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2nd Primary School of Papagos
2nd Primary School of Papagos
300 students & 22 teachers
300 students & 22 teachers
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The Erasmus jigsaw puzzle
The Erasmus jigsaw puzzle
We thought that a puzzle would be recreative and instructive (children’s training in digital skills). So, we created the jigsaw puzzle of our project’s logo!
We thought that a puzzle would be recreative and instructive (children’s training in digital skills). So, we created the jigsaw puzzle of our project’s logo!
The Word clound of Erasmus
The Word clound of Erasmus
The studends of 6th grade, just before the end of the school year, under the guidance of the French teacher, created a cloud of words about the Erasmus program to share with all students.
The studends of 6th grade, just before the end of the school year, under the guidance of the French teacher, created a cloud of words about the Erasmus program to share with all students.
The calendar of “health quotes"
The calendar of “health quotes"
The students of the third class through brainstorming talked about the importance of health and searched on the internet in order to find quotes related to it. After gathering them, theυ discussed about their meaning and decided to create a calendar for the year 2020.
Searching the fat on food labels
Searching the fat on food labels
During the school break we gathered the empty wrappers and packages of the snacks that students were eating. Afterwards, we decided to talk about fats which are part of a healthy diet and realized that we need to educate ourselves about which ones are good and which ones should be avoided.
Τhe students of the third grade (Γ1) made predictions about whether each food would prove to be high or low in fat and verified their predictions by checking the food labels. In this way, they became aware of the amount of the fat they consume every day and decided to be more careful and check the food labels every time they want to buy a product.
The seasonal fruit
The seasonal fruit
The first graders (aged 7 years old) are for the first time taking part to our project “… and health for all”. So, their teacher, taking the opportunity from the Greek language’s lesson about fruit, started from the start of the school year to initiate them to healthy eating habits because small changes have a great impact especially at this early age!
They talked about autumn’s fruit (grapes, pomegranate, pear and apple), they discovered their sub products, tasted, drew and colored them and they even wrote stories about them!
Healthy snacks and handmade energy bites!
Healthy snacks and handmade energy bites!
In the context of the fifth chapter of the Greek language book, the second graders of our school talked with their teacher about healthy habits and homemade snacks for the school breaks. Following that, one student during the weekend went for a walk in the forest and gathered some leaves and nuts (like walnuts and chestnuts), showed them to his classmates and the whole class discussed about the benefits of nuts which are a great source of several nutrients, Vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants.
Finally, they decided to prepare a healthy bite using the following ingredients: 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of Tahini (sesame spread), ½ cup of oat, 4 tablespoons of black chopped chocolate, 4 tablespoons desiccated coconut, 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons linseed and a teaspoon cinnamon, some chocolate for garnish.
We suggest that you try them, they were delicious and everyone enjoyed them!
The EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme
The EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme
Our school takes part in the EU school scheme.
Millions of children across the EU will receive milk, fruit and vegetables under the EU's School Scheme in 2019/2020. This programme reached over 20 million children across the EU during the school year 2017/2018.
AIMS
AIMS
Consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables and of milk in the European Union does not meet international or national nutritional recommendations. On the other hand, consumption of processed food, which is often high in added sugar, salt, fat or additives is on the rise.
Unhealthy diets, together with low physical activity, result in obesity. This is why the European Union takes action to help children follow a healthy diet and lifestyle.
We had an unique erasmus day to spread our program in our school. Activities - Whorkshops were designed and implemented by our Teachers. We all had fun and entertained the students, their parents and the teachers!
We had an unique erasmus day to spread our program in our school. Activities - Whorkshops were designed and implemented by our Teachers. We all had fun and entertained the students, their parents and the teachers!
Instead of an entrance free, the attendess had to give all sorts of fruits to participate
Instead of an entrance free, the attendess had to give all sorts of fruits to participate
The studends of 6th grade who were hosted in Estonia, talked about their experience.
The studends of 6th grade who were hosted in Estonia, talked about their experience.
Meeting to Estonia
Meeting to Estonia
Outdoor Activity
Outdoor Activity
All the students and their parents went to the courtyard and played games
All the students and their parents went to the courtyard and played games
Workshop - 1 -
Workshop - 1 -
Fruit and vegetable compositions
Fruit and vegetable compositions
Workshop - 2 -
Workshop - 2 -
Solving the mystery of the hidden fruits
Solving the mystery of the hidden fruits
Workshop - 3 -
Workshop - 3 -
Let's dance all together
Let's dance all together
Workshop - 4 -
Workshop - 4 -
Music and movement activities.
