Be GITA

A visit to our school

The principal of Feldbach Elementary School from Austria and two classroom teachers from the mentioned school came to visit our school. They came to visit with the aim of establishing cooperation between the two schools. The goal is to connect pipils, strengthen their communication, language and digital competences, as well as learn about the European Community. During the visit to our school, one class took the guests with them to field lessons in OPG Pekica near Savičenta. The guests were delighted and said that they were looking forward to continued cooperation!

Pupils combine art and tradition

The pupils were given the task of researching the tradition of Rovinj forged fences and studying these historical symbols, and then creating a work of art. In this role, they were active and guided their learning process. The teachers were of course there to guide them when needed. The works they created were made of aluminum foil on a dark black plastic base. These fences, which are more than just protectors of homes, carry stories of past times and bear witness to the cultural heritage of the city. The students' works were exhibited on the terrace of the Italian Community "Circolo", where visitors could enjoy this combination of art and history for seven days.

How was it once?

The pupils of the 7th B grade talked with the residents of the Home for the Elderly in Rovinj about how they spent their time in front of the "screen" (Netflix, cell phones, etc.) and how they learned information and learned without the Internet. In groups, the pupils talked with one ward, and then they visited the other persons and greeted them and had a little chat with them. The conversation eventually turned into a pleasant gathering and a song.

Ukrainian folk tales

The combination of tradition, technology and new learning methods led to the creation of a very interesting digital book. Two fifth-grade pupils, Anna Galytska and Sofiia Prosolova, under the guidance of Croatian language teacher Dubravka Burić, set themselves a not so simple task - to bring legends from Ukraine closer to their peers. The students researched diligently and found interesting legends about their native region. They recounted them and with the help and guidance of the teacher, a digital book was created, which we invite you to view by clicking on the given address: https://read.bookcreator.com/jf5XienpXUQjri9BB6wqsrJYBlN2/0HKAdaueRoicBXlqJAofOQ/d8FGzYPzTWadj6O2emw6Vw . Kudos to the students and the teacher for their hard work!

eTwinning

Our school and the Istituto comprensivo "Maffi" from Rome started a collaboration that was first virtual and then turned into a pupil’s visit to Rome. As part of eTwinning, the pupils had the task of designing a quiz and games on the topic of sustainable development, making a school presentation and cleaning a local park. They did it all, documented it and then shared it on the eTwinning platform. They presented the created quizzes and games to their friends from the host school, who accepted them with a smile on their faces. If you want to see more: https://padlet.com/marinaruzic/erasmus-project-be-gita-vbpntptnyqgwhss6

Student mobility in Rome

As part of the Erasmus+ project Be GITA! twelve pupils, accompanied by four teachers, went on a mobility trip to the city of Rome. They visited the elementary school "Istituto comprensivo Maffi" from May 20 to 24. On the first day, the pupils presented their school to the host pupils, who then took them on a tour of the school. On other days, the students followed the lessons with their peers, played digital games and quizzes on the topic of sustainable development, and got to know Italian customs and culture. Also, they used every afternoon to discover the cultural and natural beauties of Rome. The pupils returned from the mobility full of useful experience, nice memories and new acquaintances!

"Green action" of cleaning a local park

Pupils discussed the importance of a clean environment and its impact on human health, but also on the quality of life of animals. They thought about how they could help preserve the environment, what they can do. They concluded that it is best to organize an environmental cleanup. The pupils readily accepted the garbage bags and cleaned the school environment!

Mother's Day at the Home for the Elderly "Domenico Pergolis"

The fourth grades of Vladimir Nazor Primary School, in cooperation with the religion teacher, visited the Home for the Elderly "Domenico Pergolis" Rovinj on the occasion of celebrating Mother's Day. They performed the performance along with an appropriate program in which pupils attending Catholic religious education took part. After the performance, they went on a tour of the Home in order to get to know the way of work and life of the staff, as well as the users of the Home itself. The students were pleasantly surprised by the hosts, they rejoiced and socialized together.

Additional classes at the Sea Research Center!

A group of eighth-grade pupils interested in working in a biological laboratory visited the Sea Research Center in Rovinj. Under the leadership of Dr. sc. Ane Baričević were given a brief insight into the history and work of the Center, and had the opportunity to do the DNA isolation exercise from mussel gill samples themselves. The pupils showed great interest, worked patiently and carefully, and completed the exercise extremely successfully. The pupils learned how to handle micropipettes and pipettes and how to use a centrifuge in the laboratory. All in all - this was an unforgettable and useful experience. Many thanks to Dr. sc. Ana Baričević and the Sea Research Center for making it possible and providing us with such a high-quality program!