IES Puerta de la Serena takes part in the fourth mobility of the HIDE project in Trebisacce, Italy

Sport, fair play and European cooperation

A group of eight students from IES Puerta de la Serena, accompanied by two teachers, travelled to Trebisacce (Italy) from 22 to 28 March 2026 to take part in the fourth short-term exchange of the Erasmus+ cooperation project "The HIDE Sport Project" (Health, Inclusion, Doping, Environment). The mobility was hosted by our partner school, Polo Liceale "G. Galilei" in Trebisacce.

A programme focused on clean sport

The week's activities revolved around the core themes of the project: doping prevention, fair play, nutritional supplements and the values of sport. The Spanish students presented the results of the international survey on doping and fair play, as well as an investigation into nutritional supplements and their relationship with doping.

The programme also included academic sessions, sports activities and a dance lesson at the Barbara Tripodina Dance Academy. Cultural visits to Taranto, Alberobello and Locorotondo completed a rich and varied schedule.

Living with Italian families

As in previous mobilities, the eight Spanish students were accommodated by Italian host families, an experience that greatly enriches the linguistic and cultural immersion. The hosting families played a key role in the success of the exchange.

Budget and funding

The total budget for this mobility was approximately €8,000, fully funded by the Erasmus+ programme through our project "The HIDE Sport Project".

Next destinations

The HIDE project will continue with two further mobilities: Corfu (Greece) in November 2026 and Tourcoing (France) in March 2027.

Gratitude

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Polo Liceale "G. Galilei" for the excellent programme prepared and for their outstanding logistical effort. We also thank the Italian families for their warm hospitality and our students for their commitment and enthusiasm.

IES Puerta de la Serena continues to strengthen its international dimension and its commitment to European values through educational cooperation.

IES Puerta de la Serena successfully hosts the incoming mobility of the Erasmus+ HIDE project

A week of exchange, sport and European values

From 17 to 21 November 2025, IES Puerta de la Serena hosted the incoming mobility of the Erasmus+ cooperation project "The HIDE Sport Project" (Health, Inclusion, Doping, Environment). Over five days, the school welcomed 35 students and 13 teachers from France, Germany, Poland, Greece and Italy, as part of Key Action 2 of the Erasmus+ programme (Project number 2024-1-FR01-KA220-SCH-000248654). 

A project with shared objectives

The HIDE project aims to promote healthy lifestyles, social inclusion through sport, doping prevention and environmental awareness among young Europeans. The incoming mobility made it possible to advance these objectives through an activity programme designed to combine academic work with intercultural coexistence.

Highlights of the week

The programme began with a welcome ceremony at the school, followed by an introductory Spanish language workshop. Throughout the week, participants engaged in a wide range of activities:

• Activity 9 – Cultural exchange: Students from each country presented their traditional games and sports, previously prepared before the mobility.

• Activity 10 – Recycling workshop: An ephemeral art workshop was held in which participants created trophies and medals using recycled materials.

• Activity 11 – Inclusive sport: A multi-adventure circuit was carried out in collaboration with the special education school "Plena Inclusión". A unified football match (with students with and without disabilities playing together) was organised to raise awareness about disability and inclusive practices in sport.

• Aquatic activities at the municipal swimming pool.

• Guided visit to the archaeological site of Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Trip to Don Benito by train, followed by a farewell dinner at school organised by the host families.

Involvement of the school community

One of the key factors in the success of the mobility was the commitment of the families of IES Puerta de la Serena, who hosted the international students in their homes throughout the week. The Physical Education, Arts and English departments, as well as the school management team and administrative staff, also collaborated actively.

Positive evaluation

Satisfaction surveys completed by students, families and teachers reflect a very positive assessment of the experience. The quality of the organisation, the atmosphere of coexistence and the personal and educational impact of the mobility were particularly highlighted.

Upcoming mobilities

The HIDE project will continue with mobilities in Trebisacce (Italy), Corfu (Greece) and Tourcoing (France). Our school will take an active part in all of them, both with students and teachers.

IES Puerta de la Serena thus reaffirms its commitment to internationalisation, values education and the building of an active and engaged European citizenship.

Mobility in Ribnitz-Damgarten: A Week of Inclusion and Learning

SPANISH VERSION

Mobility to Ribnitz-Damgarten (Germany) – March 23-29,  2025

From March 23rd to 29th, 2025, a group of students and teachers from IES Puerta de la Serena will travel to Ribnitz-Damgarten (Germany) to participate in a mobility within the framework of the Erasmus+ HIDE (Healthy Inclusion of Diversity through Education) project. This initiative, which will run until July 2027, aims to promote inclusion through sports and education, fostering values such as cooperation, diversity, and mutual respect.

