10/31/2013
10/30/2013
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10/23/2013
Slovenian results of a questionnaire about partner countries
Their knowledge was checked 21 pupils aged 13 and 14 years. The total number of the points was 81. Here are the results of pupils in the school Žetale. We must to improve our knowladge about our partner countries more.
questionnaire : "It's about us, it's about Europe!"
10/22/2013
ŽETALE - Village in Slovenia
Žetale
Area: 38 km²
The small red part on the Slovenian map is village Žetale
The view on the school and Comunity Žetale
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school Žetale
source: Wikipedia,
NATIONAL INSIGNIA OF SLOVENIA
NATIONAL INSIGNIA
Slovenia has three national symbols – the coat of arms, the flag and the anthem. The coat of arms, the flag and the anthem are determined by the Constitution. Their use is determined by the law, which among other things prescribes the flying of the flag on state holidays. Slovenia joined the European Union on 1 May 2004. The use of the European Union’s flag and anthem in Slovenia is determined by the Decree on the use of the European Union's flag and anthem in the Republic of Slovenia.
The flag
The three colours of the Spring of Nations :Slovenia's national flag is white, blue and red and bears the Slovenian cot of arms. The three-coloured flag first appeared during the Spring of Nations in 1848. The National Assembly upon the announcement of Slovenia's independence on 25 June 1991 took the decision on the design of the present flag.
The Coat of Arms
Combining historical elements
Slovenia’s coat of arms is in the shape of a shield. In the middle of the shield is the outline of Mount Triglav in white; beneath which are two wavy blue lines, representing the sea and the rivers and above are three gold six-pointed stars, arranged in the shape of an inverted triangle.
As on the flag, the three national colours (white, blue and red) of Carniola - the central historic state on the territory of the Slovenian people - are used. The six-pointed stars are the symbols of the Celje counts, the last great dynasty on Slovenian territory, and Mount Triglav as a symbol of Slovenehood. The coat of arms was designed by the sculptor Marko Pogačnik.
Combining historical elementsThe anthem
The message of Zdravljica
The seventh stanza of Zdravljica (A Toast), a lengthy poem by France Prešeren (1800–1849) in used as the Slovenian national anthem. The poem was set to music decades ago by Stanko Premrl (1880–1965).
Zdravljica, a toast to all good-hearted people, was written in 1844, and in it the poet declares his belief in a free-thinking Slovenian and Slavonic political awareness, promoting the idela of a Unified Slovenia, which the March revolution in 1848 elevated into a national political programme.
Text of the Slovenian national anthem (7th stanza of Zdravljica - A Toast by France Prešeren)
NATIONAL ANTHEM
God’s blessing on all nations,
Who long and work for that bright day,
When o’er earth’s habitations
No war, no strife shall hold its sway;
Who long to see
That all men free
No more shall foes, but neighbours be.
10/21/2013
10/19/2013
Nejc presenting Municipality Žetale
Nejc is a member of the project team. Attending the 6th class and he prepared a presentation of the Municipality Žetale for you.
10/17/2013
Two students from Acquaviva, who are coming to Slovakia next month, introduce themselves.
Descriptions of two students from Acquaviva
My Name’s Filippo and I’m thirteen . I live in a small
country village near Rome
10/15/2013
Students from Žetale did a questionnaire on 4th october 2013
Students from classes 8 and 9 did a questionnaire in English.
Mix group of students worked on Comenius corner.
Students from class 7 did a bilten about European citizenship.
Students
from class 6 did an online quiz about Europe.
10/12/2013
The EU motto
"United in diversity", the motto of the European Union, First came into use in 2000. It signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent's many different cultures, traditions and languages.
You can see here in the languages of our partners countries ( exept Turkey) this motto.
Italian: Uniti nella diversita
Slovak: Zjednoteni v rozmanitosti
Slovene: Združeni v različnosti
Spanish: Unida en la diversidad
Europe Day 9 May – EU Open Doors
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman declaration'. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe’s nations unthinkable.
His vision was to create a European institution that would pool and manage coal and steel production. A treaty creating such a body was signed just under a year later. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
Open doors at EU institutions
To celebrate Europe Day, the EU institutions open their doors to the public in early May in Brussels and Strasbourg. Local EU offices in Europe and all over the world organise a variety of activities and events for all ages.
Each year thousands of people take part in visits, debates, concerts and other events to mark the day and raise awareness about the EU.
used source of information:
The European flag and anthem
The European flag is the symbol not only of the European Union but also of Europe's unity and identity in a wider sense.
The European flag consists of 12 golden stars in a circle on a blue background. The stars symbolise the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity.
Since 1986 the EU has used the Hymn to Europe or the ‘Ode to Joy’ from the last movement of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony as a musical symbol of the EU. It was originally the Council of Europe that began to use this piece of music in 1972. Today, both the Council of Europe and the EU use the Hymn to Europe , even though they are two different organisations.
