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COMENIUS ACTION 1 2005-06COMENIUS ACTION 1 2005-06
Post Event Report
Eyuboglu Egitim KurumlariEyuboglu Egitim Kurumlari
Speculum –Speculum –an-on-line magazine for transversal policies-an-on-line magazine for transversal policies-
Comenius Azione 1Comenius Azione 1
2005-20062005-2006
Speculum-an on-line magazine for transversal policies
The Post Event ReportThe Post Event Report
Renate from BelgiumRenate from Belgium
Going to Istanbul was like stepping into a new Going to Istanbul was like stepping into a new world to me. What would the city be like ? Would world to me. What would the city be like ? Would
it be a city belonging to the Eastern or the it be a city belonging to the Eastern or the Western world ? What would our partner school Western world ? What would our partner school
be like ? A modern or rather old-fashioned be like ? A modern or rather old-fashioned school ? What would our new Comenius member – school ? What would our new Comenius member – Selcen - be like ? A traditional woman wearing a Selcen - be like ? A traditional woman wearing a
veil or a modern, self-confident woman ? All those veil or a modern, self-confident woman ? All those questions went through my mind while I was questions went through my mind while I was
flying to Istanbul. flying to Istanbul.
All those questions were quickly answered. All those questions were quickly answered.
Istanbul is a city where East meets West: some Istanbul is a city where East meets West: some parts of the city are very traditional, with parts of the city are very traditional, with
traditional food, shops and people. Other parts traditional food, shops and people. Other parts are ultra-modern. are ultra-modern.
It shows that different partsIt shows that different parts can easily co- can easily co-exist.exist.
Going to Istanbul was like stepping into a new Going to Istanbul was like stepping into a new world to me. What would the city be like ? Would world to me. What would the city be like ? Would
it be a city belonging to the Eastern or the it be a city belonging to the Eastern or the Western world ? What would our partner school Western world ? What would our partner school
be like ? A modern or rather old-fashioned be like ? A modern or rather old-fashioned school ? What would our new Comenius member – school ? What would our new Comenius member – Selcen - be like ? A traditional woman wearing a Selcen - be like ? A traditional woman wearing a
veil or a modern, self-confident woman ? All those veil or a modern, self-confident woman ? All those questions went through my mind while I was questions went through my mind while I was
flying to Istanbul. flying to Istanbul.
All those questions were quickly answered. All those questions were quickly answered.
Istanbul is a city where East meets West: some Istanbul is a city where East meets West: some parts of the city are very traditional, with parts of the city are very traditional, with
traditional food, shops and people. Other parts traditional food, shops and people. Other parts are ultra-modern. are ultra-modern.
It shows that different partsIt shows that different parts can easily co- can easily co-exist.exist.
The PartnersThe Partners
Escola Secondaria Vitorino Nemésio -LisbonPortugal Zespol Szkol Ogolnoksztalcacych-GorzowPolandSint Vincentius- EekloBelgium Friesland College-LeeuwardenThe Netherlands Siauliu “Romuvos” GimnazijaLithuania
Eyuboglu Egitim KurumlariEyuboglu Egitim KurumlariTurkeyIstituto Professionale di Stato “ Luigi Einaudi”-PalermoItaly
Working session.
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Here we are! All together at school…
Where is the coordinator? Of
course she is working, she is taking the
photo.
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We as the Dutch delegation have been very much impressed by the school of our Turkish partner. It has so many facilities, foreign teachers, a beautiful
and well maintained building and a high quality of education.
Selcen, it is a privilege to work with you
within Comenius and to have you in our group.
I think many
schools will envy this first class
high school in many respects.
The meeting happened in a good atmosphere, mostly
because we were all overwhelmed by the
enthusiasm and warmth of our new Comenius member Selcen. She is wonderful to
work with: always good-humoured, very professional
and full of energy.
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Look how well the group work together!
The director always attentive and supervising
everything.
