Colégio Rainha D. Leonor took part in an Erasmus+ mobility in Croatia from 21 to 26 October, as part of the project Inclusive Physical Activity – A Way to Be Better.

Over six days, our secondary school students were welcomed by Gimnazija Josipa Slavenskog Čakovec, in the city of Čakovec, where they had the opportunity to share experiences and discover different educational approaches in an environment of cooperation and learning.

Inclusive physical activity was at the heart of this mobility. Throughout the project, participants explored the importance of sport as a way to promote inclusion, break down barriers to participation and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to take part in physical activity, regardless of their individual characteristics or abilities.

The experience extended beyond the educational setting. The mobility also included visits to Slovenia, Austria and Hungary, allowing students to discover different cultures, explore new places and experience the diversity that makes Europe so unique.

Spending time with the local community and sharing experiences with people from different backgrounds also helped students develop their language and social skills, independence and team spirit.

For our students, this was an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, build new connections and gain a deeper understanding of the role inclusion and cooperation can play in creating a more inclusive and participatory society. Taking part in Erasmus+ projects allows our students to broaden their horizons, develop new skills and grow through meaningful encounters with people, cultures and different ways of thinking.

An experience that reinforces the importance of an education without borders, where learning also means sharing, embracing differences and finding ways to build a better future for everyone.