Music and movement activities.
Workshop - 5 -
Workshop - 5 -
Κaraoke: songs in languages from the countries participating in the erasmuw program.
Κaraoke: songs in languages from the countries participating in the erasmuw program.
Workshop - 6 -
Workshop - 6 -
Mental health Activities
Mental health Activities
"The garden of our souls"
"The garden of our souls"
Workshop - 7 -
Workshop - 7 -
Create stop motion movies
Create stop motion movies
Happy healthy Halloween
Happy healthy Halloween
Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on the 31st of October. It’s believed that many Halloween traditions originated from Celtic harvest festivals. In Greece, this celebration has started a few years ago and it’s filled with costumes, trick-or-treating and… candies. That’s the reason why the students of the third grade, participating in the Erasmus project “e…salute per tutti”, tried to prepare some nutritious treats full of vitamins instead of sugar!
Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on the 31st of October. It’s believed that many Halloween traditions originated from Celtic harvest festivals. In Greece, this celebration has started a few years ago and it’s filled with costumes, trick-or-treating and… candies. That’s the reason why the students of the third grade, participating in the Erasmus project “e…salute per tutti”, tried to prepare some nutritious treats full of vitamins instead of sugar!
The fruit basket of grade 6
The fruit basket of grade 6
The children imitate one another and our Erasmus project aims to help them establish healthy habits that they carry throughout their lives. So, the students of grade 6 bring every week fresh fruit for the fruit basket of the class and at breaks, all students, before leaving the classroom, take a fruit to provide themselves with some fresh energy for the school day!
The children imitate one another and our Erasmus project aims to help them establish healthy habits that they carry throughout their lives. So, the students of grade 6 bring every week fresh fruit for the fruit basket of the class and at breaks, all students, before leaving the classroom, take a fruit to provide themselves with some fresh energy for the school day!
Our school garden
Our school garden
In Freinet Pedagogy, students learn through experience, the so called “natural learning method”, by emphasizing on their interests and sensitivities. That’s why the older students of the 4th, 5th and 6th grade participated in the creation of a beautiful school garden. In fact, school gardens are a great way to get children to learn about nutrition, develop life skills, improve the school environment and reinforce some areas of the school curriculum.
In Freinet Pedagogy, students learn through experience, the so called “natural learning method”, by emphasizing on their interests and sensitivities. That’s why the older students of the 4th, 5th and 6th grade participated in the creation of a beautiful school garden. In fact, school gardens are a great way to get children to learn about nutrition, develop life skills, improve the school environment and reinforce some areas of the school curriculum.
Our students enjoyed this work and they will be responsible for their plants growing by caring for them every day!
Our students enjoyed this work and they will be responsible for their plants growing by caring for them every day!
ALOE VERA
ALOE VERA
The pupils of B1 class (second graders- aged 8) have studied the plants in the framework of the subject “environmental studies”. Their teacher discussed with them about the therapeutic properties of the Aloe Vera plant and underlined the fact that the ancient Greeks were using it as a herbal medicine. After that, pupils found more information about it and presented it in the class. In addition, in the framework of school drama, they performed the growing of the plant in the school garden. Finally, they created a mini book that you can download.
The pupils of B1 class (second graders- aged 8) have studied the plants in the framework of the subject “environmental studies”. Their teacher discussed with them about the therapeutic properties of the Aloe Vera plant and underlined the fact that the ancient Greeks were using it as a herbal medicine. After that, pupils found more information about it and presented it in the class. In addition, in the framework of school drama, they performed the growing of the plant in the school garden. Finally, they created a mini book that you can download.
Go ahead!!! Plant your own Aloe Vera in your classroom!
Making gifts for our friends in Estonia
Making gifts for our friends in Estonia
Morning snacks
Morning snacks
Fruits play a key part in keeping every person fit and healthy. During the lesson we used the brainstorming method and the children of the third grade tried to number the benefits of fruits to our health. We underlined the fact that we must eat seasonal fruits. Then, we agreed on eating healthy. The following day, they brought seasonal fruit (pomegranates, pears, apples, bananas, grapes) and ate them during the breaks.
Fruits play a key part in keeping every person fit and healthy. During the lesson we used the brainstorming method and the children of the third grade tried to number the benefits of fruits to our health. We underlined the fact that we must eat seasonal fruits. Then, we agreed on eating healthy. The following day, they brought seasonal fruit (pomegranates, pears, apples, bananas, grapes) and ate them during the breaks.
Combine French and Physical Education
Combine French and Physical Education
“A healthy mind in a healthy body” the ancient Greeks used to say. This week the teacher of French Language presented and taught the traditional French game of Petanque (Boules, Bocce) combining language learning with the practice of a sport activity. Boules games have a very long history, dating back through the Middle Ages to ancient Rome, and before that to ancient Greece and Egypt. Using the CLIL method (Content and Language Integrated Learning) the teacher taught in French the students of the 6th grade how to play this game. This experience was entertaining and we will do it again for sure!
“A healthy mind in a healthy body” the ancient Greeks used to say. This week the teacher of French Language presented and taught the traditional French game of Petanque (Boules, Bocce) combining language learning with the practice of a sport activity. Boules games have a very long history, dating back through the Middle Ages to ancient Rome, and before that to ancient Greece and Egypt. Using the CLIL method (Content and Language Integrated Learning) the teacher taught in French the students of the 6th grade how to play this game. This experience was entertaining and we will do it again for sure!
European day of sport
European day of sport
Schools all over Greece have celebrated the European day of sport on the 27th of September. Several athletic events took place at our school which aimed to inform students about the benefits of doing sports combined with eating healthy and adopting a healthy way of life.
Schools all over Greece have celebrated the European day of sport on the 27th of September. Several athletic events took place at our school which aimed to inform students about the benefits of doing sports combined with eating healthy and adopting a healthy way of life.
First, the school organized an excursion to a sports camp where the children tried several sport activities. Moreover, experts visited our school to talk about sports like basketball. Finally, the art teachers helped the students to create a large banner “I LOVE SPORTS- I LOVE MY HEALTH” especially for this day
First, the school organized an excursion to a sports camp where the children tried several sport activities. Moreover, experts visited our school to talk about sports like basketball. Finally, the art teachers helped the students to create a large banner “I LOVE SPORTS- I LOVE MY HEALTH” especially for this day
Meeting to Poland
Meeting to Poland
Animated Logo
Animated Logo
Using the stop motion technique a student of the fifth grade animated the programs’ logo
Using the stop motion technique a student of the fifth grade animated the programs’ logo
ECO-FRIENDLY EASTER EGGS
ECO-FRIENDLY EASTER EGGS
The humble eggs have impressive health credentials. They are a good source of inexpensive,high quality protein. They are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and cooper.
The humble eggs have impressive health credentials. They are a good source of inexpensive,high quality protein. They are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and cooper.
Apart from enjoying eggs in our daily diet, decorating eggs has become synonymous with Easter.
Apart from enjoying eggs in our daily diet, decorating eggs has become synonymous with Easter.
On the basis of a healthy lifestyle, during the e-Twinning course,pupils are taught how to dye Easter eggs that are safe to eat. Therefore they used spinach, paprika, red cabbage and turmeric for their green, orange, purple and yellow Eco-Friendly Easter eggs.
On the basis of a healthy lifestyle, during the e-Twinning course,pupils are taught how to dye Easter eggs that are safe to eat. Therefore they used spinach, paprika, red cabbage and turmeric for their green, orange, purple and yellow Eco-Friendly Easter eggs.
Happy Easter to all!
Almond truffles
Almond truffles
The almond is a nutritionally dense food, providing a rich source of B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
The almond is a nutritionally dense food, providing a rich source of B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
Third graders (aged 8) used chopped almonds, honey, sesame paste and mastic of Chios and they prepared nutritious and absolutely delicious almond truffles. The recipe is original and not recited in any cookery book!!!
Third graders (aged 8) used chopped almonds, honey, sesame paste and mastic of Chios and they prepared nutritious and absolutely delicious almond truffles. The recipe is original and not recited in any cookery book!!!
Presantation at the Town Hall
Presantation at the Town Hall
On Monday, April 8, and on World Health Day, we made the presentation of the European Erasmus + project: "e salute per tutti!", in which our school is participating, for the years 2018-2020. The presentation took place at the Papagos-Cholargos Town Hall.
On Monday, April 8, and on World Health Day, we made the presentation of the European Erasmus + project: "e salute per tutti!", in which our school is participating, for the years 2018-2020. The presentation took place at the Papagos-Cholargos Town Hall.
The five students of the School who visited Altamura, Italy last month talked about their amazing experience!
The five students of the School who visited Altamura, Italy last month talked about their amazing experience!
Students of the second grade sang perfectly, two songs about healthy nutrition with the help of their teacher Ms. Stamatopoulou and the musician's, Mr. Valianza.
Students of the second grade sang perfectly, two songs about healthy nutrition with the help of their teacher Ms. Stamatopoulou and the musician's, Mr. Valianza.
Students of fourth grade helped us to understand all the food groups and their benefits!
Students of fourth grade helped us to understand all the food groups and their benefits!
First grade students presented a fairytail about nutrition called "Stone soupe"
First grade students presented a fairytail about nutrition called "Stone soupe"
From the fifth grade a play " A Green Harvest" in fluent English with the help of the English teacher, Mrs. Kadoglou.
From the fifth grade a play " A Green Harvest" in fluent English with the help of the English teacher, Mrs. Kadoglou.
The trip to Altamura
The trip to Altamura
Ιf you want to know what happened on the trip.
Ιf you want to know what happened on the trip.
Watch the videos below
Watch the videos below
.....to be continued
.....to be continued
Zero Hunger World until 2030
Zero Hunger World until 2030
Yesterday the students were informed about the aim : Zero Hunger World until 2030. Today they made a poster about what happens now and what we can do to stop it.They also made their own "passport ". As Zero Hunger citizens they commited to stop food waste,protect the enviroment,buy local and season's vegetables e.t.c ( Marilena Palaiologou -- 4th gr.)
Yesterday the students were informed about the aim : Zero Hunger World until 2030. Today they made a poster about what happens now and what we can do to stop it.They also made their own "passport ". As Zero Hunger citizens they commited to stop food waste,protect the enviroment,buy local and season's vegetables e.t.c ( Marilena Palaiologou -- 4th gr.)
Cards for monthly recording of school snacks
Cards for monthly recording of school snacks
These cards will pinned up in the Erasmus+ corner of each classroom
Let’s keep a monthly record of our pupils ‘ school snacks. The healthier they eat, the more stickers they will be presented with every week.
Having a motivation (even a small sticker) triggers children into eating healthier and healthier.
Mediterranean Sandwich
Mediterranean Sandwich
On October the 16th (World Food Day) pupils of 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade filled in questionnaires regarding their healthy eating habits.
On the 17th and 18th of October pupils brought their homemade bread and their Mediterranean sandwich to share in class. It was an experience that brought about such great joy to them and also triggered the feeling of wellbeing associated with leading a healthy diet! (This activity has been planned by Tamy Voitsiou)
They also drew the Mediterranean Food Pyramid and were informed about the necessity of consuming brown bread, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Pumpkins are the Queens of Halloween. Jack-o-laterns decorate the streets and the houses.
At this Halloween let’s all say “Treat” and eat crunchy,tasty and gluten-free pumpkin chips like we did in 2nd Primary School of Papagos.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!
(This activity has been planned by Tamy Voitsiou)
But do you know how nutritious pumpkins are? Have a look at the chart.
Creating a educational game
Creating a educational game
What’s the most effective way of teaching how important legumes are for kids’ diet? By involving your pupils into creative and educational games, of course!!
What’s the most effective way of teaching how important legumes are for kids’ diet? By involving your pupils into creative and educational games, of course!!
(This activity has been planned by Tamy Voitsiou)
Olive Harvesting
Olive Harvesting
November is time for olive harvesting so we grabbed at the opportunity to inform our pupils about the history of olive trees and their symbolism.
November is time for olive harvesting so we grabbed at the opportunity to inform our pupils about the history of olive trees and their symbolism.
Olive wreaths (known as Kotinos) were used to crown winners of Ancient Olympic Games. Kotinos symbolised victory, immortality, euphoria, preservation and life.
Olive wreaths (known as Kotinos) were used to crown winners of Ancient Olympic Games. Kotinos symbolised victory, immortality, euphoria, preservation and life.