The EU anthem does not replace the national anthems of the EU countries.
Joy, beautiful sparkle of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium!
We enter, fire-drunk,
Heavenly one, your shrine.
Your magic again binds
What custom has firmly parted.
All men become brothers
Where your tender wing lingers.
Whoever has had the great fortune
To be a friend's friend,
Whoever has won a devoted wife,
Join in our jubilation!
Indeed, whoever can call even one soul,
His own on this earth!
And whoever was never able to, must creep
Tearfully away from this band!
Indeed, whoever can call even one soul,
His own on this earth!
And whoever was never able to, must creep
Tearfully away from this band!
Joy, beautiful sparkle of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium!
We enter, fire-drunk,
Heavenly one, your shrine.
Your magic again binds
What custom has firmly parted.
All men become brothers
Where your tender wing lingers.
Your magic again binds
What custom has firmly parted.
All men become brothers
Where your tender wing lingers.
Cultural day in school Žetale - European citizenship
4 October 2013.
Students from 6 to 9 class had a cultural day on the topic of European citizenship.We arranged Comenius corner, tested our knowledge of the EU through a questionnaire prepared by the school in Košice. Checked our knowledge about Europe on the website: KidsCorner. The event of the day was an important visit: our second Member of European Parliament , Mrs. Tanja Fajon visit us and talk about her job in Brussles. It was very interesting. Our knowledge of the EU is not so good so we need to learn a lot more about our new homeland Europe.
10/11/2013
10/10/2013
Italian students introduce themselves
Alessio
My
name is Alessio,and I'm 13.I live in Monteflavio, near Rome. I
support S.S.Lazio.
Which
football team do you support?
What
are you like? My mum says I'm untidy.
Thats
true,but i think of my self cheerful and playful.I've got short hair
and brown eyes I always wear a t-shirt and jeans.I've got a sister.
Her
name is Marzia and she is 8 year old.She's at Primary school in
Monteflavio.I do athletics.My team is Atletica Oro.My best friend is
Giancarlo.He plays football and he supports F.C.Internazionale.Are
you into music?My favourite singer is Ligabue.At school my favourite
subjects are Maths and Geography.Do you like sport?My favourite
sports are football, athletics and tennis.
Bye
for now, Alessio
Francesca
My
name's Francesca and I'm thirteen.
I
live in Monteflavio in Italy. I have curly brown hair and green eyes
, I'm fat and medium-heigh. I'm very patient, friendly, playful, very
tidy, cheerful and honest.
I
like swimming, watching tv, dancing, reading comics and surfing the
net. I love going shopping and eating. I hate basketball. About music
my favourite singer is Emma.
I
have got a sister , her name's Desiré. She has got long hair, green
eyes; she is tall and slim.
She
is playful, friendly and honest. My mother's name is Patrizia, she
has got long hair and green eyes; she is very playful, honest and
tidy.
My
dad's name is Marco, he has got shor hair and green eyes; he's tall
and very patient, tidy and active.
Bye
Francesca
JESSICA
Hi,
my name is Jessica and I'm thirteen.
I
live in Monteflavio,in Italy.
I
am honest and patient.
I
like going to school and I love studying!!
I
am medium-build and i have green eyes.
I
have got medium-lenght,blond hair.
I
usually wear a t-shirt and jeans anda a jacket.
I'm
an only child. My dad is short and he has got short,brown hair and
green eyes.
My
mother is slim and she has got blond hair and brown eyes.
My
father works in the Senate and my mother works in a school.
I
go dancing once a week.
My
best friend is francesca. She is tall and she has got
medium-lenght,blond hair and big blue eyes.
She
is friendly and she loves making jokes to friends!! I love her!
Her
favourite hobby is going out with friends. She hates going to school.
Now
I describe my house.
It
is the opposite the park and next to it three is a big garden.
My
house is big! In my bedroom i have a lot of enamels and things for my
make up,because i love making me up!
See
you!
Jessica
10/07/2013
The Italian school - Part II
My name is Ilaria, and i'm thirtheen. I live in Montorio Romano near Rome. I've got long brown hair ,and I usually wear jeans and a t-shirt .
I' ve got a sister .My sister is
Beatrice, she is younger than me . My
parents run a coffee bar. I love dancing. My favourite singers are :
Modà ; Fabri-Fibra and Emma Marrone.
I attend the third year of middle
school.
At school my favourite subjects are : Maths, History, English and
Pysical Education. My favourite sport
are gymnastic and dancing.
All the best
Ilaria
I attend the third year of middle school.At school my favourite subjects are English and Maths, but I don’t like Art.
All the best
Dalila
10/01/2013
Turkey - Candidate country
Membership status
Candidate country
Background
In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU.
Turkey's involvement with European integration dates back to 1959 and includes the Ankara Association Agreement (1963) for the progressive establishment of a Customs Union (ultimately set up in 1995).
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