here in Romania a year before.

The city of Naples fascinate us

from the beginning, full of life

and also imposing through its

monuments.

The artistic,musical and

gastronomic customs, were all a

contribution for a worth telling

story. The memories from this

journey and our hosts

hospitality will never dissapear.

We thank all the people who

were involved in this project,

people who were able to

achieve their goals.

George CALONFIRESCU

OPINION ABOUT MADE IN

GREECE

Student’s view My story in this project begins in

May 2015 when i had the possibility

of flying to Greece simply by the

reason of playing flute. I was told

that i would gain experience, but i

didn’t just get that, i met wonderful

people with whom i easily started

talking and our friendship would

soon begin its blooming process even

before we realized it. I was

surrounded by friendly minds during

the competitive activities. We even

managed to get through the small

fights that we had during this week

because of our honesty which helped

us grow to trust each other. All those

moments encouraged us to believe in

this relation who was supposed to

last only while we were together but

fortunately, at the moment, i can say

that we have MADE a big family

ignoring the distance who is taking

us apart...

Love my new MADE family and i

believe that one day we will be able

to meet again somewhere in this

small world.

Alina GHITA

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M.A.D.E. in POLAND

Comenius visit to Zespół Szkół Nr 1

Stryków / Poland Project M.A.D.E.

From 6th to 10th October 2014

Teachers involved in the activities: K.Cnotalska (coordinator), A.Pęcherczyk, M.Nowicki, A.Fortuna, E.Kielak, M.Leszczyńska, O.Sadowska,

M.Romanowicz, K.Cymera, K.Kołacka, M.Nowacki, M.Augustyniak, R.Jagodzińska, P.Magruk, A.Pietrych

(Primary School no 4 in Łowicz), Simon A.Melinium, I.Staniszewska, A.Tuckendorf, D.Skolik.

The lessons were prepared by: K.Kołacka, R.Karasińska, M.Romanowicz, T.Kacprzak, E.Kielak, R.Tomczak,

E.Korona-Sochaczewska, J.Dyszerowicz, A.Pietrasik, M.Woźniak, E.Kunce.

The host teachers were: A.Fortuna, O.Sadowska, K.Cnotalska, R.Mrowińska, M.Nowacki, K.Cymera/M.Wnuk.

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Monday, 6th October 2014

10 teachers and 38 students from abroad took part in a visit to Poland.

We provided many activities and showed many presentations for our

lovely guests: a multimedia presentation "How everything began”; a movie presenting Stryków (recorded in English by Polish students).

Children from the primary school danced the choreography inspired by

the partner countries.

We showed a film about our students’ passions: music, dance and

sports. Then integration activities began: The table, The company, The

river, The statues, The barrel and The net, where students had to

communicate in English, and support each other. The tasks required

good ideas, collaboration, plans, chatting, skills, self-reliance and

mutual trust. Later we had an outdoor orienteering game "European

music and its creators", the first dancing workshop and another one- a

special choreography invented by Polish students which became our

project’s MADE DANCE. The last was a visit to the University of

Łódź (Faculty of Philology) & a Polish language lesson for the teachers.

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Tuesday, 7th October 2014

- A trip to Łódź, entitled "Trails of Arthur Rubinstein" - a famous

pianist, who was born in this city.

- A visit to Łódź Film School where a worldwide known director

Roman Polański studied.

-Watching murals, including the latest one, dedicated to Arthur

Rubinstein.

Famous Piotrkowska Street with Avenue of Stars in our “HollyŁódź”.

- The monument of Rubinstein’s Piano and the Monument of Industrial

Łódź.

-A visit to Manufaktura- the largest shopping, service and entertainment

centre in Poland (formerly- Izrael Poznanski’s factory complex).

-Two dance workshops at school. - A common integration disco.

- Refreshments- traditional Polish food prepared by parents.

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Wednesday, 8th October 2014

- Getting to know the old Polish traditions: a visit to Bolimów- a

workshop on cutouts and models made from clay.

-A visit to Primary School no. 4 in Łowicz. Small children from a folk

band "Rainbow"dressed in traditional costumes characteristic for

Łowicz region presentated folk dances and songs. Children prepared

bookmarks with Łowicz cutouts by themselves for our guests.

-A visit to Maurzyce to see the open-air museum with beautiful, rural

buildings of the nineteenth century at the background of the Polish

“golden autumn”.

