1. The document discusses a project meeting between Romanian and Greek partners to promote environmental protection. 2. It describes visits to cultural and historic sites in Romania, including a botanical garden, fortress, and hydroelectric dam. 3. The meeting had presentations on local traditions and a fashion show using recycled materials. The project aims to continue environmental campaigns in the community.

1. Green News
Bulletin
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Project made possible and funded by the Lifelong Learning Program of the European Commission
This bulletin reflects only the author’s opinion and it doesn’t represent necessarily European Commission position
Scoala cu clasele I-VIII Rebricea
Localitatea Rebricea, Judetul Vaslui
- Iulie - 2011 -

2. My country has nice and rich fields,
Highlands with beautiful flowers.
Clear, sparkling and cold springs,
A beautiful sky with no clouds.
My country has good people,
Hardworking nice women
And handsome men.
A creative people, a glorious history
A special land surrounds you everywhere.
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3. Tara mea are campii frumoase si bogate
Dealuri cu flori frumoase
Izvoare limpezi, reci si zburdalnice
Si un cer minunat fara nori.
Tara mea are oameni buni,
Femei dragute, muncitoare
Si barbati chipesi.
Un popor creativ, cu o istorie glorioasa
Si un pamant aparte te inconjoara pretutindeni.
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4. Intalniri de proiect
1. Fericiti sa va vedem din nou!
Iasi este un oras cultural si aca-
demic in zona Moldovei, unde copiii
nostri isi continua studiile la liceu si
universitate.
Porumbei si prieteni - nimic nu
este mai frumos si mai plin de sper-
anta
2.Gradina botanica – una din-
tre cele mai vechi si mai mari in Ro-
mania. Partenerii nostri greci au
spus: “ Romania este verde.” . Asta
inseamna speranta…
.3. Istoria si cultura sunt pre-
tutindeni. Panos cunoaste multe
lucruri despre istoria noastra, poate
pentru ca romanii si grecii au
multe in comun.
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5. Project Meetings
1. Happy to see you again!
Iasi is a cultural and academic
city in Moldavia zone, where our
children
continue their studies to high secon-
dary school and University.
Pigeons and friends – nothing is
more beautiful and hopeful.
2. Botanical Garden – one of
the oldest and biggest in Romania.
Our Greek partners said :
“Romania is green.” That means
hope…
3.History and culture are
everywhere. And Panos knows
many things about our history,
maybe because Greeks and Ro-
manians have much in common.
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6. Intalniri de proiect
4. O scoala mica cu un suflet mare
 Pastreaza trecutul. Ziua
Independentei si Ziua Eu-
ropei – 9 mai
Un pic emotionata, dar
fericita, Scoala Rebricea vrea
sa fie verde si reuseste.
 Sa cunoastem cultura si
traditiile romanesti,
muzica si dans.
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7. Project Meetings
4. A little school with a big heart.
 Preserve the past. Inde-
pendence Day and
Europe Day - 9 May
A little nervous but really
happy. Rebricea School wants
to be green and succeeds.
 Let’s know Romanian
culture and traditions,
music and dance.
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8. Intalniri de proiect
Parada Modei din deseuri
reciclate
Frumusete, fantezie si copiii
romani atat de simpli si atat
de creativi.
 Prezentari de proiect si daruri deosebite. Partenerii nostri
au fost foarte generosi si primarul nostru a fost un adeva-
rat Domn Primar.
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9. Project Meetings
 Recycled Waste Fash-
ion Parade. Beauty,
fantasy, and Romanian
children so simple and
so creative.
 Project presentations and special gifts. Our partners
were very generous and our Mayor was a real Lord
Mayor.
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10. Intalniri de proiect
5. Cetatea Neamt – istorie si natura.
Nu este usor de escaladat
chiar si pentru prieteni.
Cetatea a fost construita
la sfarsitul secolului al XIV-
lea de Petru Musat, a fost for-
tificata in secolul al XV-lea de
Stefan Cel Mare si distrusa in
secolul la XVIII-lea (1718) din ordinul domnitorului Mihai
Racovita.
