Last July, Núria Terre and Eva Cantarero attended the 36th National Meeting of UNESCO Associated Schools took in Mérida, bringing together schools from all over Spain with a common goal: to share best practices, projects, and initiatives inspired by UNESCO’s values. Today, at our school, we had the chance to learn more about the objectives and activities carried out during the meeting through a presentation that was shared with us. A wonderful opportunity to open windows to the world and keep working together for a more just, supportive, and sustainable education.
Small groups of teachers discussing and evaluating the activities, the progress, the impact and the evidences of the our Erasmus accreditation.
Aurora, a teacher who joined our school as an expert this year, provided us with valuable feedback on the strengths of our school. Her insights highlighted positive aspects of our educational practices and encouraged continued growth.
A teacher from the school participated in a Cambridge campus, focused on English language learning as well as methodological and pedagogical approaches. The experience fostered professional development and innovative teaching strategies.
A job shadowing was carried out at Sviland Skule in Norway to observe and learn new educational practices. The experience enabled the exchange of methodologies and enriched teaching approaches.
As part of the Centenary celebration of Vedruna Sant Josep School in Navàs, a special video was presented during the official commemorative event held on June 7th, 2025. This video featured heartfelt congratulatory messages from students and teachers across Europe — friends and partners who have collaborated with our school over the years through various Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects.
This symbolic moment highlighted not only the international dimension of our educational journey but also the strong bonds we have built through European cooperation. We are deeply grateful for the friendship, learning, and shared experiences that have enriched our school community over this past decade of Erasmus+ involvement.
Estem molt contents d’anunciar que la nostra escola ha rebut el distintiu de European Blue School gràcies al projecte Wat@rt, un projecte Erasmus+ que vam dur a terme durant el curs passat juntament amb escoles d’Irlanda i Portugal.
Aquest projecte interdisciplinari va girar entorn del tema de l’aigua, i va permetre a l’alumnat explorar la seva importància des de diferents perspectives: artística, científica i mediambiental. A través de diverses activitats creatives i col·laboratives, vam reflexionar sobre el valor de l’aigua i la necessitat de protegir els nostres ecosistemes aquàtics.
El distintiu European Blue School ens l’ha atorgat la EU4Ocean Coalition, una iniciativa de la Unió Europea que promou l’educació oceànica i el compromís amb la sostenibilitat dels mars i oceans. Aquesta distinció reconeix els centres educatius que connecten el seu alumnat amb el món marí i fomenten l'acció en favor del nostre planeta blau.
Formar part d’aquesta xarxa d’escoles europees compromeses amb l’oceà és un orgull i un estímul per continuar apostant per una educació transformadora i connectada amb els reptes globals.
Seguim navegant cap a un futur més blau!
We are very proud to announce that our school has been awarded the European Blue School label thanks to the Wat@rt project, an Erasmus+ initiative we carried out last school year in collaboration with schools from Ireland and Portugal.
This interdisciplinary project focused on the theme of water, allowing students to explore its importance from artistic, scientific, and environmental perspectives. Through a variety of creative and collaborative activities, we reflected on the value of water and the need to protect our aquatic ecosystems.
The European Blue School label is awarded by the EU4Ocean Coalition, a European Union initiative that promotes ocean literacy and encourages engagement with marine sustainability. This recognition is given to schools that connect their students with the ocean and inspire action for our blue planet.
Being part of this network of European schools committed to the ocean is an honour and a motivation to keep working towards a more sustainable and aware education.
We keep sailing towards a bluer future!
WAT@RT, project 23-24 presented in portugal AS A PROJECT OF GOOD PRACTICE,
by the eTwinning ambassador Marta Pey
7th May 2025
XI Encuentro Nacional embajadores eTwinning, Valencia. 7- 9 May 2025
Marta, Esther, Fina, Mari Luz and Alexis from the eTwinning Catalan embassy
Several interesting and fruitful conferences and workshops were organized during the event:
AI in Education
Rights and dues of the European citizenship
Synergies Erasmus+ -eTwinning
eTwinning and Erasmus+ synergies in Vedruna Sant Josep Navàs.
Our Ka121 projects are always developed within an eTwinning project which starts in September and end in June of every school year.
