1st Workshop Centre of Kavala
1st EK of Kavala (1st Workshop Centre of Kavala) supports the laboratories in the technical and Vocational schools in the city of Kavala, organizes seminars for teachers in various specialties and educational students visits to factories and enterprises. The aim of 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala is to supply a perfect laboratory training for students in fully organized workshops in which students of all disciplines receive proper technique and laboratory training, so upon graduation to be able to practice with success to integrate smoothly into society, to be productive and to contribute in the development of the Greek economy.
Also 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala ensures the integration of graduates in the labour market, informs students about: education and labour market training, professional rights, education and employment, education graduate options, programs of the European Union.
1st Workshop Centre of Kavala also:
a) Provides awareness to the students on careers and occupations,
b) Identifies and utilize personal values,
c) Promotes aptitudes and interests,
d) Exploits the opportunities and improve weaknesses,
e) Improves students “ability in making decisions” related to their careers,
f) Attracts the students in the type of studies and specializations offered,
j) Prepares students in the local and European labour market
h) Encourages every initiative on innovation, new technologies and entrepreneurship creation and
g) Uses the laboratories for the teachers’ lifelong learning educational system.
At 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala, five entirely equipped computer laboratories are operating. Furthermore, there is all the demanded substructure in software and specialized programs which in combination with the staff’s education and skills will provide to the project the proper know how in elaborating questionnaires and creating posters, logos, leaflets, fliers. Staff is also appropriately skilled on most advanced developments of new technologies of communication and information. So they can easily contribute to the part of the project management that affairs this sector. 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala accommodates all the laboratories plantations of a wide range of variable vocational specialties existing in the wider area of the province of Kavala. It is being serviced by vocational teaching staff of various specialties properly educated and frequently and regularly trained so that to follow every development on a rapid flash changing technology.
1st Workshop Centre of Kavala is an education provider with experience in organizing structured courses for each school subject for different topics involving in learning process:
- human rights, interculture, tolerance (e.g. Implementing human rights education in the European school, Interculturality, tolerance and human rights education in an Europe for all, Intercultural competence through an effective communication in an European teaching and learning environment, Climate change and human rights education in an European intercultural environment, Lifelong Learning interdisciplinary teaching and educational creativity through art, music and ICT);
- creativity and innovation in teaching and training (e.g. Creativity in teaching and learning, Creativity as catalyst for innovation using art and communication. Brokers across disciplines in a lifelong learning Europe, Creativity and innovation in teaching and learning for a better integration in the European lifelong learning society, Innovative and creative teaching and learning in a lifelong learning Europe, Teaching and learning methods in a modern lifelong learning Europe, lifelong Learning interdisciplinary teaching and educational creativity through art, music and ICT, Creativity using art, music and ICT in education in a Lifelong Learning Europe,
Promoting hands on child-centred, creative, outdoor and indoor activities and encouraging environmental responsibility by using art, music, dance, theatre, sport and ICT through a holistic, lifelong and sustainable educational approach, Lifelong learning outdoor and indoor methods and approaches through art, music, theatre, sport and ICT) - fighting early school leaving (e.g. How to motivate students to finalize their compulsory education. Innovative teaching and learning methods for reducing early school leaving in a lifelong learning society)
- entrepreneurship (e.g. How to stimulate the entrepreneurial attitude for a better integration into the labour market).
A big proportion of our students are migrants or one parent families who live in remote villages of the region under the danger of exclusion and of being considered second – class students. Some of our students are economy immigrants from Albania, Georgia, Bulgaria and Russia. This fact means that our school plays an important role in the social and cultural life, by providing not only education but extracurricular activities, stimulating their creativity, facilitating the students, understanding of different cultures in a common European context.
In our institution the priority is to provide different learning opportunities for our learners, so for this reason 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala is involved in a two-way interactive relationship with the entrepreneurship world. Therefore, it can contribute to the implementation of any innovating idea about immigrant friendly education and European citizenship. In addition, 1st Workshop Centre of Kavala will also try to integrate the project studies into its ongoing educational activities and will participate in project’s evaluation.
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Riga Secondary School # 64
Ūnijas iela 93
Riga, Latvia
The suburban location of Riga Secondary School #64 in the capital city of Riga provides a unique setting for students and staff. Being situated in a suburb offers a balance between access to urban resources and a potentially more serene environment compared to the bustling city centre.
The school takes pride in offering a comprehensive educational experience. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of subjects, ensuring a well-rounded academic foundation for students. Beyond traditional academics, Riga Secondary School #64 places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities to engage in various pursuits such as drama classes, chorus, folk dance classes, floorball, basketball, robotics, and many more.
