What is Comenius? - The Comenius Programme is named after Jan Amos Comenius, often considered the father of modern education. It is aimed at schools, colleges, and local authorities across Europe. Click here to visit the website and read more.
The main objectives of Comenius are:
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to develop knowledge and understanding among young people and education staff of the diversity of European cultures and languages, and the value of this diversity
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to help young people to acquire basic life skills and competences for their personal development, for future employment and for active European citizenship.
Involvement by Larne Grammar School
A preparatory visit takes place in Szczecin, Poland from 24th January – 28th January 2010 with a view to setting up new partnerships between Larne Grammar School and a number of other schools across Europe. The plan will be to link with schools from; Poland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Holland, Germany, Estonia, Spain and Romania.
The purpose of the visit will be to determine the nature and duration of a theme for the partnership. Discussion will also focus on the possibility of visits to a number of the countries where pupils can become involved.
None of these activities would be possible without the co-operation of staff and pupils in the partner countries and the support of the British Council.
Watch this space for future developments!
