Through the Action Programme of the European Union for transnational cooperation in the field of education (Socrates), the Education of the City council of Puerto Lumbreras and IES 'Nogalte Rambla', coordinated an exchange program with ten activities teachers from Romania, Greece and Italy, called 'Comenius Project'.
Teachers of foreign countries have visited this morning the IES Rambla de Nogalte where they established their first contact with teachers and students of the Institute lumbrerense.
For five days, members of the European program will remain in the town to meet new educational experiences and provide insight into the integration of students, helping the next generation are open to a multicultural Europe that is part of a common culture in that all students feel involved.
The Comenius Project's main objective is promoting a Europe without violence through school, among the participating entities, such as the Rambla de Nogalte IES.
This project carried out during the second year running, has a duration of three years and is for students between 12 and 19.
Thus, this morning reception was held for teachers and students in secondary school, where he subsequently carried out the reception from students and teachers as well as different dance and musical performances.
Other activities organized in this program was the visit from students and teachers from foreign countries to the facilities of Puerto Lumbreras Astronomical Observatory, located at the head of the Jara.
In addition, make several visits to the Cathedral of Murcia and the Museum Salzillo, Regional Assembly, The Alhambra and Lorca Taller del Tiempo. "
Education According to the mayor, Isabel García, "through this action plan aims to create an environment of security and social integration for all students in the school environment, attitudes preventing violence and promoting peaceful solutions to conflicts generated.
It also seeks to build strategies to identify and remove factors that violence in schools, encouraging both students and professors, mediation positive attitudes that help foster understanding. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras