ERASMUS Project

💬 Welcome! 

We are thrilled to present our new Erasmus+ collaboration between Catalonia (Spain) and Sweden!

Through this project, our students will explore culture, creativity, and connection across Europe — learning through food, art, architecture, and reflection on cultural stereotypes.

The project runs from October to June and involves around 100 students aged 13–14 working together in English. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project “FOOD, ART & US ” brings together students from Catalonia (Spain) and Sweden to explore European diversity through food, art, and cultural identity.
It aims to:

• 💻Foster digital and civic competences through creative and collaborative work.

• 🌍 Promote intercultural understanding and challenge stereotypes.

• 🌱 Encourage critical thinking and awareness of sustainability.

• 💬 Strengthen students’ English communication skills in authentic, real-life contexts.

• 💕Build long-term European connections and friendships between schools.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

🕒 Duration: October 2024 – June 2025

👥 Participants: Two schools (Catalonia and Sweden), approx. 100 students (13–14 years old).

💬 Working language: English

⏰ Frequency: 1 hour per week

✈️ Mobilities:

• Swedish students visit Catalonia → 14-21st March 2025

• Catalan students visit Sweden → 31- 6th June 2025

🧩 List of Main Activities 

• October – November

Getting to know each other: introductions, school and town presentations via Padlet and short videos.

Digital Padlet Gallery: “Our School, Our Town”

• December – January

Cooking Show: exploring food, culture, and sustainability. Students record short videos or podcasts presenting traditional and eco-friendly dishes.

“Cooking Show Gallery” (videos and recipes)

• February – March

Stereotypes and Critical Thinking: class debates, collaborative podcast scripts, and podcast recordings about cultural stereotypes.

Podcast Series: “Breaking Stereotypes”

• March (Mobility in Catalonia)

Swedish students visit Catalonia: cultural visits (Barcelona Modernism Route), live cooking event, and joint presentations.

Cultural Exchange Week + Mobility Video

• April – May

Art and Architecture in Europe: research and creative writing about iconic buildings and artworks from both countries; creation of a digital magazine.

“European Art & Culture” e-Magazine

• June (Mobility in Sweden)

Catalan students visit Sweden: joint workshops on eco-architecture and sustainable schools; project presentation and closing event.

Final video “What Have We Learnt?” + Magazine launch

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of the project, students will have:

•  Improved communication in English and teamwork.

•  Strengthened digital competences (research, media creation, collaboration).

•  Gained intercultural awareness and a deeper understanding of Europe’s shared heritage.

•  Developed responsible, sustainable citizenship.

•  Practised critical thinking and empathy through real collaboration.