The 6th Junior High School of Larissa, as an accredited school under accreditation code 2020-1-EL01-KA120-SCH-000094713, successfully completed its educational mobility to Zagreb, Croatia, which took place from May 1 to May 8, 2026. The trip was carried out within the framework of our school’s approved European ERASMUS+ program (Project Code: 2025-1-EL01-KA121-SCH-000314386), centering on the theme of «Eudaimonia» (meaningful well-being). In close cooperation with their peers from Belgium and Croatia, our students participated in joint activities under the eTwinning project «Eudaimonia,» exploring Croatia in an innovative, playful, and digital manner.
The adventure began on Friday, May 1, with the group’s arrival in Zagreb, followed by an initial visit to the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum and a first acquaintance with the old town of Zagreb.
On Saturday, the activities moved to the Upper Town, where the students visited St. Mark’s Church and the vibrant Dolac Market. There, they launched their digital tour with a dedicated Padlet task, photographing the traditional red Šestine umbrellas and interacting with local vendors. A unique highlight was their visit to the Lotrščak Tower, where at exactly noon, they heard the traditional Grič cannon fire, before immersing themselves in the local lifestyle custom known as «Špica» in the city center.
On Sunday, a visit to the Archaeological Museum fascinated the students with exhibits such as the famous Zagreb mummy and the «Vučedol Dove,» while the use of VR glasses allowed them to explore the seabed digitally. The afternoon continued in picturesque Samobor, featuring a stroll along its canals and a tasting of the traditional Kremšnita cream cake.
Monday was dedicated to the welcoming ceremony at the Ban Josip Jelačić school and the «Roots & Wings» teambuilding workshops. The afternoon included a STEM activity involving observations at the park’s meteorological station.
On Tuesday, the Greek delegation, alongside their Belgian and Croatian partners, visited the baroque city of Varaždin. There, the students participated in a discovery game designed by the Croatian teachers, exploring the historical cemetery, the central square, and the park, while searching for elements of well-being within the urban fabric. On Wednesday, following a workshop at the Zaprešić Library, the students returned to school for regular classes, while in the afternoon they engaged in the «Nine Views» STEM planet hunt, locating planet sculptures across the streets of Zagreb using geographic coordinates.
Thursday offered a unique experience at the Plitvice Lakes, where the students hiked among 16 interconnected lakes and waterfalls, digitally recording the environmental beauty of the landscape. On Friday, the mobility reached its conclusion with the finalization of their projects on Padlet and TwinSpace. Having collaborated layout-perfectly with their European classmates and having «conquered» Croatia through digital missions and scavenger hunts, the students set off on their return journey.
The experience proved once more that Erasmus+ and eTwinning broaden horizons, create powerful bonds, and transform learning into an unforgettable digital adventure. Congratulations to all our students for their exemplary presence!
Accompanying Teachers:
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Mr. Vasilios Papamargaritis (Principal – English Language & Literature / Economist)
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Ms. Anna Koutsiona (Vice-Principal – English Language & Literature)
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Ms. Stavroula Kalfountzou-Taousani (Technology Teacher)
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