School No9

Literacy competence is the ability to understand and express thoughts, feelings and facts orally, in writing or in other forms, and to interact with others. It is the basis for further learning. The openness to critical and constructive dialogue and the awareness on the impact of language on others are important elements of this competence.

In a youth project, a participant may need to create various types of written material for different target groups (social media posts, petition texts, official letters, newsletter articles, activity reports, etc.). They also get to know new terminology –even in their own language – on the topic of the project. They are likely to be in contact with different people (children, parents, teachers, decision-makers, foreigners living in the host country, journalists etc.) and need to adapt their communication to the context.

Upper Secondary School no 9

ABOUT SCHOOL

IX school offers new horizons and perspectives to the Youth. It prepares students for making responsible decisions regarding future carreer. The presence of volunteers helpsthem to gain more knowledge about the world and practice their language, feel comfortable around foreigners and make them more confident. "Thanks to Nino's and Jeanne's presence at school, students and teachers could learn about new cultures and use English and French in natural communication situations for learning purposes. Students had the opportunity to discuss important topics that affect them on a daily basis, and for which there is not always time during regular lessons. Students could learn informally, which is always much more engaging for them. Many students developed a closer relationship with Nino and Jeanne and talked to her about many different topics outside of the workshops. The presence of volunteers allowed to expand the school's educational offer with new and interesting activities."

JOANNA JANAS-SAJDAK, TUTOR

IX Liceum Ogólnokształcące w Sosnowcu

WORKSHOPS Nino created custom workshops for the

ACTIVITIES

Jeanne Vial from France and Nino Gabadze from Georgia these two volunteers were working closely with the school. They planned different kinds of activities, especially on topics like discrimination, nature protection and language They were using informal educational tools that were interesting for the pupils.

learning. pupils about gender / sexual orientation / religious discrimination, and informative presentations about modern day slavery. Jeanne was very fond of environmental workshops, sharing her knowledge about the subject and engage pupils with various games and and activities.

ONLINE COURSES

Because of the Corona virus school was shut down. So, volunteers came up with the idea of recording presentations online. Jeannes started with Pop culture in France. Nino spoke about Human Rights Declaration and Georgian Language. All and all, it was still prouctive regarding the situation.