STEAMing Ahead for a Greener Earth! (SAGE)
STEAMing Ahead for a Greener Earth! (SAGE)
Our new Project under the European Erasmus+ Programme, School Education Sector, Action 2 – Small-scale Partnerships (KA210-SCH), “STEAMing Ahead for a Greener Earth!” (SAGE) No. 2025-1-PL01-KA210-SCH-000354081, has won the call for proposals, receiving a total of 93 out of 100 possible points.
The Project has been approved for implementation in 2025–2027 and has received 60,000 EUR funding from the National Agency of the Erasmus+ Programme and the European Solidarity Corps.
The main objective of the project is to increase students’ environmental awareness, develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills, promote civic engagement through practical activities and local initiatives, support respect for and promotion of common EU values such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, human rights, as well as combating all forms of discrimination.
Our school, as the Project Coordinator, cooperates with partner schools in Istanbul, Türkiye and Agramunt, Spain.
The Project includes the following Student Exchange Mobilities:
- 23–27 March 2026 in Spain,
- 25–29 May 2026 in Poland,
- 21–25 September 2026 in Türkiye.
Koordynator Projektu: Anna Hawlik
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Student Exchange in Spain: 21st–29th March 2026
The first Mobility of our Erasmus+ Project STEAMing Ahead For A Greener Earth took place in Agramunt, Spain. Our students, along with peers from Özel Haliç Etap Okulları from Istanbul in Türkiye, were the guests of Misioneras de la Inmaculada Concepción in the town of Agramunt.
Throughout the week, our students explored the Catalan region and its rich culture alongside our partner schools.
During the mobility we had the opportunity to:
- Play traditional Catalan sports and games,
- Work in international teams experiencing cultural diversity,
- Take part in practical workshops on sustainability, recycling, reducing, and reusing,
- Plant herbs, flowers, and shrubs in the school garden while analyzing the role of flora in ecosystem and climate balance,
- Highlight the vital role of women in science,
- Ride the Cremallera rack railway to the mountain sanctuary of Montserrat,
- Explore the Parc Eòlic Rubió wind farm and study renewable wind energy,
- Visit Catalunya en Miniatura and admire scale models of Catalan landmarks,
- Tour Barcelona, including world-famous heritage sites such as the Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
It was an intensive week filled with discovery and experiential learning. We look forward to hosting our Project Partners in Poland in May.
Student Exchange in Poland: 25th–29th May 2026
The second Mobility of our Erasmus+ Project “STEAMing Ahead For A Greener Earth” took place in Warsaw, Poland.
We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Özel Haliç Etap Okulları in Istanbul, Türkiye, and Misioneras de la Inmaculada Concepción in Agramunt, Spain.
Our guests engaged in a wide variety of educational, cultural, and ecological workshops:
- Polish folk dance workshops,
- Designing 3D models and environmental comics,
- Planting native shrubs in our school garden,
- Guided tour of Royal Łazienki Park, the historic summer residence of King Stanisław August,
- Screen-printing original artworks during a workshop at SITO Studio,
- Presentations on iconic Warsaw legends prepared by our students,
- Exploring biodiversity at the rooftop gardens of the University of Warsaw Library,
- Learning about regional ecological solutions in the Lublin Voivodeship,
- Investigating conservation initiatives protecting the microclimate of the Małopolska Vistula Gorge,
- Zero-emission touring of Kazimierz Dolny in electric vehicles,
- Traditional handicraft and culinary workshops at a heritage farm,
- Collaborative journal creation documenting the weekly mobility,
- Formal Certificate Award Ceremony.
These days were filled with creativity, teamwork, cultural exchange, and lasting memories.
We look forward to reuniting with our partners at Özel Haliç Etap Okulları in Istanbul in September.
Student Exchange in Türkiye: 21st–25th September 2026
Our final project mobility took place at Özel Haliç Etap Okulları in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together students for an inspiring week of learning, discovery, and friendship.
During our visit, we experienced daily school life in Istanbul, played traditional games, built lasting friendships, and discovered creative ways to communicate and collaborate across four different languages: Turkish, Spanish, Catalan, and Polish.
Sustainability & Nature
We visited Oda Yen Greenhouses, learning about modern greenhouse practices and sustainable agriculture. At the Waste Incineration & Energy Production Facility, students discovered how municipal waste can be transformed into clean energy. At the Atatürk Arboretum, we explored Türkiye’s rich biodiversity and took part in an educational photography competition.
History & Culture
We explored Eyüpsultan, Beyoğlu, Karaköy, and Taksim Square, immersing ourselves in Istanbul’s vibrant atmosphere and cultural heritage. We also visited Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, and Miniatürk, discovering the city’s fascinating history and diverse cultural traditions.
Creativity & Learning by Doing
Students took part in a traditional toy design workshop, handcrafting their own toys while discovering Turkish folk customs and artisan techniques.
It was a memorable final mobility filled with experiential learning beyond the classroom, intercultural discovery, teamwork, sustainability, and lasting international friendships.
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Kooordynator projektu
Anna Hawlik
