The document summarizes a Latvian fairy tale called "Hyacinth". It describes how two friends named Apollon and Hyacinth competed for the affection of a river nymph named Daphne. During a game where they threw a disc to impress Daphne, Apollon threw the disc angrily and hit Hyacinth in the head, killing him. Later, the river nymphs came and placed candles all around Hyacinth's body that turned into the colorful flowers of hyacinths, commemorating his death.
Description of latvian fairy tales’characters kilovats
This document provides descriptions of characters that are commonly found in Latvian folktales. It discusses both positive characters like Sprīdītis and Lāčplēsis, who defend their homeland, as well as negative characters like the Devil, Dragon, and Stepmother. It also describes animals that take on human traits in fairy tales, like cunning foxes and strong bears. Recurring characters discussed include the Third Son, who is often portrayed as stupid but ends up the cleverest; the Dragon that guards treasure; and the kind-hearted Stepdaughter who marries the prince despite difficulties created by her Stepmother. The document notes that Latvian fairy tales frequently feature magical elements like the Magic Bird that lives
Keynote address (Feb, 2016) to the educators in the Fort Nelson school district. We all know that we cannot teach a child without a concection... without a relationship. In the hustle and bustle of our jobs as educators, we often forget our why, the reason we got into education, of trying to make a difference with kids. In this talk, 6 Keys to Connecting are shared and discussed with the challenge of creating a more positive climate and better connections with kids in our classrooms, schools, and organizations.
This document outlines the schedule for a week-long international partnership program hosted in Plavinas, Latvia from May 3-8, 2014. The program brought together school groups from Hungary, Turkey, and Finland to participate in cultural activities and exchanges. The schedule includes guided tours of historical sites, meetings with community and religious leaders, school visits and lessons, workshops to conclude the partnership project, and other social and recreational activities. The goal was for the visiting groups to experience Latvian culture while strengthening international school connections through shared learning experiences.
This document outlines the itinerary and activities for an international student exchange program taking place in Plavinas, Latvia from May 4-9, 2013. The program brings together students and teachers from Hungary, Turkey, Finland, and Latvia. Over the course of the week-long program, the groups will tour the local area, participate in cultural activities and sports, and work collaboratively on a media-focused project. The schedule includes sightseeing in Riga and Plavinas, visits to historic and natural sites, concerts, workshops, and a farewell party to close the program.
Students at Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in Latvia filled out a questionnaire in February 2014 about their general media habits as part of an EU lifelong learning project on using media as a challenge and possibility. The project involved international school partnerships through the Comenius program.
The document summarizes a Latvian fairy tale called "Hyacinth". It describes how two friends named Apollon and Hyacinth competed for the affection of a river nymph named Daphne. During a game where they threw a disc to impress Daphne, Apollon threw the disc angrily and hit Hyacinth in the head, killing him. Later, the river nymphs came and placed candles all around Hyacinth's body that turned into the colorful flowers of hyacinths, commemorating his death.
Description of latvian fairy tales’characters kilovats
This document provides descriptions of characters that are commonly found in Latvian folktales. It discusses both positive characters like Sprīdītis and Lāčplēsis, who defend their homeland, as well as negative characters like the Devil, Dragon, and Stepmother. It also describes animals that take on human traits in fairy tales, like cunning foxes and strong bears. Recurring characters discussed include the Third Son, who is often portrayed as stupid but ends up the cleverest; the Dragon that guards treasure; and the kind-hearted Stepdaughter who marries the prince despite difficulties created by her Stepmother. The document notes that Latvian fairy tales frequently feature magical elements like the Magic Bird that lives
Keynote address (Feb, 2016) to the educators in the Fort Nelson school district. We all know that we cannot teach a child without a concection... without a relationship. In the hustle and bustle of our jobs as educators, we often forget our why, the reason we got into education, of trying to make a difference with kids. In this talk, 6 Keys to Connecting are shared and discussed with the challenge of creating a more positive climate and better connections with kids in our classrooms, schools, and organizations.
This document outlines the schedule for a week-long international partnership program hosted in Plavinas, Latvia from May 3-8, 2014. The program brought together school groups from Hungary, Turkey, and Finland to participate in cultural activities and exchanges. The schedule includes guided tours of historical sites, meetings with community and religious leaders, school visits and lessons, workshops to conclude the partnership project, and other social and recreational activities. The goal was for the visiting groups to experience Latvian culture while strengthening international school connections through shared learning experiences.
This document outlines the itinerary and activities for an international student exchange program taking place in Plavinas, Latvia from May 4-9, 2013. The program brings together students and teachers from Hungary, Turkey, Finland, and Latvia. Over the course of the week-long program, the groups will tour the local area, participate in cultural activities and sports, and work collaboratively on a media-focused project. The schedule includes sightseeing in Riga and Plavinas, visits to historic and natural sites, concerts, workshops, and a farewell party to close the program.
Students at Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in Latvia filled out a questionnaire in February 2014 about their general media habits as part of an EU lifelong learning project on using media as a challenge and possibility. The project involved international school partnerships through the Comenius program.
