1) The friends find a time machine in Romania and accidentally transport themselves to 1448, where they meet Vlad the Impaler.
2) Vlad helps them travel to different eras in Romanian history to see famous figures like Constantin Brancusi and Nadia Comaneci.
3) They finally return to 2013 Romania but the time machine is broken and Vlad is stuck in the present day.
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Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24th that originated from Dacian times. Specifically, Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia and stood for the arrival of spring and the end of winter. On this day, considered the first day of spring, boys and girls gather flowers and sing together, and taking part in customs ensures protection from illness for the rest of the year. Dragobete is known as a day for lovers in Romania, similar to Valentine's Day.
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Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24th that originated from Dacian times. Specifically, Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia and stood for the arrival of spring and the end of winter. On this day, considered the first day of spring, boys and girls gather flowers and sing together, and taking part in customs ensures protection from illness for the rest of the year. Dragobete is known as a day for lovers in Romania, similar to Valentine's Day.
The document is a leaflet about Gorj, a region in Romania. It contains a map of the Gorj area showing its towns, villages, rivers, and other geographical features. The leaflet provides visitors with a brief overview of the layout of Gorj through a simple map for navigation and exploration of the region.
Saint Niklas is celebrated in Poland on December 6th. It is a religious holiday that is part of the Christmas season. On this day, Saint Niklas brings gifts to all the good boys and girls who behaved well during the year. To celebrate, the students will read a story about Saint Niklas, play memory games, tic-tac-toe, do a word search, draw pictures, and participate in a secret Santa gift exchange.
Sant Jordi is celebrated in Catalonia on April 23rd. It honors Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia. On this day, Catalans give roses and books as gifts to loved ones to celebrate love and literacy. The tradition stems from medieval legends of Saint George located in Montblanc and fairs celebrating love in Barcelona, integrated with the modern tradition of Book Day established in 1926.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The school is located in Bellpuig, Catalonia and has 300 students and 23 teachers. It has 20 classrooms, a gym, playgrounds, and facilities for dining, art, and extracurricular activities. Major events celebrated at the school include Castanyada, Christmas, Carnival, and Easter.
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The pupils of year 4 at the primary school in Bienno made roses for the Saint Jordi festival proposed by the Catalan school in Bellpuig. The roses were crafted in celebration of the Saint Jordi festival. The project involved students making roses, a traditional symbol of the Saint Jordi celebration.
The document summarizes information about a primary school in Horyniec-Zdrój, Poland. It notes that the school has 306 students aged 4-13, 28 teachers, a psychologist, and speech therapist. It was built in 1968 and has several corridors, a gym, sports hall, canteen, two common rooms for younger and older students, and a library. This year it also has three kindergartens for 5-6 year olds.
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Faustina, a pet from I.C. Bienno in Italy, is saying goodbye as she has joined the 3rd-4th primary class at the theatre in Bienno. She is looking forward to meeting English students and teachers from Torquay.
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The girls in class IV b at a primary school in Poland baked Santa Lucia's cookies to celebrate Santa Lucia's Day. They baked cookies as is traditional for the holiday. One of the students, Martinel, helped the girls with baking the cookies.
The document discusses several traditional European carnivals and holidays, including Masopust, a traditional Czech Carnival celebrated in February that combines old fertility rites like driving out winter. Its origins and existence are well documented in early mythology and primitive drawings, with religious rites and rituals centered around masks, dance, and processions. Wearing disguises and assuming different roles is a human desire as old as humanity itself.
The 5th and 6th grade students in a regional club led by their history teacher Mrs. Małgorzata Stelmach made traditional Polish pies stuffed with potatoes and cheese. Martinel, the club's mouse mascot, also participated in the pie-making activity and thought the student-made pies were tasty and the children were good cooks with an excellent teacher.
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The pupils from class IVa and IVb took photos of Faustina, a stuffed toy, during a trip to Sandomierz, Poland. The photos show Faustina exploring the city, watching a 3D movie which was fun but long, calling home from a friend's phone, receiving kisses from girls who thought she was very lovable and cosy. Faustina is described as a nice, soft toy who did some gymnastics after her long journey and had some pet companions on the bus ride.
This document provides the schedule and itinerary for a multilateral Comenius project meeting taking place in Horyniec-Zdroj, Poland from May 6-11, 2012. The schedule outlines the daily activities, including arrival and accommodation on May 6, project work and cultural activities from May 7-9, departure on May 11. Key events include a welcome dinner, visits to local cultural sites like a health resort and museum, presentations of project work, and a farewell supper with traditional meals. The document also lists participating countries and school representatives.
