ERASMUS+ Eureka! Past, Present and Future! Year Two

A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

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ECHIPA DE COORDONATORI / COORDINATORSʼ TEAM: CAROL DIBNAH — CRAIGCLOWAN PREP. SCHOOL, SCOTLAND, UK OTTILIA SALCĂ— ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14 BRAŞOV, ROMANIA GEORGIA SAFOURI — ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE, THESSALONIKI, GREECE JEANNE ROUSSELET — ECOLE SAINT VICTOR, PARIS, FRANCE PATRIZIA BAMBARA — ISTITUTO COMPRESIVO RINA MONTTI STELA, VERBANIA, ITALIA

ECHIPA DE REDACŢIE / EDITORIAL TEAM: ALEXANDRA FEJÉR — ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14, BRAŞOV, ROMANIA OTTILIA SALCĂ — ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14, BRAŞOV, ROMANIA IONELA MĂCIUCĂ — ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14, BRAŞOV, ROMANIA BIANCA BODOR — ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14, BRAŞOV, ROMANIA

ISBN 978-973-0-26632-0

The content of this publication does not reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Responsibility for the information and views expressed in lies entirely with the author(s).

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This project was funded by EU Erasmus +, Key Action 2 – Schools to Schools program.

It involved schools from five different countries: 

Craigclowan Preparatory School, Perth, Scotland—Coordinator,

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Scoala Gimnaziala Nr.14, Brasov, Romania – Partner

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Istituto Comprensivo Verbania Pallanza, Italy – Partner,

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Ecole Saint Victor, Paris, France,

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Aristotelio College, Thessaloniki, Greece – Partner.

This project’s main focus was on inventors and inventions. It involved the research, design, production, presentation and evaluation of an invention idea. When pupils collaborate and work together, they have to learn to communicate their ideas, compromise and reach decisions. These are skills which are valuable throughout one's whole life. In addition to this we have become very much a "throwaway society". By taking ownership of their product from the initial design phase through to the final manufacturing of their product, pupils learned to appreciate what is involved in the production of any product, thereby fostering and understanding and appreciation of all products which we own. We hope that now this appreciation and understanding has been instilled, pupils will be much less likely to simply "throw away” their goods but will appreciate them for what they really are.

This project fosters entrepreneurship, from an early age, and proposes the idea that any one has the capability of being an inventor. By carrying out such a project at your school you will inspire young people, to build on their sense of initiative and to show them that through team work, cooperation, hard work and good leadership, they can become the next generation of inventors. Through participating in such a project pupils will work towards becoming successful learners as they will need to be part of a team as well as taking on leadership roles. They are encouraged to be responsible citizens as questions around the environment and environmentally friendly materials and products arise. This project will assist them in becoming effective contributors as all pupils will be required to present their work at all stages of their project. Their confidence will increase as they become accustomed to presenting their work and discussing their rationale. Eureka! Past, Present and Future! was a two year project.

The first year was spent researching existing inventions and inventors from our own countries and sharing this information with our partner schools. The second year was the invention competition. This guide contains a plethora of worksheets, examples, useful contacts and advice. I hope that anyone undertaking such a project enjoys it as much as we all did.

Carol Dibnah, Craigclowan Prep School, Perth, September 2018

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Craigclowan School Dissemination activities year two This document contains information about all the dissemination activities which Craigclowan School have undertaken to publicise and inform all interested parties about the activities of the second year of this project.

Google Sites and Facebook Website A public website, using Google Sites has been created and updates with the project information and out comes and Facebook A Facebook page for the project has been set up and all partners regularly contribute to the page.

Erasmus Corner The Erasmus Corner has been kept up-to-date with information about the project and photographs from our trip to Romania.

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Invention Prototype Workshop - Strathallan School In January 2018 our pupils were invited to the Design and Technology workshops at Strathallan School where they worked with sixth formers from Strathallan to make the prototypes of their inventions. The were shown how to use the 3D printers and the Laser printers as well as having the opportunity to use many other tools.

The Inventor’s Fayre - Craigclowan School In February 2018 all the teams presented their ideas at the School Inventions Fayre. All parents, pupils, teachers, governors, press, local schools were invited to attend. There were six judges whose task was to judge the entries in order to choose the winning team to go to Romania.

