- Pupils, teachers, and parents from the School of European Education of Heraklion were asked questions about their experiences and feedback from a Erasmus+ project. - Responses were very positive, with participants finding activities like drawing contests, learning songs in other languages, and making new friends from other countries as the most fun. The project helped develop European identity and language skills. - Now that the project is ending, feelings are mixed between sadness that it's over and happiness about the experiences and friendships made through the project. The project had a positive impact on the school by allowing international experiences for many students.

1. School of European Education of HeraklionSchool of European Education of Heraklion
Words Unite Us
Questionnaires, May 2017
pupils - teachers - parents
Words Unite Us
Questionnaires, May 2017
pupils - teachers - parents
KA2 Project Nr. 2015-1-RO01-KA219-015167_6

2. Pupils, teachers and parents were asked to answer a few questions inPupils, teachers and parents were asked to answer a few questions in
order to express their feelings, their thoughts and give us feedbackorder to express their feelings, their thoughts and give us feedback
about the project.about the project.
We chose the most representative answers by topic . The responseWe chose the most representative answers by topic . The response
from the parents was very positive , almost all the participants,from the parents was very positive , almost all the participants,
teachers and pupils were enthusiastic and many feel sad that it’s nowteachers and pupils were enthusiastic and many feel sad that it’s now
almost over.almost over.

3. •• PupilsPupils
What was the most fun thing to do ?What was the most fun thing to do ?
 The drawing contest.The drawing contest.
 The songs we learnt in other languages.The songs we learnt in other languages.
 Making Christmas cardsMaking Christmas cards
 Making new friends from other countriesMaking new friends from other countries
 Making videos and p.ptMaking videos and p.pt
 The most fun thing was the party we organized for the guests .The most fun thing was the party we organized for the guests .
What was the most difficult thing to do ?What was the most difficult thing to do ?
 Nothing!Nothing!
 Communicating with the other children.Communicating with the other children.
 The most difficult thing was to find a way to talk with other childrenThe most difficult thing was to find a way to talk with other children
but finally we did!but finally we did!

4. What would you likeWhat would you like to do differentlyto do differently on ouron our next projectnext project??
 Visit other countriesVisit other countries
 I don’t want any changesI don’t want any changes
 I want more children to participate in the mobilitiesI want more children to participate in the mobilities
 More games and actionMore games and action
What are your feelings now that the project is almostWhat are your feelings now that the project is almost
finished?finished?
 I am sad because I didn’t go to any trip.I am sad because I didn’t go to any trip.
 I feel sad because I could be more active, but I feel lucky because II feel sad because I could be more active, but I feel lucky because I
went to the last trip.went to the last trip.
 I am feeling sad because the project is almost finished but I am alsoI am feeling sad because the project is almost finished but I am also
feeling happy because I’ve made new friends!feeling happy because I’ve made new friends!
 I am feeling happy because I’ve made new friends and sad becauseI am feeling happy because I’ve made new friends and sad because
it’s difficult to see them again!it’s difficult to see them again!
 Happy and sad.Happy and sad.

5. • TeachersTeachers
Has the project developed your European identity? How?Has the project developed your European identity? How?
 Not only I could interact with other European colleagues but I couldNot only I could interact with other European colleagues but I could
also promote ideas and be creative through the project.also promote ideas and be creative through the project.
 The interaction with other schools has helped develop my EuropeanThe interaction with other schools has helped develop my European
identity. Having many different ideas and proposals has only enrichedidentity. Having many different ideas and proposals has only enriched
this fact.this fact.
 It has provided me with the unique opportunity to meet andIt has provided me with the unique opportunity to meet and
collaborate with people from different countries who have othercollaborate with people from different countries who have other
customs and speak different languages.customs and speak different languages.
 The project helped me develop my interest in other cultures andThe project helped me develop my interest in other cultures and
build a more cosmopolitan way of thinking by meeting andbuild a more cosmopolitan way of thinking by meeting and
collaborating with other teachers and students. Being in touch withcollaborating with other teachers and students. Being in touch with
other languages is a unique way to understand other cultures .other languages is a unique way to understand other cultures .
 We explored the most obscured parts of Europe.We explored the most obscured parts of Europe.

6. How are you going to use the experience that you haveHow are you going to use the experience that you have
gained?gained?
 I could use similar educational projects and activities to develop theI could use similar educational projects and activities to develop the
European identity of my future students. I could also share my positiveEuropean identity of my future students. I could also share my positive
experience working on the project with my future colleagues.experience working on the project with my future colleagues.
 I am going to use the experience in my classes showing how otherI am going to use the experience in my classes showing how other
schools around Europe tackle with similar themes in their classes.schools around Europe tackle with similar themes in their classes.
 Encouraging my colleagues to participate in similar projects. BeingEncouraging my colleagues to participate in similar projects. Being
much more experienced in preparing children to participate in suchmuch more experienced in preparing children to participate in such
projects.projects.
 I am going to try to cooperate with other colleagues in order toI am going to try to cooperate with other colleagues in order to
obtain the best results.obtain the best results.
 I can contact with the teachers that I met to make e-twining lessonsI can contact with the teachers that I met to make e-twining lessons
or to share different teaching methods.or to share different teaching methods.
 Incorporate into teaching cultural aspects of those countriesIncorporate into teaching cultural aspects of those countries

7. What are your feelings now that the project is almostWhat are your feelings now that the project is almost
finished?finished?
 I feel sad but much more ready to participate in the next one. I amI feel sad but much more ready to participate in the next one. I am
looking forward to work again in such a project.looking forward to work again in such a project.
 Well, obviously the feelings are mixed. It was a great trip that endsWell, obviously the feelings are mixed. It was a great trip that ends
and I feel a little bit sad but the gained experience and the friends that Iand I feel a little bit sad but the gained experience and the friends that I
met make me feel happy and full.met make me feel happy and full.
 Satisfaction for the results, sadness for ending.Satisfaction for the results, sadness for ending.
 Fulfilled and happyFulfilled and happy . All my efforts were worthy!. All my efforts were worthy!
 I am a little sad because I don’t want it to end but I’m also veryI am a little sad because I don’t want it to end but I’m also very
happy for having this experience.happy for having this experience.

