The local project "E vremea colindelor/It's the Season of Christmas Carols" 2025

In December 2025, a local project brought together students of all ages and teachers willing to celebrate the spirit of Christmas through a series of thoughtful and creative activities. The project participants worked side by side to prepare Christmas wishes, festive cards, and share the joy of carol singing.

The project focused on connection and inclusion. A carefully prepared presentation marked the season and encouraged reflection on the themes of kindness and generosity, while the card-making sessions offered a chance for the pupils enrolled in class 4A to express goodwill in a personal, meaningful way. The finished cards were shared with school friends, spreading festive cheer beyond the group itself.

The celebrations concluded with carol singing, filling the space with familiar melodies and a strong sense of community. It was a simple but powerful reminder of how local initiatives can create warmth, build relationships, and make the Christmas season brighter for everyone involved.

The international meeting within the eTwinning project "EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability" (12/12/2025)

The second online meeting of the eTwinning project "EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability" took place on 12 December 2025 and brought together teachers and students from partner schools located in Italy, Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Greece, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and Turkey. The event represented an important step forward in strengthening the international collaboration among partners and in reinforcing the project’s focus on sustainability through digital education.

The session began with individual introductions from all the participating students. Each student had the opportunity to introduce themselves, share their personal interests, preferences, and individual particularities. This initial activity created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere and supported the development of communication skills, mutual understanding, and intercultural awareness among the project participants from different educational and cultural contexts.

From Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu”, three 11th graders took part in the meeting: Homocea Patricia, Ghinea Maria Teodora, and Beteringhe Rareș Georgian. These students are also team members of this year's Erasmus project 2025-1-RO01-KA121-SCH-000321135 whose main objective is facilitating access to quality ecological education and European solutions and practices for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.

A brief but informative and attractive presentation was delivered by the project founder, Mrs. Grecu Daniela, focusing on the use of digital tools in relation to ecology and the protection of our planet. The presentation emphasized the importance of integrating technology into educational practices in order to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote responsible and sustainable behaviour among young people.

An interactive Kahoot test on sustainability followed the presentation and actively engaged students in the learning process. Through this activity, the project participants were able to test their knowledge, collaborate with peers, and learn about sustainability in a dynamic and motivating digital environment.

The meeting concluded with an AnswerGarden moment dedicated to sharing online holiday wishes which reinforced the sense of community and partnership among students and teachers. This informal closing contributed to the strengthening of interpersonal connections and highlighted the positive and supportive spirit of the project.

The three students from Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” reflected on the benefits of participating in the activities of the project "EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability". They emphasized the value of communicating with peers from different countries, improving their foreign language and digital competences, and gaining a deeper understanding of environmental issues. As members of the Erasmus team, they also underlined that such international online meetings help develop teamwork, confidence, critical thinking, and a stronger sense of responsibility toward sustainability at both local and global levels.

Last but not least, we would like to express our sincere gratitude (and admiration) to the project founder, Mrs. Grecu Daniela, and to the project co-founder, Mrs. Evangelia Lagopoulou, as well as to all the dedicated teachers and enthusiastic students involved in the "EcoDigital Explorers for Sustainability" journey. Their commitment, professionalism, and openness to collaboration have made this initiative a valuable educational experience and a true example of international cooperation. We deeply appreciate the effort invested in promoting sustainability, digital competence, and intercultural dialogue, and we are grateful for the positive learning environment created throughout the project activities. 

On this occasion, we also extend our warmest wishes to all the project partners for a joyful and peaceful holiday season, filled with health, inspiration, and success, and we look forward, with confidence and enthusiasm, to our continued collaboration in the coming year!

"Bookfest 2026" - Our favourite books, characters, and authors for the homonymous eTwinning project

In December 2025, the participants in the eTwinning project Bookfest 2026 delivered the presentations of their favourite books or literary characters in front of their English teacher and peers. This project activity served as a preparatory stage for the selection of the ten finalists who would advance to the transnational competition in January 2026.

One of the main benefits of this activity was the strong promotion of reading in general and literature in particular. While preparing their presentations, the students actively engaged with literary texts, analysed their content, and reflected on key messages and themes. This process encouraged more attentive and purposeful reading, transforming it from a routine classroom task into a meaningful and creative learning experience.