The selected students for this mobility, who will stay with host families, are:

• • Irene Guadalupe González Vallejo hosted by Tiffany Alayon.

  • Paula Lozano Banda hosted by Tiffany Alayon

  • Miguel Moreno Alós hosted by Philipp Koschnik

  • Luis Cuevas Duque hosted by Jannis Wagner

  • Luis Carrasco Rodríguez hosted by Jannis Herzog

Due to an unfortunate injury, our student Daniel Amador González Vallejo will not be able to travel this time.

The accompanying teachers will be María Teresa Parejo Dávila and Jaime Suárez de Venegas Rodríguez.

Activities and Experiences in Ribnitz-Damgarten

Throughout the week, our students will have the opportunity to interact with peers from Germany, Italy, France, Poland, and Greece at Richard-Wossidlo Gymnasium, participating in various activities designed to promote learning and inclusion through sports and education. Some of the key activities include:

Day 1: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 – The Journey to Germany

1. Departure from Villanueva de la Serena at 00:00 (midnight) on Saturday.

2. Flight I21801: Departure from Madrid Barajas at 7:35 AM, arrival in Berlin at 10:40 AM.

3. Train from Berlin Airport to Ribnitz-Damgarten West: Departure at 1:04 PM, arrival at 5:22 PM.

4. Reception at the train station and meeting with host families.

Day 2: Monday, March 24th, 2025 – A Day at Richard-Wossidlo Gymnasium

1. Erasmus+ Speed Dating: Ice-breaking activity for students.

2. Official welcome and guided tour of the school.

3. German language lesson for the visiting students.

4. Screening of the awareness video created by our students about inclusive sports.

5. Workshop 1: Film Project (Activity 5): Students will participate in a film workshop, where they will explore different strategies to tell stories of inclusion through audiovisual language. As part of the activity, they will present "We all are little black submarines" the video created by IES Puerta dela Serena students, which was prepared in advance to raise awareness of the importance of inclusive sports. This activity fosters creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking while providing a space for reflection on equal opportunities in sports.

6. Afternoon visit to the CJD Factory in Ribnitz, an institution that promotes the integration of people with disabilities in the workforce.

Day 3: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 – Exploring Ribnitz

• • 1. Guided city tour of Ribnitz.

    2. Meeting with the mayor at the Town Hall.

    3. Lunch at Pieper-Catering.

    4. Visit to the German Amber Museum.

    5. Free time in the town: Students will explore in groups along with German peers.

Day 4: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 – Sports and Inclusion

• 1. 1. German language lesson.

     2. Inclusive sports sessions: Goalball and Handball.

     3. Workshop 2: "Inclusion Charter" (Activity 7) The students will develop an informative and educational material explaining the values of the HIDE project and the importance of inclusive sports.

     4. Lunch at school.

     5. Workshop 3: Brochure Creation (Activity 6) Students will work on creating an "Inclusion Charter", where they will express their commitment to promoting inclusive sports in their communities. This document will address aspects such as:

• • • • • • The need to remove barriers to access in sports.

          • The importance of respect and diversity in sports practices.

          • Specific actions that each student can take to promote inclusion.

The charter will be signed by all participants and will become a symbolic document of the HIDE project, which can be shared in schools and in future Erasmus+ activities.

Day 5: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 – Excursion to Stralsund

• 1. 1. Train departure from Damgarten station.

     2. Visit to the German Oceanographic Museum.

     3. Free time for lunch.

     4. City exploration in groups.

     5. Meeting at the station and return to Ribnitz-Damgarten.

Day 6: Friday, March 28th, 2025 – The HIDE Sport Project & Departure

• • 1. Morning lesson with host siblings.

    2. Workshop 4: 3D Object Creation and Ideas (Activity 8) In this workshop, students will work together in international teams to design and build a symbolic 3D object that visually represents the core themes of the HIDE project:

• Inclusion in sports.

• Diversity and equal opportunities.

• Teamwork and cooperation between people of different backgrounds and abilities.

Students will brainstorm ideas and select materials to construct their object, ensuring that it embodies the spirit of the project. The final creation will be presented to the entire group and later displayed as a commemorative piece of the Erasmus+ mobility.

This activity fosters creativity, teamwork, and intercultural exchange, encouraging students to express their learning and experiences in a tangible and artistic way.

• • 3. Final evaluation of the mobility.

