An evaluation questionnaire - results

A project evaluation questionnaire was completed in three partner schools by students and teachers.
The students and teachers participation in the project was voluntary.
13 Polish students visited a partner school in Gutersloh in Germany and 7 students visited a partner school in Teramo in Italy. Nine Italian students and three German students came to  Zabrze in April 2013.
All the students improved their culinary, language, IT, interpersonal and organization skills. Most students also impoved their sports, communication and life skills.
All the students who partcipated in the project became more self-confident, tolerant and open to new cultures.
Students improved their eating habits, they pay more attention to the quality of food the buy.
They also notice the fact that they know much more about the negative effects of smoking and eating junk food than it was before the project started.
Most students participate in school life more actively. They take part in different school events not only related to our Comenius project. They initiate their own activities.
They shared their project experience with their family and friends. All the students consider their participation in the project to be a very important life experience and an unforgettable adventure.
All the students would recommend similar projects to their friends because such projects develop their personal and professional skills, they help to develop students' strong points and overcome weaknesses.
The majority of students consider partner school visits as most interesting project events. Meetings with experts, voluntary and charity work, culinary and sports activities  were very important for them as well.
Teachers improved mainly their personal and professional skills. The project was beneficial for all three schools. Polish partner school organized a lot of events, which enabled local community to integrate and develop mutual cooperation.

Polish Comenius Team presents a short film about the project activities.

This is our film about the project. I hope you like it!!

Be smart - don't start!

In Germany, several classes took part in a competition which aimed at keeping students from starting to smoke. The campain "Be smart - don't start!" takes place all across Germany. Once a week they had to report in class whether they managed not to smoke. The results were collected and sent in.

Today class 7e - who successfully completed the competition - were given their certificates. Congratulations!

Polish Comenius Team: A trip to Krakow - chocolate confectionary workshops and business workshops.

We went to Krakow on 21st June to take part in chocolate confectionary workshops in Krakow Chocolate Manufacture and in business workshops in the Krakow Technology Park. Business workshops were organised by Malopolska Regional Development Agency.
Our students made their own pralines. During business workshops they could learn how to promote a region in the world and how to build their own professional careers.
There were also students who were very active in our project activities and this trip was a reward for them.
We also visited the Kościuszko Mound in Krakow to take the last group picture of our Comenius Team and admire the panoramic view of the city.

   

Polish Comenius Team presents "A Culinary Trip around Europe with Comenius"

We organised "A Culinary Trip around Europe with Comenius". Our students could improve their culinary skills and broaden their knowledge about European cuisines. Our gastronomy technology teacher, Ms Mielczarek taught the students to prepare shrimps for cooking. Shrimps were needed to make Paella, a traditional Spanish dish. Kamil Zdziebłowski - a future confectioner, made a Genoa chocolate cake. The students prepared pork sirlion with plums cooked in wine - a traditional French recipe. They also cooked a creamy asparagus soup, a recipe comes from our Comenius recipes book and was presented by our German partner school. Piotr Hulin made spaghetti Bolognese with a new pasta machine. There were also stuffed (different kinds of cheese) courgette rolls.

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Food Revolution Day - "Cook with a smile" - 17 May 2013 in Zespół Szkół Spożywczych

Food Revolution Day was organised on 17th May 2013 in our school. The action was called "Cook with a smile". We invited students and teachers from four schools. First, we had a meeting with Mr Wiaterek who is a beekeeper. He talked about the production of honey, healing properties of honey and also about the use of honey in everyday life. Then, students had culinary workshops with Ms Mielczarek and took part in a culinary competition. They not only prepared typical Silesian salads and biscuits - to promote our regional cuisine but also some dishes which come from our Comenius Recipes Book for example a vitamin jelly from fresh strawberries. They also had a mulimedia culinary quiz about Silesian cuisine and healthy lifestyle. All the participants had a great fun and enjoyed their time in our school.

German pupils visiting old people's house

During the last weeks, several visits to an old people's house in Gütersloh took place. The German pupils visited the elderly people and joined them in sports sessions and brain training meetings. Both sides thoroughly enjoyed the meetings - the elderly people were really happy to meet so many young girls and our pupils could learn a lot about the life of the elderly people. They could see firsthand how important it is to keep fit - mentally and physically - all your life.

