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Romanian team was left with memories of the third visit of the project in LatviaTRANSCRIPT
PROJECT REUNION
LATVIA
The third project reunion took place between 9-15
October 2011 in Cesis, Latvia. Romania was represented by
3 teachers: Popescu Aurelia( coordintor of the project),
Tudorache Daniela, Zaharia Bianca and 4 pupils : Enache
Elena, Negoita Lucia, Soare Madalina, from 7 grade and
Bacan Stefania from 8 grade.
In the first day we visited the school wich is located in the
Sermuski village, place which seemed to be taken out from a
farytale , in the middle of the forest, near to a lake. A group of
pupils encounterd us drest in the latvian national costums
and served us traditional food.
After that we went to the festivity room wher we meet
the 5 teams from the other countryes , and we sang the
project anthem and we watched the artictic program
presented by the pupils of the host school.
After the festivityes we visited the school and others
buildings which belong to the school.
Both the students and the teachers worked together as
a team to make a tree out of eco-friendly materials , an
activity which was entertaining everybody.
After we made the „eco” three each team prezented it. Our
three was presented by Stefania Bacan.
We also held discusions regarding the activities that took
place , insisting on the main project for September
″Endangered animals″(each paticipating country presented
information on 3 endangered animals from their country
and 3 endangered animals from all over the world), and we
established the details for the next activities.
The first day ended with a dinner and project
coordinators have offered small gifts.
The second day we visited Gauja National Park -
Sigulda Turaida and Krimulda. This is the largest park in
Latvia, with an area of 917.45 km² running from north-east
of Sigulda to south-west of Cēsis along the valley of the Gauja
RiverIt was established on 14 September 1973 , the oldest
national park in Latvia, 47% of the park's territory is forest,
mostly spruce and pine.
The south-west it is mainly used by the inhabitants of
Riga as a leisure facility, while further to the north-east it is
more strictly protected.
The area was formerly sometimes known as the
"Livonian Switzerland" and tourists started to visit this area
in the 19th century having numerous ski slopes and even a
medieval castle.
We visited the castle and the church from Turaida and
made a journey back in time with the help of the medieval
legends.
In the afternoon we visited the underground lake were
impressed by its splendor.
The third day was fascinating, it was the "The medieval
day". First we visited the Araiski underwater castle.
After that we visited Geidanmois where we discovered
the medieval history of Latvia throughout some historical
activities that we practiced: spear and ax throwing, archery.
After we finished all thouse historical activities we went
to the City Hall, where we meet the local authorities.
We visited Cesis being impressed by the grand area of
the buildings, the multitudes of churches and the beauty of
the parks.
The visit to the old jeweler, near the castle gave us the
possibility of meeting a special man, in love with his work
and to see the julery that the medieval women wore.
At the end we enjoyed a medieval feast and the late night
tour of the castle.
On the fourth day we went to explore Riga, the capital of
Latvia, where we found a perfect harmony between
medieval and modern.
In the afternoon we visited the Central Bank of Latvia
and we were very impressed.
The evening was exciting because we have separated from
friends in Turkey.
In the fifth day we stayed at school where our Latvian
friends organized for us different games like: sorting wastes
in 4 groups-glass, plastics, paper and metal; identifying, in
the park which was situated in the front of the school, 8
different kind of leaves; write about 5 healthy and 5
unhealthy types of food etc. After this we assisted two
English classes and a math class, which were very interactive
and enjoyable.
They also planed some sport activities which were
expected by all the pupils.
The ending ceremony each country presented its
impressions and was awarded with participation
certificates.
And so the day of our departure arrived…but before
going to the airport we made o short voyage with a boat on
the Riga canal.
The activities that the Latvian partners prepared for us
were very divers, interesting, and all the participants
appreciated it.
Congratulations to the Latvian team!