THE REPORT ON THE TRIP TO LONDON OF THE GROUP OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL OF CAMACHA (December 8-11, 2009)

COMENIUS PROJECT

The group of two students and two teachers representing Primary School of Camacha took part in working visit in London in Villiers High School ( Southall, Ealing) in the frame of Comenius project  “ Cultural and social integration in the context of Euro 2012” from 8 – 11^th December,2009.

Aims of the trip:

-       The important aim of the trip was to familiarize the Portuguese students with the British Culture, traditions and main features;

-        It was also important to know the school, students and teaching methods;

-       Being in contact with different cultures, religions and ways of living because a lot of Indian/ Hindu/ students attend Villiers High School.

The results achieved:

-       established friendly relationships with the students of Villiers High School;

-       got to know the British educational system and the system of British school organization,

-       visit to some of the most important monuments of London:

• Buckingham Palace and the parks surrounding it,

• the Tower of London,

• the Houses of Parliament with the famous Big Ben clock,

• amazing London Eye,

• St Paul’s Cathedral,

• Hyde Park with the incredible occasional Winter Wonderland,

• Madame Tussauds.