The eTwinning project "Bookfest 2026" - the results of the initial questionnaire for teachers

In October 2025, the five teachers implementing the eTwinning project Bookfest 2026 participated in the initial questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Of these participants, two are from Romania and three are from the Republic of Moldova. All five teachers reported having previously participated in at least one eTwinning project, demonstrating prior experience with international collaboration and digital teaching practices.

The aim of this questionnaire was to identify the teachers’ expectations, priorities, and areas of focus at the beginning of the project, in order to plan meaningful learning experiences for students and ensure alignment with eTwinning standards of quality.

Project goals and teachers' expectations

When asked which project goals they were most eager to see achieved by their students, all five teachers emphasized three major directions.

Firstly, they highlighted the importance of identifying, sharing, and integrating knowledge, skills, and innovative teaching, learning, and assessment techniques across disciplines, thereby encouraging a transdisciplinary approach to education.

Secondly, they expressed the desire to improve the key-competences of their students, focusing particularly on digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

Thirdly, they embraces the goal of promoting the values of eTwinning Schools, such as shared leadership, collaboration, communication, and teamwork.

In addition, four of the five teachers (80%) stated that they were particularly interested in promoting their pupils as agents of change, helping both participating schools evolve into inclusive and innovative learning organizations. This emphasis on empowerment and inclusion aligns closely with eTwinning’s vision of participatory, learner-centered education.

Focus on online safety

All participating teachers affirmed that, throughout the project, they would raise awareness among students about the importance of online safety. They agreed that fostering responsible digital citizenship is a key aspect of international collaboration and an essential foundation for effective online communication and teamwork.

Key-competences for lifelong learning

When asked which key competences for lifelong learning they hoped their students would develop or improve during the project, the teachers identified several areas of focus.

All five mentioned the development of digital competence, as well as social and learning-to-learn competences and cultural awareness and expression.

Furthermore, four teachers (80%) expressed particular interest in enhancing literacy competence in Romanian and multilingual competence in English, emphasizing the project’s bilingual and intercultural dimension.

These priorities reflect a comprehensive approach to competence-based education, in which language, culture, and technology are integrated to promote communication, creativity, and critical engagement.

21st-century skills development

The teachers were also asked which 21st-century skills they would like their students to develop most during the project Bookfest 2026 .

Four teachers (80%) chose learning skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, as their main focus.

One teacher (20%) emphasized life skills, such as flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills.

This distribution indicates a clear preference for active, student-centered learning approaches that foster innovation and teamwork, while still recognizing the importance of leadership and adaptability.

Commitment to quality and innovation

All five teachers expressed a strong interest in creating original open educational resources (OERs) within the framework of the project, ensuring that the outcomes of Bookfest 2026 contribute to a broader educational community beyond their own institutions. 

Moreover, all the participants in the initial survey confirmed their commitment to meeting the eTwinning Quality Standards and their intention to apply for the National Quality Label at the end of the project.

Their shared motivation to achieve excellence, foster innovation, and uphold eTwinning principles highlights the professionalism and pedagogical maturity of the teaching team behind the partnership Bookfest 2026.

The results of the initial questionnaire reflect a cohesive, experienced, and visionary team of educators. The teachers share a unified understanding of the project’s objectives and demonstrate a clear commitment to fostering transdisciplinary learning, developing students’ key competences, and encouraging responsible, creative, and collaborative participation. Their priorities - digital literacy, communication, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness - mirror both the European framework for key-competences for lifelong learning and the core values of eTwinning Schools.

Through their combined expertise and enthusiasm, the five teachers implementing Bookfest 2026 are well positioned to guide their students toward meaningful learning experiences that promote innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable collaboration within the eTwinning community.

The eTwinning project "A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World" - the results of the initial questionnaire for teachers

In October 2025, eight teachers implementing the eTwinning project "A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World" filled in the initial questionnaire on Google Forms. 

Most respondents (50%) are from Romania, followed by Turkey (37.5%), and Poland (12.5%). This shows that the project brings together educators from three different European countries, facilitating an international learning environment and intercultural collaboration.

Regarding the prior involvement in eTwinning projects, according to the results of the initial survey for teachers, 100% of the participants indicated that they have previously participated in an eTwinning project. 

This finding suggests that all respondents are already familiar with the eTwinning standards, which could contribute positively to future project planning and collaboration, as participants possess prior experience and understanding of the program’s objectives and procedures.

