Hello everyone,
here is the adress of the new site where you can see our sport activities from Colegiul Tehnic Aurel Vlaicu ,Baia Mare , Maramures, Romania
https://sites.google.com/site/sportctaurelvlaicubm/
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Friday, 5 February 2010
Project Entries
Hello Everyone
You should all now have the application form and confirmation of acceptance.
My apologies for the confusion over the application form - this was due to some IT problems at my school.
Please make sure that you submit the form and confirmation to your local agency by February 19th. This is very important - Comenius does not accept late entries.
The successful projects will be announced on July 1st.
Meanwhile, we should assume that our project will be successful - and we should be planning to integrate the plan agreed at the preliminary meeting into our schemes of work for next year. Shaun, for example, will be holding a meeting at Varndean with the team of eight teachers who have volunteered to lead our project. In addition, we will be meeting with the PE department to look at introducing the seven new sports into our PE curriculum. I'm pleased to say that we have also been awarded £1,000 (Euro 1200) by our national government to help us to do this.
Elena - you will be pleased to know that amongst the 15% of our students who are from overseas, Romanians are the third biggest group!
You should all now have the application form and confirmation of acceptance.
My apologies for the confusion over the application form - this was due to some IT problems at my school.
Please make sure that you submit the form and confirmation to your local agency by February 19th. This is very important - Comenius does not accept late entries.
The successful projects will be announced on July 1st.
Meanwhile, we should assume that our project will be successful - and we should be planning to integrate the plan agreed at the preliminary meeting into our schemes of work for next year. Shaun, for example, will be holding a meeting at Varndean with the team of eight teachers who have volunteered to lead our project. In addition, we will be meeting with the PE department to look at introducing the seven new sports into our PE curriculum. I'm pleased to say that we have also been awarded £1,000 (Euro 1200) by our national government to help us to do this.
Elena - you will be pleased to know that amongst the 15% of our students who are from overseas, Romanians are the third biggest group!
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Fisrt Day PREPARATORY VISIT in Romania
Hello Everyone ,
We already had a first meeting with Belgium and Romania
Could you to give comments on the things we already discussed ?
We don`t want to rush you or the other partnerschools but it would be nice to have some comments by tomorrow morning so we could take notice of the things you don`t like or want to change.
1)We agreed to meet each other 4 times per year because there are 9 schools (2 in Roemenia) and that way we would be able to see each country.
This is the planning so far:
YEAR 2010-2011:
- first meeting from the 25th till 30st of Oktober 2010
- second meeting from 7th till 12th of of February 2011
- third meeting from 21st till 26th of March 2011
- fourth meeting from the 9th till the 14th of May 2011
YEAR 2011-2012: - first meeting from the 10th till 16th of Oktober 2011
- second meeting from 6th till 12th of of February 2012
- third meeting from 19th till 24th of March 2012
- fourth meeting from the 7th till the 13th of May 2012
We though it would be a good idea to go to 2 eastern and 2 western european countries each year.
We still have to decide together when it would be the most convenient for each country to host a meeting. Could everyone have a look and maybe send us by tomorrow when they could have the hosting?
2) At the beginning of the first year we would make a film of the typical sport in each country and send it to each other via email and the blog before the first project meeting.
3) We thought it would be the easiest to let the teachers decide which students can come to the meetings based on social skills, being good at English and being good at sports.
We also agreed to bring only 2 students per meeting because if we come with 8 countries it will be already hard enough to find hosting families for all of them. We will go for 24 mobilities: 8 countries to visit x 3 teachers = 24 mobilities.
And maybe we can ask students to pay for the trip or a country could come with less teachers ( every school has to look at that seperately)
4) As an end product we would like to have a booklet with a presentation of the schools and countries, all the sports, presentation of the rules, pictures, mascottes,..
We ( the belgians) were thinking about having a sportsshow at the end of the second year to show everything we have done in those two years to parents and press and colleagues in presence of all the delegations so maybe we could have the last project meeting in Belgium
5) In each project meeting we would present the sport of the hosting school and a popular folk game and learn it to the students.
