D1.Summary

Our main objective is to develop a cultural awareness among the pupils of the participating schools. We would like to arouse their open-minded and prejudice-free interest in other cultures, to educate them to accepting and appreciating rather than tolerating other cultures. Schools from culturally and geographically different European regions are involved in the project, so during the project meetings, which will be held in each of the partner schools, participants will come into contact with a large number of environments, where cultural differences will bring the extra flavour to a better knowledge of the different historical, natural and cultural aspects of Europe.Each project meeting will have a specific topic related to traditions(food, clothing, traditional crafts,music/dancing,customs). We'll also focus on solidarity between generations and some ecological issues. We also intend to improve the pupils’ creativity by their active involvement in the proposed activities and the consequent development of their self-confidence and personal skills. Pupils with special educational needs, with disabilities or in adverse social or economic situations shall also benefit from the project activities. Partners will regularly share their work through the e-mail and our specially built website, which will display photos, videos, web pages, a multicultural calendar, a culture corner with articles and photos so as to enable students to show their skills and gain self-confidence.