6. Barajul Bicaz – O sursa de energie pentru Moldova
A fost construit intre anii
1950-1960. Apa acumulata in
lac este folosita la producerea
energiei electrice in central
hidroelectrica “Bicaz-
Stejaru”.
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11. Project Meetings
5. The Neamt Fortress- history and nature.
Not easy to climb even for
friends.
The Fortress was build at
the end of the XIV century, forti-
fied in the XV century by Stefan
The Great and destroyed in the
XVIII century (1718), by the or-
der of Prince Mihai Racovita.
6. Bicaz Dane – an energy source for Moldavia
It was built between 1950-
1960. The accumulated water is
used to produce electric energy
at the “Bicaz-Stejaru” hydroelec-
tric power.
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12. Intalniri de proiect
7. Protejand biodiversitatea
 Cheile Bicazului
– Parcul National. Si
ploaie…
 Lacul Rosu,
cu povestea
sa. Si
ploaie…
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13. Project Meetings
7. Protecting biodiversity
 Bicaz Gorge –
The National
Park. And rain…
 The Red Lake
with it’s story. And
rain…
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14. Intalniri de proiect
7. O echipa de proiect fericita si epuizata!
Dar asta in-
seamna “Mintea depas-
este problemele”.
8. Un ramas-bun nostalgic
Ultima noastra in-
talnire a luat sfarsit.
Ramane….. durabili-
tatea.
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15. Project Meetings
7. A happy and exhausted project team!
But that means Mind
Over Matter.
8. A nostalgic farewell.
Our last meeting
is ended.
It remains…..
sustainability.
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16. Proiectul continua...
Aprilie 2011
 Campanie de curatenie in comuna
Intreaga comunitate scolara s-a implicat in
colectarea deseurilor si a gunoaielor din
spatiile publice ale comunei Deseurile au fost
sortate pentru a fi reciclate. Gunoaiele au fost
arse in gropi special amenajate de Consiliul
Local.
Aceste campanii de curatenie s-au derulat
in fiecare an, primavera si toamna si au devenit
déjà o traditie. Elevii s-au implicat cu placere si
profesorii au incercat sa faca aceasta activitate cat
mai agreabila.
 Gradina se imbogateste
Cu sprijinul financiar al Fundatiei World
Vision s-au achizitionat bulbi, seminte, co-
pacei pentru plantare. Au fost plantati de catre
elevi, profesori si parinti impreuna.
Apa de ploaie a fost colectata in butoaie
pentru udarea gradinii. Periodic, plantele au
fost udate de toti elevii scolii.
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17. The project continues...
April 2011
 Cleaning campaign in the district
The whole school community was in-
volved in collecting waste and garbage in district
public spaces. The waste has been sorted for re-
cycling. The garbage has been burnt in special
holes arranged by the Local Council.
These cleaning campaigns rolled on every
year, in spring and in autumn and became al-
ready a tradition. The pupils were involved
with pleasure the teachers tried to make this
activity as pleasant as possible.
 Enriches garden
With the “World Vision Foundation” finan-
cial support were achieved bulbs, seeds, little
trees for planting. They were planted by pupils,
teachers and parents together.
The rainwater was collected in barrels for
splashing the garden. Frequently, the plants were
splashed by all the school pupils.
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18. Proiectul continua...
Aprilie 2011
 Casuta din povesti
Constructia din lemn a fost adaugata
parcului de joaca cu sprijinul parintilor.
Apoi copiii au pictat-o impreuna cu indru-
matorul clasei.
 Confectionarea costumelor din deseuri reciclabile
Costumele au fost prezentate intr-o
Parada a Modei din Deseuri la intalnirea
de proiect din mai 2011. Partenerii nostri
au apreciat munca si fantezia elevilor.
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19. The project continues...
April 2011
 Fairytale house
The wooden construction was added
to the playground with parents’ sup-
port. Then, the children painted it to-
gether with the form class.
 Making up costumes from recycled waste
The costumes were presented in a
Waste Fashion Parade at the project
meeting in our school (May 2011).
Our partners appreciated the pupils’
work and fantasy.
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20. Proiectul continua...