As far as the project goals are concerned, here are the results:

• 100% believe the project will help improve digital, personal, and learning skills and nurture 21st-century skills
• 87.5% expect to develop multilingual competence and foster emotional intelligence
• 75% anticipate that the project will promote intercultural dialogue and use music video clips and storytelling as educational tools
• 62.5% aim to encourage and promote artistic creativity.

These results highlight strong alignment with key educational and developmental goals, particularly in digital competence, communication, and collaboration.

Awareness of eTwinning Rules
All respondents (100%) confirmed that they plan to raise awareness of GDPR, copyright, eSafety, and eTwinning netiquette rules at the start of the project.

This unanimous agreement shows a clear commitment to maintaining safe, ethical, and responsible online collaboration within the project.

Key Competences for Lifelong Learning

All respondents (100%) indicated that multilingual competence (in English) and digital competence are priorities for development. Additionally, personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence and cultural awareness and expression competence were each selected by 87.5% of respondents. Citizenship competence was also a significant focus, chosen by 75% of participants.

This shows a strong emphasis on communication, digital literacy, and intercultural understanding as essential lifelong learning goals.

21st Century Skills
All respondents (100%) expect the project to enhance learning skills - including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication - and life skills such as flexibility, leadership, initiative, and social skills. Meanwhile, literacy skills (information, media, and technology) were selected by 87.5% of respondents.
This indicates a comprehensive approach that balances academic, technological, and interpersonal skill development.The results suggest that the project is designed to foster both practical and interpersonal competences. The unanimous focus on multilingual, digital, learning, and life skills reflects the educators’ commitment to preparing students for future academic, social, and professional challenges in a global and digital world.

According to the eight responses collected, clear preferences were expressed regarding the collaborative outcomes they are most interested in contributing to within the eTwinning project.

The most popular collaborative result is the Padlet created by all the project participants, chosen by 87.5% of respondents. This indicates a strong interest in interactive and shared digital spaces for project documentation and exchange.

Following that, 75% of respondents expressed interest in contributing to both the collaborative digital book and the learning and teaching activities based on English songs, demonstrating enthusiasm for creative and educational outputs.

Meanwhile, 62.5% of the participants showed interest in the collection of Open Educational Resources (OER) produced within the project, highlighting the value placed on sharing educational materials for broader use.

Finally, 37.5% of respondents selected the promotion of Romanian, Turkish and Polish songs, suggesting that, while cultural promotion is appreciated, it is a lower priority compared to digital and pedagogical collaborations.

The results reveal a strong collective preference for digital collaboration tools and educational materials that enhance engagement, creativity, and shared learning. The emphasis on Padlet and digital books reflects participants’ commitment to creating accessible, interactive, and sustainable project outcomes.

Most of the teachers are interested in applying for the National Quality Label, the official recognition awarded to teachers and projects that demonstrate excellence in international collaboration, innovative pedagogy, and effective use of digital tools, validating the quality of both teaching and student learning, enhancing the professional reputation of educators and motivating students through acknowledgment of their work. Moreover, the label also opens the way to the European Quality Label, eligibility for national and European awards, and increased visibility within the eTwinning community, serving as a mark of distinction that highlights a project’s high educational value and impact.

Creating Our Stop Motion Collaborative Story: “The Journey of the Lost Battery” for the eTwinning project EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability

As part of our eTwinning project EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability, the students enrolled at Liceul Teoretic "Radu Vlădescu" created a short Stop Motion video telling the story of a lost battery that finds its way home - to the recycling box. The project activity held on 7 November 2025 combined creativity, environmental awareness, and digital skills in a fun and meaningful way.

The process began with a brainstorming session followed by the capturing of frame-by-frame images and using of the Stop Motion App to bring the story to life.

Through this activity, the project participants developed important 21st-century skills - teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and digital literacy - while deepening their understanding of environmental responsibility. They realized how small actions, like recycling used batteries, can have a significant impact on protecting our planet.

The final video showcases the students' creativity and serves as a powerful message about sustainability, reminding everyone that every item, even a tiny battery, has a rightful place in the recycling cycle.

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The eTwinning project "Bookfest 2026" - the results of the initial questionnaire for students

Bookfest 2026 – Initial Questionnaire Report

In October 2025, a total of 77 students involved in the eTwinning project Bookfest 2026, 50 from Romania and 27 from the Republic of Moldova, completed the initial questionnaire. The survey aimed at identifying their learning needs, interests, and expectations at the beginning of this transnational partnership, in order to design activities that would foster collaboration, creativity, and the development of key competences while meeting their specific needs and interests.

