Dissemination, Intercultural Celebration & Farewell

Dissemination, Celebration & Farewell

Friday, February 27, 2026

Thematic Topic: Sharing knowledge, intercultural communication and community engagement

The final day of the Eco Culture Lab Erasmus+ mobility was dedicated to dissemination, reflection and celebration.

Students presented the project to the whole school community, sharing their experiences, knowledge and the outcomes of the week. This gave them the opportunity to reflect on what they had learned and to communicate the importance of environmental awareness and sustainability to a wider audience.

At the end all Romanian students and teachers received their certificates of attendance.

🌍 Sharing Our Experience

During the dissemination session, students: presented the main activities of the project, shared what they had learned about climate change, sustainability and cultural heritage and discussed how the project influenced their thinking and everyday habits.

🤝 Intercultural Celebration

The day concluded with a special intercultural event, where the entire school community participated in order to welcome and honor the students from Romania.

The aim of the celebration was to highlight the importance of intercultural communication and to help the visiting students experience elements of Greek culture.

1st image: Irene from B1 translating in Romanian next to Headmaster Apostolidis, 1st Model High School of Ilion

2nd image: Deputy Headmaster Xenos of the 1st Model High School of Ilion, next to Headmaster Apostolidis

3rd image: Dimitris from B3 class of the 1st Model High School of Ilion, next to headmaster Apostolidis and Politi Zeta, Deputy Mayor for Education & Sports of Ilion

4th image: Natalie, student of Scoala Gimnaziala “Constantin Parfene” school in Romania

5th image: Headmaster of Scoala Gimnaziala “Constantin Parfene” school in Romania

🎶 Music for the Environment

🎶 The school choir, under the guidance of Mrs. Theodoulou, performed songs related to environmental awareness, sending a powerful message about the protection of our planet.

💃 Greek Traditional Dances

💃 The traditional dance group, guided by Mrs. Lebesi, presented a variety of Greek traditional dances, giving students the opportunity to experience Greek cultural heritage through music and movement.

Watch the dances here, here, here, here, here  and here.

 

🍲 Greek Cuisine Experience

🍲 Students of the 2nd and 3rd grade prepared traditional Greek dishes, using recipes from their families from different regions of Greece.

The food was offered to all participants, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere and allowing everyone to experience Greek gastronomy firsthand.

Find all recipes here, here, here and here. 

🌿 A Symbolic Act – Planting an Olive Tree

🌿 The celebration concluded with a symbolic and meaningful activity.

Students and teachers of the Erasmus team, together with the school principal, Mr. Apostolidis, the Deputy Mayor of Education & Sports of Ilion, Mrs. Zeta Politi planted an olive tree in the school area. The olive tree, a timeless symbol of peace, knowledge, friendship and environmental awareness, represented the values of the Erasmus+ project and the strong bonds created between the students.

🌍 A Meaningful Ending

After a week of shared experiences, learning and collaboration, the final day was a celebration of:

🤝 friendship and cooperation
🌱 environmental awareness
🌍 European identity

The Erasmus+ mobility ended on a high note, leaving students with unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainability, culture and international collaboration.