A Comenius Partner School Visit in Zespół Szkół Spożywczych in Zabrze 7-12.04.2013

Partner schools from Gutersloh and Teramo met in Zespół Szkół Spożywczych in Zabrze. The meeting started on 7th April and fisnished on 12th April.
On Monday (8th April) Students took part in cooking classes organised by Ms Mielczarek and sports classes which were organised by Mr Rozynek. After dinner prepared by Ms Mielczarek and Ms Poniecka and their students, we met at Medical University of Silesia where Ms Wanat gave a lecture: "Eat Healthily & keep fit" and I did a summery of the project. Then we took part in a Molecular Gastronomy Show prepared by Ms Wanat.

On Tuesday we went on a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and to Krakow.

On Wednesday morning we visited The Bread Museum in Radzionków where we baked traditional Polish rolls. In the afternoon we had a meeting in the Fundation of Cardiac Surgery Development in Zabrze. o

 On Thursday we visited the historical Coalmine "Guido" in Zabrze. In the afternoon we visited a castle in Pszczyna and we had farewell dinner.

A Health Week with Comenius in Zespół Szkół Spożywczych in Zabrze

Our Health Week with Comenius started in fact in February when all the classes in our school had lessons about bad effects of smoking, drinking alcohol and drug taking. There were two class competitions a) for the best poster presenting the effects of smoking; b) "Convince me to quit smoking and drink alcohol" - a short film shot with a mobile phone. We also had a school compaign: "QUIT SMOKING WITH COMENIUS".

120 students took part in a meeting with professor Brunon F.P. Zemła from the Oncology Institute in Gliwice. Professor Zemła talked about smoking, drugs and cancer desease. The lecture was very interesting for students. The meeting took place on 5th March 2013.

Students who wanted to learn Street Dance and Hip Hop had a chance to do it on Wednesday (6th March). There were special Street Dance workshops organised for students from different classes from our school. PE teachers and students could also try new fitness equipment and take part in a lesson with a professional fitness trainer.

Four-year students participated in psychological workshops. They were taught techniques and strategies for dealing with stress. These skills are very useful during exams and in everyday life.

Sport Survey - the Italian results

The survey on the sport-habits of Italian students shows that most of them consider the sport needed for a healthy life.

The great passion of many of them is football, although some prefer other team sports such as basketball or volleyball. Some people prefer running and others practice martial arts, athletics or swimming. Someone has a passion for ballroom or states that go to the gym every week.

Most of the students practice sport regularly to get fitter, but also because it's fun. In general, they prefer the outdoor activities, but many are members of sports clubs. They do sport activities from twice to three times a week, while those who practice sport at a competitive level, do it also four times a week. Their preference for team sports is slightly higher than in individual sports .

In Italy, the students have PE lessons twice a week and most of them like to attend these classes regularly.

All students find very important to be physically active in order to lead a healthy life.

All of them believe that the most popular sport in Italy is football, which is probably shown the most.

Nearly all of them watch sport programmes on TV, about football ,basketball, rugby, handball and swimming championships.

Staying healthy and fit in old age - Germany

Everyone knows how important it is to stay healthy and fit in life. However, we wondered what elderly people do to stay fit and how important it is to them.

Even though many of the people, mostly grandparents, we asked have had injuries and illnesses affecting their health, we were surprised to hear that nearly all of them do sports and other activities to improve their health.

Some of our grandparents are or have been extremely sporty. Skiing, playing volleyball, doing yoga and  hiking are just some of the many activities preferably done by our grandparents. Unfortunately, attaining a greater age, these types of sports are too dangerous or too exhausting for them.

Nevertheless, light activities like riding their bikes, walking, swimming or water gymnastics can be done every day. But it is best to be active with other people, this motivates and many sports clubs offer team sports specifically for elderly people as we found out.

Also, working in the garden and being outside in fresh air keeps fit, they tell us.

Yet, keeping fit is not only about doing sports. Eating healthy is part of it and, most importantly, keeping your mind active. Crossword puzzles or reading for example help a lot.

Staying healthy enables our grandparents to still play a part in our life, visit us, their grandchildren and also, being independent makes them incredibly happy. It is great for them to see what they can still do.

Still, often they have to force themselves to actually do something.

They advise everyone to do at least some exercises for the joints to stay flexible.

If in doubt whether the exercises are good or bad for the health or if they don’t know what is best for them, they can always consult a doctor. Sometimes going to your personal limit is not only satisfying but also fun!