After that the pupils will have to learn the sport in the own schools.
Thank you,
Elena, Martine and Sara
We already had a first meeting with Belgium and Romania
Could you to give comments on the things we already discussed ?
We don`t want to rush you or the other partnerschools but it would be nice to have some comments by tomorrow morning so we could take notice of the things you don`t like or want to change.
1)We agreed to meet each other 4 times per year because there are 9 schools (2 in Roemenia) and that way we would be able to see each country.
This is the planning so far:
YEAR 2010-2011:
- first meeting from the 25th till 30st of Oktober 2010
- second meeting from 7th till 12th of of February 2011
- third meeting from 21st till 26th of March 2011
- fourth meeting from the 9th till the 14th of May 2011
YEAR 2011-2012: - first meeting from the 10th till 16th of Oktober 2011
- second meeting from 6th till 12th of of February 2012
- third meeting from 19th till 24th of March 2012
- fourth meeting from the 7th till the 13th of May 2012
We though it would be a good idea to go to 2 eastern and 2 western european countries each year.
We still have to decide together when it would be the most convenient for each country to host a meeting. Could everyone have a look and maybe send us by tomorrow when they could have the hosting?
2) At the beginning of the first year we would make a film of the typical sport in each country and send it to each other via email and the blog before the first project meeting.
3) We thought it would be the easiest to let the teachers decide which students can come to the meetings based on social skills, being good at English and being good at sports.
We also agreed to bring only 2 students per meeting because if we come with 8 countries it will be already hard enough to find hosting families for all of them. We will go for 24 mobilities: 8 countries to visit x 3 teachers = 24 mobilities.
And maybe we can ask students to pay for the trip or a country could come with less teachers ( every school has to look at that seperately)
4) As an end product we would like to have a booklet with a presentation of the schools and countries, all the sports, presentation of the rules, pictures, mascottes,..
We ( the belgians) were thinking about having a sportsshow at the end of the second year to show everything we have done in those two years to parents and press and colleagues in presence of all the delegations so maybe we could have the last project meeting in Belgium
5) In each project meeting we would present the sport of the hosting school and a popular folk game and learn it to the students.
After that the pupils will have to learn the sport in the own schools.
Thank you,
Elena, Martine and Sara
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Follow-Up to The Meeting
Hello Everyone
One or two people have asked me what happens after the meeting.
Elena will send to me a report on the meeting and I will then complete the application form. Varndean School is technically the lead school on the project although we are much more democratic than that - and in practice, Elena leads the project in terms of the academic content.
I will then send a copy of the application to everyone within ONE WEEK. This will then need to be translated into your local language - but not changed in any way - and sent to your local agency by Feb 19th (in most countries - please check with your local agency)
Let Elena and I know when you have sent it - and also the response that you get - which is usually about 6-8 weeks later,
Andrew
One or two people have asked me what happens after the meeting.
Elena will send to me a report on the meeting and I will then complete the application form. Varndean School is technically the lead school on the project although we are much more democratic than that - and in practice, Elena leads the project in terms of the academic content.
I will then send a copy of the application to everyone within ONE WEEK. This will then need to be translated into your local language - but not changed in any way - and sent to your local agency by Feb 19th (in most countries - please check with your local agency)
Let Elena and I know when you have sent it - and also the response that you get - which is usually about 6-8 weeks later,
Andrew
Saturday, 9 January 2010
news
Hello ,
Bruno Graziano from Italy decided to leave the project.
Adriana from Italy , Nese Ceylan from Turkey and Olia from Bulgary not received funds for preparatory meeting in Baia Mare.
I have no confirmation from those in Poland and the Netherlands.I still expect news .
I propose that those who will not come in Baia Mare to write on paper their ideas about the project where we can discuss at the meeting, and then send it to Andrew and me.I will send you by email the The main points have to discuss and agree together for aplication file.