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Thursday, 9th October 2014

Thursday was devoted to the representative of Romanticism, the

greatest Polish composer Frederic Chopin. We organized a trip to

Warsaw, where the tour started from the Castle Square at Sigismund's

Column. We saw the Barbican, The Old Town Square, Presidential

Palace, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Then we visited an interactive Chopin’s Museum, which captivated our

guests.

After lunch we went to the Łazienki Park and admired the Chopin

Monument and the Palace on the Water. Beautiful trees, shimmering in

different colours, looked splendidly in incredible, sunny weather that

accompanied us every day.

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Friday, 10th October 2014

Friday was very busy. We had:

A coordinators’ meeting. Lesson observations. PPTs: Polish educational

system. Polish folk and contemporary music. A workshop: Zumba with

a zumba coach. A contest-quiz "Name this tune".

Evaluation of the visit, Chronicles’ entries. A dress rehearsal.

A gala "M.A.D.E. in POLAND SHOW”: a national dance- the

Polonaise. Local bands: TWIX, SING, AGAT performances, a local

brilliant music show by Jakub Pawlak.

Presentations of dances of our partner countries, which students learnt

during the European Week in Stryków. The girls from six partner

countries danced a choreography of MADE DANCE. Common dances

were a wonderful climax of cooperation between the students and

teachers within our fruitful project.

Certificate ceremony: gifts for the guests: teddy bears, commemorative

framed posters, gadgets and promotional materials from the Promotion

Department at the Town Hall in Stryków and the Marshal's Office in

Łódź. Teachers and students also received a lot of souvenirs: Stryków

scarves, mugs, folders, neck-leashes, postcards and pens.

At the end we sang the anthem of our M.A.D.E. project.

A farewell dinner for teachers in Łódź and the Light Move Festival

(Festival of Lights and Illuminations) in Łódź.

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Aneta Pęcherczyk: This trip has given me a great opportunity to learn

about new culture, customs and people living there. Kindness, warmth

and local teachers’ and their pupils’ smile will remain in my memory

for a long time.

Kasia Cnotalska: The first visit wasn’t too intense, but very valuable

when it comes to the exchange of pedagogic experiences between the

teachers participating in it. The French we met in Salindres were open,

friendly and hospitable.

OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN SPAIN Olga Sadowska: I don’t think words can express how important and

wonderful experience a trip to Spain was. You can learn culture and customs

of another country just being with the people living there, listening to them

and learning from them. I sincerely hope the students also appreciate this trip.

Eryk Kielak: We had very funny moments during the whole week. We spoke

only English. I miss everyone. When we had to say goodbye, we were very sad

and we cried because we had to finish the best week during the whole year!!!!

The project is really wonderful. I’ve been to Spain and I hosted my Spanish

and Greek “brothers” in Poland. I miss them so much and I’m still sad

when I’m writing this text. But the M.A.D.E. project gave me new friendships

and we are planning to see each other again.

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Monika Jędrzejczak: With each recollection I’m smiling. I’d like to thank for

the opportunity to visit Spain.

Magdalena Zasada: I was able to develop my language skills and learn the

basics of a new language. It was one of the best experiences of my life.

Alicja Jagodzińska: These were the best moments in my life. I’ll never forget

this experience for sure!

Kasia Cnotalska: It was a very solemn moment when young people sang the

anthem of the M.A.D.E. project, which was created three days earlier. In fact,

everything we experienced during a visit to Spain was something amazing. We

learned how important music and dance are in Valencians’ lives. We got to

know a large part of the region and its extremely hospitable, open and warm-

hearted people. A week stay was a rich educational experience for all of us. I’d

like to return to this place again.


Bartłomiej Majchrzak: I was greeted with regional dishes by the host

family. Romania is a beautiful and picturesque country. I’m glad that I

could take part in the MADE project because this experience highly

raised my level of English proficiency. Bartłomiej Burtka: I remember

my stay in Romania very nicely. I’d love to come back there one day.

Maciej Kaczmarek: Each day was filled with interesting activities and

fun. Weronika Piestrzeniewicz: I remember a trip to Romania very

well. All the people in Romania were really friendly and nice. Every

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day we were provided with numerous attractions. Wiktoria Miśkiewicz: Romania is a fantastic country. During the tour we saw the

sights, visited interesting places, getting to know and integrating with

each other all the time.

Kasia Cnotalska: The city of Greek-Dacian and Roman roots, a rich

history and sacred buildings, wonderfully situated in the Danube

landscape made that you want to return there. Special thanks to

incredible personality, a coordinator Dan Zamfir for his steadfastness,

vast knowledge of history and interesting program of our meeting.