Iunie 2011
 Analiza activitatilor de proiect
Elevii din fiecare clasa, impreuna cu indrumatorul clasei, au discutat
despre toate activitatile de proiect derulate in ultimii doi ani. Ei si-au ex-
primat opiniile despre importanta si utilitatea parteneriatului, despre
achizitiile si beneficiile culturale si educationale pentru o educatie de
lunga durata.
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21. The project continues...
June 2011
 Project activities analyze
Pupils from each class together with their form class discussed about
all the project activities rolled on in the last two years. They expressed
their opinions about the partnership’s importance and utility, about cul-
tural and educational achievements and benefits for a sustainable educa-
tion.
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22. Bilant
Valoarea adaugata a fost incomesurabila. Participarea la acest
proiect a oferit oportunitati unice, atat pentru dezvoltarea profesionala cat
si personala, prin schimbul de experiente, e-mailuri, probe de lucru,
prezentari, fotografii si vizite.
Membrii au avut posibilitatea - prin vizite - sa vada personal alte
scoli din tari europene , sa compare pedagogia, metodologiile, cultura,
obiceiurile, sa impartaseasca experientele si sa dezvolte relatii cu alti pro-
fesori din Comunitatea Europeana. Mai precis, membrii au avut ocazia sa
impartaseasca idei despre Durabilitate si Mediu. Oportunitatile culturale
oferite de fiecare scoala pentru vizitatori au fost uimitoare si au aratat
membrilor o imagine de ansamblu asupra tarii “reale”, spre deosebire de
imaginea oferita de o experienta de vacanta.
Ca rezultat al proiectului, intreaga comunitate scolara a inteles in
mod real ca dezvoltarea sustenabila este o preocupare europeana/globala
si ca alte scoli din Europa se implica individual pentru imbunatatirea pro-
gramului “Educatie pentru Dezvoltare Durabila.” Fiecare scoala a benefi-
ciat, fara indoiala,de pe urma schimbului de experiente intre scolile
partenere.
Elevii au avut, deasemeni, sansa sa accepte si sa inteleaga alte culturi si
nationalitati prin intalnirile cu membri tuturor scolilor partenere si prin
vizionarea prezentarilor PowerPoint, a obiectelor si fotografiilor.
Astfel ,li s-a oferit prilejul sa observe asemanarile si deosebirile dintre
scoli si activitatile care apartin de EDD desfasurate in fiecare scoala.
Intreaga experienta Comenius a fost de nepretuit atat personal cat si
profesional, precum si pentru comunitatea scolara ca intreg.
(Din Raportul final al coordonatorului de proiect – Elaine Doherty,
21 Irlanda de Nord.)

23. Project survey
The added value was immeasurable. Participating in this partnership pro-
vided unique opportunities for both professional and personal development
through the exchange of good practice, e-mails, samples of work, presenta-
tions, photographs and visits.
Staff had an opportunity through visits to see first-hand other schools in
other European countries and compare curriculum, pedagogy, methodologies,
culture, habits, share good practice and develop good relations with other
teachers within European Community. More specifically staff were able to
share curricular ideas on Sustainability and Environmental ideas. The cultural
opportunities provided by each school for their visitors was amazing and really
gave staff an insight to the “real” country as opposed to the “holiday destina-
tion” experience.
As a result of the project whole school community has a first-hand reali-
zation that sustainable development is a European/global concern and that
other schools across Europe are all playing their part to improve Education for
Sustainable Development in their individual schools. Each school has without
doubt benefitted from the sharing of expertise and knowledge with each of the
partner schools.
Pupils have also had the opportunity to develop attitude of tolerance and
understanding of other cultures and nationalities through meeting the staff
from each of the schools and seeing their PowerPoint presentations, artifacts
and photographs.
This gave them the opportunity to see the similarities and differences between
schools and the ESD activities undertaken in each school.
The whole Comenius experience has been invaluable personally and pro-
fessionally and for the school community as a whole.
(From the Final Report of the Project coordinator – Elaine Doherty,
Northern Ireland.)
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24. Bilant
Principalele obiective ale parteneriatului au fost:
- A se compara asemanarile si diferentele intre comunitatile scolare la
nivel global in ceea ce priveste utilizarea energiei in intreaga comunitate sco-
lara – fiecare scoala a avut “Energia” ca subiect EDD pentru proiect.
