Our international project team came together for the first time on the morning of February 11, 2025, for an inspiring kick-off meeting in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. The event took place at the project coordinator school (Primary School Petar Preradović), where we received a warm welcome from the school principal and a performance by Croatian students featuring dance, singing, and recitations of Croatian poetry.

This gathering brought together not only our project team and the school’s Erasmus student group, but also distinguished guests, including representatives from the City of Zagreb, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology.

Our project coordinator presented the vision behind our work, outlining the project's goals and key phases of mobile application development. Responsibilities were assigned and plans for successful implementation were set in motion. We discussed the role of studnet Council, strategies for motivating participants, managing social media and identifying potential project ambassadors.

We also had the opportunity to hear from experienced Erasmus+ Sport project participants, who shared valuable technical insights into the specifics of the Erasmus+ Sport call and shared practical on how to effectively disseminate project activities.

🚀 Looking ahead, we set our first key milestones:

• Define the key features of our mobile app

• Start planning our first sports challenge for participating students

• Design our project logo

• Launch our social media channels to keep everyone updated on our activities

📅 On February 12, we took a short tour of the host school’s classrooms and learned about the key elements of the Croatian educational system. We were impressed by the students' high level of English proficiency and their openness to communication throughout the visit.

🌧 Despite the rainy weather, in the afternoon we explored some of Zagreb’s cultural landmarks. We concluded the day with a delicious traditional lunch at a cozy old tavern, exchanging reflections before saying farewell.

📍 Next stop: Terrassa, Spain

From April 23 to 25, 2025, our international project team gathered once again, this time at Sant Josep School in Terrassa, just outside beautiful Barcelona.

Over three intense and productive days, we worked together to advance key aspects of our project’s development:

• Set a proposed date for the launch of the first Student Council

• Confirmed the official start date for the first APP challenge

• Discussed the different formats and types of challenges to involve students

• Brainstormed possible awards and incentives to motivate participation

🤝 These meetings were a great opportunity to strengthen our partnership, align on future steps, and exchange new ideas for the months ahead.

🎉 Alongside our working sessions, our hosts organized a wonderful programme of cultural activities in honour of Sant Jordi, one of Catalonia's most beloved traditions. One of the highlights was a performance of traditional Catalan dances by the students: a fantastic way to experience local culture firsthand.

🏛️ We also had the honour of visiting the Terrassa City Hall, where participants received official certificates during a special ceremony. This moment added an important institutional dimension to our meeting and highlighted the strong local support for our project.

🌆 To top it all off, one entire day was dedicated to discovering Barcelona’s iconic landmarks, diving into the city’s rich artistic, historical, and architectural heritage: an inspiring cultural experience for everyone involved!

📍 Next stop: Belgrade, Serbia