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Invention Fayre The winning teams were “Electro magnet” and “The Finder”.

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Trip to Brasov!

March 5-11 2018

Monday 5th March

At last, after a long but well-planned journey we arrived at Brasov. It had been a very early start in Perth and two hours were 'lost' in the travelling.

We were surprised to see the vast farmlands laid out either side of the road from Bucharest fringed with buildings some appearing to be abandoned, others brightly coloured in the western European tradition. We were soon up in the Carpathian Mountains surrounded by smart hotels obviously catering for the tourist.

More and more towns appeared towards the end of the three hour coach trip. There were no villages.

At the school Romanian parents waited for the children to whom they were to offer homestay. They were weary, a little nauseous because of the twisty roads but looking forward to presenting their projects.

What a warm welcome awaited us as we became reacquainted with partners and children we had first met a year ago at the start of the Erasmus project in Thessaloniki.

The teachers found their accommodation, supper and a thoroughly good night's sleep in readiness for Tuesday at school.

Tuesday 6th March It was business today.

The children from all five schools presented their winning invention.

All of the explanation and description was managed very well in the common language.

A tour of the school showed us the energy and noise attached to a school.

Lunch in a nearby restaurant lasted until the teacher's meeting which was held back at the school. The children were collected from there by their homestay hosts. The meeting lasted until 5:30 and filled out the busy agenda satisfyingly well. Plans were made, actions endorsed.

Overall then a day fulfilling the tasks set for pupils and teachers. With the business out of the way everyone can start to look forward to the programme of outings organised by our Romanian hosts.

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Wednesday 7th March Peter, a Transylvanian guide set us within this areas historical context as we travelled through the hills and plains surrounding Brasov.

It was an excellent exposition of the dangers facing this area as empires expanded from the east and west.

We were looking at fortifications, citadels and later an entire city protected by walls and siege defences.

As these buildings sought the best viewpoints spectacular views as we followed Peter. He from his knowledge; too much detail to supply further study.

We stopped first at Nurea moving on later to invading forces. Colour and human settlements visited the School on the Hill as it is known balcony on top of the tower in the centre of the

Thursday 8th March

we were treated to energetic climbs and answered all our questions, we benefitted here but there are areas he pointed up for Sighisouara a city left untouched by made this city particularly attractive. We locally. There was another climb to a square. More panoramic views.

By this time lunch was being supplied. A three course meal was served and

There was a bus trip from school to a walking tour of Brasov. Simona was our guide and explained the background to the city's development.

We went to the central square where the medieval market operated, the Black Church and the first school in Romania in which we met a dedicated priest who opened up the school's valuable book collection and demonstrated an early printing press.

“the children chose baskets of flowers for their host families’ mothers.”

Lunch Brasserie and pasta in the colour as afternoon

followed and was taken in the where the children chose pizza dishes. The square we had seen morning was by then filled with people enjoyed eating in the early sun.

Flowers to mothers Day and celebrated of blooms

were being bought and presented throughout the day. Mother’s Women's Day were both today. The children chose baskets to take to their host families.

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Friday 9th March

the base of the castle.

Friday was the last day for our joint venture with Greece, France, Romania and Italy. It was fun day and we were to visit a park devoted to the dinosaur. The Transylvanian highlight was a trip to Bran Castle. It was a change from the fortified castles we had seen although it afforded a great view of the surrounding countryside. Although it would have been a great place to live Glad the Impaler might have put off casual visitors!

The children enjoyed shopping for trinkets in the market at

We were treated to lunch at a local pensione where traditional dishes were served. The children had an excellent opportunity to play outside once they were no longer thirsty and hungry.

Saturday 10th March A warm day for a street breakfast and ice creams flavoured with bubble gum and watermelon.

Children were looked after so well by host families, big brothers and fellow travellers on the bus to the ski slopes.

Craigclowaners were visibly growing in confidence as they negotiated meeting places in a different town with a new language to interpret.

One really remarkable difference in Brasov we noticed was the respect motorists have for the zebra crossing.

Having arrived at Poiana the snow boards and skiis lined the route to the terminal.