8. Comment on the impact this project has had on the schoolComment on the impact this project has had on the school
generally.generally.
 It is definitely positive. Many children had the opportunity to travelIt is definitely positive. Many children had the opportunity to travel
abroad, meet new friends, practice their English, communicate inabroad, meet new friends, practice their English, communicate in
different languages, share experiences and finally develop a strongdifferent languages, share experiences and finally develop a strong
European identity.European identity.
 We worked in ways differently than we usually do. For exampleWe worked in ways differently than we usually do. For example
there were projects in which the primary and secondary workedthere were projects in which the primary and secondary worked
together …together …
 The project had an impact on the whole school. From the nurseryThe project had an impact on the whole school. From the nursery
to the high school classes. This is the main reason of its success. Manyto the high school classes. This is the main reason of its success. Many
kids took part , traveled and were involved in the several activities.kids took part , traveled and were involved in the several activities.
 We all escaped from our daily school routine. School life becameWe all escaped from our daily school routine. School life became
even more fruitful while working on the project.even more fruitful while working on the project.
 The school has gained by the contact of the participants (bothThe school has gained by the contact of the participants (both
teachers and students but also parents), with other cultures, byteachers and students but also parents), with other cultures, by
developing their skills of communication and being open minded,developing their skills of communication and being open minded,
which make the school more Europe oriented in practice.which make the school more Europe oriented in practice.

9. •• ParentsParents
Do you think the Erasmus+ project helped your child improveDo you think the Erasmus+ project helped your child improve
his/her English spoken skills?his/her English spoken skills?
 Yes indeed . They have improved their language skills.Yes indeed . They have improved their language skills.
 Yes, she practiced a lot. Moreover she gained a positive attitudeYes, she practiced a lot. Moreover she gained a positive attitude
towards the use of a foreign language as a communication tool.towards the use of a foreign language as a communication tool.
 Yes, I think that Erasmus helped my child to become more familiarYes, I think that Erasmus helped my child to become more familiar
with the English language.with the English language.
 Not only the project improved her English skills but also encouragedNot only the project improved her English skills but also encouraged
her to speak.her to speak.

10. Do you think the Erasmus+ project increased your satisfactionDo you think the Erasmus+ project increased your satisfaction
regarding the quality of the educational services offered by theregarding the quality of the educational services offered by the
school?school?
 Yes , I was very pleased to see how delighted she was about her implicationYes , I was very pleased to see how delighted she was about her implication
in the preparation of video presentations, of a dramatized play and all thein the preparation of video presentations, of a dramatized play and all the
cultural exchange projects.cultural exchange projects.
 Yes, very much.Yes, very much.
 Yes, activities like this one increase the quality of the educational services.Yes, activities like this one increase the quality of the educational services.
 Yes, indeed.Yes, indeed.
Do you think the Erasmus+ project helped your child developDo you think the Erasmus+ project helped your child develop
his/her emotional abilities and social skills?his/her emotional abilities and social skills?
 Travelling abroad without the family augmented her sense of independenceTravelling abroad without the family augmented her sense of independence
and self confidence.and self confidence.
 Yes, because they interacted with many kids and developed their socialYes, because they interacted with many kids and developed their social
skills.skills.
 Yes, it did. The project helped especially with her emotional abilities.Yes, it did. The project helped especially with her emotional abilities.
 Yes, a little bit.Yes, a little bit.
 The project helped my child to communicate with other children withThe project helped my child to communicate with other children with
another culture and make her feel a citizen of the united Europe.another culture and make her feel a citizen of the united Europe.

11. Do you think the Erasmus+ project will help promote theDo you think the Erasmus+ project will help promote the
school image locally and nationally?school image locally and nationally?
 Yes, the school image can be promoted by the Erasmus+ project .Yes, the school image can be promoted by the Erasmus+ project .
 Of course.Of course.
 Yes, I do because the project enhances the school education.Yes, I do because the project enhances the school education.
 Yes, it has helped a lot.Yes, it has helped a lot.
 Of course. Erasmus + project is heard widely .Of course. Erasmus + project is heard widely .
 Absolutely. It already did locally. The local community realized thatAbsolutely. It already did locally. The local community realized that
SEEH provides more opportunities of cultural exchange than anySEEH provides more opportunities of cultural exchange than any
other local school does.other local school does.
 Undoubtedly , yes!Undoubtedly , yes!

12. •• Suggestions/CommentsSuggestions/Comments
 It was a great experience, especially for the students .It was a great experience, especially for the students .
 It was a great experience, especially for the students that hadIt was a great experience, especially for the students that had
the opportunity to travel to other countries.the opportunity to travel to other countries.
 It was a pleasure for our kid to be a part of this project .It was a pleasure for our kid to be a part of this project .
 My children had excellent experiences from the Erasmus +My children had excellent experiences from the Erasmus +
project and they would like to participate again.project and they would like to participate again.
 Thank you!Thank you!