Additionally, olive branches have been symbolic of perpetual peace ever since a dove came to Noah after the great floods. Finally, according to Mythology, Goddess Athena took possession of the city of Athens by planting the first olive tree beside the well that Poseidon had thrusted his trident into.
Additionally, olive branches have been symbolic of perpetual peace ever since a dove came to Noah after the great floods. Finally, according to Mythology, Goddess Athena took possession of the city of Athens by planting the first olive tree beside the well that Poseidon had thrusted his trident into.
VISIT TO THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
VISIT TO THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Students enjoyed an interesting walk in the garden, they saw a very old olive tree and they were informed of the nutritional value of olive oil.
Students enjoyed an interesting walk in the garden, they saw a very old olive tree and they were informed of the nutritional value of olive oil.
Also they touched and smelled a variety of herbs, such as sage, thyme,rosemary etc ,that have been used as medicines for thousands of years.
Also they touched and smelled a variety of herbs, such as sage, thyme,rosemary etc ,that have been used as medicines for thousands of years.
On the last photo you can see Conium, the poisonous plant that killed philosopher Socrates in ancient Greece.(Marilena Palaiologou -4th gr.)
On the last photo you can see Conium, the poisonous plant that killed philosopher Socrates in ancient Greece.(Marilena Palaiologou -4th gr.)
Board games
Board games
The board game was played by pupils of the 4th grade. It was great fun, meeting its educational aims too
Board games can be useful and ready asset for ESL classroom. Most of them require little preparation and with some patience, your English learners add a new resource to their language studies.
Board games can be useful and ready asset for ESL classroom. Most of them require little preparation and with some patience, your English learners add a new resource to their language studies.
On top of all that, board games are a fun way to learn new vocabulary and make a change from normal routine. So this is what we did in 2nd Primary School of Papagos: Pupils of the 3rd grade drew and coloured pictures of 18 foods they enjoy eating (mostly healthy ones). They prepared descriptions of the foods for their classmates to guess.
On top of all that, board games are a fun way to learn new vocabulary and make a change from normal routine. So this is what we did in 2nd Primary School of Papagos: Pupils of the 3rd grade drew and coloured pictures of 18 foods they enjoy eating (mostly healthy ones). They prepared descriptions of the foods for their classmates to guess.
1833117322619987408 (2).MP4Seasonal vegetables
Seasonal vegetables
Pupils participating in e-Twinning and Erasmus+ were taught about the benefits of consuming fresh seasonal vegetables.
Pupils participating in e-Twinning and Erasmus+ were taught about the benefits of consuming fresh seasonal vegetables.
After that, during their e-Twinning course, they prepared a healthy vegetable salad and shared it with their schoolmates.
After that, during their e-Twinning course, they prepared a healthy vegetable salad and shared it with their schoolmates.
For some of the pupils , it was a hard experience, while for others, a joyful and tasteful one.
For some of the pupils , it was a hard experience, while for others, a joyful and tasteful one.
In conclusion, it’s an experience worth trying!
In conclusion, it’s an experience worth trying!
Olive harvesting
Olive harvesting
November is the month of olive harvesting.
November is the month of olive harvesting.
Young students learn how to pick olives the old fashioned way using their hands and holding long sticks to shake the olives off the trees!
Young students learn how to pick olives the old fashioned way using their hands and holding long sticks to shake the olives off the trees!
They also learn how olive oil is made by crushing the olives. Finally comes the best part!
They also learn how olive oil is made by crushing the olives. Finally comes the best part!
They learn how to cook with olive oil so that they can all enjoy a delicious meal together!
They learn how to cook with olive oil so that they can all enjoy a delicious meal together!
Superhero vegetables
Superhero vegetables
Younger pupils drew cartoons with “superhero vegetables” inspired by themselves!!
Younger pupils drew cartoons with “superhero vegetables” inspired by themselves!!
Pupils of 3rd and 4th grade carried out projects about “types and nutrition of vegetables “.
Pupils of 3rd and 4th grade carried out projects about “types and nutrition of vegetables “.
Mrs Eating Smart
Mrs Eating Smart
First grade pupils have dressed Mrs Eating Smart, with a beautiful coloured "healthy" dress!
First grade pupils have dressed Mrs Eating Smart, with a beautiful coloured "healthy" dress!