- A se examina si modifica comportamentele si obiceiurile in ceea ce
priveste utilizarea energiei in intreaga comunitate scolara – au fost infiintate
Comitetele ECO reprezentand clasele din intreaga scoala. Comitetele s-au in-
talnit la interval regulate pentru a discuta si sugera idei in ceea ce priveste re-
ducerea consumului de energie si a costurilor. Ei au impartasit ideile cu restul
comunitatii scolare prin intalniri in scoala si buletine informative.
- A se introduce modalitati de reducere a consumului de energie in scoala
si a se promova masurile implementate in comunitatea scolara si in cea locala
– fiecare scoala a intreprins un studiu asupra comportamentelor si obiceiurilor
din intreaga scoala si a introdus strategii pentru reducerea consumului de ener-
gie.
- A se reduce consumul de energie in scoala, la nivel local si global, prin
intermediul unor modificari individuale: numirea unor supraveghetori, moni-
torizarea consumului de energie in fiecare scoala de catre elevi si profesori.
- A se include o retea precum “Connect” pentru compararea obiceiurilor si
comportamentelor in ceea ce priveste transportul in raport cu comunitatea sco-
lara – toate scolile au contribuit la proiectul “Connect” prin monitorizarea de-
plasarii elevilor la scoala.
Ne propunem sa comparam actiunile si sa prezentam activitatile noastre
prin intermediul unei retele existente – toate scolile au comunicat activitatile
lor proiectului “Connect” si fiecareia dintre scolile partenere prin e-mail, foto-
grafii, rapoarte, prezentari si vizite in scoli.
(Din Raportul final al coordonatorului de proiect – Elaine Doherty,
23 Irlanda de Nord.)

25. Project survey
The main objectives of our partnership were to:
- To compile similarities and differences between school communities glob-
ally in relation to use of energy in the whole school community – each school
took “Energy” as an ESD topic for the project.
- To examine and change habits and behaviours in relation to use of energy
in the whole school community – ECO Committies were set up in each school
representing classes throughout the school. They met at regular intervals to dis-
cuss and suggest ideas regarding reducing energy consumption and costs. They
presented their ideas to the rest of the school community through assemblies and
newsletters.
- To introduce ways to reduce energy use in school and promote action taken
in the school community and local community – each school undertook a study
of their whole school habits and behaviours and introduced strategies to reduce
energy consumption.
- To reduce energy use in school, locally and globally through our individual
school changes – building supervisors, teachers and pupils have monitored en-
ergy consumption in each school.
- To include a network like “Connect” to compare the transportation habits
and behaviours related with school community – all school contributed to the
connect project by monitoring pupil travel to school. In my own school we also
support Walk to School Week and continue to encourage walking to school or
travelling by bicycle throughout the year.
We plan to compare our actions and present our activities through an exist-
ing network – all schools communicated their activities to connect and to each
partner school through e-mail, photos, files of evidence, presentations and school
visits.
(From the Final Report of the Project coordinator – Elaine Doherty,
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26. Impresii despre proiectul “Mintea
depaseste problemele” si despre
parteneri
Clasa a V-a (11 ani)
“ Au fost impresionati de spectacolul nostru si ne-au apreciat.”
“I-am placut foarte mult: au fost amabili, draguti, curiosi, politicosi. Ne-
au impresionat ca s-au jucat ca niste copii in parcul nostru.
“Sunt foarte generosi, amuzanti, glumeti.”
“Au fost foarte atenti cu noi, au comunicat cu noi chiar si in limba ro
mana.”
“Au fost impresionati de clasa noastra.”
“Am muncit din greu pentru aceasta intalnire si a fost pentru o cauza
buna si nu regretam.”
“Am fost emotionati inca de la coborarea lor din autobuz si am asteptat
cu nerabdare sa ne viziteze clasele.”
“Speram ca i-am impresionat cu simplitatea si cu ideile noastre
deasemeni.”
Clasa a VI-a (12 ani)
“A fost un proiect frumos si interesant, pentru ca am avut ocazia sa ve
dem prezentari cu alti copii, din alte scoli si am invatat mai multe despre ei.”
