Job Shadowing in Nules Spain
27-31/1/2025 

On Monday morning, arriving at school we met the Italian participants. It seems that we have known each other for years.  

On the first day, we received a warm welcome from the host colleagues and the school principal. Greek candies were offered to the spanish coordinator.

We gathered in the library, and each of us introduced ourselves. Then, the colleagues from the host school talked to us about their educational system, followed by a tour of the school premises. 

We were impressed by the benches made from plastic bottle caps from water bottles, soft drinks, etc., which decorated the courtyard and were also used by the students for resting. This was a good practice that could easily be implemented in our own school as well.

After that, we participated in an interesting environmental activity in an open area near the school. This hands-on activity focused on different species of edible and foreign animals and plants.  

After a short coffee break, we were informed about the school' s sports activities, which aim to enhance students' physical fitness and cultivate team spirit (PEAFS). We visited the sports facilities and learned about the schedule of school competitions.

Next, we visited the "Mascarelli" fortress, a small walled old town, the only one preserved in the Valencia region, located just one kilometer from the city of Nulles. This historic tiny town has been declared a Cultural Heritage Site and is currently home to around 200 residents.

During the journey, we were impressed by the vast fields of orange groves, filled with the famous «Clemenulles» mandarins, a variety grown exclusively in this area. We had the opportunity to taste fresh fruit, as visitors are allowed to pick and sample mandarins directly from the trees.

Wednesday 29/1/2025

Today, instead of meeting at the school, the meeting point was at the train station. The day began with a tour of the town of Nulles, where the school is located.

On the ground floor of the building is the chapel, built by Antonio Gilabert, a key example of Neoclassicism in the region. In 1811, it was occupied by the troops of General Suchet during the War of Independence and transformed into barracks for the French army, earning it the nickname «The Fortress». Today, it houses the Enrique Giner Medal Museum.

At our location, a river flows down, forming a lake with unique fauna and flora before emptying into the sea. The guide accompanying us provided information about the bird species and aquatic organisms, as well as the vegetation around the lake in the past and the changes fishermen have caused in the local ecosystem. Today, it is a protected area "Estany de Nules".

The final day of our educational visit was dedicated to exploring the city of Valencia. We began our tour at the main train station, admiring its exquisite decoration and the welcoming signs displaying "Bon Voyage" in multiple languages, including Greek. Today, our group was accompanied by the school history teacher who stopped once in a while and informed us about the attractions of the area. She explained the process of the tile wall art. First they lay the tiles at the shape of the fresco square or rectangle. Then, they paint them. Afterward, they bake the painted tiles and at the end they stick them to the wall following the origin painted design.

The day concluded with a delicious meal featuring authentic Paella, accompanied by Patatas Bravas and fresh salads, offering us an unforgettable taste of the region’s exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.

Early in the morning, we took the train to the airport and departed for Greece, carrying with us the most beautiful memories from Valencia.