Lunch went down well and sledges and 'doughnuts' entertained the children in the sun. The air was filled with the scent of caramelised sugar and we saw the 'chimney' cakes being made.

Imagine a fat free doughnut.

Travelling by bus involves ticket purchase and validation before entry. With a group it takes time. We were fortunate in having a bus ready at both ends of the journey up to the snow.

The pick up from downtown was at five pm.

Tomorrow we start back on the bus to Bucharest.

“the air was filled with the scent of caramelised sugar and we saw the 'chimney' cakes being made�

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Scotland - June 2018 Our final meeting with pupils and teachers was held in Perth, Scotland. A wonderful week of activities was planned. As well as visiting some of Scotland’s beautiful sites, pupils and teachers were able share and explain all the work which they have been doing on their inventions. A big exhibition of all of the pupils’ work was held in Perth at the Royal George hotel. Pupils, teachers, governors, the public, the press and the Provost all attended.

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Our Invention Ideas

The Dog Wash

Pro Glasses

The Fruit Picker

The Hover Drone

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Electro Magnet

The Finder

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Stretchy Shoes

The Fruit Cooler

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Pro Glasses

Lux Spex

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ROMANIA

SCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 14 BRASOV

DISSEMINATION EVENTS During this spectacular 2nd year of our project, students and teachers at Secondary School No. 14 Brasov, Romania were very busy sharing with others the achievements of this project. All year long, we took part in many dissemination events and we present to you our work.

DISSEMINATON OF THE FIRST YEAR OF PROJECT 12 SEMPTEMBER 2017

On Tuesday, 12th

September 2017, we organized the First Year

Dissemination Event of our Erasmus + Project at the District Library -

Children Section. We wanted to present to our local community, including ministry representatives, local school representatives and anyone else who was interested, the activities and the results that we achieved in the first year of our project! For two hours in a welcoming atmosphere, we shared our experiences with the local community.

INFO-DAYS ERASMUS - 14 OCTOBER 2017 Info-Days Erasmus+ is an annual event organized in all Romanian schools taking part in Erasmus projects. This event is an initiative of our School Inspectorate and consists of conferences, round tables, debates or workshops aiming to inform others about our international partnerships. This was a good opportunity for us to present our students' work and all the products created for this project by our partners/ partnering schools. We were proud to share our experiences to our guests: our general inspector, representatives of local businesses, teacher colleagues and students. You can see other Erasmus projects disseminated as part of this event by visiting out Info -Days Erasmus—Regiunea Centru Facebook page . Visit LINK

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ject teacher coordinator Mirela Catarama .

INVENTIONs FAIR - 1 MARCH 2018 After 2 months of running workshops organized by Dana Iuga , the manager of Inventicum, where students have been guided how to invent something we had to choose the best inventions and the winners of the last transnational meeting in Scotland .

The event was hosted by our loyal partner, District Library Children Section . All students participated with enthusiasm and joy.

Here are our children`s inventions:

BATHROOM MULTIFUNCTIONAL KIT Dragos Mihai Basca 4th grade

“ARTER” MULTIFUNCTIONAL DRAWER KIT George Secareanu Stefan- 3rd grade

URMARITROLER a troler with face recognition Alexia Maria Pastor 3rd grade

WIPE - AND - GO a sponge that slides all along the whiteboard

Cosmin Ghimes 4rd grade

MULTISPONGE a sponge with different layers

Miron Gabriel 4rd grade

FIREFLIES makes your bike visible Matei Buse 3rd grade

CUT & FAST a kit that helps in the kichen Parasca Emanuel 5th grade

GARB a smart garbage bin Ilas Denis 5th grade

ECO DESK Keep all students “in shape”

Vladareanu Ana Maria 5th grade

THE WINNERS ARE:

FRUIT-STICK Chiriac Mihail Andrei 5th grade

CIOC-BOC Paduraru Beniamin 5th grade

ROTO-SUPPORT Popcev Teodora 3rd grade

PASTIORA Seeceleanu Denis 4th grade

Made for europe - 23 march 2018 Local competiton MADE FOR EUROPE is a big fair and product competition especially designed to inform about Erasmus projects. This event is organized by every school that maintains intercultural partnerships. We presented four products that we are proud of: the timeline of Romanian inventors, the Romanian Inventors and Inventions game, Vuia`s plane remodeled by Ledda Asia and Bianca Muresan`s documentary video about Romanian Inventors. Each product was presented to the audience by their student designer and we prepared an exhibition to highlight how much this project means to our school . Representatives from all schools in Brasov and Brasov county visited our stall .