Please fill there your ideeas.
Bruno Graziano from Italy decided to leave the project.
Adriana from Italy , Nese Ceylan from Turkey and Olia from Bulgary not received funds for preparatory meeting in Baia Mare.
I have no confirmation from those in Poland and the Netherlands.I still expect news .
I propose that those who will not come in Baia Mare to write on paper their ideas about the project where we can discuss at the meeting, and then send it to Andrew and me.I will send you by email the The main points have to discuss and agree together for aplication file.
Please fill there your ideeas.
Friday, 1 January 2010
Thursday, 17 December 2009
What is Turkish Oil Wrestling?
What is Turkish oil wrestling
This is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called "Kispet", made of water buffalo leather weighing approximately 13 kilograms, and they cover themselves with olive oil. Matches take place throughout the country but the most famous and most important tournament takes place in the northwest of Turkey by the end of June and beginning of July.
It's a big fair as well with music and celebrations and it goes on until the morning.In the entertainments, belly dancing is accompanied by Turkish traditional musical instruments 'davul' (drum) and 'zurna' (a type of flute) and singings.
In Olympic wrestling, holding from the wrestling suit is regarded as a foul. In oil wrestling, most games are made on the kispet.The wrestlers try to put their hands go through the kispet of their opponents as much as possible. To a kispet tied well, it is not possible to put a hand or arm through. The pehlivan that can achieve putting his hand through his opponent's kispet, can control him this way and hold from the lower end of his pants, 'paca', and this way can beat his opponent with the game called 'paca kazik'. A younger wrestler defeating an older wrestler would kiss the older wrestler's hand.
Originally, matches had no set duration and could go on for one or two days, until one man was able to establish superiority, but in 1975 the duration was capped at 40 minutes for the baspehlivan and 30 minutes for the pehlivan category. If no winner is determined, another 15 minutes—10 minutes for the pehlivan category—of wrestling ensues, wherein scores are kept to determine the victor.
This is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called "Kispet", made of water buffalo leather weighing approximately 13 kilograms, and they cover themselves with olive oil. Matches take place throughout the country but the most famous and most important tournament takes place in the northwest of Turkey by the end of June and beginning of July.
It's a big fair as well with music and celebrations and it goes on until the morning.In the entertainments, belly dancing is accompanied by Turkish traditional musical instruments 'davul' (drum) and 'zurna' (a type of flute) and singings.
In Olympic wrestling, holding from the wrestling suit is regarded as a foul. In oil wrestling, most games are made on the kispet.The wrestlers try to put their hands go through the kispet of their opponents as much as possible. To a kispet tied well, it is not possible to put a hand or arm through. The pehlivan that can achieve putting his hand through his opponent's kispet, can control him this way and hold from the lower end of his pants, 'paca', and this way can beat his opponent with the game called 'paca kazik'. A younger wrestler defeating an older wrestler would kiss the older wrestler's hand.
Originally, matches had no set duration and could go on for one or two days, until one man was able to establish superiority, but in 1975 the duration was capped at 40 minutes for the baspehlivan and 30 minutes for the pehlivan category. If no winner is determined, another 15 minutes—10 minutes for the pehlivan category—of wrestling ensues, wherein scores are kept to determine the victor.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Hi, from Brasov - Romania
Here's some information about me and my school.
My name is Elena Banita.I teach psihical education at " Colegiul Tehnic de Transporturi"- Brasov, Romania.Is a Technical secondary school - students aged: 14 - 19 years old.
My name is Elena Banita.I teach psihical education at " Colegiul Tehnic de Transporturi"- Brasov, Romania.Is a Technical secondary school - students aged: 14 - 19 years old.
visit Baia Mare -airport
Hello ,
we have an airport in Baia Mare .It is possible to find direct flights to Baia Mare, wich would be much easier for you.
If not , i recommend the airport in CLUJ-NAPOCA city , 3 hours away from Baia Mare (with train or bus).
we have an airport in Baia Mare .It is possible to find direct flights to Baia Mare, wich would be much easier for you.