Opening doors at school, 8th March 2025
HOSTING OUR PARTNERS FROM NORWAY AND GERMANY within the Erasmus + & eTwinning project " THE JIGSAW OF LIFE"
EXCHANGING GOOD PRACTICES AFTER THE JOB SHADOWING AND COURSES 2023-24
Autonomy in the kids classrooms, the library spaces, inclusion and the Eslovenina education system; these are the most relevant topics shared by our school mates after their wonderful experience in Kivarid, Eslovènia.
Both agree that they not only improved their language skills a lot, but also their social interaction with the other participants in the course. They gained and opened their minds towards Europe and they feel so grateful to the Erasmus+ programme to have such incredible chance .
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24.
EVALUATING THE PROGRESS OF OUR ACCREDITATION WITH THE TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL
Sharing the job shadowing experiences, the Students and Erasmus -eTwinning project.
Six small groups of teachers discussing and evaluating the activities, the progress, the impact and the evidences of the 6 goals of the Erasmus accreditation.
12th June, eTwinning schools webinar " showcasing practices: Well-being at school"
Presenting some of our project experiences in the webinar focussing the speech on the Students well-being.
Empowering them with innovative practices such as being " Teachers of Teachers" , " Students councilors", " project reporters".
Thursday 6th June 2024. Students of Grade 5 and 6 presented their projects to the school community. Families had the opportunity to interact thanks to the activities prepared by the students: loud poems, kahoot games, survey opinions . A fruitful and exciting experience for all the participants.
On May 9th, the Sant Josep Navàs School celebrated a special event as it was recognized as an associated school in the Network of UNESCO Associated Schools of Catalonia (XEAUC).
This network, which consists of about 50 educational centers in Catalonia, aims to promote UNESCO's values by implementing them in the school's daily life and in projects aimed at improving the community and helping those in need.
Sant Josep Navàs School joined this network during the 2023-2024 school year, thanks to various actions, projects, campaigns, celebrations, and collaborations that promote these essential values.
At a special ceremony, Luisa Márquez, coordinator of UNESCO Associated Schools in Spain, along with other members of the network, visited the school to present the certificate and identification plaque.
Accompanied by the school's management team, teachers, class representatives for the environment, and members of the School Families Association (AFA), they awarded the distinction to the school's principal, Montse Mollet.
Among the highlighted projects, campaigns, and collaborations at the school are initiatives such as Erasmus+, eTwinning, participation in DENIP, fundraising campaigns for Mans Unides, solidarity actions such as food or fund collections for organizations, as well as addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the 2030 Agenda, the celebration of Domund, and the commitment to sustainability as a Green School.
OUR NEW ERASMUS+ CORNER IN THE SCHOOL HALL
"In the school hall stands a magnificent map of Europe adorned with a plethora of photographs depicting the diverse experiences and opportunities facilitated by the EU Erasmus+ funding. These captivating images capture the various student mobilities, teacher training courses, and job shadowings undertaken by our dedicated educators.
Each photograph symbolizes an invaluable opportunity for students, teachers, and the entire school community to foster a deeper European awareness. Moreover, they serve as a means to enhance English language proficiency, broaden our network of partnerships, and enrich our collective life experiences.
Together, these endeavors not only enrich individual lives but also contribute to the overarching goal of fostering a more interconnected and culturally enriched society."
SCHOOL IN THE STREET FAIR:
disseminating ERASMUS & ETWINNING
"SCHOOL IN THE STREET FAIR"
Disseminating ERASMUS & ETWINNING to the local community. Navàs 1st march '24
The "School in the Street" fair held yesterday was a vibrant celebration of education and creativity, drawing in the entire school community alongside other inhabitants from the surrounding area. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as visitors explored the various stalls showcasing student projects and initiatives.
One standout attraction was the eTwinning and Erasmus stall, which featured a captivating art mural titled "2 Ocean Wave." Constructed from meticulously arranged pieces of plastic and paper in shades of blues and whites, this mural served as a poignant reminder to reconsider our impact on the environment. Through this artistic masterpiece, the message resonated loud and clear: it's time to rethink our relationship with the oceans and take action. What made this mural even more special was the fact that it was a collaborative effort involving all the students, highlighting the collective commitment to environmental stewardship as part of the Erasmus project "Wat@rt."
Accompanying the mural was the exhibition of the Wat@rt calendar, showcasing the culmination of students' efforts in raising awareness about environmental issues. Additionally, visitors were invited to participate in the engaging game "Guess the Word and Plant a Seed," where guessing the word correctly earned them a piece of handmade paper embedded with seeds and petals, symbolizing the potential for growth and renewal.
