SCHOOL YEAR 2025/2026
FIRST STEP
24th-27th September 2025: Preparatory visit in Belgium @ "GO! Atheneum De Tandem", Eeklo
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SECOND STEP
22nd-27th February 2026: hospitality of Belgian students from "GO! Atheneum De Tandem", Eeklo
An example of the places we visited with our guests:
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Cerveteri is an important source of history and culture. Built on the remains of an ancient Etruscan temple, the church has undergone many transformations over the centuries. Initially, it consisted of a single nave, but it was expanded with the addition of two more naves. The major transformation took place around the year 1100, when the church was adapted to the canons of the prevailing Romanesque style and provided with a bell tower. The church also has a long history as an episcopal seat, with
eight bishops of Cerveteri mentioned in the first Liber Censuum compiled by Honorius III. Until 1029, Cerveteri was an episcopal seat, and the church was restored in some parts in 1492. The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a symbol of the history and culture of Cerveteri, a place of worship that has evolved over time to meet the needs of the community.
Old town
The historic centre of Cerveteri is a fascinating medieval village characterized by narrow cobbled streets and ancient houses. In addition to Santa Maria Square and Palazzo Ruspoli, there is the Grifoni Tower (heritage site). The centre developed in the upper part, with the ancient district of Boccetta. From the Belvedere of the ancient walls, especially near the Rocca, you can enjoy a panoramic view that stretches all the way to the sea. The historic centre mainly developed around Piazza Risorgimento. Among the archaeological sites there is the Necropolis of Banditaccia, a complex of Etruscan tombs. It is one of the most important necropolises for the beauty and grandeur of its
tombs and for the importance of the artifacts discovered. Of particular value is the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, which is now kept in the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome.
Typical products of Cerveteri include:
• artichokes
• cheese
• extra virgin olive oil
The local cuisine is influenced both by Roman tradition and by the rural tradition of the Tolfa Mountains. It is also well known for its festivals dedicated to local typical products.
Here is an example of a workshop we organised on the topic of clean energy.
Instructions:
Dividethe students into teams and organise a relay race: the aim is to blindly pick up cards featuring images of energy sources and, if they happen to be non-renewable sources, throw them into a bin; if, on the other hand, they happen to be renewable sources, place them in their own team’s container.THIRD STEP
22nd-27th March 2026: trip to "GO! Atheneum De Tandem", Eeklo
Programme
Sunday 22/03 Arriving in Belgium
Monday 23/03
9h: arriving at the school
9h15- 10h30: activity 1
10h30-11h: fruit break
11h-12u15: activity 2
12h15-13h30: lunch provided by school + break
13h30-15h: walking tour in Eeklo
15h30: visit the city hall of Eeklo
Tuesday 24/03
Day trip to Bruges
Wednesday 25/03
9h: arriving at the school
9h15- 10h30: activity 1
10h30-11h: fruit break
11h-12u15: activity 2
12h15-12h45: lunch provided by school + break
Afternoon: going th Ghent and do a city tour
Thursday 26/03
9h: arriving at the school
9h15- 10h30: activity 1
10h30-11h: fruit break
11h-12u15: activity 2
12h15-13h30: lunch provided by school + break
Afternoon: sport activity in Het Leen (forest in Eeklo)
Return to school
17h30: have dinner with parents and children
Friday 27/03
9h:arriving at the school
9h- 10h10: cooking activity with the group of children who went to Italy
10h10-10h45: fruit break
10h45-12h: activity
12h-13h: eating lunch + saying goodbye