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Another action was successful! As part of the project “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535, there were classes for students of the Technical School No. 4 in Transport in Sosnowiec. The classes took place on June 14, 2022 and were divided into two parts:

• Theoretical part – we explained the types of diabetes, its causes, symptoms and complications.
• Practical part – we solved the mystery of the orange injection – glucagon – that is, when and how to give it, we measured the sugar in a known sweetened drink and its “0” version, and we learned the difference in the treatment of type 1 diabetes with pens (injections) or an insulin pump.

There were also technological innovations. The students could see what CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) looks like, how it is put on and operated by special applications. In another application, we calculated the caloric value of a sample meal (broken down into proteins, fats and carbohydrates). Students also learned about the rules of counting meals without the use of smartphones and applications, and as you know life without a phone is impossible for some 🙂

The beginning of the month only means one thing! We will learn about another disease under the project “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535. June in the project was assigned to Diabetes and the main color is light blue. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease resulting from disturbed secretion or action of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. This disease is divided into different types:

• Type 1 diabetes is most common in children and young people, and in children; it cannot be prevented, and the only treatments for this diabetes mellitus are with insulin, diet and an active lifestyle (exercise).
• Another type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, which most often affects the elderly, and the reason for the increased level of glucose in the blood is not a lack of insulin, but its malfunction in the body (insulin resistance).
• Gestational diabetes – diabetes mellitus that is diagnosed during pregnancy and resolves after childbirth.
• Secondary diabetes (type 3) – is a group of diabetes, which together account for approximately 2-3% of all forms of diabetes in Europe and North America. Characteristic for this form are other disorders or syndromes coexisting with diabetes.
• Mono-gene diabetes – monogenic diabetes accounts for 1-2 percent of all diabetes cases; it arises as a result of a single mutation, therefore its final diagnosis depends on genetic testing;
• LADA Diabetes- This falls under the definition of type 1 diabetes, late-onset autoimmune diabetes in adults;

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On April 27, at the Technical School No. 4 Transport in Sosnowiec, a survey was carried out under the project “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535. The survey was designed to test students’ knowledge of Parkinson’s disease. 117 students took part in the survey! The students were asked to answer 5 questions:

1. Parkinson’s disease is: memory, concentration, language and angophrasion disorders. Yes or no? (Correct answer- NO)
2. People with Parkinson’s disease have an unstable posture, which is often called dizziness. In fact, they are more of a balance difficulty, an instability that can lead to falls later in the disease. Yes or no? (Correct answer- Yes)
3. Several symptoms have been identified that precede the development of Parkinson’s disease. These include: problems with the sense of smell (weakness), depressed mood, depression, constipation and sleep disturbances. Yes or no? (Correct answer- YES)
4. Head tremors in Parkinson’s disease are practically absent. There may be chin shaking. Yes or no? (Correct answer- YES)
5. Bradykinesia means slower performance of all daily activities – slower dressing, walking, talking. Yes or no? (Correct answer- Yes)

The analysis of the questionnaires showed that 35% of the respondents mistook the symptoms of Alzheimer’s for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (question 1). This shows that some young people still confuse these two diseases. The third question also yielded interesting results, as 32% of respondents did not associate these disorders with the disease. Disorders should not be taken for granted, but they must not be completely ignored. In the remaining questions, the students showed a high level of knowledge about Parkinson’s disease. This knowledge may translate into real help for Parkinson’s patients in the future.

In May, as part of the project “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535, workshops were carried out at the Technical Secondary School No. 4 Transport in Sosnowiec. The workshops were devoted to how to take care of well-being. The aim of the workshop was:

• getting acquainted with the concept and theoretical foundations of well-being,
• distinguishing the habit of daily well-being care
• learning techniques to alleviate the effects of stress (mindfulness training, personal anti-stress tray)

Well-being, a person’s subjective sense of happiness, prosperity, satisfaction with the state of life; There is a so-called the onion theory of happiness (well-being), proposed by J. Czapiński; according to this theory, there are 3 levels (layers) of happiness:

1. will to live,
2. general mental well-being,
3. satisfaction with various areas of life.

The will to live is a stable feeling that characterizes every living organism; well-being at its most basic level means being positive towards the goals that a person wants to pursue and that give meaning to his life; thus it can function and stay alive. Another level of happiness is general psychological well-being, that is, a conscious evaluation of one’s own life by a person; feelings and judgments about one’s happiness change under the influence of life circumstances. Satisfaction with a specific area of ​​life, e.g. family life, work, health, housing conditions, social life, is the most variable and depends on the external conditions.

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.