February 2010 ____________________________________________

Teachers Study Meeting - Cruz Quebrada - Portugal

The aim of the meeting was:

1. To present:

- the videos with songs, performed by children of each school partner, according to what as determined by Vrtec-Idrija;

- ideas for the final product(s) to present at the end of the Project;

- ideas for the layout of the product(s).

2. To learn about Portuguese School System and Externato Santa Catarina;

3. To reflect and discuss ideas for the final product(s) and to fix common instructions for the presentation of the activities that are being carried out;

4. To know some places and characteristics of the Portuguese Culture:

- Sintra and Cabo da Roca;

- Lisboa: Baixa Pombalina, Belém (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos e Padrão dos Descobrimentos);

- Fado and some folklore;

5. Study visit to Kidzania.

The first work session were about Characters, Songs, the Didactical Game and other activities, where each school partner presented its ideas and showed how the work has been developed.

On a second work session each school partner presented the development of the Project in this second year and shared with the others strategies and difficulties that have been feeling till now.

The third phase of this Study Meeting was crucial for the success of the Project: working in small groups, according to the age of students, and then sharing the results to the large group gave the necessary and positive stimulus to clarify the huge task of finishing this Project.

It was decided what would be the final product(s): an E-Book with DVDs of the activities, the Didactical Game and the Blogs/WebPages of each partner school that will present all the materials and activities developed in each institution.

Tasks were distributed among partners and a “technical group” decided the characteristics of layouts, colours, type and number of letter…

Meanwhile, some visits were made considering the aims of this Study Meeting and also trying a new approach to individual contacts, links and exchanging experiences and ideas. It was essential to create a positive atmosphere inside the large group in order that each participant felt common goals and objectives of the project and established better social relations with all the partner schools.

The next meeting, devoted to work with older children, will be in Cluj (Romania) between the 19th and 23rd of April 2010.

January 2010 ___________________________________________

It is concluded the video of the Activity “Proverbs”, developed in the first year of the Project.

The video is available on : http://www.vimeo.com/8780669

December 2009 _____________________________________________

Activity: Elaboration of the character that will visit some school partners, according to an idea suggested by a student.

Exhibition: “Christmas and Portuguese Traditions”, presenting the Works of the students.

November 2009 _____________________________________________

Meeting of the Comenius Team, now on with the presence of four students (two from the 3rd grade and two from the 4th grade).

Activity: Elaboration of the character that will visit some school partners, according to an idea suggested by a student.

Presentation: proverb’s material according to the layout that was presented in Idrija (Slovenia).

Research about Christmas Traditions in Portugal, made by students of the 1st Cycle (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade).

October 2009 ______________________________________________

Preparation of the material for the Project Meeting in Idrija (Slovenia)

Project Meeting in Idrija (Slovenia)




The aim of the meeting was:
1. To present :
- a resource CD with stories and related activities,
- a template of a resource CD with proverbs and related activities,
- a mini research »How we address others«;
2. To learn about Slovene school system and partner institutions,
3. To reflect and discuss how we can promote developing emotional/social intelligence in
children ;
4. To plan activities in Year 2 of the project.

Working meetings of teachers had been scheduled so that on the first day participants would have reported about their ideas and proposals for work in the second year of the project. A round table discussion on the next day offered a cue for reflection on the objectives of the project.

The next day, when only a trip was in the program, was aimed at individual contacts, links and exchanging experience and ideas.

The last day was devoted to work in small groups and coming to decisions about common activities in the future.

We agreed on the importance of setting the values of our project and assessing what the outcomes of the project would be for the children. Part of the work will be done in 3 groups, according to age groups of children.

Next meeting, devoted to work with younger children, will be in Portugal between 15th and 20th February 2010.

September 2009 ______________________________________

Teachers Council to discuss the 3rd year of the Educational Project of Externato Santa Catarina – “ With the arms open into the World – Biodiversity and Cultural Diversity” and presentation of the two subprojects for the school year 2009/10


Meetings with Parents of each class/group about the 3rd year of the Educational Project and subprojects: Curricular Project of each class/group, Comenius Project and Eco-School Project. Material for the activity “Proverbs” –The final products are ready.

July 2009 ________________________________________

Elaboration of the Report for the National Agency.

Comenius Team of Santa Catarina shared some ideas for the development of the Project in the school year of 2009/10.