1 Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink Primary School Drska, Novo mesto Simona Lešnjak
2 Primary School Drska The newest school in NM 370 students Situated in a green environment School motto: Our school is open for knowledge, developing a sense for environment, strengthening individual growth and accepting diversity.
3 Try to keep up with new technologies and new trends in teaching and educating Special: hospital school class, handicapped, outside classroom,… Involve in new projects: Eko šola, COMENIUS Internet page:
know about water cycle, sources of water chemical composition of water use of water water in religion and customs water pollution and protection of water sources Project mascot Droppy Comenius project - AIMS
Christmas cards water saving methods connect with national and local agencies dealing with water know other countries, cultures, traditions connected with water school systems in Europe
Subdivision: 1st year ( 2009/10): a. water as inspiration b. water in science 2 nd year (2010/11): a. water and environment b. water, free time and health Decided on the final products with other partners ( ppt presentation, booklet, leaflet, exposition,..). Joined some tasks to achieve the same aims. Final products
a. Water as inspiration - Poems in Slovene and English about water - Essays on water conservation ( a competition for award) - Drawings Water everywhere, Rime of the Ancient Mariner
b. Water in science Explained, drew pictures of water cycle Experiments with water for all ages ( 19th March for all classes) One common experiment for all schools- analysis of water from a local river
Other activities Performed other things not on the plan ( some given as presents for mobilities) Be creative!
Some products for mobilities
Inclusion in school activities Certain acitivities for whole school ( Eco day, sports day on the snow, carneval) Some activities for certain groups ( tallented students group, one chosen class, voluntary students)
Carneval at our school- group masks with the main theme ‘Water’
Inclusion in local environment Try to find local things to explore ( e.g. rivers, lakes) Bring local experts/parents for activities in or around school Present the project locally ( different events)
Evaluation of the project All staff meetings- for all school activities - proposals, problems, solutions, evaluation after One teacher- coordinator meetings Evaluate realisation of aims, student involvement Student evaluation after activity days Student evaluation at the end of school year ( common questionnaire for all schools in the project)
Advice for other schools Plan some activities ( not too many) and follow the plans. You can still add more as you go along. Discuss your problems with other partner schools.They can help you. Put different people in the mobilities ( they see and feel the project in a different way). Only the coordinator must go everywhere. Plan well the mobilities ( make a separate plan for children in the mobilities) Make clear criteria for exchange of students ( e.g.: involvement in project, marks, behaviour) Children stay with families ( save money)
Wish you a lot of enthusiasm and good luck from our school team!