This activity is planned by Mrs Maria Mounti. First grade also, have painted a dish with fruits and vegetables and sang a beautiful song about healthy eating!
This activity is planned by Mrs Maria Mounti. First grade also, have painted a dish with fruits and vegetables and sang a beautiful song about healthy eating!
First grade pupils again drew plates with vegetables and fruits and sang a song for healthy eating (planned by Natasa Kadoglou, our teacher of English)
First grade pupils again drew plates with vegetables and fruits and sang a song for healthy eating (planned by Natasa Kadoglou, our teacher of English)
Click here https://youtu.be/-2xZ6R4IW94
Click here https://youtu.be/-2xZ6R4IW94
Three Holy Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day
Three Holy Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day
On the 30th of January we commemorate the Three Holy Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day.
On the 30th of January we commemorate the Three Holy Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day.
As a tradition, the priest gives out to pupils and teachers a loaf of leavened bread called “Artos”(ancient Greek word for bread). “Artos”is sweet bread, made of rye and wheat flour and flavoured with anise. It very much resembles the Swedish “Limpa” bread.
As a tradition, the priest gives out to pupils and teachers a loaf of leavened bread called “Artos”(ancient Greek word for bread). “Artos”is sweet bread, made of rye and wheat flour and flavoured with anise. It very much resembles the Swedish “Limpa” bread.
Pupils jumped out of joy because they are allowed to consume sugary foods in class only on festive days!!
Pupils jumped out of joy because they are allowed to consume sugary foods in class only on festive days!!
It´s almost Christmas...
It´s almost Christmas...
Pupils take initiative into searching about Christmas in Italy, Germany, Poland, Estonia and Sweden.
They also drew a Christmas tree with ...regali per tutti!!! It seems to me that our main goal has been achieved: to have our pupils work with enthusiasm and get them involved into active learning. (planned by Tamy Voitsiou)
Melomakarona
Melomakarona
Today pupils of the second grade (7-8 years old) prepared healthy Greek Christmas honey cookies: Melomakarona.
Today pupils of the second grade (7-8 years old) prepared healthy Greek Christmas honey cookies: Melomakarona.
A healthy, sugar free, dairy free and cholesterol free crunchy and nutty snack that melts into the mouth.
A healthy, sugar free, dairy free and cholesterol free crunchy and nutty snack that melts into the mouth.
Happy and Healthy Christmas a tutti!!!
Undoubtedly apples are highly ranked in the fruit kingdom thanks to their nutrition. Pupils discussed the kinds of apples and their special contribution to our every day diet. They brought apples, fresh yoghurt, honey, raisins, walnuts, oat flakes and cinnamon and they prepared an apple dessert to eat in class.
The majority of them loved it and also prepared it at home for their family. To round up, they copied and coloured a famous painting with apples.
(organised by Tamy Voitsiou)
Geometry in the schoolyard
Geometry in the schoolyard
Finding parallel and perpendicular lines and forming them with our bodies. More fun and less time sitting in the schooldesk.
Finding parallel and perpendicular lines and forming them with our bodies. More fun and less time sitting in the schooldesk.
(Marilena Palaiologou -4th gr.)
Breakfast in all countries
Breakfast in all countries
Breakfast in German
Breakfast in German
Having breakfast in Germany means hot chocolate or tea, freshly baked pretzels, lots of sausages, hard boiled eggs and cheese.
Having breakfast in Germany means hot chocolate or tea, freshly baked pretzels, lots of sausages, hard boiled eggs and cheese.
BENEFITS OF GERMAN-STYLE BREAKFAST: rich in proteins, calcium, polyphenols and antioxidants.
Pupils of C1 (third graders, aged 8) prepared whole -grain “brezeln”, “kakaogetrank”( with low-fat goat milk, sugar-free cocoa powder and honey) and “tee” (with green tea and honey ).
They also ate eggs, cheese, and chicken “wurste”. Thus they enjoyed a delicious German-style breakfast in its healthiest version!
(By Tamy Voitsiou)
Breakfast in Poland
Breakfast in Poland
Breakfast in Poland is enjoyed with all family gathered around the table, especially at weekends. They have a rich meal consisting of whole-grain bread, butter, marmalade, sausages, eggs, ham and tomatoes. Instead of milk, they prefer tea.
BENEFITS OF POLISH-STYLE BREAKFAST: rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Tea offers antioxidants and is rich in polyphenols.
