The learning activities within the Erasmus project 2025-1-HR01-KA121-SCH-000313784 (04-06/05/2026)

The transnational mobility activities carried out within the Erasmus project 2025-1-HR01-KA121-SCH-000313784, implemented by OŠ “Vladimir Nazor” Komletinci in cooperation with Liceul Teoretic "Radu Vlădescu", provided students and teachers with valuable educational, cultural, and social experiences. The programme promoted intercultural dialogue, creativity, teamwork, and mutual understanding between the Croatian and Romanian participants through a series of interactive lessons, workshops, and collaborative activities.

On Monday, 4 May, the activities began with multimedia presentations prepared by class 8B. Through digital tools and creative presentations, the students introduced their schools and their cultural heritage. The presentations encouraged communication in English and helped the project participants become more confident in public speaking while also learning about cultural similarities and differences between Croatia and Romania.

The programme continued with a demonstration lesson in class 4A entitled “My Dream School.” During this activity, the younger students expressed their ideas about the ideal learning environment through discussions, drawings, and collaborative tasks. The lesson promoted imagination, creativity, and active participation, while the visiting teachers observed modern teaching methods and student-centred approaches used in the English classroom.

Later that day, the students from class 5A organized outdoor icebreaker games designed to strengthen friendships and encourage teamwork among participants. Through sports and cooperative challenges, the students quickly developed positive relationships and improved communication skills in an informal environment. The activities created a welcoming atmosphere and helped all the participants feel included and motivated.

Another important activity on Monday was the demonstration lesson “Reading is My Passion,” led by the Romanian language teacher. The students in class 6A explored the importance of reading in personal development and discussed some of their favourite books and characters. The lesson highlighted the role of literature in developing empathy, imagination, and critical thinking, while also encouraging the students to share opinions and practice language skills.

On Tuesday, the participants visited different school spaces, including classrooms, laboratories, the library, sports facilities, etc. The school tour allowed the guests to become familiar with the Romanian educational environment and exchange ideas about school organization, teaching resources, and extracurricular activities. The teachers and students discussed similarities and differences between the Croatian and Romanian education systems.

The second day also included two collaborative workshops. The first workshop, “Your Words and Our Words”, focused on communication, creativity, and teamwork. The students in class 7B worked together with the Croatian pupils on collaborative products that combined visual expression with written language. This activity encouraged cooperation between international teams and strengthened intercultural communication skills.

The second workshop, “Cultural Heritage of Our Homeland,” involved the students in class 6A. The participants presented important elements of their national heritage, including traditions, folklore, historical landmarks, customs, music, and gastronomy. Through this workshop, the students gained a deeper understanding of cultural identity and learned to appreciate the richness and diversity of European cultures.

On Wednesday, the mobility activities continued with the school talent show, where the host students demonstrated their artistic and creative abilities through music, dance, acting, and other performances. The event celebrated talent, self-expression, and student confidence while creating a joyful atmosphere for all the participants.

The final activity was the collaborative workshop “Seeds of Friendship” with class 8B. The workshop focused on mental health, friendship, emotional well-being, and understanding the natural world. Through discussions and group activities, the students reflected on the importance of empathy, cooperation, and environmental awareness. The workshop strengthened the bonds created during the mobility and emphasized the values of friendship, inclusion, and mutual respect that are central to the Erasmus programme.

Overall, the mobility activities successfully promoted international cooperation, cultural exchange, and personal development, leaving the participants with meaningful experiences, new friendships, and lasting memories.

The Results of the County Competition on Literary Topics within the Educational Project "Scriitori pentru Eternitate/Writers for Eternity"

On April 24, 2026, the Interschool Competition on Literary Topics brought together young scholars participating in the inspiring educational project “Scriitori pentru eternitate/Writers for Eternity”. Focusing on three towering figures of 19th-century literature - Charlotte Brontë, Christina Rossetti, and Anna Sewell - the competition subjects of the 2026 edition for grades 5–12 challenged the participating students to blend linguistic proficiency with deep thematic analysis.

Laying Foundations: Grades 5–8

For lower secondary students (Grades 5–8), the evaluation was carefully scaffolded to test biographical knowledge, grammatical competence, translation skills, and creative expression.

Biographical Awareness: Subject I introduced biographical and stylistic questions, requiring students to evaluate facts about Rossetti’s religious convictions, Sewell’s childhood accident and subsequent reliance on horse-drawn transport, and Brontë’s publication under the male pseudonym Currer Bell. It also tested their knowledge of literary devices, such as rich imagery, symbolism, and anthropomorphic narration.

Grammar in Context: Subject II moved away from isolated grammar drills, embedding past simple tense forms directly into a poignant excerpt from Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. Students filled in blanks with verbs like felt, became, went out, and awoke, reinforcing contextual language acquisition.

The Art of Translation: Subject III asked students to translate Christina Rossetti’s elegant poem "The Rainbow" into Romanian, cultivating an early appreciation for poetic rhythm, imagery, and cross-linguistic nuances.

Character Analysis: Finally, Subject IV tasked students with writing a description of the main character in Anna Sewell’s novel Black Beauty , utilizing a robust evaluation rubric to judge their thesis statement, character understanding, and use of textual evidence.

Deepening Analytical Horizons: Grades 9–12

The subjects for upper secondary students (Grades 9–12) elevated these challenges, demanding high-level text interpretation and mature critical commentary.

Stylistic Identification: High schoolers began by matching specific authors to sophisticated descriptions of their core themes and stylistic markers. They identified Anna Sewell through her themes of kindness versus cruelty, social responsibility, and morality; Christina Rossetti via her connection to the Pre-Raphaelite artistic circle and the musicality of her verse; and Charlotte Brontë through her use of gothic atmosphere, psychological realism, and fire and ice symbolism.

Linguistic Precision: Subject II tested structural precision with an advanced gap-fill exercise from Black Beauty, requiring students to accurately place contextual words like themselves, quick, and gently.

Poetic Translation: Subject III presented Rossetti’s emotionally heavy poem "Remember Me". Translating complex existential lines regarding forgetfulness, darkness, and grief required a mature grasp of both English and Romanian poetic sensibilities.

Philosophical Commentary: The ultimate test, Subject IV, asked for a 150-word description of Jane Eyre alongside an explanation of her iconic declaration: “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”. This pushed students to engage deeply with themes of female agency and moral independence.

As for the educational value of the project "Writers for Eternity", it definitely transcends standard testing paradigms. Its profound educational value lies in its holistic approach to literacy, using classic literature as a vehicle for ethical and personal growth. Through Sewell’s work, students contemplate empathy and social responsibility; through Brontë, they explore personal liberty and psychological depth; and through Rossetti, they learn the power of musicality, rhythm, and emotional restraint. By guiding students from foundational comprehension in earlier grades to profound thematic critique in high school, the project successfully cultivates critical thinkers and sensitive writers.