This document summarizes the program plan for a meeting of representatives from Finland, Hungary, Latvia and Turkey involved in a Comenius project on the role of media. The meeting took place in Budapest from September 29th to October 4th. The program included sightseeing in Budapest, visits to a school involved in the project, and working sessions to set up an online platform, compile a student questionnaire, and develop a detailed work plan for the first year of the project. Presentations on each partner school were also given and social and cultural activities like an opera were included.
The document provides information about Latvia and Plavinas Regional Gymnasium. It describes that Latvia declared independence in 1918 and became a sovereign state in 1920 despite periods of Soviet occupation. Plavinas Regional Gymnasium was founded in 1918 and is located in central Latvia along the Daugava River, serving over 480 students with primary and secondary education programs. The school has a long history and traditions, and utilizes modern technology resources to enhance students' learning experiences.
The document discusses Latvian folk traditions and holidays throughout the year that are connected to the changing of seasons and solstices. It describes the rich cultural heritage of Latvian folk songs known as dainas, which have been extensively collected. It explains the folk traditions and activities associated with the spring, summer, autumn, and winter solstices as well as Christmas and Easter celebrations, including decorating with plants, singing songs, dancing, wearing crowns of flowers/leaves, and eating traditional foods.
Students from Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in Latvia created works about traditional Latvian food and healthy lifestyles in preparation for a meeting in Finland as part of an EU lifelong learning program project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility".
The Latvian group from Plavinas Regional Gymnasium participated in a video conference on April 25th, 2013 as part of an EU lifelong learning program project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility". The document expresses thanks for the preparation and participation in the video conference.
Eu lifelong learning programme for international school partnershipskilovats
The document describes an EU Lifelong Learning Programme project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility" that took place from 2012-2014 between Plavinas Regional Gymnasium and other international schools. Photos were taken during project meetings and activities and were displayed in an exhibition at Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in May-June 2014. The workgroup was thanked for putting together the exhibition.
Eu lifelong learning programme for international school partnershipskilovats
The document describes an EU lifelong learning program called Comenius that involved an international school partnership project from 2012-2014 called "Media as Challenge and Possibility." Photos were taken of an exhibition about activities during project meetings held at Plavinas Regional Gymnasyum in May-June 2014.
This document summarizes the program plan for a meeting of representatives from Finland, Hungary, Latvia and Turkey involved in a Comenius project on the role of media. The meeting took place in Budapest from September 29th to October 4th. The program included sightseeing in Budapest, visits to a school involved in the project, and working sessions to set up an online platform, compile a student questionnaire, and develop a detailed work plan for the first year of the project. Presentations on each partner school were also given and social and cultural activities like an opera were included.
The document provides information about Latvia and Plavinas Regional Gymnasium. It describes that Latvia declared independence in 1918 and became a sovereign state in 1920 despite periods of Soviet occupation. Plavinas Regional Gymnasium was founded in 1918 and is located in central Latvia along the Daugava River, serving over 480 students with primary and secondary education programs. The school has a long history and traditions, and utilizes modern technology resources to enhance students' learning experiences.
The document discusses Latvian folk traditions and holidays throughout the year that are connected to the changing of seasons and solstices. It describes the rich cultural heritage of Latvian folk songs known as dainas, which have been extensively collected. It explains the folk traditions and activities associated with the spring, summer, autumn, and winter solstices as well as Christmas and Easter celebrations, including decorating with plants, singing songs, dancing, wearing crowns of flowers/leaves, and eating traditional foods.
Students from Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in Latvia created works about traditional Latvian food and healthy lifestyles in preparation for a meeting in Finland as part of an EU lifelong learning program project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility".
The Latvian group from Plavinas Regional Gymnasium participated in a video conference on April 25th, 2013 as part of an EU lifelong learning program project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility". The document expresses thanks for the preparation and participation in the video conference.
Eu lifelong learning programme for international school partnershipskilovats
The document describes an EU Lifelong Learning Programme project called "Media as Challenge and Possibility" that took place from 2012-2014 between Plavinas Regional Gymnasium and other international schools. Photos were taken during project meetings and activities and were displayed in an exhibition at Plavinas Regional Gymnasium in May-June 2014. The workgroup was thanked for putting together the exhibition.
Eu lifelong learning programme for international school partnershipskilovats
The document describes an EU lifelong learning program called Comenius that involved an international school partnership project from 2012-2014 called "Media as Challenge and Possibility." Photos were taken of an exhibition about activities during project meetings held at Plavinas Regional Gymnasyum in May-June 2014.
Eu lifelong learning programme for international school partnerships
Second meeting Tammisaari latvian impressions
1. Partnervalstu pārstāvju sanāksme Tamisārē (Somija) ES
Mūžizglītības programmas Comenius apakšprogrammas „Skolu
daudzpusējas partnerības” projekta „Media as Challenge and as
Possibility” ietvaros
28.09. - 03.10.2013., Ilze Seipule, Jeļena Ozola