    4. Lunch, games, and farewell dances.

    5. Departure of the Spanish and Greek teams:

       • Train from Ribnitz-Damgarten West at 5:37 PM, arrival in Berlin at 8:50 PM.

       • Dinner and accommodation at the Meininger Hotel.

Day 7: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 – Return to Spain

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Flight I21802: Departure from Berlin at 11:40 AM, arrival in Madrid at 2:55 PM.

• Transfer from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena in a private van (8-passenger capacity).

• Estimated arrival time in Villanueva: 8:30 PM.

A Transformative Journey

This mobility represents a unique opportunity for our students to improve their language and communication skills in a real-world context while becoming more aware of the importance of inclusion in society. Through their stay with host families and participation in multicultural activities, our students will broaden their horizons and experience an unforgettable journey.

First meeting in Kołobrzeg (Poland). 

Mobility to Kołobrzeg (Poland) – December 9-15, 2024

The IES Puerta de la Serena is excited to share with you all the next Erasmus+ mobility to Kołobrzeg, Poland, taking place from December 9 to 15, 2024. Seven selected students (Aitor Indias, Carmelo Calvo, Eduardo Luque, Elsa Cerrato, Marta Carmona, Paola Moreno and Saúl López), accompanied by two teachers, will travel to the Polish city as part of the Erasmus+ KA220-SCH HIDE (Human Interaction in Diverse Environments) Sport Project. This international experience will allow our students to engage in various activities focused on physical health and well-being, exploring the relationship between sports and health, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle.

During this mobility, the students will collaborate with peers from other partner countries, including Poland (Kołobrzeg), Germany (Ribnitz-Damgarten), France (Tourcoign), Greece (Corfu), and Italy (Trebisacce). They will work on joint tasks and designing a logo for the project. Additionally, they will participate in cooking classes and attend conferences with dieticians.

This mobility offers a unique opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in a new culture, develop their language skills, and strengthen their personal and academic growth. We are confident this experience will be a valuable part of their educational journey.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this exciting international exchange!

Poland - Dec 2024

Villanueva de la Serena, November 3rd, 2024

In our first mobility the Spanish team will have the following tasks to achieve:

Before the mobility, students will:

1. Prepare a presentation (powerpoint or genial.ly) to introduce their school, town and region. 

2. Investigate on the topic sport and health: Why is sport synonym of health and well being? Why are they related to each other? They will also prepare their presentation.

3. Will do a survey: What should I eat when I practise sport? They will prepare the questionnaire, analyze the results, report and organize the answers and realize the presentation .

Here are the expected results:

1. Designing the logo and vote: International teams will work on the conception of a logo to symbolize the partnership and its main topic. The different realizations will be judged by students of all participating schools. At the end of the mobility, the coordinator, France, will be in charge of the realization of this final chosen logo. They will resort to a professional computer graphic designer. This logo will be given to the different partners while the next mobility takes place.

2. Presentation of students’ investigation : Why is sport synonym of health and well being ? What are the advantages of doing sport ? What should I do sport for ?

3. Presentation of the surveys : Students will use different digital tools such as Genial.ly, Prezi, powerpoint to do their work.

4. Creation of a typical menu

5. Conference with dieticians to explain the benefits of physical activities as well as to make youth aware of these benefits.

6. It is also the occasion for some students to change the way they live and eat.

7.  Designing the brochure : After the conference with dieticians, students will be able to create a brochure to promote healthy diet and to encourage young people to have a physical activity.

8. Lessons of cooking.

Number and profile of the participants involved:

During this mobility, there will be 7 students from each partner organization, attending the meeting, accompanied by two teachers. That is to say 35 foreign students and 10 foreign teachers. Poland will involve 35 students to host the guests, to participate to all the planned activities and 5 teachers (ICT, English, PE, art and biology teachers). Moreover, as the hosting school is a primary school, they expect to involve about 20 pupils (in addition to the 35 students previously mentionnned) to make them aware of the importance and consequence of physical activities on their health.

Students with a positive language placement test will attend international exchanges. Selection of the students and teachers according to the rules worked out in each school, based on students' involvement in school activities, command of English, social and emotional maturity. Each school works out their own set of rules, on the basis of the guidelines discussed agreed on during the online meeting. Recruitment boards will be established to carry out the recruitment process. Students’ school results and their participation in extracurricular activities will both be taken into great consideration,as well.

Because of the topic of the project, PE teachers will take part in this mobility as well as nurses who work with the hosting school. Poland will also organize a meeting with specialists to talk about health.