Thank you- Polish students and Ania- for a fantastic Polish show in

Romania.

Anna Fortuna: Romania- Drobeta- adventure, memories, people,

knowledge, beauty, art, culture, friendship. It all combines the

Comenius project: beautiful moments I’ll never forget.

OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN ITALY Katarzyna Cymera: "Fire in the eyes and a smile on a face" - it was an

essential element of the project MADE-Pompei. Passion, openness and action

guided us throughout our entire stay in Italy. My stay under Vesuvius gave me

the opportunity to meet friendly people, know the organization of work of the

Italian school, and polishing up the English language.

Alicja Supera: Thanks to the project M.A.D.E. I’ve met wonderful people. I

hope that despite the distance between us, we’ll keep in contact. During this

week my English became better, I learnt a lot of new words in different

languages. This project brought many benefits to my life and I’m so happy!

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Karolina Pietrasiak: In my opinion MADE project is one of the best things in

my life. Thanks to it, I’ve met a lot of wonderful people. I was able to learn a

lot of interesting things about other countries. I had the opportunity to learn

how people live in other countries. This week was very interesting for me, full

of excitement and memorable moments. I would love to experience it again.

Kasia Olczak: It was great to be able to cooperate with such nice people. I'm

glad I had a chance to take part in this amazing project. Participation in it is

just millions of unforgettable memories. I admit that it was hard work but it

was also really worth it. Now my English skills are definitely better. With the

possibility of working with people from all over Europe I've learnt a lot about

their culture, language and traditional food. I've met amazing people who

showed me that distance can't destroy any friendship. We're like a big family. I

will never forget any moment spent during this project. Although it's about to

finish, I know that it's just the beginning. I really can't wait to meet my friends

again and I hope it'll happen soon. The only thing I want to say is THANK

YOU, MADE!!!


Paulina Woźniak: The program gave me the opportunity to meet

wonderful people who support me in difficult moments. Even the

distance separating us is not an obstacle. I got more than I had been

expecting. It was wonderful to be part of the project!

Alicja Kowalska: Thanks to MADE, we were able to improve our

language competences, see how people live in Greece, learn about their

customs and traditions. We have expanded our own abilities and

practiced our knowledge. For me, MADE is an experience of a lifetime.

I’ll never forget what I experienced thanks to it.

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Bartek Kwiatkowski: Comenius is an amazing project which brings

people together, it’s also an extraordinary experience. I'm sure I will

remember it for a long time. I’m very glad I could take part in this visit.

Julia Prusinowska: During a five-day trip to Greece, I met wonderful

people who, despite the age differences, the origin and a different

language, respected me and accepted me without any problems. The

Greeks have put in a lot of heart in the project. This project enables us

to expand our own abilities and interests.

Marta Staniszewska: The Comenius project teaches and develops us,

allows us to extend our capabilities and interests. Thanks to it, we get

new and valuable acquaintances. It’s amazing that during 5 days you

can integrate so well.

Marysia Szczerbiak: By participating in the MADE project, I became

more self-confident because I didn't believe that I’d ever be able to

communicate with people from other countries.

Aneta Pęcherczyk: Greece will always remain in my heart! Music,

dance, smile, breath-taking views, engagement and unique hospitality

are still in my mind and memory. The project is over but we’ve got

something which will never disappear…our sincere friendship, amazing

experiences and unforgettable moments. One thing is sure...MUSIC is

the universal language of mankind which can work miracles!

Kasia Cnotalska: MADE= fruitful cooperation; true friendships; tasty

food; unforgettable moments; stunning views; past (traditions), present

(people), future (who knows…)

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M.A.D.E. in Italy

TEACHERS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: LEONE ADRIANA ANGELA ( COORDINATOR)

CAROTENUTO ASSUNTA, GUASTAFIERRO GIOVANNA,

STAIANO CARLAMARIA, SOPRANO ANNA,

SANTARPINO GIOVANNA, ELIA ROSALBA,

VOLPE ADRIANA, AMMENDOLA ANTONINO , PACILIO

ANTONELLA, SCHIZZANO ANNA, GENTILE CARMINE,

BALESTRIERI ALBERTINA, BOCCIA ADELAIDE, SCHETTINO

ASSUNTA, TEDESCO ANNUNZIATA, SERAFINI

SUSANNA, LIPARDI ANTONELLA, GIACOBONE CHIARA,

NAPOLITANO DOMENICO, D’ALESSIO CRISTINA.