The participants’ profile

The age distribution of the participants reveals a balanced mix of students at different educational levels. 13% are between 10 and 11 years old, 44.2% are between 12 and 13 years old, and 42.9% are between 14 and 15 years old. 

More than half of the respondents - 55.8% - have previously taken part in an eTwinning project, while 44.2% are participating in such a transnational collaboration for the first time. We believe that this combination of experienced and first-time participants provides an excellent opportunity for peer mentoring and exchange of experience within the project community.

Goals and expectations

When asked about their expectations regarding the outcomes of Bookfest 2026, 51 students (66.2%) stated that they hope to improve their key competences, 48 students (62.3%) expressed the wish to promote the values of eTwinning Schools, such as shared leadership, teamwork, and collaboration, 46 students (59.7%) expect to identify, share, and integrate knowledge, skills, and innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices that cross disciplinary boundaries, while 32 students (41.6%) aim to be recognized as agents of change, contributing to the development of inclusive and innovative school communities. These results highlight students’ deep interest in both personal development and collective progress within their educational environments.

Awareness of online safety

Awareness of online safety among participants is very high: 65 students (84.4%) reported being aware of the importance of online safety, while 8 students (10.4%) responded “Maybe, I’m not sure.” Only 4 students (5.2%) admitted that they were not aware of such issues. This strong majority indicates a solid foundation for responsible digital behaviour during the project’s collaborative online activities, though all the students will benefit from additional eSafety awareness-raising sessions.

Key competences to develop or improve

The participants identified several competences they were eager to improve during the project. The most frequently chosen was literacy competence in Romanian, selected by 50 students (64.9%). This was followed by personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence, indicated by 44 students (57.1%), and multilingual competence in English, chosen by 38 students (49.4%). Cultural awareness and expression competence attracted 35 students (45.5%), while digital competence was selected by 32 students (41.6%). Finally, 17 students (22.1%) expressed interest in strengthening their citizenship competence. These responses reveal a balanced desire to enhance linguistic ability, social interaction, creativity, and digital engagement, skills that align closely with the goals of the Bookfest 2026 initiative.

21st-century skills to be strengthened 

When asked about which 21st-century skills they would like to strengthen, 59 students (59.7%) prioritized learning skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, 17 students (22.1%) focused on life skills, such as flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social interaction while a smaller group of 14 students (18.2%) emphasized literacy skills, particularly those involving information, media, and technology. These results indicate that most participants are motivated by the opportunity to engage in creative and cooperative learning experiences while also valuing adaptability and digital literacy.

Participation in collaborative activities

Regarding the planned collaborative activities, 55 participants (71.4%) expressed interest in the Bookfest 2026 Padlet for project participants, 36 participants (46.8%) are interested in contributing to the final digital collaborative book, while 34 participants (44.2%) are looking forward to being involved in the Wakelet collection of book reviews. A number of 33 participants (42.9%) are eager to join the transnational competition for multimedia presentations of their favourite authors and books and 31 participants (40.3%) expressed enthusiasm for the bilingual creativity workshop, which will result in a collaborative digital poster. The data reveals high engagement across all activities, confirming that both the Romanian and Moldovan students are eager to take part in creative, digital, and multicultural collaboration.

Conclusions

The analysis of the initial questionnaire demonstrates that the participants in the Bookfest 2026 project are motivated, collaborative, and forward-thinking learners. Their responses indicate a strong desire to enhance key-competences, particularly in literacy, creativity, and digital fluency. The high level of online safety awareness ensures that participants are well-prepared for responsible digital interaction. Moreover, the balanced distribution of interests across competences and project activities confirms that Bookfest 2026 successfully responds to the students’ individual and collective educational needs. The enthusiasm reflected in the 71.4% participation rate for the Padlet and consistent engagement in all collaborative components provide an encouraging foundation for a vibrant and innovative transnational project.

Overall, the findings portray a group of students ready to embrace Bookfest 2026 as a meaningful opportunity for learning, creativity, intercultural dialogue, and collaborative growth.

The eTwinning project "A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World" - the results of the initial questionnaire for students

🎶 In October 2025, the European students from three countries participating in the eTwinning project A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World were asked to complete the initial questionnaire (Google Forms). The main goal? To understand their background, interests, and expectations from our eTwinning partnership.

👥 Participants - A total of 90 students participated in the initial survey.
📅 Age of Participants - The students were mostly between 15 and 17 years old, representing a range of upper-secondary learners ready to take part in a multicultural experience.

