Crimson Letters to Our War Heroines - the collaborative digital book for the project "Bookfest 2025"

The activities of the eTwinning project "Bookfest 2025" fostered learning, personal growth, and key-competence development through transborder collaboration, pedagogical innovation and creative use of technology. 

The students' initiative to create a digital book dedicated to Romanian war heroines enhanced historical awareness, helping the project participants to understand the impact of courageous women in wartime. By researching and co-authoring, they developed critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy while refining their writing and communication skills.

The online collaboration with peers from the Republic of Moldova improved intercultural competence, teamwork, and adaptability, which are essential 21st-century skills. This project activity also strengthened the English language proficiency of the project team members as the students drafted, revised, and discussed content in the project target language.

AI played a crucial role in content enhancement, offering historical insights, suggestions, and translation support. It also streamlined research, helping the students to analyze sources efficiently while encouraging ethical AI use in education.

By co-creating this book, the Romanian and Moldovan students, coordinated by their teachers of English, gained a deeper appreciation of history, refined essential skills, and embraced digital tools, becoming both involved and more motivated in their own preparation for future academic and professional success.

Journée internationale de la Francophonie 2025

 

Celebrating the International Day of the Forests 2025 within the eTwinning project ''All Together for a Global Celebration''

In March 2025, the participants in the eTwinning project "All Together for a Global Celebration", coordinated by their teacher of English, Mrs. Emilia Frînculeasă, engaged in a dynamic and enriching transdisciplinary lesson dedicated to the International Day of the Forests. This special learning session provided them with a deeper understanding of the vital role that forests play in maintaining the ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change.

As part of their collaborative efforts, the 7th grade students brought their contributions to a meaningful collective poem, a visually striking WordArt, and an inspiring video, all created to highlight the importance of forest conservation. Through this lesson, the learners had the opportunity to express their creativity and also strengthen their teamwork and digital literacy skills.

By participating in this project activity, the members of the younger generation improved their knowledge of environmental sustainability while gaining a sense of global responsibility. The educational initiative encouraged critical thinking, cultural exchange, and the use of innovative tools to promote environmental awareness. 

The event, celebrated in the three partner schools from Greece and Romania, showcased the power of collaboration in raising awareness of the urgent need to protect the forests of our planet for the sake of the future generations.

Bookfest 2025 - Pedagogical innovation and exchange of experience and good practices

Bookfest 2025 - Collaborative posters created by transnational teams to promote peace and collaboration

In February 2025, the Romanian and Moldovan participants in the eTwinning project Bookfest 2025 held a digital creativity workshop focused on motivational/inspirational posters promoting peace, the study of history and collaboration.

By working together to achieve this task, both the students and the teachers gained exposure to diverse perspectives on peace, history and cooperation, which fostered mutual respect and a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity.

The project participants engaged in brainstorming, design, and storytelling to create compelling posters, which strengthened their ability to think creatively and critically about global issues. Moreover, by using online tools and platforms, the students improved their digital literacy and artistic expression, which are two essential skills in today's visual and tech-driven world.

The teachers observed how the interactive and hands-on nature of the workshop made learning more engaging, increasing the students' enthusiasm for both artistic expression and global collaboration. As it can be seen, the final posters serve as powerful advocacy tools, spreading messages of peace and unity across the two partner schools and learning communities, inspiring others to embrace non-formal education and international collaboration.

Writers for Eternity - a transdisciplinary collaborative workshop held within the homonymous educational project 4/03/2025

"Dor de Eminescu/Missing Our National Poet" - Student Portfolio Presentation

In March 2025, the participants in the educational project "Dor de Eminescu/Missing Our National Poet" presented their portfolios in front of the class. 

The student portfolio presentation dedicated to Romania's National Poet, Mihai Eminescu, and his poems about love, nature, and time proved to be a highly effective and engaging project activity.

Throughout the presentation, the students demonstrated a deep understanding of Eminescu’s work, exploring the poet’s themes and literary style with remarkable insight. By analyzing his reflections on love, nature, and time, they gained a greater appreciation of his cultural and philosophical significance.

This project activity encouraged the development of critical thinking and analytical skills as the students carefully selected and interpreted Eminescu’s poems, identifying symbolism and connecting his ideas to broader contexts and their work reflected thoughtful analysis and a nuanced understanding of the poet’s messages.

The portfolio format of the evaluation activity allowed our students to express their creativity and personal interpretations. Through commentaries, associations, illustrations, and reflective questions, they presented their perspectives on Eminescu’s poetry in unique and imaginative ways.

Moreover, this activity organised within the 2025 edition of the project "Dor de Eminescu/Missing Our National Poet", fostered essential research and organizational skills as the students gathered information from various sources, structured their portfolios coherently, and presented their findings in a well-organized manner. This process enhanced their ability to synthesize knowledge and convey it effectively.

The final presentations provided an opportunity for the students to refine their public speaking and communication skills. They articulated their interpretations clearly and confidently, engaging their audience with well-supported arguments and thoughtful reflections.

Additionally, the activity strengthened the young readers' emotional and cultural connection to the material, and it is worth mentioning that Eminescu’s exploration of love, nature, and time resonated with their own experiences, prompting meaningful personal reflections.

Finally, the collaborative aspect of the activity encouraged constructive feedback and diverse perspectives. Through pair work, class discussions and peer reviews, the students exchanged ideas and gained new insights, further enriching their understanding of Eminescu’s work.

Overall, the student portfolio presentation activity proved to be a valuable educational experience, promoting intellectual growth, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of Mihai Eminescu’s poetry.