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Monday, March 9th

2015

Everyone was excited, getting things ready and attractive for our guests.

The hosting students were happy, proud and bubbling with joy.

After a short meeting in the hall to let our partners enjoy all the posters,

panels and works we’d prepared to welcome them we went to the

meeting room where everyone got his/her badge and a folder containing

the programme, a notebook and a pen. Then we started our

presentations, the first one by the coordinator was a sort of summary of

all the visits and the activities carried out within the project. After that

some students illustrated their ppt’s about popular musical instruments,

Italian festivals and Italian food. We’d a break to make our guests taste

the typical Neapolitan coffee and we showed them our school in a

guided tour which started from the meeting room and ended in the gym

where other students and teachers had prepared tables inspired to each

country with fine decorations and food from our tradition. The music

entertainment consisted of a performance by a group of “ Bottai”,

followed by bagpipes, ciaramella, tammorra, putipù and a special

tarantella danced by the students. After the party we went to Naples to

visit the city centre and the San Carlo theatre. After the stunning view of

the gulf and a stroll along via Toledo and via dei Mille we went back

home to enjoy Italian food and hospitality.

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Tuesday, March 10th

On the second day , the activities began in the meeting room where a

student introduced a video about the history of Pompeii made by other

students and narrated in English by him. Later, we went to the city

centre to visit the Sanctuary of the Holy Virgin, the crypt with Bartolo

Longo’s tomb, the museum and ex voto and climbed up to the top of the

bell tower to enjoy the view. The weather was perfect, mild and sunny:

the ruins, the sea, the surrounding towns, the hills and the volcano were

just there, all around us. We showed them all the places we would visit

during the week and everyone took pictures and videos to take home. At 11:30 we went back to school to see the presentation of the Italian

school system made by a colleague and after lunch we had a workshop

about traditional dancing and instruments given by two experts.

Students and teachers were involved in the activities and four hours

went by very quickly, learning the steps and having fun. After that we

went to the town hall where the mayor and vice mayor welcomed us

with a warm speech and a brilliant entertainment. In fact, the ensemble

“ Musica reservata” sang and played for us Neapolitan music from

Renaissance. Everyone could dance and try playing new instruments.

All the songs were explained and commented by two students who also

interviewed the artists after the concert. The show lasted about two

hours, everyone was amused because the artists were very good and

they involved the audience with games and funny tales about the origin

of some songs. A buffet with refreshments followed the show and the

mayor welcomed all the teachers in his room. We sat all together and

talked about the project . The mayor showed enthusiasm and interest

about it and praised all of us for the work and commitment we devoted

to the realization and coordination of all the activities. After a while

everyone was talking freely like old friends, then we thanked the town

hall administration and took our leave. The evening was another magic

moment spent together with our guests: the students with host families,

the teachers all together, talking about ourselves, our countries, our

habits, our work and families in an Italian atmosphere, tasting Italian

food.

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Wednesday,march 11th

We left quite early for Salerno to visit the city located by the sea.

During the journey we showed our guests the coast and the stunning

view , an Art teacher said something about the origins of the place

which dates back to about 194 B.C. when at the feet of the Castrum

Salerni (now the hill of the Arechi castle) was founded a Roman

settlement. The coach left us in the centre so we walked to the old town

to see the narrow streets, the monuments and shops. We visited the

cathedral of Saint Mathew, devoted to the evangelist, the crypt, the

“Giuseppe Verdi “ theatre and had a long walk along the waterfront

enjoying the sun and the view of the sea. We also had some free time

for window shopping, then we went back to Pompeii.

In the afternoon, while the students were busy doing the workshop with

the experts to get ready for the final show, we took the teachers to a

historical cafeteria to show them the preparation of a typical Neapolitan

cake “ la sfogliatella” and taste the famous Italian ice-cream.

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Thursday, March 12th The whole morning was devoted to the visit of Pompeii ruins. It was a

tiring walk but definitely worthy. Of course you can spend more than

one day to see everything , but we tried to show our guests the best part

of it.

In the afternoon there was the last workshop with Fabio Birotti and

Giovanni Saviello. In the meantime we took our colleagues to visit

some floral farms and they were delighted by the variety of flowers and

colourful cups.

The best part of the day was dinner when all gathered around the table

we exchanged opinions about our experience and got closer and closer.