If not , i recommend the airport in CLUJ-NAPOCA city , 3 hours away from Baia Mare (with train or bus).
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
What is Squareball?
Squareball consists of three teams of four.
The court consists of four 1-metre circles - each 5 metres apart - forming a square.
The game starts with Team A occupying the circles. They have a ball and they pass the ball around the square. Each circuit scores one point. Teams B and C roam freely and they try to intercept the ball. If they can do this, the ball is returned to the start of the square.
Each period lasts three minutes and then the teams change position. Each team has two innings - two attempts at passing the ball around the square - so a complete game lasts eighteen minutes.
The game is popular in the west country of England.
The court consists of four 1-metre circles - each 5 metres apart - forming a square.
The game starts with Team A occupying the circles. They have a ball and they pass the ball around the square. Each circuit scores one point. Teams B and C roam freely and they try to intercept the ball. If they can do this, the ball is returned to the start of the square.
Each period lasts three minutes and then the teams change position. Each team has two innings - two attempts at passing the ball around the square - so a complete game lasts eighteen minutes.
The game is popular in the west country of England.
Monday, 7 December 2009
Sunday, 6 December 2009
"Istituto Tecnico Commerciale 'Aterno'"
Hello
I'm Bruno and I Teach Spanish at "Istituto Tecnico Commerciale 'Aterno'" in Pescara, Italy.
My students are from 14 to 18 years old and they study Tourism, Informatics and Accountancy in a Technical Secondary School. They study English, Spanish, French or German.
I'm Bruno and I Teach Spanish at "Istituto Tecnico Commerciale 'Aterno'" in Pescara, Italy.
My students are from 14 to 18 years old and they study Tourism, Informatics and Accountancy in a Technical Secondary School. They study English, Spanish, French or German.
GIMNAZJALNO-LICEALNY ZESPÓŁ SZKÓŁ W WOŁCZYNIE.
Here's some information about me and my school. As you already know my name is Justyna Broniszewska an I am an English teacher. Our school is in a small town called Wołczyn, it's in the south-west of Poland. It is a grammar school and secondary school but I am going to work on this poject with the older students, they are 15-18 years old.
The name of our school is GIMNAZJALNO-LICEALNY ZESPÓŁ SZKÓŁ W WOŁCZYNIE. The address of our website is www.glzs.wolczyn.pl
My friend Anna Skrzypczyk-Miś is also going to work with me on this project. She's an English teacher too. If it's possible we will come to Baia Mare together. The problem is that our National Agency doesn't have any more money for preparatory visits so we are trying to get the money from our headmaster and local authorities. They like the project very much so I hope they will be able to sponsor our visit.
Greetings
Justyna
The name of our school is GIMNAZJALNO-LICEALNY ZESPÓŁ SZKÓŁ W WOŁCZYNIE. The address of our website is www.glzs.wolczyn.pl
My friend Anna Skrzypczyk-Miś is also going to work with me on this project. She's an English teacher too. If it's possible we will come to Baia Mare together. The problem is that our National Agency doesn't have any more money for preparatory visits so we are trying to get the money from our headmaster and local authorities. They like the project very much so I hope they will be able to sponsor our visit.
Greetings
Justyna
Friday, 4 December 2009
What is Stoolball?
Stoolball is the traditional community game of Brighton in Sussex. It dates back to the 15th century and was played by milkmaids who sometimes used their milking stools as wickets. The game is similar to cricket, honkball or oina.
In the original game, a bowler throws the ball - a tennis ball will do - towards the wicket - usually a big tree. If the ball hits the tree at a height between the neck and the knees, the batsman is out. The batsman defends his wicket with a frying pan or saucepan. He runs between his wicket and the bowler and back again to score a point or run.
The pitch is a small field or cricket oval. If the batsman hits the ball outside of this area, he scores four runs.
Usually, there are eleven players in each team in the modern game. However, in the traditional game, there can be any number of players on each team - sometimes all the men of one village would play against all the men of a neighbouring village.
