TOGETHER IN HISTORY SLOVAKIA 7th – 13th June 2011

After the first meeting of the 5 countries teaching teams in October 2010 in Turkey, pupils from the 5 countries met on 7th June 2011, in Partizánske, in Slovakia. There, Slovak pupils, teachers and parents warmly welcomed multinational partners. Each pupil spent a week in a Slovak family with his or her correspondent. The Mayor of the city also kindly received the delegation. During 6 days, pupils and education teams, divided into 5 international groups, gathered around several activities about History. They travelled in time and in the 5 countries, thanks to Gorazd, an imaginary character. They also visited castles, churches, a zoo always guided by Gorazd who, thanks to treasure hunts, games, contests and competitions, managed to gather and motivate all groups. TOGETHER IN SLOVAKIA

This mobility made each one of us feel European, discover another culture, learn more about our common memory in relation with history and leave behind some apprehensions. As the days went on, pupils established friendship ties with their partners, using only English as a common means of communication. TOGETHER IN SLOVAKIA

OUR COMMON HISTORY ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE – BOJNICE CASTLE WALACHIAN COLONIZATION - DUMPLINGS, SHEEPS, SHED,BRYNDZA (SHEEP CHEESE) CYRIL A METHODIUS – GLAGOLITIC, SCRIPT, NITRA CASTLE TURKISH RAIDS – TRENČÍN CASTLE, OMAR AND FATIMA

OUR COMMON HISTORY Bojnice castle It is one of the most romantic and visited castles in Slovakia. The castle was rebuilt in French style by the last owner - Ján Pallfy. There is an evergreen French park around the castle.

OUR COMMON HISTORY Trenčín castle There is a latin writing about the victory of the Roman legions over Germans on the rock walls of the castle. Only Trenčín castle withstood the Turkish raids in Slovakia. The water well is bound with legend of Turkish prince Omar and his great love to beautiful Fatima.

OUR COMMON HISTORY Nitra It is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia. It is connected with Cyril script – Glagolitic, which was changed to Cyrillic later.

OUR COMMON HISTORY Sheepfold The first Wallachians came to Slovakia from Romania. Wallachians founded the tradition of sheep breeding in Slovakia. They bred sheep for meat, wool, leather and milk. They made special products such as „bryndza“ (It is a special type of sheep cheese) and „žinčica“ (It is a liquid sour milk drink).

PARTIZÁNSKE It is a beautiful small town situated in the western part of Slovakia. It has approximately inhabitants. It was founded in Bata shoe factory was established here. WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU WERE OUR GUESTS.