They asked questions about our project, about what we have learned through our partnership with schools fromdifferent cultures and countries.

Our work and presentations were very well received . The children were praised by everyone and they received good scores in the competition . Ledda Asia impressed the whole audience

Made for europe - 10 - 14 APRIL 2018 National competition Because of Ledda Asia's enthusiasm for planes and flying, and of course , for Romanian pioneers in the invention of planes, her work for the 2nd phase of our project was awarded first prize at our local Erasmus competition . Asia was given the opportunity to represent Asia was given the opportunity to represent our school and our project at the national Made for Europe competition , which took place in Constanta, a city by the Black Sea , in south-eastern Romania .

She was very nervous as she travelled there as part of a team of only three other students. Each member of the team have been awarded for their wonderful products made for eTwinning, KA I or KA II projects. Asia came back happy because of the chance she was given to speak about Traian Vuia and our Eureka! Past, Present and Future! project. Alexandra Fejer was her training teacher and helped her with the presentation and rehearsals. The following presentation was playing on the big screen in front of the jury during Asia`s speech . She had She had less than three minutes to present her project and plane model to the jury.

Welcome on board of Vuia I plane!

Let`s fly!

(This is a short video with Asia flying).

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The different phases of the project.

The documentation phase

The remodeling phase

With Vuia`s plane to PARIS!

The qualities of an inventor: team work, creativity, tenacity, belive in yourself, never give up! How to reach your goals as an inventor: brainstorming, workshops, training.

Thank you for your attention!

Prepare for landing!

INFO DAYS ERASMUS - 14 OCTOBER 2018 This year, we took part in another Info-Days ERASMUS+ event.

This time , we spoke about our trip to Scotland to our 4th grader students. The winners presented their inventions for the last time and spoke about their experience visiting a different country. Teachers Ionela Maciuca and Alexandra FejĂŠr talked about Craigclowan Preparatory School and how much they loved both the country and the people .

TRANSNATIONAL MEETING TO SCOTLAND After all the hard work during this third stage of the project, the Romanian team travelled full of enthusiasm and emotions to Scotland for the last meeting with teachers and students.

Every one in the team was really nervous because we were there to represent our country and we had to present our work as inventors. The first day we visited the school , a beautiful school , the school of our dreams: big green spaces, beautiful classrooms with all the resources needed . Everything very organized and clean , perfect respectful students and welcoming teachers. We were impressed about “the forest school”, about the garden and the camping space , about their library…we were impressed about EVERYTHING! The most interesting moment of our trip was the Fair of Inventions at Royal George’s Hotel Ballroom. Every country had to prepare a stall presenting their inventions. We worked a lot at home doing our logos, flyers and posters, thinking about this important moment and we finally were there , preparing everything for the big moment we have been planning for 2 years.

All the partners, students and teachers, were like the bees! The whole room was full of energy. Students were talking and arranging, teachers were organizing the event, everything was full of colours, with flags of the partners.

We represented our country dressed in our national shirt named “ie”.

The Mayor of the city and the headmaster honored us with their presence , teachers from Craigclowan School , parents, students, locals were there for meeting us, speaking to the children , asking them about their inventions or about our country.

Everything was so exciting!

The city was so beautiful and the city tour was quite interesting! We loved very much the trip to Urquhart Castle , to Edinburg and to Scone Palace . We were so lucky to be the ones who have visited Scotland , Perth and to be part of something so beautiful as the Erasmus project Eureka! Past, present and future!

GREECE

The Best Invention Competition

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

KIDS AMBULANCE

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

STREET FOOD AND HOUSE

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

ECO VILLAGE

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

DRIVING WITH SAFETY

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

DRESS IT UP

ARISTOTELIO COLLEGE BEST INVENTIONS

STREET FOOD AND HOUSE Niki Dimanopoulou, grade 3, fully developed her idea of bins that convert recyclable materials - glass, aluminum, plastic and metal - after recognizing the material and measuring its weight, into food and water for stray animals, while the back of the bin serves as a shelter for the small animals! Students actually constructed the robot in robotics workshops.