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Friday,March 13th

Alas! This was the last day, our hearts were very sad but we’d a whole

day to go and stay with our friends, full of events and surprises.

In the morning we had some workshops till lunch time. In the afternoon

we had the show: the first part was performed by the international

group; the second part was an overview of different genres with

dancing, singing and playing, accompanied by the M.A.D.E. in Italy

band created within the project.

Well, what else can we say? It’s difficult to describe the feelings and

emotions of the last hours but definitely those moments have changed

our lives forever. Thank you M.A.D.E, thank you colleagues, thank you

students, we’ll never forget this experience and our friendship will

never end.

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The small sitting room in the

deputy teacher’s home. Five

colleagues. Seven languages

(English, French, Spanish, Italian

the official ones, in addition

Catalan, Occitan and Neapolitan –

they’re languages too). At the

beginning we speak in English,

then each of us starts speaking

his/her own official language and

in the end “ dialects”.

Then we go on comparing words, expressions and traditions

from our respective national and local customs. And the more we speak

different languages, the more we find out differences but also common

roots and paths, of everyday life, family traditions, feelings and

professional life. All this helps breaking the ice. The following day the

game goes on with Romanian colleagues. Hearing about Eastern

European history learnt from TV by one who, though still a child, has

lived it, is really unusual. I feel very close to these people and once

again we find the same European roots. With the colleagues from

Greece instead, the linguistic experience is a leap back to my past of

“Liceo classico” student: in their language I can nearly hear the “

fundamental myths ”of my classic and philosophical culture and I’m

definitely fascinated ! The Polish experience is a bit farther from me: I

know, ignorance is a barrier! But Comenius makes wonders even at

table: everyone translates everybody and we understand one another.

For me the mobility has a new meaning: it’s the number of Europeans

up to the present age and I’m also part of these migrations that move,

blend and in the end let cultures and humanity meet. Europe is my

country now: I’ve heard of it in the past but now it is an experience of

citizenship. Thank you to my colleagues!!!

by Albertina Balestrieri ( history and Philosophy teacher)

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Comenius is an adventure through

which you can change your life and

your way of being because you have

to adapt to the local culture and

traditions. It’s an interesting challenge

where you broaden your horizons

beyond limits and where you

understand which role you can play in

the future because of your willpower

and of your attitude towards the

others.

Before leaving I hadn’t thought it would have been so amazing. The

aim of this project is meeting people of different countries, collaborating with

them and working together. That’s not easy by the fact that people think in

different ways and it’s quite difficult to match all their ideas and making up a

conclusion. On the first day we visited the classes of the school ,observed their

educational methods and composed the song of the Comenius. In the

afternoon we went to the Cultural Centre of Montserrat where we did some

workshops: we learned how to dance some typical Valencian dances, we had

the opportunity to make instruments and had the pleasure of singing with a

Valencian songwriter. On the following day we had a Rehearsal session in

Montserrat and we finally recorded some songs after singing with the

orchestra.. With Comenius I have made many friends who come from Greece,

Poland, Romania, France and above all from Spain whom I can’t count. I have

been so lucky for the fact that the family who hosted me was really nice, they

were so friendly and available for me. It was really hard to talk with them

because they could only speak Spanish but, although we didn’t speak the same

language, we managed to understand each other . I have to underline the

professionalism of our Italian teachers (Adriana Leone and Carlamaria

Staiano) who attended the activities with us observing our behavior and our

relationship with the Comenius Students. They were always ready to listen to

our small problems, did the best to resolve them and have surely contributed to

make this adventure unforgettable. I will remember this experience for many

years because part of my heart is now in other nations …the Comenius ones.

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This was a very positive experience

for us teachers and students. There

was a choral participation; all have

played their role in a constructive and

collaborative way for the success of

the project.

The students got to know firsthand, uses, customs and habits of their

European peers! Definitely thanks to all the people who took part in this

adventure. Our high school with all the staff and teachers who, through their

collaboration have allowed all this, a special thanks to prof. Adriana Leone,

coordinator of the whole project who first made it possible to plan all this!