Pupils of A2 (first graders, aged 6!) prepared “herbata” with green tea and honey and homemade “chleb pelnoziarnisty” with whole wheat flour.
They grilled “ kielbaski” and instead of ham they ate cold cuts of chicken breast.
Thus they enjoyed a totally delicious and absolutely healthy Polish-style breakfast!
(By Tamy Voitsiou)
Breakfast in Estonia
Breakfast in Estonia
Estonians eat a nutrient-rich breakfast. They usually consume rye bread, cheese, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers and croissants. Their most favourite drink is” Petippini” made of yoghurt, milk and strawberries.
BENEFITS OF ESTONIAN-STYLE BREAKFAST: high in proteins, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Pupils of D1 (fourth graders, aged 9) prepared “Petippini” (with organic goat milk and fresh strawberries), homemade rye bread and fat -free croissants .
Instead of smoked ham, pupils brought boiled cold cuts of turkey breast and enjoyed a delicious and nutritious Estonian-style breakfast!
(By Tamy Voitsiou)
Breakfast in Italy
Breakfast in Italy
Italians prefer to start their day by having a “sweet “meal. Working on the ”...And health for all” project, pupils of B2 (second graders, aged 7) prepared sugar-free cookies...
... low-fat mini croissants, freshly-squeezed orange juice, sugar-free marmalades, whole grain toast and enjoyed a healthy Italian-style breakfast!
By Tamy Voitsiou
Breakfast in Greek
Breakfast in Greek
Pupils of Γ2 ( third graders, aged 8) prepared a traditional Greek breakfast. They brought Tarhana soup (Trahanas), honey sesame bars (Pasteli), Feta cheese, spinach pie, whole wheat yeast bread, semolina halva and they enjoyed the ultimate Greek breakfast in all its properties!!
BENEFITS OF GREEK BREAKFAST :
Rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, proteins, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
Greek breakfast gives your body the best boost to start a demanding day at school and work.
Give it a try!!
Greek Honey Sesame Bars (“Pasteli” in Greek) have been around for a very long time. Homer and Herodotus spoke of the snack in the Iliad and other ancient documents as early as the 8th and 5th centuries BC.
This sweet snack is a natural source of energy, high in content of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and iron.
By Tamy Voitsiou
Tarhana (“Thrahanas “in Greek) is a high-protein fermented cereal food with average 15-16% protein content. It is widely used in the diet of people of the Middle East, Greece and Cyprus. It’s very nutritive due to the nutritional properties of wheat and yoghurt.
Tarhana is used in soup making, giving a product with high nutritional contents of proteins, B vitamins, minerals, organic acids and free amino acids which make Tarhana healthy for children, the elderly and the medical patients.
Activities outside classroom
Activities outside classroom
History: playing games that were popular in Ancient Greece. Environmental studies "tries": touch a tree with eyes closed and then try to find which it was.(Marilena Palaiologou -4th gr.)
Activities and sport outside the classroom, from the 5th grade!
Activities and sport outside the classroom, from the 5th grade!
HAPPY CARNIVAL TO ALL!
HAPPY CARNIVAL TO ALL!
On March 1st pupils and teachers celebrated Fat Thursday, which in Greek is Tsiknopempti because of tsikna (smell of barbecued meat). Tradition has it that on this day everyone prepares and enjoys their favourite meat dishes.
Pupils of C1&C2 (third graders, aged 8) prepared chicken Gyros (doner) and Tzatziki (a side dish with yoghurt, cucumber and garlic) and they enjoyed a flavourful and appetising meal!
On the menu there was also a crispy and full- bodied minced beef pie!
By Tamy Voitsiou
Seafood in the Mediterranean diet
Seafood in the Mediterranean diet
Seafood is an excellent source of top quality protein and compares favourably with meat and chicken.
Seafood is an excellent source of top quality protein and compares favourably with meat and chicken.
It’s also a great source of important minerals including iodine, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and omega 3 fatty acids.
It’s also a great source of important minerals including iodine, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and omega 3 fatty acids.
One of the hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet is eating a variety of seafood. Pupils of the fourth grade were encouraged to look for information regarding seafood and its benefits and present their projects in class.
One of the hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet is eating a variety of seafood. Pupils of the fourth grade were encouraged to look for information regarding seafood and its benefits and present their projects in class.
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