Welcome to Bulgaria
Four countries left for Yakoruda, Bulgaria on November 14th till November 20th in order to accomplish a part of teaching and learning activities of the International Erasmus+ Project ‘Utilizing the Computers as a Tool in Studying-own Knowledge acquiring‘.
The aim of the visit was to present literature lessons by using digital tools. The partners of the project used their national and international well-known poets‘ and writers‘ works in the lessons‘ presentations. During the visit all the teachers and students had a chance to collect new ideas about digital tools usage in the literature lessons and share their own with the participants of the project.
The other aim of the project was cultural and linguistic improvement. It was very educational to experience Bulgaria‘s customs and traditions, to get acquainted with famous national personalities, to see some attractive places in Yakoruda district: Rila monastery, a national symbol of Bulgaria; Blagoevgrad, the centre of the district; Bansko, a skiing resort; and Velingrad, SPA capital of the Balkans.
We are sincerely thankful to our partners from Bulgaria for a warm welcome to their country, delicious food and the opportunity to go to the places of visit regardless of the severe epidemiological situation in the world.
We are looking forward to visiting Thessaloniki, Greece in March.
1st day
Visit to Rila Monastery one of the symbols of Bulgaria/
Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria.
During our trip we had a lot of fun. Both teachers and students knew each other, communicated, shared ideas about the project and their visit of Bulgaria.
Later in the afternoon we visited Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad features a pedestrian downtown, with preserved 19th-century architecture and numerous restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and boutiques. It is home to two universities, the South-West University "Neofit Rilski" and the American University in Bulgaria.
2nd day
Meeting with gymnasium teachers and principals. Ice breaking activities.
A short literary and musical program prepared by the students in our school. Lots of mood, emotions, colourful and unforgettable exoeriences, music and dancing.
Official meeting of the partners in St.St. Cyril and Methodius High School
Meeting with gymnasium teachers and principals. Ice breaking activities.
Guided tour of the school! The new schools's STEM centre!
In the afternoon the realization of the project continued with the presentations of literature lessons.
3rd day
The students from Lithuania gave a very interesting and educational lesson.
Walking and sightseeing in the town of Bansko
4th day
Presentations of literature lessons by Turkish students. Monitoring and evaluating the use of various digital tools in literature lessons.
Presentations of literature lessons by Greek students. Monitoring and evaluating the use of various digital tools in literature lessons.