Last but not least, thanks to the other teachers and to all the families who

hosted students and teachers. This was certainly an experience to repeat. By

Carmine Gentile P.E.teacher

The first day together with the others, I met a beautiful person that has

changed my way of thinking. Before leaving I had a very different idea about

Romanian people but when I met them I received such a warm hospitality

that my thought changed immediately. The people are very friendly , and even

if in the city you can see an economic and social malaise, there are always

some people who work hard to change and improve the situation. I think that

this project is very important for us as students because we learned that

sometimes our thoughts about people are wrong and full of prejudice, and it’s

also very important because it allows us to meet new friends and know new

ways of living. During this week I met some friends that changed my life and

I had the opportunity to open my mind. In this experience I would only change

the show because we had some problems, the instruments were not up to our

expectations and we certainly could have performed better but at the same

time I think it is something that can help us to improve our temper. What

really matters is that we were there, all together under one roof and we shared

magic moments.The first day my hosting family showed me the beautiful

landscape such as the Danube’s river and some churches in the city centre and

it was very important for me to see those places. I could also taste some

different dishes and I must say I loved the food very much, although it was

very different from ours. My hosting family especially Bogdan’s parents are

very special people , they were so nice to me that I didn’t feel far from home

and after a week it was really hard to go away...I think that the Comenius

project is very important for the students because it allows us to travel and

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meet new friends, discover new places and share a common passion. This is

possible only thanks to the teachers and to a strong collaboration with different

schools. I’m very happy and grateful for this experience and I think I will

remember it all my life long. By Lorenzo Lamberti IV E


From the 5th to the 11th

of October

I went toPoland with 4 girls from

my school.I was hosted by a local

family with another boy from

Romania. It was a wonderful

experience, because I became

close friend with Bartek (the

Polish guy) and Iustin (the

Romanian one), the two guys I

lived with for one week.

Thanks to Comenius, I had the opportunity to get in touch with new

behaviours, costumes and foods I would have never known here in Italy.

The travel was longer than I thought, since we had to stop in Munich for

something like five hours, but the whole experience was really worth it.

As I arrived at Lodz bus station, I was warmly welcomed by my host

family and by the organizers.

I immediately felt like I was at home. Everything was really well-

organized. The five days I spent in Poland were really exciting.

Comenius… by Alessandro Coppola IV E


When everything started, I didn’t

know what to expect.The guy

who was going to host me wasn’t

the same I hosted, and the only

Greece I’ve ever read or heard of

was the one described in history

books, and I was practically sure

that that wasn’t the same as the

one I was going to see.

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First day, pack your luggage, put your backpack on, get in the car and

have a last glimpse of your house, you won’t see it for six/seven days.

Time passed quickly, we stopped in Rome where we took another plane

to Athens, and when we arrived, I realized that not even half of our

travel was done, since we had a 4 -hour trip on a bus that took us to

Sparta, and since it was almost night, we had nothing to see along the

road, at least for the last 3 hours.We arrived almost at midnight, and for

the first time I met the guy who was hosting me: Nicos. Since then, days

passed maybe too fast, between visits to museums, musical activities,

dances and, at the very last day, the seaside! There are many things I

will never forget about this experience: The people, the places, the last

show and the toast. No, actually, everyday on the bus you could see

everyone having some toast that was prepared by our host

family.Anyway, I loved how they treated us, their hospitality and their

way to face everyday’s life.During the last show, I have been chosen to

be the opening dancer of one of the songs of the show, and when I asked

, the teacher told me “because you are one of the tallest ones”. Thanks

genetic!At the end of the show, everyone started crying, except for me

and my friend, and when they asked us why, we simply answered

“Italians don’t cry”. Truth is, we don’t like to show our emotions to the

exterior world, but inside, we were crying. A lot.The next day was spent

with our host families, and most of us decided to go to the seaside, even

if in different localities. Probably this was the day that passed faster,

because it was the most enjoyable, the day when I created a stronger

bond with some guys and girls of the group. At the end of the day, I had

time to think about the experience.I met incredible people and had a

great time with them, and I am sure this is not the end, but just a new

beginning.The day of our trip back home was like a copy-paste of the

first day: pack your luggage, put your backpack on, get in the car and

have a last glimpse of what has been your house for a week, you won’t

see it for… well, maybe forever this time .By Nicola Belfiore IV G

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M.A.D.E. in Greece

TEACHERS from our school who were INVOLVED in activities

Aleksandraki Stauroula, Aivalioti Chara ,Argeitakou Aggeliki, Arianas

Giorgios, Badakoglou Chara, Bagiampou Marianna, Basileiou Maria,

Boufidou Fotini, Darviri Eugenia, Exomanidi Katerina, Giarenti Peli,

Goulas Babis, Ioannou Efi, Kanellia Marigo, Karoussou Klairi, Kokkinou

Anastasia, Koniditsiotis Ioannis, Laskari Panagiota, Papadimitriou Yiota,

Papadopoulou Maria, Psomopoulos Alexandros, Skiadas Andreas,

Patsiou Katerina, Tsempelis Kostas, Fountoukis Haris

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Monday, 27th of Aprilie 2015

