Erasmus+ Alcamo, Italy

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Sicily

Alcamo

18-23.02.2024

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Zespół Szkół Salezjańskich DON BOSCO Wrocław,Poland

Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "G. Ferro" Alcamo,Italy

This is our story...

DAY 1

A group of high school students from Wroclaw travelled to a beautiful place called Alcamo in Sicily...

On Sunday, they were warmly welcomed by Italian parents, students and teachers.

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Once upon a time...

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Alcamo...

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On Monday, the students presented their school and cities. They participated in team-building activities and a Kahoot! quiz about their countries. The headmaster treated us to typical Italian delicacies.

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The polish students toured the school, which is actively involved in sustainable development initiatives. The students also attended classes in STEM subjects. Italian students themselves shape the school environment. They take care of the garden and create their own projects on the school walls as part of art classes. Finally, they planted a locust tree together. Everyone was integrating well and was open to each other and to exploring new cultures.

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We started the rainy day with a visit to Segesta. From ancient monuments to contemporary times, Segesta preserves: the unfinished great temple and the theater. The temple stands amidst the mountains. It dates back to around 430 BC.

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On the way to Erice, we were shown the salt harvesting areas, which have been inhabited by flamingos and other birds.

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We went to Erice, perched on a mountain overlooking the western coast of Sicily. It is a popular tourist destination with its picturesque streets, panoramic views, and historical attractions. The town's medieval charm, combined with its natural beauty, makes it a must-visit destination for travellers exploring Sicily.

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Incredible views!

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On Wednesday, we met at the Liceo Classico, where we got to know the school and its traditions. Then we were taken to the most important places in Alcamo. Italian students presented to us the history of the castle, churches, and the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. After the break, we visited the Museum of Contemporary Art. In the afternoon, students spent time with their host families.

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What a lovely day!

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Our Italian partners took us on a tour of Palermo. The main attractions include the remains of the Roman walls, the Punic necropolis, the royal palace known as the Palace of the Normans, inside of which is the famous Cappella Palatina. Another historical building in the city is the Cathedral of S. Rosalia adorned with stunning mosaics, containing the tombs of kings inside. We also saw the magnificent Teatro Massimo.

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Marvellous

Remarkable

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We did our shopping at the traditional food market.

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Wonderful

Our trip ended at the port of Palermo.

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On the bus, together with the Italian school class, we sang popular songs like "Felicita," "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay's "Yellow".

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We concluded the day with a group dinner at the Gattopardo restaurant. We had the opportunity to taste Sicilian cuisine. Mrs. Mariella Sorrentino prepared certificates of participation in the Erasmus program for us.

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On the sixth day of our partnership visit to Alcamo, we had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the international organization Fare Ambiente. The meeting took place on the beach at Alcamo Marina. We learned about Fare Ambiente's role in raising awareness among residents about the devastating impact of plastic and microplastic, which not only pollutes the sea but also injures and kills marine animals. Fare Ambiente takes care of animals such as the Caretta Caretta sea turtles and helps them survive.

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As part of the meeting, Polish and Italian students, along with their teachers, cleaned the beach of litter. They learned about the methods of sorting and disposing of the collected materials. We also managed to give an interview to Sicilian Television!!

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Amazing day!

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We love Sicily...

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...and our new friends

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Thank you;-)

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Thank you;-)

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Thank you;-)

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Welcome to Poland!