KIDS AMBULANCE George Felekis, grade 5, worked hard on the medical service of a small transportable hospital for children, which provides general and specialized pediatric services to people under 14.

'Always near you’, the ambulance is equipped with the latest technology medical systems!

George has created the website for this service, social media and email accounts.

URL : https://kidsambulance.wordpress.com/ E mail : ambulancekids@gmail.com Social Media: kidsambulance

ECO VILLAGE Anna-Maria Verviti, grade 5, impressed us with her excellent functional construction of the ecological village. She thought and built in detail, the prototype of an ideally sustainable ecological village, which is energy-independent and ecological. It does not waste energy or water, it recycles the rainwater, uses solar, wind and hydro power, cultivates its own products and raises livestock. It is a sustainable green village.

DRIVING WITH SAFETY Fay Cafe, grade 3, in collaboration with Matilda Konstantinidi, grade 4, worked enthusiastically on a mobile application idea DRIVING WITH SAFETY, which is connected to the car and when the accelerometre senses that the car is moving at a speed of more than 10 km per hour, will not answer calls, but it will send the caller the general message 'I cannot answer, I am driving', and also customised messages to selected contacts!

DRESS IT UP Ismini Lagoutari, Iliana Kyzaki, Christina Kefou and Ioanna Zedrou, grade 6, worked with cheerful feminine temperament on their invention, the wardrobe which arranges our clothes on the hangers after rejecting the wrinkled or dirty ones. A monitor shows the weather and the colours that are in fashion. There is also a remotely controllable wardrobe lift for those seated. The girls actually constructed the robot in robotics workshops.

Greece travels to Romania - Scoala Gimnaziala nr.14, Braşov, Transylvania To the enchanting Transylvania of Romania, the country of Dracula, travel four students of Aristotelio College, Thessaloniki, Greece, Anna Maria Verviti, Nicky Dimanopoulou, Matilda Konstantinidi and Fay Cafe, and two teachers, Ms Georgia Safouri and Ms Iosifina Katoflidou, in order to present their winning ideas in the Best Invention Competition.

Learning, teaching and training activity; participants, students from Greece, Scotland, France, and Italy who are hosted by Romanian families, teachers, and of course our Romanian partners.

The chronicle of a journey to knowledge, inventiveness, culture

March 5: Day 1 The Greek team meets the partner students.

We have fun at the ski resort of Poiana, Braşov.

Different climate, different experiences, different cultures, … but same people everywhere!

March 6: Day 2 At Scoala Gimnaziala nr.14: The partners take a tour around the school and students present the Best Inventions of each of the five schools in the Erasmus+ programme! The moment we’ve all been waiting for!

March 7: Day 3 Guided tour on the citadel Cetatea Rupea and afterwards enjoying a walk in the historic centre of Sighișoara. It is a most beautiful inhabited medieval town in the heart of Transylvania, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

March 8: Day 4 The Erasmus team are guided round the picturesque town of Braşov, particularly to a celebrated Gothic site, Biserica Neagră (Black Church), originally dedicated to Saint Mary, which owes its current name to a fire that kept burning for days, Piata Sfatului (Council Square) and Strada Sforii (Rope Street), the narrowest street in Europe.

We visit the first Romanian school, Prima Scoală Românească, which is now a museum. Our teacher teaches us Georgraphy, History and Music in Anton Pann’s – the famous story-teller’s - classroom. Next to the museum there is Orthodox Biserica Sf. Nicolae (St. Nicholas Church), dating back to the 14th century.

Braşov, Transylvania, “Dracula’s” country

At Bran Castle, majestic castle on a hill in Transylvania, national monument and landmark of Romania. Known as the ‘Count Dracula’s Castle’, as reference to Bram Stoker’s fictional character, is in fact Vlad Dracula’s aka Vlad the Impaler’s castle, a most violent and ruthless tyrant. The view from the castle is breath-taking, the history overwhelming and the blood-thirsty Dracula… practically present!

