Challenging, Project-Topic-Bound Activities Awaited 36 Students and 12 Teachers During the Mobility Week Organized by Hám János Roman Catholic High School in Satu Mare
The project team offered a diverse program, ensuring that all participants from The Czech Republic, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia and Spain as well as students from Hám János High School, found engaging activities. They had opportunities to socialize, visit local sights, discover regional traditions, cooperate, and create together. The activities aimed to foster cultural exchange and raise awareness about environmental and EU political issues like war and immigration.
A “Friendship Tree” was planted in the school yard, symbolizing partnership and unity, marking the first step in helping students understand climate change and the urgent need to address the threats facing humanity. The project coordinator’s message, directed at all partners, stated:
“May this tree stand as a symbol of our enduring friendship and the first step in our mission to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy world for our children and future generations. Each of us contributes to our own well-being and that of our families, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. By taking this initial step toward a healthier life, we can help create clean, safe environments in which we can thrive.”
All participating students were hosted by Romanian families, fostering international cooperation and developing social and communication skills.
Day 1: Opening ceremony, school and city tour, visit to the Episcopal Palace, and a city treasure hunt for students. Workshops on digital anti-bullying poster creation and 3D printing.
Day 2: Cultural trip exploring local and regional traditions: visit to the Mineralogy Museum and the Village Museum of Maramureș, along with a visit to the Tomșa Ostrich Farm in Maramureș County.
Day 3: Traditional dance workshops, followed by arts and sports activities connected with the symbolic tree planted in the school yard. Afternoon cooking workshop where each country prepared traditional dishes to be presented and showcased before a festive dinner.
Day 4: Trekking in the mountains of Luna Șes to highlight the need for clean air and a healthy environment.
Day 5: Teachers visited the nursery and kindergarten at Hám János High School, followed by an EU Parliament-style debate among students on climate change, war, immigration, poverty, and hunger. A visit to the Maltese Charity Service left students and teachers speechless. Partner students brought small gifts, offering them warmly to the disadvantaged children attending the Maltese service programs. A holy mass at the Roman Catholic cathedral concluded the meeting on Friday.
A farewell party concluded the mobility week in Satu Mare. Students and teachers were deeply moved, with many shedding tears as they said goodbye.
