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Spanish cuisine is very diverse due to the multitude of products used. Its secret lies in its natural simplicity, keeping it calm and a small number of ingredients. Everyone will find something for themselves in it. The richness of vegetables and fruits, combined with aromatic spices, make ready-made Spanish dishes look extremely appetizing and encourage eating.
On Friday, May 27, 2022, at the First Degree Industry School in Sosnowiec, Mediterranean cuisine classes were held, during which seniors could learn the secrets of preparing traditional Spanish dishes. During the workshops, the seniors prepared the following Spanish dishes in subgroups, i.e .:

• tortilla de patatas, a Spanish omelette with potatoes and onions;
• paella with chicken and chorizo;
• churros with chocolate sauce.

The three-hour workshop ended with a real feast during which seniors enjoyed the prepared specialties. The table was full of tasty food – like a real Spanish feast. Culinary workshops were conducted as part of the European Solidarity Corps project “World on a plate” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182.

As part of the project “Learning foreign languages is fun” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177, 3 groups of the Polish language were opened for citizens of Ukraine. Each group was opened in a different city of Opole, Kluczbork and Sosnowiec. The group from Opole has so far completed nearly 15 hours of Polish language lessons. Thanks to these meetings, the people who made up the group became very close to each other and to the leaders. The classes have become a form of fun and good time for them, which can be seen after the last classes. The whole group together with the teacher decided that the classes would take place in the nearby “Jaglo” cafe. During the classes, the students had to order sweets and coffee for themselves in Polish with the help of the teacher. As you can see in the photos, everyone coped with this task perfectly!

Thanks to the European Solidarity Corps project “Learning foreign languages ​​is fun” -2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177 seniors attend a German language course. The classes are intended for beginners. The course takes place on Mondays at 4 p.m. at the Technical School No. 4 Transport in Sosnowiec. German language learning is conducted in small groups of up to 4 people, and the pace of learning is adapted to the needs of seniors and their abilities. There is a pleasant, stress-free atmosphere during the classes. The training is conducted in accordance with the slogan: “Deutsch macht spaβ – the German language is fun”. During the course, participants acquire their pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar skills. The program of activities has so far included:

1. Self introduction.
2. Polite phrases: greeting, goodbye.
3. Days of the week, months, seasons.
4. Public places.
5. Numerals and dates.
6. Questions for directions and answers.
7. Doctor – ailments, diseases.
8. Pharmacy – buying medicines.
9. Declarative sentences, simple and staggered order.
10. Conjugation of regular verbs.

In May, seniors as part of the project “The world on the plate” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182 participated in the Greek cuisine culinary workshops. This cuisine is considered to be one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. It is healthy and delights our palates. It is dominated by Mediterranean flavors, healthy products, simple recipes and unusual spices. The characteristic features of Greek cuisine are the extensive use of olive oil, mutton and various types of vegetables. During the culinary workshops, the following were prepared:

• Greek salad (the real name is HORIATTIKI) made of tomato, cucumber, red onion and black olives, with olive oil and oregano;
• zucchini moussaka (courgette and minced meat casserole with béchamel sauce);
• spinach tart with feta cheese on a shortcrust pastry.

It was a real Greek feast in the good company of seniors. We would like to thank all participants for active participation in the workshops, commitment and time spent together. We invite you to the next culinary workshops.

We are pleased to inform you that the photo competition is starting at the Transport Technical School No. 4 in Sosnowiec, which we are organizing. The competition is intended for students of technical secondary schools. This year, young people can choose from 5 thematic categories:
1. My city,
2. Industrial landscape,
3. May nature,
4. Photography – selective color – Solidarity with Ukraine, yellow and blue,
5. A postcard from my city.
Students can submit a maximum of 3 photos to the competition, e.g. 2 photos + 1 collage or any 3 photos in different categories. Pictures in JPG format and collages should be sent by May 31, 2022 to the e-mail address: safranspiski@wp.pl.
We wish you all good luck! We are already looking forward to the results!
The competition was organized under the project “Colors of Life” -2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535.

