Mobility In Patras - 4th/5th Day

During the 28th of October, the visiting schools attended the parade as well as other cultural events related to the national anniversary day.

At the last day of their stay schools visited the archaeological site of Olympia. all participants toured the museum, as well as the outdoor area where the Olympic flame is lit every 4 years. 

Mobility In Patras - 3nd Day. Visit to the Voltera K-R park.

During Wednesday 27/10/2021 the ER4S group, visited the Voltera wind park at Riganolaka, Naypaktos, which is part of the construction group AVAX. 

Mr. Matzaris (mechanical engineer) and Mr. Kolomondos (General Manager) informed the students about the operating principles of a wind mill as well as for the environmental and financial benefits of the exploitation of wind energy.

Finally, the students were given special information leaflets regarding the energy capacity of the wind farm and the damping of carbon dioxide (CO2) sources. 

It should be noted that all safety measures were taken for the safety of the participants, using helmets and vests and of course under all Covid-19 protocols.

More information about the development of wind farms at the link: 

https://www.volterra.gr/i-energia-mas/

Mobility In Patras - 2nd Day

During the second day 26/10/2021 the mayor of Patras Mr. Peletidis visited Arsakeio Lyceum of Patras in order to welcome the schools to our city. 

A discussion followed about the enrichment of knowledge and the formation of a common conscience among all European citizens, for the preservation of common European values such as peace, equality and sustainability.

Subsequently, the students along with their teachers, visited the hydroelectric station of Glaykos. After a short guided tour to the factory facilities, they attended a presentation about the history of the station as well as for its basic operations. 

Afterwards, the schools visited the local winery Achaia Clauss, in which they participated to a guided tour about the history of the place and the facilities.

Mobility In Patras - 1st Day

Patras is hosting!

15 students and 6 teachers from Arouka, Villadiego and Mytilene visit Arsakeio Lyceum pf Patras.

The activities of the ER4S project take place from 25 – 28/October 2021.

During the first day, the teams arrived at Arsakeio schools and had a short welcome speech / guide tour, from the headmaster Mr. Petrakis.

Afterwards, all groups presented their schools.

Also, five students from Arsakeio presented their project about renewable energy sources in Patras. 

Furthermore, the program included a short presentation of the sustainable Arduino based indoor farming established in our school. 

In the meanwhile, students had the time to meet each other and exchange ideas about our project. 

MEETINGS

 1. On Thursday, 23/9/2021, the partners had an online meeting in order to decide whether the scheduled transnational meetings would take place or not.

We agreed on two mobilities before Christmas. The first one will be to Patras (Greece) in late October and the second one to Arouca (Portugal) in late November. The remaining two mobilities, i.e.  to Villadiego (Spain) and Mytilene (Greece), will be held in spring, provided that the Spanish school receives approval from its school board. A new meeting was scheduled to finalize the dates.

Also, we agreed that the students will not be hosted by families but, instead, they will stay in the hotel along with their teachers. The extra cost will be covered by the Management.

 2. On Friday, 2/10/2021, a new online meeting took place during which the exact dates of the first two mobilities were finalized. It was decided that all partners will meet in Patras on 25-29 / 10/2021 and that the second mobility in Arouca will be on 22-28 / 11/2021.

The remaining two mobilities will take place in spring, depending on the course of the pandemic. The dates will be discussed upon at the beginning of the new year.