March 9: Day 5 At Dino-Park we meet the dinosaurs and watch 9-D cinema!

The journey to the enchanting Transylvania of Romania, the medieval country of Dracula on the one hand, and the city with the Hollywood “Braşov” sign on the other, has come to an end, but the Erasmus journey continues… We are grateful to the Romanian families who were most hospitable, and of course our Romanian and rest of partners for this wonderful week! We’ll keep the memories in our heart!

We hope to see you soon, friends!

Our trip to Scotland – host school Craigclowan Preparatory School, Perth, UK

To beautiful Perth, former capital of Scotland, UK, on the banks of the River Tay, travel five students of Aristotelio College, Thessaloniki, Greece, Ismini Lagoutari, Iliana Kyzaki, Christine Kefou, Joanne Zidrou and George Felekis, and two teachers, Ms Georgia Safouri and Ms Despina Filippidou, in order to exhibit their Best Inventions in the “European Youth Invention Ideas Fayre” at the Royal George Hotel on 5th June 2018. Learning, teaching and training activity; participants, students from Greece, Romania, France, and Italy who are hosted by Scottish families, teachers, and of course our Scottish partners.

The chronicle June 4: Day 1 The Greek team meets the partner students and takes a tour round the amazing Craigclowan Preparatory School, located in beautiful natural surroundings. We are guided round the city of Perth, former capital of Scotland, at St John’s church, the Albert monument, the city Court, the Fair Maid’s house and Lindores distillery. Different culture and temperament, yet same people.

June 6: Day 3 Travel to Loch Ness, the legendary lake in the Scottish Highlands.

We admire the natural wonders of the world’s most famous lake and the awesome view from famous Urquhart Castle, and even though we fail to see Nessie, it is yet an experience to remember!

June 7: Day 4 Visit Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, which is impressive due to the location, culture, natural beauty and sights, esp. the Old Town with its medieval architecture. Tour round Edinburgh Castle, a strong fortress which dates back to the 12th century. Built on the highest spot of the city, it is reasonably considered the landmark of the capital of Scotland.

June 8: Day 5

The Best White Water Rafting experience down the River Tummel! We paddle forwards & backwards/ hold on/ lean in/ get down and ‌ jump into the water. One of the highlights of this trip! Thank you, Nae Limits!

A journey to inventiveness, engineering, manufacturing, 3D printing and robotics The Grand Day June 5 The European Youth Invention Ideas Fayre at the Royal George Hotel – We exhibit our Inventions, Dress it Up!, Street Food & House, Kids Ambulance, Driving with Safety and Eco Village in front of the Eureka! partners and citizens of Perth. The Provost of Perth, Mr Dennis Melloy, opens the exhibition, highlights the importance of participating in international partnerships and inspires our youngsters.

Explaining to partners and visitors the inventions students thought of and implemented. Using their imaginative skills and good knowledge of English, the students communicate to the people who are present the process they followed from the conception of the idea to its materialization. These are the Greek hard-working students from Aristotelio College, who have managed to become the next generation of Inventors!

The end of the journey into the Scottish culture, mountainous countryside, medieval architecture and gothic revival, brings us closer to the closure of the Erasmus journey as a whole… A big thank you to the Scottish families who were warm and looked after our students in the best possible way, and of course Craigclowan School and rest of partners who made this week and this project so special! It’s been a journey we’ll never forget!

FRANCE

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All the school work on ERASMUS PROJECT And also GLOUPS travelled for nursery schools!

LES ELEVES DOIVENT PRODUIRE UNE AFFICHE POUR VANTER LEUR MEILLEURE INVENTION ! ateliers avec parents : PUPILS HAVE TO PRODUCE A POSTER TO DISPLAY THEIR BEST INVENTION! workshops with parents :

EXPOSITION POUR CHOISIR LA MEILLEURE INVENTION : EXHIBITION TO CHOOSE THE BEST INVENTION:

TOUTES LES FAMILLES VOTENT POUR CHOISIR LA MEILLEURE : ALL THE FAMILIES VOTE FOR CHOOSING THE BEST:

BULLETINS DANS LA BOITE AUX LETTRES !

ET C’EST ……

BULLETINS IN THE BOX !