The first day of the visit in Greece included: Welcome at the cultural

center of the town, “Getting to know Nikiforos Brettakos” presentation

at the public library, visit of the Manousakeion museum, Welcome at

the music school of Sparta, Participation in the music lessons of the

school, Visit to the museum of oil, “how to make soap from olive oil”

workshop, Party at the school and more..

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Tuesday, 28th of April

The second day of the visit in Greece included: Visit to the ancient

Sparti and educational games, Rehearsal for the final event at school,

Presentations about greek music and of the greek educational system,

“Write your name in Greek” workshop, greek traditional dances

workshop, and more..

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Wednesday,29th of April

The third day of the visit in Greece included: Excursion in the ancient

castle of Monemvasia, rehearsal for the final event at school, Visit at

Picoulianika village, presentation about traditional greek music and

songs and about the construction of traditional greek musical

instruments.

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Thursday, 30th of April

The fourth day of the visit in Greece included: Visit to the byzantine

Mystra and activities on the spot, greek cuisine workshop, the MADE in

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more..

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Friday,1st of May

The fifth day of the visit in Greece was dedicated to getting to know

the beauties of the region of Lakonia and of course getting to know

each other better..

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“The visit of Ale was very interesting. The public buildings are

attractive and the streets beautiful, full of plane – trees. The city of

Mons also drew my attention, with the Grand Place in the centre of the

historical town, the city Hall and the so-called, Spanish house.

The Pont du Gard was fantastic. This ancient Roman bridge has

significant historical importance and many novelists, like Henry James,

visiting it, wrote of their experiences. Also, I was impressed by the

Duche Palace in Uzes.”

“The visit in France, the first visit of our project, was above all the

beginning of some beautiful friendships...”

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“Knowing about the Spanish education system was very

interesting,because we learned new things and methods of foreign

schools. We experienced how Spanish students gain knowledge and

acquire skills.

On Tuesday, the traditional cooking lesson was so entertaining. We

learned about new tastes and ingredients and about some Spanish eating

habits that are different in Greece. I also liked a lot the workshop for

traditional music and dances!”

“During my visit in Spain I was impressed by the music culture of

region! Every village had its music center and award winning

orchestras! During the visit we had a chance to get to know wonderful

places and people.

Some of the things I loved the most was the workshop for constructing

simple musical instruments, the cooking workshop and the group that

was forming castles with their bodies!!!.”

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“The visit to the Oltenia region was of great interest and especially the

natural bridge in Ponoare had an amazing view. I shouldn’t forget the

Tismana Monastery, with its medieval walls and surrounded by forests

in full natural frame, just wonderful.

What an amazing experience the visit to the Iron Gate of Romania. This

gorge on the Danube River offers beautiful scenery, with villages along

the Danube and the remains of the Golaubac castle.

The Romanian welcome at the school was great and formal and the

final show was also incredible. The Principal was very important. The

building was old but beautiful and clean. The corridors were wide, with

exhibitions of some work of art students. At the break we could listen to

a girl playing the flute. Classrooms were cozy and had comfortable

chairs. They had smart boards only in the computer room. Student’s

lessons lasted 45 minutes as in Greece. They started school at 8 o clock

and finished in the afternoon. All the Comenius students were divided

into 3 work groups, we all worked a lot and students had creative and

interesting ideas. At the end we had a presentation about what we did

and

learned.

Greek

and

Romania

n food is

quite

different.

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“October 6th, 2015 said the calendar, when four students left for a short

trip to Poland , but a long journey to get along with children of other

nationalities in the union of European peoples. Comenius is called the

program that our school takes part in and which gives students the

opportunity of a European trip. Such actions aim at the intersection of

ideas and habits of different peoples in Europe. Our travelers, lived

unique experiences, but this was not the main objective of the program.

Children learn to create relationships easily and expand the horizon of

their minds with such trips, which can play a catalytic role against

xenophobia. Perhaps such a trip is a drop in the ocean of the states but it

is still an idea that in the recent years inspires more and more schools .

