1st EPAL SYKEON : Reflecting on 2024–2025 eTwinning Projects

10:36 7/8/2025 - Πηγή: Sch

As the 2024–2025 academic year drew to a close, our school proudly completed three meaningful eTwinning projects that enriched student learning, promoted emotional well-being, and fostered global collaboration. These experiences went beyond the classroom, touching the hearts and minds of students through shared traditions, history, and innovation.

Christmas

Exchange – Spreading Holiday Cheer Across Borders

As part of the “Be a Tough European Cookie: Well-Being and Mental Health at Our Schools” project, our class embraced the spirit of giving by launching a Christmas ornament exchange with partner schools in Spain and Italy. Students crafted personalized wooden ornaments and added small chocolate treats, combining creativity with kindness.

This initiative was warmly received. Spanish peers sent back traditional handmade decorations, and our Italian partners showcased our work on their blog. The project highlighted how even the smallest gestures can build lasting cultural connections and promote emotional well-being during the holidays.

Educational Excursion – Connecting History, Mental Health, and Local Heritage

On March 13, 2025, our second-grade students embarked on a powerful educational journey, supported by a TOLI grant. The excursion merged three major projects:

“Echoes of the Holocaust – Exploring Herstories,”“Be a Tough European Cookie,” andThe national initiative “Planting and Knowing My Town.”

Students visited the Royal Tombs and museum at Aigai, delved into Apostle Paul’s and Veria’s Jewish heritage, and explored the oldest synagogue in the Balkans. They reflected on resilience, history, and identity while also experiencing moments of calm and connection to nature—reinforcing mental well-being. This rich experience blended emotional growth with historical awareness in a memorable, hands-on format.

A Year of Holistic Learning: Etwinning Project Overview & Impact1. Be a Tough European Cookie

Focused on self-care, emotional intelligence, and resilience, this project empowered students to openly discuss mental health. Families participated in activities promoting healthy habits and kindness, building a strong school community rooted in empathy.

2. A New Dimension in Education with Digital Tools

Students collaborated with peers from seven countries, using Web 2.0 tools to enhance learning. They gained digital skills, navigated online platforms, and engaged in creative online tasks—preparing them for the future of learning.

3. Echoes of the Holocaust: Exploring HerStories

This project challenged students to explore Holocaust narratives through personal stories, emphasizing memory, human rights, and historical empathy. The excursion to Veria powerfully tied classroom learning to lived historical experiences.

Final Reflections

These completed projects:

Nurtured empathy, well-being, and critical thinking,Built digital and collaborative skills, andStrengthened cultural awareness through meaningful international exchanges.

Our students didn’t just participate—they grew, learning that education is not confined to textbooks but lives in acts of kindness, shared stories, and global friendships. We look forward to building on these foundations in the years to come.

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