The pupils of year 4 at the primary school in Bienno made roses for the Saint Jordi festival proposed by the Catalan school in Bellpuig. The roses were crafted in celebration of the Saint Jordi festival. The project involved students making roses, a traditional symbol of the Saint Jordi celebration.
The document summarizes information about a primary school in Horyniec-Zdrój, Poland. It notes that the school has 306 students aged 4-13, 28 teachers, a psychologist, and speech therapist. It was built in 1968 and has several corridors, a gym, sports hall, canteen, two common rooms for younger and older students, and a library. This year it also has three kindergartens for 5-6 year olds.
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The document outlines an itinerary for a meeting of foreign delegates from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Spain in Targu-Jiu, Romania from September 16-20, 2012. The delegates will visit local attractions, participate in cultural activities presented by students, work on partnership projects, and tour the town and surrounding areas. They will stay at a hotel and have meals at local restaurants to experience the culture. The goal is to continue collaboration between the schools on educational exchange programs.
The document discusses a first meeting that took place in Bienno. It consisted of four slides that were presumably presented. The document provides very little context or details about the meeting or its contents.
Faustina, a pet from I.C. Bienno in Italy, is saying goodbye as she has joined the 3rd-4th primary class at the theatre in Bienno. She is looking forward to meeting English students and teachers visiting from Torquay.
Faustina, a pet from I.C. Bienno in Italy, is saying goodbye as she has joined the 3rd-4th primary class at the theatre in Bienno. She is looking forward to meeting English students and teachers from Torquay.
Faustina, a pet from I.C. Bienno in Italy, is saying goodbye as she has joined the 3rd-4th primary class at the theatre in Bienno. She is looking forward to meeting English students and teachers from Torquay.
Lo Marraco is a Spanish dragon who has adventures in Paris, France. The document is about Lo Marraco's French adventures as a dragon in Paris. It provides a brief introduction to stories about a dragon named Lo Marraco and his experiences in the city of Paris.
This document contains an itinerary for a Comenius school exchange meeting taking place from April 22nd to 26th in Catalonia, Spain. The meeting will involve schools from Poland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, England, and Italy. On the first day, the group will arrive in Catalonia and visit Barcelona before traveling to their hotel in Mollerussa. Over the next few days, they will visit various schools and landmarks in the area, including Lleida, Bellpuig, Els Vilars d'Arbeca, Les Borges Blanques, and a winery. They will participate in activities, meetings, and enjoy meals together. On the last day, they will depart for Barcelona
Saint Jordi's day is a celebration that takes place in Catalonia, Spain. The short document does not provide much context about the holiday itself or what activities are typically involved in commemorating Saint Jordi's day in Catalonia. It closes by thanking the reader for their attention, but leaves many unanswered questions about the content and purpose of the document.
The pupils of "Constantin Savoiu" school visited a local radio-television studio called GORJ RTV as part of a school program called "Learn more, be better". The pupils took turns trying their hand at being reporters for one hour, learning how the local news is broadcast. It was described as a memorable day.
The Italian pupils enjoyed learning about the Bulgarian celebration of Baba Marta after returning from a meeting in Berkovitsa. They were engaged in finding information and looking at photos about the holiday. The summary provides drawings made by the Italian pupils related to what they learned about Baba Marta.
The document describes a school activity where children learned about Dragobete Day celebrations in Romania and compared it to St. Valentine's Day celebrations in Italy. The children then created personal drawings related to what they learned.
The children at an Italian primary school discussed the Masopust festival and watched pictures of it on a smartboard. They then made drawings based on what they learned about Masopust and the pictures they saw from a school in Bienno. The drawings from the children in Bienno primary school were posted on the school's blog.
Lo Marraco is a dragon character created by children's drawings. The dragon Lo Marraco is colorful and friendly. He enjoys adventures and making new friends with the children who draw him.
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This document discusses Dragobete, a Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24th. It is the Romanian equivalent of Valentine's Day where people give cards and wish each other a happy Dragobete day. The holiday marks the beginning of spring. The document also lists the countries participating in a multilateral Comenius project called "Here We Are" including Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, England, and Catalonia. It mentions two schools participating - Scoala Generala Constantin Savoiu in Targu-Jiu, Romania and Escola Valeri Serra in Bellpuig, Spain.
2. The story continues…
Chapter 5
A TIME MACHINE IN ROMANIA
When they woke up next day they saw a weird
machine. They decided to check it and they were
attracted by a big red button. “Press it, Charles!”
said Jordi. Charles pressed the button and a big
hole appeared. “What’s that ?” all of them
screamed. Suddenly a big hand grabbed them in
the hole. After a few seconds they were in another
place. A place with old small houses and strange
people who were staring at them. “Where are we
?” cried Jakub. “Are we back in time ?!” said one of
them, “I think we should ask for help.” James went
to a man and said: “Excuse me, sir, I think we’re
lost. Can you tell me, please, where are we ?”; “
Are you crazy?! We’re in Targoviste.”; “Targoviste?