AND IT’S…

LE YURIFLOW QUI EST ELU !

THE YURIFLOW THE WINNER !

TOUS LES INVENTEURS SONT RECOMPENSES ! par un abonnement à une revue scientifique !

ALL THE INVENTORS ARE REWARDED! with a subscription to a scientific journal!

MAINTENANT IL FAUT FABRIQUER LE YURIFLOW : NOW WE HAD TO MAKE IT :

ET CHOISIR LES AMBASSADEURS… AND CHOOSE THE AMBASSADORS …

POUR PRESENTER L’INVENTION ET RENCONTRER LES PARTENAIRES : TO PRESENT THE INVENTION AND MEET THE PARTNERS:

PAS COMME ASTERIX…

EN AVION !

NOT AS ASTERIX..

BY AIR !

ARTICLE FOR THE CITY’S NEWSPAPER

Following the project Erasmus in St Victor: Romania trip : Nous avons présenté l'invention élue en anglais, le Yuriflow ! C'était stressant mais nous nous en sommes bien sortis. Tout s'est bien passé ! Les quatre autres pays participants au projet Eureka (Erasmus ! Ecosse, Grèce, Italie et Roumanie) ont présenté leurs inventions qui étaient très intéressantes également.

Nous avons aussi visité le centre-ville de Brasov. Le centre historique est très beau. Il y a la deuxième plus grande collection de tapis Ottoman du monde et un orgue à 3000 "tubes" dans l'église.

Aujourd'hui, nous sommes enfin allés voir le château de Dracula !

La nourriture est très bonne.

Nous sommes fatigués mais très heureux de ce séjour !

A lundi, nous vous donnerons plein de détails et nous vous montrerons notre reportage pour vous raconter notre séjour et nos expériences.

Les ambassadeurs: Lenore, Bertille, Adam H, Adam C,

Scotland trip : Nous avons visité Edimbourg et son château, vu des écossais en kilts, et nous avons fait du rafting. Le rafting était l'un des meilleurs moments de la semaine.

Nous avons pu présenter le travail de l'école Saint-Victor en anglais devant toute l'école écossaise, plus de cent élèves et professeurs. Nous avons eu le trac avant, mais finalement notre présentation s'est passée très vite. Les professeurs écossais nous ont félicités pour notre courage et notre anglais. Nous nous sommes sentis très fiers ! Ensuite, nous avons accompagné nos correspondants en classe et nous nous sommes bien amusés!

Nous avons remercié les écossais pour leur accueil très chaleureux !

Les ambassadeurs: Sirine, Louise, Fériel, Elie et Ari Elèves et professeurs de l’Ecole Saint-Victor

Gloup's

Holidays and and

invention stories...

Hello! My name is Gloups!

I’ve been part of preschool class this year at Saint Victor school in Paris. As the mascotte of the class, I was telling kids stories about my holidays all year long. The first trip I told them about was in September when kids just started school. They all brought pictures and post cards of their own holidays so did I. They were a little bit shy and didn’t know how to present their holiday in front of the class. So I was the first to present my holiday in front of everybody.

I showed them a picture of myself at the balloon festival in Saint-Sylvèstre-sur-Lot in France. I told them about all the great things I did with my family. I explained what the balloon is made of and how it can fly. Then, I told them who invented it : Les frères Montgolfière. So the kids learned why we call it a montgolfière in French !

In February, we had two weeks holiday but I stayed a bit longer.

I knew the kids would be wondering why I wasn’t at school so I sent them a postcard. My trip to Italy

and The Vatican was wonderful. I ate a lot of gelato ! I learned that the ice-cream cone - the corneto was invented by an Italian named Spica. What a cleaver invention !

I was happy to discover this and told everything about it to my classmates when I came back to class.

For the Christmas holiday, I travelled to Scotland ! Once again we stayed longer in this beautiful country. As I was away, I couldn’t wish merry Christmas to my friends in France so I sent them a Christmas card. When I came back I showed them a picture of me in front of Edinburg castle. I also told them about a great Scottish inventor : Alexander Graham Bell. I showed them pictures the phone he invented and its evolution. They loved my presentation.