The stall also featured the material produced for the eTwinning project titled "The Magic Trip of a Wooden Robot Making European Friends." Among the highlights was a charming travel diary created by fifth graders, brimming with insights about their group, school, town, and country, alongside adorable handmade robots. The anticipation of sending this material to Germany added an extra layer of excitement and pride for the families involved.
As visitors explored the stall, they were greeted by towering cardboard box structures housing creative dioramas depicting fascinating animals, each accompanied by a soft toy carrying a meaningful message advocating for the protection of wildlife. The sheer creativity and passion evident in these displays left a lasting impression on all who attended, reinforcing the importance of nurturing creativity and environmental consciousness in education.
Overall, the "School in the Street" fair was a resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of the students while fostering a sense of community and environmental responsibility among all who participated.
Through this artistic masterpiece, the message resonated loud and clear: it's time to rethink our relationship with the oceans and take action.
Towering cardboard box structures housing creative dioramas depicting fascinating animals, each accompanied by a soft toy carrying a meaningful message advocating for the protection of wildlife.
Visitors were invited to participate in the engaging game "Guess the Word and Plant a Seed," where guessing the word correctly earned them a piece of handmade paper embedded with seeds and petals, symbolizing the potential for growth and renewal.
A visitor child playing with " avàs town" scornabots tour, made by 4th graders.
Empowering Student Educators: Insights from Erasmus and eTwinning Projects
Seven 6th-grade students took the spotlight as they showcased their Erasmus and eTwinning projects during an enlightening online session within a teacher training course led by the school's eTwinning ambassador. This course, organized by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya, provided a platform for sharing innovative educational practices.
Throughout the session, these young presenters elucidated their projects' myriad experiences and activities to the attending primary, secondary, and vocational studies teachers. Additionally, they adeptly demonstrated a diverse array of digital tools utilized within the projects, offering firsthand insight into their technological proficiency.
The experience proved to be transformative for the students, who exuded pride in their role as educators to the attending teachers. Similarly, the participants were enthralled by the tangible possibilities inherent in eTwinning and Erasmus projects, witnessing firsthand how these initiatives contribute to achieving educational objectives, fostering student and teacher motivation, and enriching European cultural awareness.
29th February 2024
Embracing Blended Learning: An Erasmus and eTwinning Teacher Training Session Organized by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
During an online event, the school's eTwinning ambassador and Erasmus coordinator from Sant Josep School presented the collaborative project "FRIENDS 2030," funded by Erasmus and eTwinning.
Inclusion and cooperative learning are fundamental aspects of the project's pedagogy, where students engage in collaborative tasks that foster mutual understanding and teamwork. This approach seamlessly integrates various stages of the project, from pre-mobility preparations to the activities during and after the mobility experiences.
Through this holistic approach, students not only benefit from mobility experiences but also develop vital skills and competencies that prepare them for the challenges of the future."
Students from Ireland and Catalonia met their partners from Portugal in October to learn and develop activities about Water, environmental issues, cultural heritage and european awareness.
Here are the main goals of the learning programme:
Understand the influence that water had on the development of the place.
Improving cultural awareness.
Increase the European sense of belonging.
Understanding similarities and differences between the 2 countries.
Improving new language and communicative skills.
Increase inclusion and diversity awareness
Local Digital newspaper 23rd-28th October 2023
Students of Grade 6 Sant josep school, Ireland and Portugal
Navàs, September '23. Aina and Eva, the two teachers who attended an innovative teacher course in Prague in Summer , shared their learnings and experiences to the whole school teachers team.
It was such a useful experience that some teachers put some games in practice during the families meeting at the beginning of the school year. And other teachers also used some of the games that Eva and iana taught to several class-groups in primary. Here are some of the games they explained :
" Build the highest tower in a cooperative way", Let's play while we are learning to read "
Amazing afternoon last 8th June in Sant Josep Navàs.
Pupils ,families and teachers gathered in the community Theatre from 3 to 5 in the afternoon.
Students presented their project to the families and their school partners.
They also asked the audience to interact by asking them questions related to the project.
At the end of the presentation, families even answered a survey and gave their opinion.
Pupils boosted their oral skills and reinforced their self-confidence while presenting in front of an audience.
It was a very fruitful experience !
At the end of the presentation the teachers gave them a certificate of participation to the project and a little gift : an eTwinning notebook and a sustainable lunch box.