The activity also encouraged the Romanian eighth-grade students to explore inspirational role models found in literature. By focusing on characters, authors, or ideas that had influenced them, the students developed deeper personal connections with the texts. This approach enhanced their motivation, fostered empathy, and helped the learners understand how literature can inspire positive attitudes and personal development.

Another significant benefit of the activity was the development of public speaking skills. All the students learned how to structure their ideas, speak with confidence, and address an audience clearly and effectively. The preparation for the transnational competition gave these skills practical relevance, helping some of the students overcome their fear of public speaking and build self-confidence in an authentic educational context.

As an international eTwinning activity, this student-centred event also provided a valuable context for developing English communication skills. English was used as a practical tool for expressing ideas, sharing interpretations, and interacting with peers. This meaningful use of the target language supported the development of fluency, accuracy, and intercultural communication.

Overall, the student presentations within the project Bookfest 2026 demonstrated how project-based learning can successfully combine reading promotion, literary appreciation, inspirational content, and key communication skills. The activity contributed significantly to the students’ academic development, personal confidence, and readiness to participate in the upcoming transnational competition.

Our eTwinning project ''A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World'' promoted during the webinar ''Educație fără frontiere - cum transformăm școala prin Erasmus+"

The webinar “Education Without Borders – How We Transform Schools Through Erasmus+” was a deeply emotional and motivating experience for me. As a speaker, I felt truly inspired seeing how the success stories we shared ignited confidence and curiosity among participants. Their reactions, questions, and enthusiasm created an atmosphere full of energy, even when time felt too short to cover everything. 

I believe this event held on 28 November 2025 offered not just essential information, but also the encouragement many schools need to take their first steps toward international collaboration. The online event was also a valuable opportunity to highlight the strong connection between Erasmus+ and eTwinning, mostly via the European School Education Platform, showing how eTwinning can become a starting point for schools interested in broader European projects. 

This webinar reaffirmed my belief in a community of educators ready to grow, explore, and open their classrooms to the world, and I am grateful to have contributed to that journey by sharing my presentation "Noi oportunități Erasmus+ de digitalizare a predării-învățării-evaluării în comunitatea școlară/New Erasmus+ opportunities for the digitalisation of teaching, learning, and assessment in the school community" which included information about the eTwinning partnership "A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World".

The Reviews of Our Favourite Books for the eTwinning Project ''Bookfest 2026''

The eTwinning project ''Bookfest 2026'' continues to cultivate a culture of reading, critical thinking and collaboration among Romanian and Moldovan students through engaging literary-based activities. One of the most dynamic and enriching components of the project is the activity entitled “The Reviews of Our Favourite Books”, a task which invited the project participants to select books that inspired or fascinated them and to write thoughtful, creative reviews. Through their reflections, they expressed not only personal opinions, but also the reasons why others should read those works, thus growing as readers and communicators.

A remarkable highlight of the eTwinning project is the collaboration between two theoretical high schools: Liceul "Radu Vlădescu" in Pătârlagele town, Buzău county, Romania, and Liceul Teoretic "Mihai Eminescu" in Florești town, the Republic of Moldova. The students from these two educational institutions worked together to create a wonderful collection of book reviews, showcasing literary preferences, cultural perspectives, and unique recommendations. Their writings reveal how books shape emotions, imagination, and curiosity, proving once again that reading connects individuals across borders.

The impact of this activity extends far beyond the written words. For the students, writing book reviews strengthens vocabulary, analytical abilities, creativity, and confidence in expressing personal views. It also encourages them to read more widely, interact with new genres, and discover literature from both national and international authors. For the teachers, the activity brings fresh opportunities for collaboration, exchange of methods, and the integration of digital tools, such as Digipad, into learning. The educators become facilitators of discussion, guiding their students to think critically and reflect deeply on what they read.

The extended school communities benefit greatly as well. By sharing their collection of reviews, the students help promote reading culture, inspire their peers to explore new books, and contribute to the visibility of their schools at European level. "Bookfest 2026" fosters intercultural communication, strengthens partnerships, and reinforces the idea that reading is a powerful bridge between people.

In conclusion, “The Reviews of Our Favourite Books” has proven to be a meaningful, enriching experience. It nurtures passion for books, empowers young voices, and demonstrates how collaboration can transform a simple activity into an inspiring journey of learning and friendship.