Friday, March 30, 2012

RACISM

In 1996, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed March 21 to be the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and called upon world leaders to increase efforts to eliminate all forms of racial intolerance and discrimination. The day was chosen to remember the deaths of nearly seventy people, killed by police during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid, in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, and has been used as a rallying cry by anti-racist organizations worldwide.

All the Comenius partners have worked this topic with students.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Razzismo

Italian students made this presentation about racism:


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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Elmer

The smallest students in Lavínia school have been worked the story of Elmer. They have learned that we all are different and we must respect the differences between us.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

My Polish experience from Hungary

I am grateful to my good fortune for having the opportunity to visit Poland within the Comenius program. Since my childhood I have had and image of the legendary Polish-Hungarian friendship my Father used to tell me about many times. Though he has never got to Poland, I have always desired to travel there. Why? First of all, I wanted to feel these ties closely paying tribute to the memory of my Father.
The painful events of the recent past – the fatal accident of President Katsinski, his family and escort, as well as the reopening wound in connection with the tragedy, the Katyń massacre – strengthened my wish to get to know the people who have suffered all these.
Finally, I also wanted to learn about the mentality of the nation that presented the world with John Paul II.
I definitely got the answers during the series of varied programs for the week organized by our host partners. It is hard to put the experiences I’ve been possessing since October 2011 into words still I try to do so.
The Polish land is majestic. The mountains and rivers inspire the soul to an endless flight. I felt myself at home there like I did by the south range of the Carpathians in Transylvania. The houses and farms growing on the hillsides and slopes are the witnesses of a firm union of man and nature. They reflect harmony and order. I hope the Polish people shall have the strength to preserve it even in this changing world.
We could meet the respect for traditions and national history everywhere. These terms are not out of date but they do live in the present. Cracow is magnificent and elevating. The atmosphere of the Wawel Hill and the Cathedral gave me a life-long experience. So Wadowice did. Being a Roman Catholic person, I was fascinated by the deep religiousness of the Polish people. We were given the proof of this at every moment.
Yet, it was actually the school that convinced me about the Polish patriotism. I could see the consistent way of how these people protect and hand their national worth down to the younger generation. If I had to summarize my impressions I would use the following terms: faith and morality, organization, harmony, balance, freedom and order, classical values, diligence ad consistency, respect and discipline, experiences, joy, modesty. I did not meet any ostentation, extremes or exhibitionism but I saw strength and self-respect.
Being a Catholic, a music-lover and a nature-worshipper, one of my greatest experiences was the worship and memorial service dedicated to John Paul II. at the hill chapel. In spite of the linguistic difficulties I could feel for the message of the poems and songs told and sung by the children there.
Last but not least I must appreciate the cuisine and hospitality of our kind partners.

Many thanks for all,

Horváth Márta
music teacher