My experience in liverpool
Athanasios Ioannis Xanthopoylos 10-05-2020 14:29
My experience in liverpool was very fun,enjoyable and I also learnt a lot of new things about bullying I didn't know before. I made a lot of new friends with many of which I still talk to this day and I will be meeting soon. Every country was friendly and was in for the challenge. The City was mesmorizing and, as it was my first time leaving my country, it was a crazy,informative and eye-opening. I'm really glad I was selected for this program ,because I was given the chance to see all of these things from up -close. The teatchers and the people that organised it ,were very sympathetic and helpful with everything and it looked as if they really enjoyed what they did, because they really did. The only problem I had with was the food, sometimes it was very good but generally it wasn't what I'm used to, but that's not the program's fault. Generally, it was one of the greatest experiences I've had and I will remember it for the rest of my life .Thank you for that!
Sapalidou Pavlina 10-05-2020 15:18
Our week in Liverpool was an amazing and unique expirience. I made many friends and we keep in touch until today.I learnt a lots of things about bullying and what we have to do to ''fight'' it. We also communicated and discussed with the children from other countries about bullying and to recommed solutions about this problem. Sometimes we were playing games and we had the chance to learn some really interesting infomation about bullying and it was really fun. All the persons who organised the programme were really friendly, funny and wanted to help us. I am feeling really blessed that I selected to this programme and we had the opportunity to meet better the world, new people, a new culture- to broaden our horizons- but the most imporntant to discover ourelves. To see that we have the power, the courage and the will to help our friends and the people who need us. I hope to be continue this programme and to have more children this opportunity.
Maria Koufi 10-05-2020 20:13
Being a part of ABC program was like a dream that came true.It changed us in many ways.Not only did we get a better understanding of bullying and its extent but also we realized that helping children who got bullied is important both for them and for us.That's because, by joining the program,most of us became a better version of ourselves and we understood that everyone is special and no one can take that from us.All the participants,including students,teachers and members of the organizations that participated in the program,created a friendly atmosphere where all the countries became one and that's why our experience was fun and we enjoyed every part of it.I'm grateful that I was a part of this beautiful team!
ANNA BAFITI 17-05-2020 13:09
At the personal and professional level, it was invaluable that I was given the opportunity to meet people from other countries and know their practices in the fight against bullying. I was able to give and take ideas. An important helper in our effort will be the toolkit that the program offered us.
Another very useful experience was my involvement in the processes of organizing, managing and implementing a European program, which provided me with significant strengths to continue to pursue the use of European resources in order to improve the school's conditions. The collaboration with the Child's Smile and its people in this field was not only functional, but was in itself a great learning experience and an occasion to create valuable interpersonal relationships.
However, the most important impact of the program, I think, concerns the students who participated. Their reasonable enthusiasm for participating in mobility and the knowledge offered by contact with people from other cultures were only a small part of the benefits they reaped.
The program, in an innovative way, gave equal rights of expression and the same significance to the views of all participants, adults and students. Adolescents' thoughts were at last heard. In this new stimulus-rich, multicultural and safe environment for all, I saw them realizing their potential, revealing and developing skills of expression, communication and presentation that we did not know before.
I also watched them consolidate values, attitudes and behaviors that advocate acceptance of diversity and act as the best ambassadors of a culture of acceptance in their environment.
The program doesn't really end here. Its effects will be lasting for us personally, but also for the school community we serve. The enrichment of our practices based on the experience we have gained, the continued awareness of teachers, parents and students and the planning of new actions to shape acceptance positions in the wider community, is the goal for the next period.
I thank all the nice people, young and adults, with whom I met in this experience and exchanged knowledge, ideas and feelings. I hope to meet again some day in a new creative adventure.
Christine Karagianni 18-05-2020 07:49
My personal experience
The benefits I received from the program were very significant both on a personal level and for my career and my position as a teacher and as a member of a community and a society that faces problems with acceptance and diversity.
The program encouraged me to continue my activities within the school, but also to expand them by trying to make my school a safer environment for everyone.
I was provided with additional tools and good practices in identifying, understanding and managing bullying problems.
And, of course, it was valuable to communicate with people who have the same concerns, who are sensitive to bullying, open to change, innovative in their approaches.
I expect that the real benefits of my participation in the program will stand out from now on with its diffusion in our schools and the societies we live in.
I'm so glad I was part of this wonderful journey.
Eleni Peoviti 23-05-2020 16:52
During the week we spent in Liverpool I got the chance to learn a lot of new things and meet a lot of new people. All the activities we did were very interesting and informative.We all worked together really well and shared our stories and opinions. I really liked that in every activity the teams were different so that we could all get to know eachother better. Liverpool is a very beautiful city and I'm very thankful i got the chance to visit England. All the participants were very friendly and worked hard the whole week. From the very first moment we felt welcome there and we felt comfortable to talk about our opinions. In conclusion it was a once in a lifetime experience and I'm really happy i participated in this program.
Melisidou Zafirio 25-05-2020 20:53
With my participation in this program, i have gained many experiences , both for my personal and professional life.
The aim of this action was, to discuss issues related to methods and tools that are being used in the schools of the participating countries, as well as the exchange of views and good practices on issues of intimidation.
I was given the opportunity to open my horizons, to meet remarkable, hospitable people and new practices to exchange experiences on school bullying.
I found that what unites us, is much more than what separates us. Each country and each school, implements its own policy, but the anxiety, the concerns are common,. How, and with which way or tools, we will be able to effectively deal with this phenomenon.
During this program, there was a climate of cooperation and understanding, and I am extremely grateful that I participated. I gained valuable knowledge, and ideas, which I will implement in my school.
Our students learned and appreciated the culture of the partner countries. They also took part in experiential activities of self-respect, friendship, acceptance of the other against school bullying, where the benefits were many, for themselves and our school community. They also improved their communication skills in English and the usage of ICT.
Finally, I would like to thank the "Child's Smile", the people in charge of the program who were always by our side, as well as my colleague Anna for the opportunity that she gave me to live such a unique life experience.