Our journey didn’t start as planned. Unfortunately, we missed our connecting flight and had to spend an unexpected day in a small airport about 60 km from Paris. Because of that, we arrived in North Macedonia one day late and missed the first day of activities. Still, when we finally got there, we were welcomed with open arms and quickly felt part of the group.

We were hosted by incredibly kind families who made us feel at home. Two of us stayed in one house, and the other two in another. They helped us to adapt quickly, and it was a great experience to live with local families and learn about their culture and daily life.

During the week, we participated in many workshops focused on emotions, empathy, and communication. We especially enjoyed the creative sessions inspired by emotions. There were also art activities, team games, and group discussions about inclusion and respecting others. In one workshop, “See the face behind the label”, we reflected on how we judge people without knowing their stories. Another session, “Nurse your emotion”, helped us understand and manage our feelings.

On Saturday night, we received our participation certificates and celebrated with all the students and teachers at a festive dinner with music and dancing. It was amazing!

The last two days were unforgettable. On Sunday, we visited Skopje, the capital city, where we saw the house of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, explored the old town, and had some free time. On Monday, we went to the beautiful city of Ohrid by the lake. We had a guided tour and even enjoyed a boat ride on the crystal-clear water.

This Erasmus+ experience was truly special. Even with the challenges at the beginning, we learned a lot about ourselves, others, and the importance of positive discipline. We made new friends from all over Europe, improved our English, and created memories we will never forget.

We hope to take part in this project again. We are looking forward to welcoming our friends here in Portugal, and we will give them the same care and kindness we received, so they feel truly at home! Thank you, North Macedonia, for this amazing adventure!

Our Erasmus+ Experience in North Macedonia: Learning through Positive Discipline

From April 23rd to 29th, we — four students from the 8th and 9th grades in Portugal — had the amazing opportunity to take part in an Erasmus+ exchange program in Kicevo, North Macedonia. The project focused on Positive Discipline and brought together students and teachers from Portugal, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, France, and the host country, North Macedonia.

Our journey didn’t start as planned. Unfortunately, we missed our connecting flight and had to spend an unexpected day in a small airport about 60 km from Paris. Because of that, we arrived in North Macedonia one day late and missed the first day of activities. Still, when we finally got there, we were welcomed with open arms and quickly felt part of the group.

We were hosted by incredibly kind families who made us feel at home. Two of us stayed in one house, and the other two in another. They helped us to adapt quickly, and it was a great experience to live with local families and learn about their culture and daily life.

During the week, we participated in many workshops focused on emotions, empathy, and communication. We especially enjoyed the creative sessions inspired by emotions. There were also art activities, team games, and group discussions about inclusion and respecting others. In one workshop, “See the face behind the label”, we reflected on how we judge people without knowing their stories. Another session, “Nurse your emotion”, helped us understand and manage our feelings.

On Saturday night, we received our participation certificates and celebrated with all the students and teachers at a festive dinner with music and dancing. It was amazing!

The last two days were unforgettable. On Sunday, we visited Skopje, the capital city, where we saw the house of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, explored the old town, and had some free time. On Monday, we went to the beautiful city of Ohrid by the lake. We had a guided tour and even enjoyed a boat ride on the crystal-clear water.

This Erasmus+ experience was truly special. Even with the challenges at the beginning, we learned a lot about ourselves, others, and the importance of positive discipline. We made new friends from all over Europe, improved our English, and created memories we will never forget.

We hope to take part in this project again. We are looking forward to welcoming our friends here in Portugal, and we will give them the same care and kindness we received, so they feel truly at home! Thank you, North Macedonia, for this amazing adventure!

O Colégio Salesianos do Porto participou na reunião de arranque do projeto Erasmus+, EuroCivic Lab (2024-1-HU01-KA220-SCH-000251467), que se realizou em Eger, Hungria, de 14 a 16 de abril de 2025.

Na reunião de arranque foi discutido com detalhe a evolução do projeto, os princípios de coordenação e as obrigações dos países parceiros, bem como a importância da inclusão e da sustentabilidade do projeto. Durante os dois anos do projeto, os parceiros desenvolverão uma série de ferramentas metodológicas para o desenvolvimento da consciência e do reforço da identidade europeia.

Continuamos, desta forma, a reforçar a nossa internacionalização, através da participação em mais um projeto ERASMUS+, numa parceria diversa que conta com instituições de ensino superior – Eszterhazy Karoly Katolikus Egyetem (Hungria) e Universidade de Viena (Áustria) – escolas básicas e secundárias – Siauliu “Saules” pradine mokykla (Lituânia) e Escola Secundária Ataturk Andolu Lisesi (Turquia) – e uma ONG Social Nebula (Grécia).

Este projeto combina um leque de competências científicas e práticas, aliado a um tema com especial relevância no contexto atual, como o é a identidade e reforço da cidadania europeia através dos 17 objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável,  tornando-se uma experiência nova e valiosa para a comunidade escolar.

O próximo encontro presencial deste grupo de trabalho será nos Salesianos do Porto, onde irá ser dinamizada uma formação de professores, que incidirá na utilização do Teachers’ Training Kit for re-supporting European Identity through innovative training approaches, que será desenvolvido pela parceria nos próximos meses de trabalho.

Aguardamos com entusiasmo esse momento de acolhimento dos nossos parceiros, na cidade do Porto em outubro de 2025!

🗓️ Data: 8 de março

🕘 Horário: 21h00

🔍 Porquê criar um grupo de pais?

Os pais ajudam-se entre si! Afinal de contas:

1. Toda a gente precisa de apoio.

2. Todos podem ajudar.

🤝 Vamo-nos ajudar?

Participe na sessão de apresentação para esclarecer todas as suas dúvidas.

Contamos consigo!

#DisciplinaPositiva #PaisQueAjudamPais

#SalesianosPorto #ERASMUS

The Impressive World

Ep2 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/the-impressive-world-ep2-belgium?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Ep3 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/the-impressive-world-ep3-china?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Book Addiction

Ep1 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/book-addiction-ep1-it-ends-with-us?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Ep2 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/book-addiction-ep2-loveandgelato?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Verse to Verse

English version Ep 11 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/verse-by-verse-11-april25th?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Versão em Português Ep11 – https://soundcloud.com/user-504105822-687914817/verso-11-25abril?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Ouçam estes e outros podcasts da Radio Active 5, realizados no âmbito do projeto Erasmus+ Online School Radio.

#ErasmusPlus

#Radio #Podcasts

Desta vez, o convidado foi o Assistente Educativo Ricardo Pereira. Obrigado Ricardo!

#erasmusmais        

#erasmusplus

#ErasmusMais #EramusPlus

Partilhamos esta entrevista para que todos possam conhecer um pouco mais acerca do Pe. Aníbal Mendonça – Provincial dos Salesianos.

#ErasmusMais #ErasmusPlus #Radio

#erasmusmais     #erasmusplus

Apenas e somente os alunos da Radio Active 5, Mariana Vilarinho, Rafael Lemos e José Meireles, que nos trazem mais um episódios dos seus podcasts ‘Converas Genuínas’ e ‘Verso a Verso’.

Conversas Genuínas Ep2

Verso a Verso Ep10

In English

Em Português

O destino será a Macedónia do Norte e a viagem decorrerá de 25 de abril a 01 de maio. Todos os alunos que participam no projeto Online School Radio poderão candidatar-se.

https://www.porto.salesianos.pt/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/criterios-mobilidade18.pdf

https://www.porto.salesianos.pt/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/ficha-de-inscricao-macedonia.pdf