In Romania ? What year is it ?“; “We’re in 1448.”
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“Guys, I think we have a problem. We are really back
in time, but we’re not in Czech Republic anymore.
We are in Romania !!!” They panicked and they knew
that they must find a way to go back. “Hey, I heard
that someone in Romania was trying to make a time
machine in 1448. I think he is from a town named
Targu Jiu. We should go there and find that person!
I’m sure he’ll help us!”
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“What’s going on here?!!” said someone. They turned back
and they saw a tall man on a black horse. “Can you help
us? We’re in trouble!” ; “Where are you from and what do
you want?! I think you must go before I get too angry!” said
the man, “Didn’t you hear about me? I’m Vlad the Impalor
and you are on my property.“ They knew that Vlad the
Impalor was one of the scariest leader in the world. “P-p-p-
please, h-h-h-help us.” said Charles. “We used a time
machine and now we are stuck here, in the past. We heard
about a man who was trying to make a time machine, and
he was from here, from Romania. Can your majesty help us
go to Targu Jiu?” “Hmm..a time machine..I can. But you
must do something for me. You’ll have to tell me how my
country will be in the future.”; “Romania will be a beautiful
country with welcoming people.” said Jordi. “It sounds
good… I want to go and see that beautiful country with my
eyes.” Vlad took them to his castle from Targoviste, a scary
place where you don’t want to go, to prepare the journey to
Targu Jiu.
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After a week, when they arrived to Targu Jiu they found
that man with the time machine. Charles told the man
what happened and he agreed to help them. They tried
to go back in present, but Vlad the Impalor came with
them. “I’m going to present to see how Romania has
changed !” he said. But they didn’t get back in their
time. “We are in Targu Jiu, I know that, but we aren’t in
2013,” said Jakub. Then they saw written in a
newspaper that was drifting in the air: <27th October,
1938>. “1938.. that’s the year when “The Endless
Column” made by Constantin Brancusi was
inaugurated. Let’s go and see it.” said James. Vlad the
Impalor didn’t understand anything. He had never
heard about this sculptor. A swarm of people were
staying around a thin man with a brushy beard. “He is
Constantin Brancusi !” They could see “The Endless
Column”. It was very high. Then, they saw “The Gate
of Kiss” and “The Table of Silence”, some of Brancusi’s
works which are in Targu Jiu.
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“I want to go home !” cried Jordi. “We all
want. Let’s try again, maybe it will work
now.” said Charles. They pressed the
button one more time. “Are we in 2013
? Is this Romania?” asked Vlad. “I don’t
think so. We are in 1976 at the Summer
Olympics from Montreal, Canada,” said
Jakub. “Is this the year when Nadia
Comaneci, the best gymnast in the
world, got the first 10 in the gymnastic
history ?”asked James. “Oh, yes, it is.
She is Romanian, isn’t she ?”; “Yes, she
is from Romania.” answered Jakub.
“She changed the history of
gymnastics. She is amazing !” “Look,
now she is performing her exercise,
let’s watch her !” said James.
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After that, they all decided that they want to go into present. “I hope
that we won’t go into future, in 2040, maybe.” said Vlad the Impalor.
“But Vlad can’t go with us, that will change the future really badly”;
“You promised !” said Vlad angry. “Give me that time machine !” “No !
Don’t press the buttooonn….. !” they all cried. But it was too late. The
big hole appeared and grabbed them. After the journey in time they
woke up in Constantin Savoiu school, in Targu Jiu, Romania. They
looked at the blackboard, it was a date on it <20th February, 2013>.
“Yes ! We’re back in our time !” screamed Charles happily. “So is this
my country ? I can’t belive this, it is so changed,” said Vlad the Impalor
admiring the landscape from the window. “Now, your majesty it’s time
to go back to 1448.” said James. “No ! I’ll stay here ! I like it.” “But you
can’t !” they all said. ”You must fight the Ottomans !”; “Later.” said Vlad
the Impalor. “Later?!” said Jakub, “But wait! Where’s the time
machine?”; “It’s gone!” screamed James, “And Vlad is stucked here
with us! What are we going to do now?”. “I like this situation…” smiled
Vlad.
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ROMANIA
Tale salade:
Abrudan Maria, Ciofu Oana,
5th form
The pictures:
Denisa, Bianca, Andrei, 5th
form
Esther, Razvan, Tiberiu, Edi ,
4th form