In the original game, a bowler throws the ball - a tennis ball will do - towards the wicket - usually a big tree. If the ball hits the tree at a height between the neck and the knees, the batsman is out. The batsman defends his wicket with a frying pan or saucepan. He runs between his wicket and the bowler and back again to score a point or run.
The pitch is a small field or cricket oval. If the batsman hits the ball outside of this area, he scores four runs.
Usually, there are eleven players in each team in the modern game. However, in the traditional game, there can be any number of players on each team - sometimes all the men of one village would play against all the men of a neighbouring village.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
about my school in Turkey
Hello,
I'm Neşe Ceylan. I am an English teacher in Bilecik Anatolian High School in Bilecik, Turkey. My school is in the centre of the city. The city is in the east of Marmara.My school adress is www.bilecikanadolulisesi.k12.tr. The age of the students is from 14 to 18. We have 312 students and 24 staff. Students study social studies and science. We also have a dormitary and the aim of our students is to be successful in university entrance exam and of course to study in a good university.
I'm Neşe Ceylan. I am an English teacher in Bilecik Anatolian High School in Bilecik, Turkey. My school is in the centre of the city. The city is in the east of Marmara.My school adress is www.bilecikanadolulisesi.k12.tr. The age of the students is from 14 to 18. We have 312 students and 24 staff. Students study social studies and science. We also have a dormitary and the aim of our students is to be successful in university entrance exam and of course to study in a good university.
Varndean School
Varndean is an 11-16 state school in Brighton on the south coast of England. It is a specialist Technology and Performing Arts school. In a recent government inspection, it was described as good-to-outstanding. It has 1300 students.
Monday, 30 November 2009
Possible Curriculum Map
There are many possible curriculum maps for the project. The meeting in January will produce many, many ideas. Here is one possibility:
Geography – An exploration of all the countries involved in the project
History – The history of the traditional sports and games being explored by the project
Citizenship – The family of nations that is the European Union
Languages – Learn some Dutch…..Romanian….Bulgarian….Polish!!!!
Science – The ecology of the different regions of Europe
Maths – Projectiles in games – shapes of balls (eg a rugby ball is a prolate spheroid!!),
Business Enterprise – Fair Trade, Organising the Comlympics, costs/profit etc
Technology – Use of websites, blogs in developing the project
Art – posters, photography, film
Music & Dance – the music of the regions eg manale, chalga, levenslied, tarantella
During the final day of celebration in year 2, as well as the sports events, it might be fun to finish with a concert of traditional music, dance and drama in the evening.
But all of this can be discussed at the meeting in January!
Geography – An exploration of all the countries involved in the project
History – The history of the traditional sports and games being explored by the project
Citizenship – The family of nations that is the European Union
Languages – Learn some Dutch…..Romanian….Bulgarian….Polish!!!!
Science – The ecology of the different regions of Europe
Maths – Projectiles in games – shapes of balls (eg a rugby ball is a prolate spheroid!!),
Business Enterprise – Fair Trade, Organising the Comlympics, costs/profit etc
Technology – Use of websites, blogs in developing the project
Art – posters, photography, film
Music & Dance – the music of the regions eg manale, chalga, levenslied, tarantella
During the final day of celebration in year 2, as well as the sports events, it might be fun to finish with a concert of traditional music, dance and drama in the evening.
But all of this can be discussed at the meeting in January!
Romania - Colegiul Tehnic,, Aurel Vlaicu'' - Baia Mare
Hello ,
My name is Elena Rusu .
I teach Physical Education and Sport at
,,Colegiul Tehnic Aurel Vlaicu ''
Baia Mare - Romania
Technical secondary school - students aged: 14-19 years old.
My name is Elena Rusu .
