Plan to Preserve this Pretty Planet Comenius Project

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Plan to Preserve this Pretty Planet Comenius Project 2012 -2014

Plan to Preserve this Pretty Planet Comenius Project 2012 -2014

Invitation to take part �Ovens NS was invited to participate in this project by

Invitation to take part �Ovens NS was invited to participate in this project by the project co-ordinator Maria Grazia Cardani who teaches in Lonate Pozzolo in Milan �This was based on our previous successful project work �Good working relations and good work ethic �Ovens NS always worked well in project activities and completed deadlines when required. � This is Frosinone in Italy

New Project �Ovens NS is about to embark on its 3 rd Comenius project

New Project �Ovens NS is about to embark on its 3 rd Comenius project � 2000 -2003 Children’s literature through Fingers �We made the film Clann Lir and the DVD of Diarmuid agus Gráinne during this project � 2008 -2010 Good Behaviour A rainbow that colours our life �We made a Multilingual dictionary, a DVD of proverbs, a Comic strip book, an E Book and many other products during this project

Is every applicant successful ? �Not all applications are approved �February 2012 --- application

Is every applicant successful ? �Not all applications are approved �February 2012 --- application form completed by a small group of people �Grace Donovan was part of this group and played a pivotal role in the application process �Very rigorous procedures applied to the selection process �Lucky that all the other partner schools also got approval for this project

Europe in the Classroom �We have a really good work plan �The ideas and

Europe in the Classroom �We have a really good work plan �The ideas and project proposals fulfil the criteria for European Union objectives relating to sustainable development �Preserving the planet is a key objective �Communication with pupils and staff from other schools is very educational �We learn about other cultures

Curriculum � The work of the project is conducted within the existing curriculum objectives

Curriculum � The work of the project is conducted within the existing curriculum objectives �The aims and activities will be planned as part of the broader curriculum �A thematic approach to environmental awareness and care is encouraged �Activities should be part of the normal school day. �Romania is one of our partner countries

Guidelines for project �Each class select a country for project work �Communicate with one

Guidelines for project �Each class select a country for project work �Communicate with one of the partner schools �Undertake one of the listed activities �Research and learn about ESD

Participants �United Kingdom Birmingham �France �Italy 2 schools one in Milan and one south

Participants �United Kingdom Birmingham �France �Italy 2 schools one in Milan and one south of Rome �Romania �Malta �Finland �Ireland

Comenius School Partnerships �We work with partners across Europe �We learn together �We hear

Comenius School Partnerships �We work with partners across Europe �We learn together �We hear other languages �We see how other schools work �We see their resources and �They learn about our country and �Our rich cultural heritage

What is Comenius �It is part of the European Community’s Lifelong Learning programme �Aims

What is Comenius �It is part of the European Community’s Lifelong Learning programme �Aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the diversity of European cultures and languages �It aims to help young people to acquire basic life skills and competences for future employment and for active European citizenship

Multilateral partnerships �Working in interdisciplinary teams �New subject matter �Motivation to learn �Knowledge of

Multilateral partnerships �Working in interdisciplinary teams �New subject matter �Motivation to learn �Knowledge of other school systems �Positive influence on everyday life in schools �ICT competences improved

The Four Ps Project �Comenius team �Pupils committee �Staff committee �Comenius corner �Communicate with

The Four Ps Project �Comenius team �Pupils committee �Staff committee �Comenius corner �Communicate with partner schools �Adopt a site – find a site/place which needs to be improved �Improve and change the site

Aims of the project �To raise awareness of environmental issues �To look at the

Aims of the project �To raise awareness of environmental issues �To look at the local environment both in the area and in the school �To increase communication and knowledge of partner countries �To encourage a variety of communication strategies �To promote and increase the use of ICT for practical purposes

Planned Activities �Recycling materials �Art creations from recycled materials �Art work �Famous paintings: Creation

Planned Activities �Recycling materials �Art creations from recycled materials �Art work �Famous paintings: Creation of a joint photo/ebook of damaged/ruined works of art �Poetry writing �Exchanging ideas and project works

What can pupils do? �They can learn about the countries in the partnership �They

What can pupils do? �They can learn about the countries in the partnership �They can suggest activities for the project �Pupils can communicate with children from other countries �They can ask questions, exchange letters, send information �They can have good fun learning about the other schools and seeing how they do things in other countries �Polite Paddy in Slovenia