💻 Previous eTwinning Experience - When asked “Have you participated in an eTwinning project before?”, 53,3% of the students answered Yes, while 46,7% admitted they had not had any previous eTwinning experience. This shows that for almost half of the participants this project is their first eTwinning journey.

🎯 Project Goals Students Look Forward to Most - The students were asked which project goals they were most excited about achieving. The most popular choices included:

• To develop multilingual competence – 66,7 % - the top choice overall
• To improve digital, personal, and learning to learn competences – 52, 2%
• To promote intercultural dialogue – 44.4%
• To foster emotional intelligence – 41, 1%
• To use music video clips and storytelling – 37,8%, 
• To nurture 21st-century skills – 36,7%
• To encourage and promote artistic creativity – 34,4%

The results reveal that students: are highly motivated by language learning and digital competence, are looking forward to opportunities for self-expression and creativity, value emotional connection and intercultural exchange, appreciate learning methods that involve music, creativity, and storytelling.The project clearly resonates with students on multiple levels: academic, emotional, social, and creative.
🌐 Awareness of Online Safety 
When asked about digital citizenship, most students confirmed that they are aware of the importance of online safety — a great foundation for safe and responsible collaboration in our digital environment. However, 7,8% were not sure, which means that the project team has the task of raising awareness of eSafety and nettiquete.

🧠 Skills Students Hope to Develop - the students expressed interest in strengthening both their key competences for lifelong learning and 21st-century skills:

• Learning skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication) – 80%
• Literacy skills (information, media, and technology literacy) – 32,2%
• Life skills (flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, social skills) – widely recognized as essential for teamwork - 55,6%

These results confirm that students are ready to grow both academically and personally during the project.
🤝 Preferred Collaborative Results
When asked which project outcomes they would like to contribute to, students mentioned:

• Collaborative Padlet/Wakelet created by all participants - 57,8%
• Learning and teaching activities based on English songs - 54,4%
• Promotion of Romanian, Turkish and Polish songs - 50%
• Collaborative digital book of the project - 35,6%
• Collection of OER (Open Educational Resources) created within the project - 13,3%

Music clearly stands out as a unifying element — the students are excited to explore songs in English and from each partner country.
🌍 Conclusion - the questionnaire results highlight an enthusiastic, curious, and creative group of students who are eager to: improve their English and digital skills, learn collaboratively with peers from other countries, express themselves through music and art and build 21st-century skills in a fun, meaningful way.
We’re thrilled to see such positive energy as we begin our A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World journey. Stay tuned for our next steps — where music, language, and friendship come together in harmony! 🎵

🌸 Scratch Flower Generation Coding – Growing Digital Creativity for Sustainability under eTwinning Auspices

During Code Week 2025, the students involved in the eTwinning project EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability took part in a creative and educational coding activity titled “Scratch Flower Generation Coding.” The hands-on initiative combined digital creativity, environmental awareness, and collaboration, empowering the students to become both eco-conscious thinkers and digital creators.

🌱 Coding for a Greener Future

In this activity, the students in class 11B, led by Alexandru U., used Scratch, a visual programming platform, to design and animate digital flowers that grow, bloom, and move in harmony with nature-inspired patterns. Each animation symbolized growth, renewal, and sustainability - values that reflect our commitment to protecting the environment.

As a result, the less experienced students learned how to:

• Use loops, variables, and conditionals to animate natural processes;

• Apply mathematics and geometry creatively to generate flower designs;

• Reflect on how coding can model real-world environmental systems;

• Express ecological messages through digital storytelling and art.

Through this blend of technology and sustainability, the learners not only practiced computational thinking but also developed a sense of responsibility toward nature.

💻 Collaborative Learning Through eTwinning

The participants in the EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability project from different countries shared their creations in the eTwinning TwinSpace, thus promoting communication, digital literacy, and intercultural understanding, and showing how teamwork and collaboration can lead to innovative learning outcomes.

🌍 Joining the Code Week 4 All Challenge

By participating in the EU Code Week 4 All Challenge, our project became part of a wider European movement that promotes coding and digital skills for everyone.
This experience offered several benefits:

• The students gained confidence in using digital tools to express ideas;

• The teachers integrated STEM and sustainability education creatively;

• The project connected with other schools and initiatives across Europe, strengthening the eTwinning network of collaboration and innovation.

🌸 Reflections and Impact

The “Scratch Flower Generation Coding” activity demonstrated how coding can serve as a bridge between creativity and sustainability as the students discovered that digital skills can help us imagine and design a better world, one line of code - and one flower - at a time.

As EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability, our learners continue to grow like the flowers they coded: reaching toward the light of knowledge, cooperation, and care for our planet. 🌿💫

The eTwinning project "EcoDigital Explorers of Sustainability": A Pedagogical Approach to Digital Learning and Environmental Awareness

The eTwinning project EcoDigital Explorers of Sustainability  integrates creativity, technology, and ecological education to nurture responsible, digitally skilled, and environmentally conscious learners. It brings together students from different European schools to collaborate on interactive, interdisciplinary tasks that promote innovation, teamwork, and sustainable thinking.

The project’s main goal is to foster digital competence and ecological responsibility through experiential learning and help the European students to become creators, problem-solvers, and active citizens capable of understanding and addressing real-world challenges.

The participants will develop digital skills through the use of web tools such as Padlet, Canva, Postermywall, Genially, Scratch, and Board Game Maker. These platforms will allow them to design posters, games, and collaborative digital products. Their logical and computational thinking will be strengthened through coding in Scratch, Python, and pixel art, enhancing both creativity and problem-solving abilities.

The project also values artistic expression, encouraging learners to create logos, digital posters, and stop-motion videos. These creative activities will cultivate the students' imagination while communicating messages about sustainability and global citizenship. In addition, the project participants will deepen their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn to adopt eco-friendly behaviours through inquiry and reflection.

It goes without saying that international collaboration is at the heart of the project. Mixed teams of students from different countries will work together on shared outputs such as posters, quizzes, and board games. We all know that these experiences promote intercultural dialogue, empathy, and respect for diversity, which are key components of European values and civic education.

The project "EcoDigital Explorers of Sustainability" will follow a clear structure throughout the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring a balanced integration of digital, scientific, and cultural activities. The partner schools have decided to share the responsibilities equally, each coordinating specific events such as contests, collaborative products, or digital exhibitions. Both communication and sharing will take place on eTwinning’s TwinSpace, Digipad, and through online meetings.

The project’s methodology will encourage active participation, cooperation, and creativity as the students will get opportunities to learn by designing, experimenting, and reflecting. They will also develop their transversal competences of digital literacy, artistic creativity, scientific curiosity, and environmental awareness. Moreover, the international dimension will strengthen their sense of European identity and global citizenship.

In conclusion, we are confident that the educational partnership "EcoDigital Explorers of Sustainability" will illustrate how eTwinning projects can transform education into a collaborative and future-oriented experience. By combining digital innovation with ecological awareness, it will succeed in equipping our students with the skills most needed in the 21st century - critical thinking, creativity, and responsibility toward both their communities and the planet.

"Poveștile Toamnei/Autumn Tales" – A Joyful Autumn Celebration at Our School 23/10/2025

On 23 October, the entire school community came together for a heartwarming celebration of autumn called “Poveștile Toamnei” (“Autumn Tales”). Coordinated by Mrs. Mihaela Neacșu, the project brought colour, music, and the delicious taste of fall to our school grounds, transforming an ordinary day into a wonderful community festival.

Students, teachers, and parents all worked hand in hand to make the event a success. The classrooms and schoolyard were filled with beautifully arranged flowers, fruits, and vegetables, while the air buzzed with excitement and laughter. Tables overflowed with homemade treats - cakes, jams, and traditional dishes prepared by families. Meanwhile, music, poetry, and art created by the students added a warm and festive atmosphere that truly captured the spirit of the season.

Beyond the fun and festivities, Poveștile Toamnei was also a valuable learning experience. The pupils  practised teamwork and creativity while preparing decorations and performances. They learned about nature, healthy eating, and local traditions through hands-on activities that made school feel more alive than ever. Writing autumn-themed poems and songs helped them express their emotions and imagination, while the collaboration between classes showed how much can be achieved when everyone works together.

Perhaps the most meaningful part of the event was how it brought people closer. Parents and grandparents joined in, sharing stories and memories from their own childhoods. Teachers and students worked side by side, learning from one another in a relaxed and joyful way. For many, it was a reminder that school is not only a place for lessons - it’s also a space where friendships, values, and community spirit grow stronger.

Thanks to Mrs. Mihaela Neacșu’s thoughtful coordination and the enthusiasm of everyone involved, Poveștile Toamnei has become much more than a seasonal event. It was a true celebration of learning, sharing, and belonging. The success of this project shows how powerful community collaboration can be - and how every season offers a new story to tell together.