(Director thinking: I would like to know what
they are saying.)
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In an atmosphere of happy cooperation the team
carried out the introduction and guidance for the new partner to assure its success in the project.
After a stimulating and wide discussion the group confirmed the subjects for the 3rd and 4th magazines ,
which are ;
-Youth in the school and the city environment (which activities and which initiatives should be
undertaken and are currently done to protect the environment)
-The position of the disabled and the disadvantaged in the school and the city.
It was also confirmed that the editing of the 2 editions would be done by Lithuania and Poland.
For the first number, Lithuania summarised 10 different types of activities, which were discussed and positively
agreed by the group. All the member countries will produce at least 4 of the 10 proposals.
THE ACTIVITIES• Describe an ecological pathway, the interior and exterior of your school.
Present typical places inside and outside your school related to ecology. It must reflect the spirit of ecology. You can send photos, comments, descriptions.
• A description of events related to environmental problems in your school, district, city. It can be presented in imaginative essays, compositions, photos, etc.
• Pupils’ scientific work on environmental problems, events ( tell about conferences, expeditions, write reports, discuss problems and suggest solutions.) It can be at school or in the city.
• Recycling at school: in lessons, after school activities.• A poem, a song on the topic of environment, ecology.• The wonder of nature: what an incredibly interesting or even strange object
of nature do you have in your city or district( photos and short description)• The most eco-friendly places in your city or district ( photos and short
descriptions)• Survey “ Your input into ecology( give suggestions for questionnaire)• A video film or a spot about an ecological event ( time limit 3 minutes)• Ecological logo for this issue. We should create it till the end of December,
then voting and choosing the best one follows in January)
And when everything was agreeded…
it came the time to explore this wonderful city
Today Turkey hits the news regularly and of course for us to get acquainted with this important country is very necessary.
As in almost every country there is the old and the new.
In Turkey the old is represented by the Mosques, Castles,
Palaces, traditional food, music, clothes and
customs. Hugh traffic jams, modern skylines,
night life, countless shops for all kinds of
things, modern and well educated men and women with equal
rights showed us the new Turkey for which a sound basis had been laid by Mustafa Kemal
Atatürk.Unlike many tourists who visit only old Istanbul we were lucky enough to see the Asian part as well which has so much of a new and modern city that it could have been
any city where ever in the West.We were amazed by every aspect of Istanbul and enjoyed everything to the
full - both the old and the new!
And so we followed the
itinerary of the glorious past
Even under the
rain.
A good umbrella is enough to go on
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We toured the Bazaar where we bargained not only to the bone
but until its very marrow
we also discovered many other small
streets with countless small and authentic shops and old workshops where
things were made according to old
traditions
…the trips across the Bosporus and Golden Horn were the most unforgettable events. Here one sees Istanbul in all its Majesty while being on the water;
many of the landmarks of its history can be
seen, the skyline, the intense ship
traffic, the bridges, the Asian
and European part..
It is all both
beautiful and
symbolical
There was time for
mysticism
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And time for belly dancing
And the food?
By the time we didn’t imagine the strange things
Were about to come to the table.
Selcen had a tough job explaining the menu at each restaurant table.
Sour yoghurt soup???????
….. the atmosphere in the group has been fine and we
enjoyed your company very much.
Atmosphere is something to
work at but the natural
"chemistry" between all of us is such that we form a good group together.
…… there are quite a few prejudices in the West about Turkey. Many of us consider the country as a typical traditional Eastern country. We saw that this vision is untrue. Of course there are differences with Western Europe. But shouldn’t we consider it a challenge to know that this country will soon be part of the European Union? We should grow closer together, be more
curious about other cultures, open our minds and stop considering ourselves as better than others.
This is why the Comenius is an excellent bridge: meeting new cultures, learning about different school systems, having discussions with new people,
… all this is positive and makes us true, open-minded Europeans…
See you in Siauliai