As part of the European Solidarity Corps project “Learning foreign languages ​​is fun”- 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177 Seniors participate in free English language classes. Classes are held once a week and last 90 minutes.
Participants are divided into two groups depending on the level of language proficiency. Group I are Seniors starting their adventure with the English language, that is “beginners / from scratch”. 11 people participate in the classes. From the beginning of the project, the course discussed, among others, the following topics:

1. My name is … – basic questions and answers. Personal pronouns.
2. The verb to be – building affirmative sentences.
3. Real-world classes – public transport in London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.
4. Personal and possessive pronouns. Names of countries and nationalities.
5. The verb to be – questions. Family members.
6. Real-world classes – we are visiting London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.

Group II are Intermediate Seniors. 8 people participate in the course. The topics of the classes included:

1. Me and my family – statements based on video material.
2. Homework – vocabulary.
3. Real-world classes – public transport in London (video material); activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.
4. Public transport in my city – statements based on the acquired vocabulary.
5. We buy a ticket – video material. Dialogues.
6. Real-world classes – we are visiting London; activities promoting the learning of the English language – cultural activities.

The “Colors of Life”- 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535 project is in full swing. Another month has started, so what does it mean? We will present another health issue that is worth paying attention to, this time it will be about mental health. This month, we’ll find out what mental health is and how to properly care for it! In May, green will be the leading color.

Mental health, also called well-being or mental equilibrium, is the foundation of proper human functioning. It not only translates into well-being and emotions, but is inextricably linked with physical health. What is mental health? According to the WHO definition, mental health is a state thanks to which a person can fully participate in social life, is capable of productive work, fulfills his needs and, moreover, copes with various situations. It is also the basis for the proper functioning of the individual in society. Importantly, there is a very fine line between mental health and an illness resulting from an disorder. You should also be aware that the proper condition of the psyche is inextricably linked with the lifestyle and condition of the organism.
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The month of April is devoted to Parkinson’s disease in our project “Colors of Life”- 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535, and the color that accompanies this month is – orange!
For this reason, on Wednesday at the Technical Secondary School No. 4 Transport, an action summarizing getting used to Parkinson’s disease was completed. It was orange!
There are many myths about this disease and it is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease. In order to dispel any doubts, you should get to know the facts.
For this purpose, a questionnaire was conducted among the students (5 short questions). In order to answer them correctly, it was necessary to read the content in school display cases. There were also (traditionally) giving out orange bows and tangerines. There were Pilates classes. All this so that our awareness (knowledge) was greater, which may translate into real help for sick people.

In March 2022, thanks to the project “Learning foreign languages ​​is cool” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177, preschoolers attending the Non-public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz started their adventure with the English language. Classes are conducted in two groups: Smurfs, Skrzaty. They are held once a week at the kindergarten. The workshops are conducted by Ms Paulina – an experienced and qualified teacher with appropriate qualifications to work with children. The curriculum is implemented in accordance with the principle: teaching through playing, teaching. During the classes, games and activities, picture cards, everyday objects and toys are used. Children also learn songs and rhymes in English. The thematic scope of English classes for groups: Skrzaty, Smurfs in March and April included:

• Greetings,
• Pets,
• Wild Animals,
• Weather,
• Raibow,
• Farm Animals,
• Happy Easter,
• Fruits,
• Healthy juice.

Preschoolers with great pleasure participate in language classes conducted by Mrs. Paulina. Learning a foreign language through play is the most interesting form of acquiring knowledge, especially among the youngest.

The youngest group of participants in the project “Learning foreign languages ​​is fun” – 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040177 are preschoolers. Foundation for education SMART implements the above-mentioned project, among others in two kindergartens,
namely in:

• Public Kindergarten in Psary ul. Malinowicka 16.
• Non-public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz at ul. Freedom 2.

Language classes at the Public Kindergarten in Psary are held according to the schedule, always on Wednesdays. They are run by Mrs. Magdalena, who has qualifications and experience in working with preschool children. Classes are conducted in two preschool groups. Children aged 5-6 take part in them. So far, the subjects of English language classes have included:

• the ability to introduce yourself,
• numbers, colors,
• body parts.

During the classes, there were no shortage of games, plays, rhymes, rhymes and songs, thanks to which children absorbed the acquired vocabulary more easily. The youngest used worksheets in which they performed exercises to consolidate the issues they learned. Preschoolers participate in the classes with great enthusiasm and commitment – they learn very willingly. And what have the preschoolers in the Non-Public Nursery and Kindergarten “Children’s World” in Siewierz have learned so far? We will answer this question in the next post.