“A fost interesant ca am putut sa interactionam cu alte persoane ce
vorbesc o limba diferita.”
“Am fost fericita pentru ca scoala noastra a fost implicata in acest
proiect.”
“Proiectul a fost incredibil si foarte interesant pentru ca am avut sansa sa
vedem cum functioneaza alte scoli.”
“Am fost incantati pentru ca nici un alt proiect nu s-a desfasurat in
scoala noastra.”
“A fost super, in special cand am vazut ca puteam intelege limba lor si
ceea ce spuneau despre noi.”
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27. Impressions about “Mind Over
Matter” Project and Partners
Form V (11 years old):
“They were impressed by our performance and they appreciated us.”
“We liked them very much: they were kind, nice, curious, polite. We
were impressed they played like children on our playground.”
“They were very generous, funny, jokers.”
“They were very attentive with us, communicated with us even in Roma-
nian.”
“They were impressed by our classroom.”
“We worked hard for that meeting and it was for a good cause and we
don’t regret it.”
“We were nervous since they were coming down from the bus and we
expected impatiently they visit our classrooms.”
“We hope we impressed them with our simplicity and with our ideas
also.”
Form VI (12 years old):
“It was a beautiful and interesting project, because we had the opportu-
nity to see presentations with other children, from other schools and we learnt
more about them.”
“It was interesting, because we were able to interact with other persons
who speak a different language.”
“I was happy that our school was involved in this project.”
“This project was unbelievable and very interesting because we had the
chance to see how other schools work.”
“We were delightful because no other project was developed in our
school’”
“It was super, especially when we saw we could understand their
language and what they were saying about us.”
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28. Impresii
“Romania este foarte verde.” (Stavroula, Grecia)
“Satele si mancarea au multe asemanari cu cele din
Grecia.” (Panos, Grecia)
“Trenurile sunt foarte comfortabile.” (Rosslyn, Irlanda
de Nord)
“Copiii sunt la fel peste tot, in Irlanda ca si in Roma-
nia.” (Rosslyn, Irlanda de Nord)
“Vizita a fost uimitoare si timpul a trecut foarte
repede.” (Elaine, Irlanda de Nord)
“Totul a fost extraordinar, aveti o scoala minunata, cu
copii minunati.” (Julie, Tara Galilor)
“Multumim foarte mult pentru timpul minunat petre-
cut in Romania si ca ai fost o gazda grozava. Toti din
echipa galeza au savurat experienta si au indragit scoala
voastra. Am vorbit incontinuu pe drumul spre casa si am
impartasit impresii despre timpul minunat petrecut cu tine
si colegii tai.” (Sion, Tara Galilor)
“Atat profesorii cat si copiii au fost incantati sa va in-
talneasca si s-au bucurat sa vada fotografiile scolii voastre
si munca depusa de voi.” (Sion, Tara Galilor)
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29. Impressions
“Romania is very green.” (Stavroula, Greece)
“ Villages and food have a lot of similarities with
Greek villages and food.” (Panos, Greece)
“Trains are very comfortable.” (Rosslyn, Northern Ire-
land)
“Children are the same everywhere, in Northern Ire-
land also in Romania.” (Rosslyn, Northern Ireland)
“The visit was amazing and the time passed very
quickly.” (Elaine, Northern Ireland)
“Everything was extraordinary, you have a wonderful
school with wonderful children.” (Julie, Wales)
“Thank you so much for a wonderful time in Romania
and being a great hostess. Everyone of the Welsh team en-
joyed the experience and loved your school. We couldn’t
stop talking and sharing the brilliant time we had with you
and your colleagues on the way home.” (Sion, Wales)
“Everyone as staff and children was so pleased to meet
you and enjoyed seeing photos of your school and the
work you do.” (Sion, Wales).
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30. 1. Romania 1. Romania
2. Intalniri de proiect 2. Project Meeting
- Romania - Romania
3. Proiectul continua… 3. Project continues...
- Activitati - Activities
4. Bilant 4. Project survey
5. Impresii 5. Impressions
Colectivul de redactie
Redactor : Prof. Claudia Russu
Foto : Prof. Claudia Russu
Inv. Mariana Morariu
Inv. Aurelia Murariu