National Quality Labels Awarded for Our eTwinning projects 2024-2025

We are delighted to celebrate the success of three eTwinning projects implemented within the 2024-2025 school year by Liceul Teoretic "Radu Vlădescu" - "Digital Explorers and Promoters of Cultural Heritage", "Bookfest 2025" and "All Together for a Global Celebration" - which were awarded the National Quality Label on 15 October. This distinction recognised the creativity, collaboration, and achievements of the teachers and students who embraced innovation and international partnership through eTwinning.

The eTwinning National Quality Label, a hallmark of excellence for school projects across Europe, is based on five criteria: international collaboration, creative and critical use of technology, pedagogical innovation, curricular integration, and results and documentation. Being awarded such labels plays an important role in recognising our school's innovative teaching, the development of digital and intercultural competences, and the embedment of European collaboration and educational standards in our school life.

Among the lessons learned across these three projects it is worth mentioning that all three projects demonstrated how the eTwinning quality criteria could guide meaningful, technology-enhanced, cross-curricular collaboration, each project started with an engaging theme that captured the learners’ imagination, the teachers integrated multiple subjects to reinforce connections between disciplines, technology added real value by enhancing collaboration and communication, the students played active roles as researchers, creators, and digital citizens, and, last, but not least, the teachers documented every step, ensuring transparency and reflection.

🏅 In conclusion, the National Quality Labels recognised the remarkable work accomplished by our school community through active engagement and dedicated teamwork, which transformed everyday lessons into meaningful European learning experiences. 

#ErasmusDays 2025 – “Live our values, inspire our future!” Promoting European Values through Education, Collaboration, and Community Engagement

 

On October 14, 2025, as part of the #ErasmusDays 2025 celebration, Liceul Teoretic Radu Vlădescu  (Pătârlagele) hosted a large-scale local campaign dedicated to promoting European values and exploring how these principles can help build a more inclusive, cohesive, and democratic school community.

The six-hour event brought together a diverse audience of approximately 120 high school students, teachers involved in eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects, and other members of the school community. The initiative was coordinated by Mrs. Claudia Emilia Frînculeasă, Mrs. Emilia Băjan, Mrs. Adelaida Loredana Iorga, Mrs. Mihaela Neacșu, and Mr. Daniel Sorin Neacșu, a team with extensive experience in the implementation of European educational projects.

The campaign aimed at promoting the core values of the European Union - respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights - and to explore how these principles can positively shape both the school environment and the wider community.

From a pedagogical standpoint, the activity sought to:

• help students identify and understand the relevance of European values in everyday and school life;

• cultivate attitudes of tolerance, empathy, and solidarity, essential to inclusive education;

• highlight the impact of the Erasmus+ Programme on personal growth, intercultural learning, and civic engagement;

• foster a sense of European identity and belonging through collaboration, reflection, and shared creativity.

In a dynamic and supportive atmosphere, the students worked in interdisciplinary teams to design collaborative posters illustrating the six fundamental European values. Equipped with laptops, graphic materials, EU flags, and promotional resources, the participants transformed the abstract ideals of  freedom, equality, dignity, and diversity into compelling visual and verbal messages.

This hands-on, project-based approach provided meaningful opportunities for experiential learning, teamwork, and critical thinking, reinforcing some valuable key-competences promoted by the Erasmus+ framework.

A central component of the event was a guided reflection session, during which the students discussed how they could personally contribute to building a value-driven school culture. Former Erasmus+ mobility participants were also invited to share their experiences, emphasizing how such programmes foster personal development, intercultural awareness, and community transformation.

The campaign culminated in a poster exhibition entitled #ErasmusDays2025: Live our values, inspire our future!, displayed within the school premises. In addition, a dissemination brochure presenting the achievements of the Erasmus+ project No. 2024-1-RO01-KA121-SCH-000206543, funded by the European Union and implemented by Liceul Teoretic Radu Vlădescu during the 2024–2025 school year, was distributed among the participants and partners.

This initiative served not only as a celebration of European identity, but also as a powerful pedagogical experience, demonstrating that European education is lived through values, not just through international mobilities. Both the students and the teachers reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a school culture based on respect, cooperation, and democratic engagement.

The #ErasmusDays 2025 campaign was a living lesson in unity, responsibility, and diversity, illustrating how European values can serve as genuine foundations for coexistence, inclusion, and lifelong learning when embraced and practised by the entire school community.

Happy Erasmus Days 2025, dear Europeans!!!