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Dwelling on earth with wisdom: from Ponteareas to Brussels

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“Habitar la tierra con sabiduría: de Ponteareas a Bruselas” (Dwelling on earth with wisdom: from Ponteareas to Brussels) is a European Erasmus Plus K210 project that follows an educational itinerary, connecting two places, two schools, in a round-trip journey with a common goal: to create bonds through experience and contact with others, all in a European and ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) context.

Undoubtedly, it was a great opportunity to create and develop a partnership between two schools working for the comprehensive education of students in such different localities. This allowed for an understanding of the European dimension at the local level, promoted awareness among students about the environment and ecosystems different from their own, strengthened the languages they are studying (Spanish, English, and French), and provided them with the opportunity to establish cooperative networks for the future through online meetings on platforms like e-Twinning.

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Objectives

Promotion of learning new information technologies in school education

The use of ICT in education constitutes a powerful tool that broadens and democratizes learning opportunities among groups of different incomes (Hopenhayn, 2003). One of the chosen objectives for our project has been to make ICTs increasingly used by our students, both at school and in their daily lives. Undoubtedly, it is a new way…

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Identity, citizenship, and european values

Belonging to the European Union implies the responsibility to know, respect, and promote its objectives. The Treaty of Lisbon outlines fundamental values such as equality and human rights, respect for human dignity, freedom, and democracy. The European Union protects and works to improve environmental conditions, promotes peace, and enhances the well-being of all its peoples.…

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Inclusion and diversity in all areas of education, training, youth, and sports

We chose this objective because we consider it very important that all our students enjoy equal opportunities. The sharing of experiences between two schools, one from a cosmopolitan city and the other from a small town, has served to promote non-discrimination and the equal acceptance of all group members. Throughout the project, we have created…

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Environment and fight against climate change

The environment and climate action are key priorities for the European Union, now and in the future. The Communication on the European Green Deal is the new European growth strategy; it acknowledges the crucial role of schools, training institutions, and universities in engaging students, their parents, and the community as a whole in the necessary…

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participating centers

“La Inmaculada” school

Ponteareas/Galiza

European School of Brussels II

Brussels/Belgium

Scheduled activities

Cíes Islands National Park

The archipelago of the Cíes Islands belongs to the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. Located at the entrance of the Vigo Estuary, its three islands, North or Monteagudo, Middle or Do Faro, and South or San Martín, are visited throughout the year. Despite access restrictions to the park, which limits the…

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Ribeira Sacra and Sil River Canyon

Ribeira Sacra is one of the most unique places in Galicia and one of the hidden treasures of the Iberian Peninsula, located on the banks of the Miño and Sil Rivers. It is a destination where rivers, landscapes, the abundance of Romanesque monuments, and ancient vineyards create an incomparable setting. These are natural areas of…

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Visit to the City of Santiago de Compostela

The city of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-visit for all those who want to explore the cultural heritage of Galicia and, by extension, Europe. Santiago boasts numerous museums, monuments, and parks. For all these reasons, we considered it important to organize a visit…

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Belgian coast

The Belgian coast, known as the North Sea Coast, is a coastal strip of approximately 67 kilometers that stretches along the North Sea. From Knokke-Heist in the north to De Panne in the south, it offers a charming mix of sandy beaches, picturesque coastal villages, and a relaxed atmosphere. The beaches are a major attraction,…

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Visit to Brussels

The European School II is located in Brussels, a cosmopolitan city very different from our town, offering us a multitude of activities related to our work. Belgian students showed the Galician students various representative landmarks of the Belgian capital. In the Grand Place, we visited during the day and enjoyed the majestic 17th-century buildings, with…

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Exploring the City of Bruges

Bruges is the capital of the West Flanders region and, since 2000, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It seemed very important for us to visit this place as it is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. With its network of canals and cobblestone streets, we have traveled several centuries back in time.…

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Experiences

Visit to the “European Environmental Bureau” in Brussels

The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is the largest European network of citizen organizations dedicated to environmental protection. Its goal is to protect and improve the environment in Europe and beyond. The EEB was founded in 1974 and currently has around 180 member organizations in 40 countries organized into different working groups to address various issues…

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European institutions

One of the activities we arranged for our students was a visit to some European institutions. At the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools, we were welcomed by the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Manuel Bordoy, who kindly and amiably explained his work in Brussels. It was an unforgettable encounter where we could chat and…

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Royal Greenhouses

The Royal Greenhouses are located just a few kilometers from Brussels in the park of the Royal Castle of Laeken. They are only open to the public for 3 weeks a year, precisely when the vegetation is at its peak. Taking advantage of the fact that our stay in Brussels coincided with the precise dates,…

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Atomium

The visit to the Atomium in Brussels was one of the most successful. As it is a bit far from the center, we took a bus there, enjoying panoramic views during the journey. We went inside the building and visited all its exhibitions through the stairs that connect the spheres. The design emulating the nine…

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The Tea River

The Tea River, a tributary of the Miño, runs through part of Ponteareas. It is part of the Natura 2000 network created by the European Union to safeguard important habitats and species in Europe. It consists of zones of special conservation (ZEC) and special protection areas for birds (ZEPA). The Tea River is one of…

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Making Floral Carpets for Corpus Christi

In Ponteareas, the Corpus Christi festival is celebrated every year in spring. Its main attraction is the creation of hundreds of meters of floral carpets that cover the streets for the passage of the religious procession. It is a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century when flower carpets were used to cover…

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Mondariz Thermal Waters

Galicia is the main thermal destination in Spain. It has numerous spas and outdoor thermal baths with different therapeutic indications. As the name of the municipality itself indicates, Mondariz-Balneario is a thermal town that has mineral-medicinal water sources from the Fuente del Trocoso and the Fuente de la Gándara, discovered in 1847 and 1871 respectively.…

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Living Together

In addition to the scheduled activities aimed at achieving our set objectives, a very interesting aspect was the interaction among the students within their respective class groups and between the two groups. New friendships were formed, and the students had the opportunity to practice the Spanish, French, and English languages. Belgian students shared visits to…

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