Activities

During art class, sixth-grade students created jewelry from collected waste. The goal of this activity was to raise awareness about the importance of responsible waste management and to familiarize students with the possibilities of reusing various types of materials. The results of their months of creative work are currently on display in the school.

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Students and teachers of the subject teaching today marked World Environment Day with a special cleaning initiative in their community. Some students cleaned the area around the school, others focused on the center of our town, while some cleaned the local bathing area where they will soon be spending their summer afternoons. Thinking globally, we acted locally, as befits this special day, emphasizing the need for environmental care even more.

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It's the time of the year for the most intense work in gardens across our country, including our school garden. For this reason, the students of the Belaj Primary School are spending every free moment in and around the school greenhouse. This time, they planted their seedlings of various vegetables and also harvested the first delicious strawberries of the season from their hard work.

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As part of the eco project "Working for Change," the first graders learned how to use drinking water more efficiently. They discovered that taking a bath consumes about 140 liters of water, while a shower uses only 25 liters. By participating in an experiment about brushing their teeth, they concluded that letting the water run for 2 minutes while brushing their teeth wastes an unnecessary 6 liters of water.

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With the rising temperatures and more sunny days, students are spending more time outside the classroom, making it essential to tidy up the school environment. As every year, our time in nature begins with cleaning up the school grounds and tending to the flower beds. Additionally, the students of the Leskovac Primary School showcased their lawn mowing skills by cutting the grass in front of their school. The students of the Belaj Primary School frequently work in their school greenhouse, located in their school garden. This year, they planted new strawberry seedlings, which they will enjoy by the end of the school year.

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A peer observation of a second-grade Croatian language lesson was held, which is a common practice in the school aimed at improving the quality of teaching. The religious education teacher observed the class during which the teacher utilized information and communication technologies (ICT) to further engage the students with the material. Such observations facilitate the exchange of experiences among teachers and enhance teaching methods within the school.

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Students of the 7.B class, along with their teacher, cleaned the rocky area in the school environment and planted spring flowers, thereby preparing the outdoor space for more time spent outside.

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Despite unpredictable weather conditions, many students and staff at our school were brave and marked Car-Free Day by coming to school on foot or by bicycle.

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Students from the fifth and sixth grades visited the Open Days of the Polytechnic of Karlovac and attended the workshop "Chemical Reactions and Environmental Actions," which was led by Professor Jasna Halambek and senior laboratory technician Ivana Kolić in a very engaging manner. From Professor Sandra Zavadlav, we learned a lot about Arabica/Robusta coffee, its journey from Brazil to the port of Rijeka. We found out whether coffee is healthy and how we can reduce our ecological footprint.

The students of the fifth and sixth grades visited the Open Days of the Polytechnic of Karlovac and attended the workshop "Chemical Reactions and Environmental Actions," which was led by Professor Jasna Halambek and senior laboratory technician Ivana Kolić in a very engaging manner. The professional study program in Food Technology is focused on acquiring and applying practical knowledge necessary for entering the job market within the food industry. From Professor Sandra Zavadlav, we learned a lot about Arabica/Robusta coffee, its journey from Brazil to the port of Rijeka and further to our most famous roasteries like Frank's. Its health safety is monitored at the Polytechnic of Karlovac. We learned whether coffee is healthy and how we can reduce our ecological footprint. We are all familiar with the chicory plant as it grows in our gardens and meadows, and from it, a very tasty and healthy white coffee is prepared. A shocking fact for us was how harmful energy drinks containing up to 27 tablespoons of sugar are, not to mention other ingredients that only temporarily boost our alertness, after which we become dependent on an even stronger dose. We want to continue our collaboration with the Polytechnic of Karlovac and educate ourselves on topics related to sustainable development.

On February 21, a workshop titled "ICT Tools" was held. Teacher Ivana presented the digital tools that were used during a course in Barcelona. The course focused on exploring and applying the latest information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process, as well as developing skills necessary for the 21st century. The organizer of the course in Barcelona was Euromentor (Empowering Educators, Transforming Education).

Eighteen teachers participated in the workshop. Familiar tools such as Kahoot, Padlet, and Plickers were presented. Additionally, a new digital tool, Jeopardy Labs, was introduced. Together, we got acquainted with the tool. I demonstrated to the teachers what can be done and how to use it in the classroom. Jeopardy Labs allows us to create a customized jeopardy template without PowerPoint. The games we create can be played online from anywhere in the world.

We concluded the workshop in a creative way, and the atmosphere was pleasant and joyful.

Jeopardy Labs

During September, in anticipation of Mission Sunday, religious education classes were dedicated to exploring Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si," which focuses on caring for our common home. Using materials from the CAFOD website, students reflected on the impact of climate on everyday life and the possibilities for environmental preservation as an expression of concern for the created world.