Thank you students , teachers and families for trusting " Street art: the talking walls"
Un grup d'onze alumnes de sisè de primària del col·legi Sant Josep de Navàs i dues mestres van participar en el projecte Erasmus 22-23 «Friends 2030» a Bobbio, al nord d'Itàlia, juntament amb catorze alumnes francesos i quinze italians. El projecte, emmarcat dins l'Acreditació Erasmus 2022-27, està focalitzat en l'aprenentatge dels Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible de l'agenda 2030. Durant la setmana van aprendre noves disciplines relacionades amb la igualtat de gènere, l'educació de qualitat, la vida sota l'aigua i la vida a la terra. L'alumnat va dissenyar l'escola dels seus somnis, van descobrir el patrimoni cultural de la zona de la Reggio Emilia i van crear nous vincles d'amistat entre els companys europeus.Digital article on the media of the Community Council
13th - 19th March 2023
The whole school community and the Town Mayor welcomed the French and I talian partners of " Friends 2030" Erasmus + project 2022-23
Traditional food, dances and performances
A pencil for everyone
A bag for students and teachers
A cup for the teachers
A T-shirt for students and teachers
Col.legi Sant Josep de Navàs Erasmus a Catalunya, 13-19 de Març 2022
L'alumnat del col·legi Sant Josep de Navàs juntament amb vint-i-sis alumnes d'Itàlia i França van estar desenvolupant activitats en relació al seu projecte «Friends 2030» durant la setmana del 13 al 19 de març. El treball cooperatiu va estar enfocat en l'aprenentatge d'alguns ODS (Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible) mitjançant tallers i sortides culturals. El navassenc Albert Obradors, expert en fotografia, va assessorar els alumnes sobre les tècniques per aconseguir el més mínim detall d'elements de la natura que posteriorment es van convertir en un mosaic a l'estil Gaudí. L'alumnat va participar en un taller al CRAM (Conservació i Recuperació d'Animals Marins), van visitar la Sagrada Família i Montserrat. També van descobrir la colònia tèxtil de l'Ametlla de Merola, i van participar en la caminada solidària organitzada per l'AFA de l'escola, entre altres activitats.
Great and exciting day with the whole school community celebrating " The school fair " in the streets. Stalls, workshjops, music, dances and exhibitions were filling the hilarious environment all around.
Families do not go into the school but the school goes outside and shows its exciting activity all around.
Families and all the local community are invited to come and join the workshops, see the stalls and enjoy the joyful environment created by teachers. students and families together.
A high cardboard boxes tower standing outside the street with the information and images about the most dangerous ways to school. Families can read and see what the students learned together with their European partners.
The stalls have talking robots, murals to be painted, exhibitions to discover the teacher and learning process from the school.
Music and dances are also part of the event.
UVIC, 25th October 2022. eTwinning ambassador, Fina Vendrell
HEALTHY SNACKS AT SANT JOSEP SCHOOL AFTER OUR FIRST ERASMUS+ MOBILITY IN FRANCE!
Teachers, parents and students could taste the delicious snacks
Mum, do you want some bread with chocolate cream?
Baking bread
Making makis
Baking muffins
Cooking vegetable pie
Apple pie
Healthy chocolate cream
The program
Col.legi Sant Josep de Navàs d’Erasmus a França, 9-15 d'octubre 2022
Onze alumnes de sisè de primària i dues mestres del Col.legi Sant Josep de Navàs han realitzat la seva primera mobilitat Erasmus del curs 22-23 a l’ École Sainte Marie de Dammarie Les Lys de França juntament amb alumnes de Bobbio, Itàlia. Enguany les mobilitats Erasmus del Col.legi Sant Josep de Navàs s’emmarquen dins el projecte “Friends 2030”, el qual té com objectiu promoure un estil de vida saludable, la igualtat de gènere i la cura del nostre entorn, seguint la línia pedagògica del centre. Treballar cooperativament amb alumnes d’altres escoles europees promou el sentit de consciència europea, fomenta la interculturalitat i ajuda a millorar la competència lingüística de l’anglès.
Durant la setmana, s’han realitzat tallers de nutrició, ioga, microbits i s’ha creat la cançó i el ball del projecte. També s’han dut a terme activitats més lúdiques com “Tree climbing” i “Sightseeing tour around Paris”. Finalment, aquesta experiència serà transferida als companys i companyes de l’escola i a les famílies en una jornada de difusió Erasmus.
Online talk with teachers from SSTT Catalunya Central