It is a kind of action of each country to be able to lend and to borrow

important pieces of their cultures. It is also important that travelers not

only of Greece but also of other countries created a basis to allow them

in the future if they need to travel to another country and be welcome

either for work or entertainment. The relationships of the children who

participated were created and simply can "rebuild ". So, we consider our

school to be honoured with the opportunity to contribute to the

realization of such an European objective. Students and teachers

honorable represented Greece and especially in Poland were awarded as

well. On behalf of travelers in Poland, I express our thanks to the Greek

State which gave us the possibility of such experience. Fortunately your

school students returned safe and full of new ideas. We propose you to

overcome all your fears and try for such an educational trip.”

Constantinos Vromovrysiotis

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OPINIONS ABOUT MADE IN ITALY

“The center of Naples was awesome! It

is one of the most historical city centers

in the world and you have many things

to see and do. It is full of tourists and

shops. Also the San Carlo theatre with

its thousand seats is so big and the

ceiling with the beautiful painting is

amazing.

The visit to the Neapolitan Crypt was

an unforgettable experience. This

gallery is about 700 meters long. What

is more, I had much fun in the

workshop on Tuesday, when we sang

and danced with F.Birotti. I really

enjoyed it and I made new friends

there.”

“Once more during the MADE visits

we felt at home, amongst very

hospitable people! We had a great time, full of music and dance! It was

a great experience!"

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A SPECIAL OPINION ABOUT M.A.D.E.

When did it all start? It’s a long story.

Because it’s not just a project, it’s more

than that. It’s a strong bond among strong

people. M.A.D.E. will never fade.

Let’s see how all these people got

together. It was in 2010 that I met

Adriana on a course in Cardiff, Wales.

Strong Italian spirit. Then in April 2012, on another course in Lisbon,

Portugal, I met two more wonderful people Kasia and Dan. Kasia, my

secret Polish friend, unpretentious, strong-willed. Dan, my best friend

from Romania, a wild spirit full of ideas. A month later, May 2012,

there was this e-twinning seminar in Montpellier, France. Two more

teachers were added to my list ‘People I will never forget’. Imna, a

professional, loveable person from Spain and Stephane, the serious but

determined headmaster from France. With such wonderful personalities

and exceptional teachers, we had it MADE. A project custom-MADE

for us.

What to deal with? What could be the topic that would unite it all? What

else? MUSIC. Just MADE for us. Diverse music for diverse people.

Dan was in Sparta for the preparation of it. Unforgettable moments with

endless discussions on Skype with all the others. We were all MADE of

sterner stuff and wanted it to succeed and it did. More teachers came

along, all of them determined. Students? Thrilled with this cooperation.

And that’s the point when I had to leave and miss on this unique

experience. Fortunately, Claire was there to take over. The perfect

representative for Greece, who MADE it through this difficult task.

Marianna too, with her expertise in technology, but also her love for

music.

The result? A success. I was there with all the teachers and students on

the last day of the project, there where it started, Sparta. I was so happy

that this project was finally MADE true. At last, I shared some

wonderful moments even for a while. Excellent performances from all

the countries. Teachers and students crying at the farewell. I WILL

NEVER FORGET THESE PEOPLE.

Kleopatra Kalogerakou

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SCHOOLS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT

Μουσικό Γυμνάσιο Σπάρτης με Λυκειακές Τάξεις Α', Β', Γ' 2nd km Spartis-Gytheiou,

Sparta, GREECE.

http://gym-mous-spart.lak.sch.gr/

COLLÈGE”JEAN BAPTISTE DUMAS” Avenue de la Tour Bécamel,

30340,

Salindres, FRANCE

www.clg-dumas-salindres.ac-

montpellier.fr

IES ALCALANS C/Peset Aleixandre,

s/n 46192,

Montserrat (Valencia), SPAIN

www.iesalcalans.com C.N.P. “ȘTEFAN ODOBLEJA” Str. Crișan, 48,

Dr.Tr.Severin, ROMANIA

http://pedagogicseverin.licee.edu.ro/in

dex.html

ZESPÓŁ SZKÓŁ NR 1 W STRYKOWIE ul. Targowa, 21

Stryków, POLAND

www.zs1strykow.edupage.org LICEO " E.PASCAL"

viale Unità D'Italia, 42 80045 Pompei ( NA) ITALY

www.liceoscientificopascal.it

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those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the

official opinion of the European Union. Neither the

European Union institutions and bodies nor any person

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