Noteworthy is the school’s commitment to staying at the forefront of educational advancements. Actively embracing novelties in Information Technology and Communication (ITC), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and other innovative methodologies, the institution remains adaptable and responsive to evolving educational paradigms.
A special focus is placed on students aged 14 to 18, acknowledging the unique needs and interests of this demographic. The school actively involves them in a range of activities and programs designed to foster personal growth, skill development, and a sense of community.
Furthermore, Riga Secondary School #64 takes pride in its teachers’ strong engagement with the European dimension of culture and knowledge. This involvement reflects a commitment to providing students with a global perspective and preparing them for a dynamic and interconnected world.is under development!!
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2nd Gymnasium of Nafpaktos
https://2gymn-nafpaktou.blogspot.com/
2nd Gymnasium of Nafpaktos is a junior high school with a long tradition of Education (the school was founded in 1976). The school educates around 180 students, from both rural and urban environments taught by 20 teachers.
Starting from 2012, a variety of activities designed to bring a new and innovative dimension to our school have been performed: cultural, environmental, career and health education. Teachers are encouraged to implement innovative projects related to our students’ interests such as sports, arts, music.
It is found on the west part of the city. The school complex is located on a plot of land of 5,317.82 m2, on Porphyri and Tsara Nafpaktias streets, with a total coverage and construction area of the three-story teaching building of 2,925 m2.
As to facilities, it has a school gym with basketball, volleyball and table tennis equipment. School’s priority, among others, is to cultivate the students’ cultural awareness.
Students are particularly interested in their skills and talents in general and this is easily seen by their enthusiastic reaction to activities already organized as extra-curricular ones. There are teachers who organize school trips to cultural centres, educational trips are also implemented throughout school year along with visits to famous artistic sites close to surrounding area.
There is a school choir participating each year to the annual festival of our district. Each year the school joins both the traditional and modern dance festival and earns a lot of credits by the audience. Students are encouraged to express themselves through arts and in fact there is a great collection of their work exhibited around the school. Students feel very proud to see their paintings adorning the school walls. There is a chess team participating in competition around the area.
There is a number of gifted students who enter STEM competitions and bring back to school significant awards. “Protect Ecosystem and Life” 2020-Ι-C201-KA229-078155-4 is an Erasmus+ project already implemented when six European countries (Turkey, Portugal, Romania, Estonia, Greece, Czech Republic) decided to join hands in playing an active role in the effort of finding solutions.
The main aims while fighting the climate change are: implementing and application of themes into the curriculum, raising climate change and environmental awareness by using different teaching-learning methods, taking individuals out of the virtual platform and support them to become part of cooperation groups, encourage them to look into the topic, to assume responsibility in social projects, to establish awareness cooperation projects with non-governmental organizations, become more and more aware of the problems and bring suggestions as solutions, recognize the needs of professional fields and being able to notice changes, support the teachers during their work and provide the needed materials, assistance through mental health protective pedagogical knowledge, try to cope with depression, self-concern of children due to climate change and its consequences.
“Multiculturalism in the past and today” KA210-SCH-74A610D8 is ERASMUS+ Project was implemented in the past 2 years, a small-scale project coordinated by Poland and joined by Italy, as well which aimed to the common grounds of culture between the 3 countries.
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Srednja škola Metković
Hi, here is the info about Srednja škola Metković:
Srednja škola Metković is a well-established vocational secondary school located in Metković, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia. As of the 2024/2025 academic year, the school educates 474 students organized into 27 class departments and employs 86 staff members, including teachers, expert associates, and administrative personnel. The school offers both three-year and four-year educational programs in ten different professional fields, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction, economics, tourism and hospitality, fashion design, and transport. Students can qualify for professions such as economist, tourism and hotel business specialist, administrative officer, construction technician, electrical technician, mechatronics technician, fashion technician, vehicle driver, cook, waiter, and several others.
Srednja škola Metković provides a high-quality learning environment, supported by well-equipped classrooms, specialized laboratories, and practical training facilities. These include computer rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and restaurant space for hospitality training, a workshop for metal processing and mechatronics, and facilities for fashion and tailoring classes. Many classrooms are equipped with interactive boards, projectors, and internet access. The school also has a library with over 9,000 books, as well as a modern sports hall shared with the local gymnasium.
The school emphasizes both academic and practical education, with a strong focus on preparing students either for the labor market or for further studies at university level. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, school projects, and professional excursions, and the school is actively involved in various national and European programs, including Erasmus+, European Parliament Ambassador School Programme and eTwinning.
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