"Playing with Maths" in Croatia

Erasmus+ KA229 Project “Playing with Maths” 2019-1-FR01-K229-062148_5

EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIPS PROJECT MEETING IN VALPOVO, CROATIAN

Osnovna škola Matije Petra Katančića Valpovo Maths with informatics 16th – 20th of May 2022

Sunday, 15th of May: Arrival of partners to Hotel Central in Osijek.

Monday, 16th of May: Opening ceremony program (chapel) in Valpovo

Croatian partners welcomed partners with speeches and musical moments from all countries involved in the project.

Tourist tour of Valpovo, City park, City museum, Old medieval castle, city church built in 18th century (all with tour guide)

During the tours, students from 7th A and 8th A grades classes School Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º Ciclos Cónego João Jacinto Gonçalves de Andrade, Madeira Island, Portugal, by Microsoft Teams, had the opportunity to be in synchronous sessions with the project's European partners, in virtual mobilities, namely during the tourist tour to Old medieval castle, Valpovo and others moments.

City park

Osnovna škola Matije Petra Katančića Valpovo

Lunch in school kitchen:

At lunchtime and to distinguish the partners from each country, the Croatian students offered each of the participants ties with the flag of their country of origin.

During the 30 Years' War (1618-1648), Croatian light cavalry units were incorporated into the army of what was then Imperial France, where they stood out for their valor, but also for the particular way of wearing a scarf tied around the neck with a knot that came down. by the trunk.

Therefore, in 1664, among the ranks of the French royal army, the Croatian regiment Royal Cravattes was founded.

The typical Croatian scarf attracted the attention of the French and was named after the Croatian word in French - cravatte - and then spread similarly in many other languages.

The French gave the piece a more elegant and refined touch, and at the court of Louis XIV they transformed it into a symbol of distinction and masculine aesthetics.

Its use has spread from France to the rest of Europe and also to America, becoming an outstanding fashion accessory around the world.

To remember these times and the origin of the tie, the Croatian capital, Zagreb, holds every Saturday and Sunday, and also on holidays, from the Monday after Easter until the month of October, the ceremony of changing the guard of the regiment. Royal Cravattes.

In Zagreb, the oldest shop of kravata

Visiting school, classrooms and teaching process, Workshops and mathematical activities in City parK, Lesson plans – activities with students and Project meeting (coordinators).

A reminder in the psychologist's room

Project meeting (coordinators).

Tuesday, 17th of May: Tourist tour of Osijek (gift from hotel), 4th city by population in Croatia, visiting old town of Osijek “Tvrđa”, from 18th century preserved baroque buildings.

At the “Kopački rit” , Croatian Nature Park, the largest swamp area, hatchery of fish and birds in these part of Europe.

We did a tour in Nature Park “Kopački rit”, boat ride in swamp area with guidance.

Visiting “Tikveš” castle, which was residence of Habsburgs, Karadordevic.

Family and the greatest politician and president of formal Yugoslavia Josip.

“Tikveš” castle, which was residence of Habsburgs

Meal in “House of Baranya” in eco-etno village Karanac in Baranya region.

Looking old tools, agriculture procedures, and rural way of life in this region

Wednesday, 18th of May: Tour in Zagreb, capital of Croatia.

Lunch in restaurant “Zagi” in Oroslavje

Visiting “Science Park”, guidance and math workshops for students “playing with maths” in practice.

Tuesday 19th of May: In Valpovo, reception with the major and city authorities.

Math activities, workshops, testing students with project test and lesson plans – activities with students.

“Bećarac” – local folklore songs protected by UNESCO, Slavonian folklore Dancing

Sport activities, competition between students and teachers (football, volleyball, badminton etc.)

Ceremonial dinner in restaurant “Projekt 9” on the boat on the Drava river.

Friday, 20th of May: City of Đakovo, the seat of the Osijek-Đakovo Archdiocese Walking through Đakovo, visiting neoromanic Cathedral of Saint Peter, which pope XXIII. Declared “the most beautiful church between Venice and Constantinople.

The state Lipizzaner horses stud farm, performance on horses and tour with guidance.

In Dalj, place on Danube river.

Lunch in “Old mill Pub” on Danube coast, walking beside Danube river

Museum of Vučedol, human culture who were in this area between 3000 and 2200 BCE.

Evening cruise on the Danube river.

Nearby is Vukovar, sadly known for the terrible besiege that suffered during the Croatian War of Independence, and where one of the greatest symbols of Croatian resistance can be found: the Water Tower.

@Igor we appreciate the wonderful time and team in Valpovo. And we would like to extend our thanks to @Ivana @Sanja @Dalibor @Goran.

Message post on WhatsApp group by the project coordinator @ Dalila “All Europeans partners had an exceptional week discovering an amazing culture and friendly people. All students will remember their week in Croatia and that they will maintain strong ties with each other.

Cultural and linguistic barriers were pushed away during this meeting and this led to open mindedness and love between us. “

Lessons plans