During March holidays, I travelled to Greece! I had a very good time discovering the ruins of Olympia. I was very excited to explain everything to the kids I learned about this historic country and what the Greeks invented : the Olympic Games.

The last holidays that I presented to the pupils was in Romania. Once again I had a lot to tell them... beginning with The castle of Dracula and the legend about this king. I also taught them about a Romanian invention : the fountain pen. I asked them to write their name with a real leaf and ink so they understood how practical the fountain pen invention was. They also wrote with a fountain pen and figured out what kind of pen they preferred : markers!

Through all my presentations kids have learned about French, Italian, Scottish, Greek and Romanian inventors.

ITALY

After the first year of Invention researches, activities and trips here we are… the second year comes…

And now WE are the real inventors!

First dissemination: We are a big, big group made up of three classes working together, communicating, sharing methods, materials, ideas and collaboration. Our families have been very much involved in the project.

At the beginning of the school year we first involved our families and local community in our project - Presenting our second year project to families in a school meeting; - Opening a whatsapp group and a mailing list of the families, some of them were available to help us and collaborate!

- Publishing our plan on our Erasmus Corner in our school website http://www.scuolacadorna.altervista.org/ctmenu-item-7?layout=edit&id=36 - Involving the local print and media.

Other dissemination events: - Local print articles - End of the year report to families 31st May at school from students to parents - 17th October 2018 Feedback report and presentation to parents, local community and media of the end and result of the project.

- Mrs Arnaboldi, Laura’s mother helped students to open a blog for the project.

Step one: in each class group we started gathering basic ideas, in group works, to find the right invention, after a class competition and a school election.

After the selection of so many ideas we realized that our focus was on school, in

fact the best invention for us was a set of school tools made of a Multimedia desk, an original pencil case, a special school bag and an ergonomic chair.

And here the adventure starts! Off we go with schetches , design projects and the realization of our inventions!

Parents help: Patrizia Nigro, an Architect, helped us designing and building our schoolbag, assembling and

sewing each part of the schoolbag!

Together with Margherita Ruschetta they held a workshop with the students designing and decorating the pattern for the schoolbag cover!

The multimedia desk was realized following our basic project ‌ and it was accessorized by a beautiful and comfortable chair and by a special software planned by the students. It was created in two versions:

Home made version : the firm Equa system by Giulio Ciana with the artisan craftsman Primo Polato created the basic structure and the students painted and accessorized it with a solar power bank, a tablet, some ready made charts useful to help special needs students .

The elegant version:The Engineer Fondello took inspiration from our project and created for us an elegant version which we love very much!

Our teacher Carmen Modaffari helped us with the difficult design and project of the pencilcase which was built by a craftsman Mr Braghiroli living in our town, and it was called Eurekadorna , the fusion of the name of our project and the name of our school !

Our trips: 5 - 11 March 2018 – Brasov – Romania Scoala Gimnasiala Finally…all together!

The warm welcome by the Romanian families, we met new friends, they are always in our heart!

The school activities together with all the partners!

Our teacher Stefania and us, near the Romanian Eureka corner!

Sharing the presentation of our designs and projects with all the partners!

The trips: the beautiful Brasov city tour and Poiana ski resort, Brasov surroundings, Sighisouara, Dracula resort and many other interesting and fascinating places.

All visits offered and planned by our sweet Romanian friends!

All unforgettable moments!

June 2018 – trip to Perth – Craiglowan school This has been the grand finale, the exhibition where all the partners shared the ready made inventions !

We sent our desk to Perth and assembled it for the exhibition And we prepared the stall with panels describing our inventions! It has been fun!

This was our stall with the description and live presentation of our inventions!

… and the kind attention of

the Mayor of Perth!

Here we are, all together!

‌and the great cultural program with moments shared together and trips To Edimburg, Lochness, The rafting and much more, all together!

Great welcome from all of our scottish friends, big fun in trips and many cultural moments we’ll remember forever!

The warm of guest families will be forever in our heart!

The focus of press and media on our inventions!

Our students have been interviewed by a local magazine and our work has been appreciated!

As a final social feedback the students met the press, TV, parents and teachers in an event in Teatro Maggiore in Verbania showing them all the exhibition of their inventions, telling about trips memories and sharing the huge impact that these last two years of work has had on them.