I teach Physical Education and Sport at
,,Colegiul Tehnic Aurel Vlaicu ''
Baia Mare - Romania
Technical secondary school - students aged: 14-19 years old.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Trains Timetable from Cluj-Napoca to Baia-Mare + HOTELS in Baia Mare
Hello ,
i found 3 trains from Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare :
1.Train nr. 844 from Cluj -Napoca at : 6.07 arrive in Baia Mare at : 9.09
2. Train nr. 1745 from Cluj-Napoca at : 16,27 arrive in Baia Mare at : 19,29
3. Train nr. 846 from Cluj-Napoca at : 18,14 arrive in Baia Mare at : 21,07
Ticket price maximum 20 Euro .
There are some Bus who come in Baia Mare , but i don't know where is the station in Cluj-Napoca
About the Hotels there are some :
1. Hotel CARPATI : http://www.hotelcarpati.ro/ , 4 stars
2. Hotel MARA : http://www.hotelmara.ro/ , 3 stars
3. Hotel RIVULUS : www. hotelrivulus.ro , 3 stars
4. EUROHOTEL : http://www.eurohotel-bm.ro/ , 3 stars
5. Hotel AMBASSADOR : http://www.hotelambassador.ro/
Hotel Mara and Rivulus are in center of town , and hotel Carpati are not so far from our school. All are very good.
You can find the prices on website : from 50-70 euro/room , but you need to check .
You can make your reservation on internet , if you want.
There are some hostels that have lower prices ( from 20-30 Euro/room)
For other information please write me on email.
Elena Rusu
i found 3 trains from Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare :
1.Train nr. 844 from Cluj -Napoca at : 6.07 arrive in Baia Mare at : 9.09
2. Train nr. 1745 from Cluj-Napoca at : 16,27 arrive in Baia Mare at : 19,29
3. Train nr. 846 from Cluj-Napoca at : 18,14 arrive in Baia Mare at : 21,07
Ticket price maximum 20 Euro .
There are some Bus who come in Baia Mare , but i don't know where is the station in Cluj-Napoca
About the Hotels there are some :
1. Hotel CARPATI : http://www.hotelcarpati.ro/ , 4 stars
2. Hotel MARA : http://www.hotelmara.ro/ , 3 stars
3. Hotel RIVULUS : www. hotelrivulus.ro , 3 stars
4. EUROHOTEL : http://www.eurohotel-bm.ro/ , 3 stars
5. Hotel AMBASSADOR : http://www.hotelambassador.ro/
Hotel Mara and Rivulus are in center of town , and hotel Carpati are not so far from our school. All are very good.
You can find the prices on website : from 50-70 euro/room , but you need to check .
You can make your reservation on internet , if you want.
There are some hostels that have lower prices ( from 20-30 Euro/room)
For other information please write me on email.
Elena Rusu
Saturday, 28 November 2009
news-preparatory visit in Baia Mare
Hello everyone,
finally I can announce the time of the visit in Baia Mare ,Romania : 21-23 January 2010.
the meeting of project will take place in 22 January 2010 , as Andrew suggested.
Of course ,if someone want to stay long is not a problem ,but i need to know.
The rules of our Agency is that the visit can be from 1 day to 5 days (maximum).
If you need official invitation from our school , please tell me how to be send the invitation ( by mail -postal ; email ; or fax ) and also send me the following information :
1. your name ( or the teacher who will come in Romania)
2. school name , adress, phone , fax
3. name of your principal
4. your name country
5. your personal email and phone number.
Thank you
ELENA RUSU
finally I can announce the time of the visit in Baia Mare ,Romania : 21-23 January 2010.
the meeting of project will take place in 22 January 2010 , as Andrew suggested.
Of course ,if someone want to stay long is not a problem ,but i need to know.
The rules of our Agency is that the visit can be from 1 day to 5 days (maximum).
If you need official invitation from our school , please tell me how to be send the invitation ( by mail -postal ; email ; or fax ) and also send me the following information :
1. your name ( or the teacher who will come in Romania)
2. school name , adress, phone , fax
3. name of your principal
4. your name country
5. your personal email and phone number.
Thank you
ELENA RUSU
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